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  1. Bavarian
    Lot of drama created by this team. Simply getting sac flies would have won both games but they seem incapable of this. I have a feeling the drama will continue. They can hit which keeps them relevant. Arraez should be remembered for starting things off. A key catalyst to that inning with one out and no one on.
  2. Bavarian
    A man on 2nd with no outs left out there. It's a problem that persists. I would venture to guess that the Twins are among the leaders in the majors in men LOB. They're getting hits which is a good sign but it is commonplace to see them start an inning with runners at 1st & 2nd with no one scoring. Happens way too often. Moreover, the number of times a runner is on 3rd with less than two outs where they fail to sac fly him in is beyond amazing to me. For as well as they can hit bombs, they really need to work on finer aspects of hitting that include situational scenarios. They seem lazy in that regard. Falling in love with the long ball perhaps. Costs them games.
  3. Bavarian
    They have some bats, no doubt. Blankenhorn has been raking it as well. I'm wondering if they could move him up this season at 3B. I'm not a Sano fan.
  4. Bavarian
    Couldn't we contend for years to come? I don't agree that this can be a rare occasion. There's a solid, young nucleus signed with control for several years down the road for most. I agree that 2 reliable relievers are needed but obviously moving forward, the same will hold true for starters next season. I don't see them as a contender this year in spite of the record and success to this point.
  5. Bavarian
    I didn't like it either. A bit surprised that no one shared this point of view until the 20th post. Get off twitter. You're a pitcher, not a GM critique. Do your job, Berrios.
  6. Bavarian
    I don't consider that GM statement as enough fodder that Minor will be dealt. That's the kind of guy you keep if you're suddenly contending ahead of schedule. They're not sellers as they are in playoff contention. I'd love to have him but I don't see him being available.
  7. Bavarian
    While the Twins are trying their mightiest, I can't see this team advancing to the WS with the Yankees and Astros having both starting and bullpen advantages in a series. Our bullpen can't hold up and we'll continue to lose numerous late-inning leads which demoralize a team both in the long haul in a divisional battle with Cleveland and in a pressure-packed playoff series. I'm tempering my expectations and instead looking at a long-term sustainment approach and hoping that not too many attempts at a quick fix for a WS run are in the plans for this season. Keep the assets we have as trades can take place after the season as well. We may get more for our assets in the offseason as teams hoping to deal their players expect too much as we approach the deadline. Don't give the Mets two arms and a leg for a guy who may not return to his promised form. Ditto for Bumgarner who has logged a ton of miles and is a rental. He won't be the difference-maker this year with this bullpen. We need more than one upgrade to the bullpen anyway. Stay the course to build a team worthy of long-term success like Houston and the Cubs built. Don't panic and stray from the patient approach that got you here quicker than expected. Can we go after a player? Sure. But don't mortgage the farm simply to get one crack at it all when continuing the path can lead to many years of serious contending. This is a good year for getting a taste of contending which is new for most on this roster. Learning to improve their craft through manufacturing runs when needed and hanging in longer on pitch counts to reach bullpens sooner are all part of learning to contend.
  8. Bavarian
    I think some of the trade scenarios are for a Syndegaard that's still tearing up the league. He's not. He has injury concerns. I don't think Kiriloff is required in such a deal nor do I think they dangle him. We've got some solid secondary OF options. We also have some good IF options that not many can match. Must we throw in one of our top 2 pitching prospects? If we must, I pass on the deal.
  9. Bavarian
    It would be nice to be able to actually read anything from the Star-Tribune.
  10. Bavarian
    That's not enough! Come on now. If that happened, I'd do cartwheels.
  11. Bavarian
    Hmm, it seems that many are willing to throw in Graterol in trade scenarios. I'm not included.
  12. Bavarian
    Has a duo pitcher trade ever happened? Just asking. I've never seen one but then again, I'm not as locked in on MLB as many here. BTW, why does Stroman wear pants that overlap his cleats? If he had to run, wouldn't he trip up? Looks like he's wearing pajamas.
  13. Bavarian
    Yeah, no regrets on the Buxton play. I appreciate the aggressiveness. And as you eluded to, it took a super-human perfect throw to get him. 8-9 times out of 10, a wild throw or late throw on that play. Use his wheels to create opportunities. This team needs to find ways to score in tight situations. Bunting included. Manufacturing runs is a good way to pull out these extra inning affairs. A lot of zeroes in these games.
  14. Bavarian
    What a god awful performance by Mejia. My goodness that stunk. Wild pitches, walks, huge dinger. Big effort today up in smoke thanks to his wildness. He's going to have to earn back some trust to see that kind of situation again. I know some sphincters will be tightening if Cleveland sweeps the Twins next weekend. They could cut it to 2.5 games. The GM needs to get another bullpen option.
  15. Bavarian
    It's a growing trend. Manufacturing runs is not something they excel at.
  16. Bavarian
    Yuge even.
  17. Bavarian
    A funny stat that someone caught after roughly 8-10 weeks of minor league ball was that the Wells twins had identical ERA's. That was incredible. His brother Alex plays AA (Bowie) for the Orioles affiliate and doing very well. You know, it would've made sense for the Twins to have drafted/acquired both Wells brothers - could've been a face of the franchise. Real twins for the Twins! Why couldn't that happen?
  18. Bavarian
    Agreed. I'm doubtful that Thor is that guy at least this season. Could he get over the recent injuries and be dominant again? Don't know. But if the objective is getting a TOR starter or close to it, he isn't it now. He's middling as a 3rd-4th starter with an ERA over 4 in the NL. Just not getting it done. No better Scandihoovian type to wear a Twins jersey - looks like a Viking but I'm passing.
  19. Bavarian
    To those who keep bringing up Scherzer, it ain't happening. He's so beloved in Washington and they'd be done without him. They took a bit of a PR hit by letting Harper go. This would be crushing. Besides, they aren't rebuilding. They are in win now mode and would be 10-15 games above .500 if they didn't have the worst bullpen in baseball. They have a good team and are just a piece or two away from taking the next step. As for Syndegaard, it's a precarious trade. I lean toward staying away. We have the trade capital and it wouldn't hurt too much with how things have developed but I just don't see the likelihood that he's a sure thing down the road. I could live with such a trade but feel wary about it. Has anyone mentioned Andrew Cashner here? He's been really good and had a decent few years in Houston as well. Wouldn't be exorbitant in cost and is pitching better than both Syndegaard and Bumgarner this year.
  20. Bavarian
    I hear your point. As a fan, I've seen enough out of Bower to warrant some playing time and to me, someone can man the left side among all those others where we'd be fine in any scenario. Weatherly was quite productive in his short stint at DE and may be better suited on the left (run heavy) side than Hunter is making both a better fit at respective positions. The glut part is that they promised Idenigbo a role (and outbid him over Philly to return) while utilizing a 4th rounder on Holmes last year for guys who can play both DE and on pass downs, DT. Bower as you mentioned along with another draftee, Ade Aruna and a potential sleeper free agent in Schult. That's a lot of talent that won't see the field with Griffen there. Maybe it comes down to confidence in Weatherly who in opinion, is ready for break-out and could use playing time. They have worked with him in developing and I think he showed last year that he's ready. I think this is the heaviest position on the team in terms of talent. I see Griffen as an extra. I don't expect everyone to agree but that's where I'm at. Could recoup a lot of cap space of course but that's not the first objective for a contender. Overall, I've seen Hunter on the left side as being out of place and hurting the run defense as he gets engulfed by RT's. He's small to play that side. Griffen would be a better fit size-wise but they won't switch them. Maybe it happens this season.
  21. Bavarian
    I understand a lot of time and effort went into that compilation of prospects as I appreciate using this as a reference but it's not a bible. Some of us are (and can) question the validity of a paper construct much like the so-called "book" in regards to situational bunting being limited to an unwritten rule according to those who "expertly" pontificate the topic based on some irrelevant numbers. I agree that open discussion without simply claiming someone is right or wrong is the best path forward. If you don't agree, state why. Still don't agree? Move on.
  22. Bavarian
    Yeah, such a game has future ramifications on the bullpen and a team can go into a tailspin. I don't know what the heck happened to Houston recently but I wonder if they met a similar setback. 162 game seasons see a lot of events. The Twins themselves may have averted a long losing streak with some of the late-game heroics of recent weeks.
  23. Bavarian
    Despite all those "shortcomings for Arraez, he is defying them all carving out a niche for himself on this roster. Anyone who can get on base for the sluggers behind him will find a spot despite all the tool projections of other prospects. Arraez passes the eyeball test as a player. A productive one. The kid can hit. Every team can use a bat for someone who gets on base. I think too many fans and experts alike chase the unicorn of the perennial All-star team when in reality, such dreams always fall short. Look at all those Yankee teams that fell on their face. All-star teams rarely have what it takes from guys like Arraez who do everything they can to make the TEAM better. Anyone building teams in sports or business understands the value of glue guys - those that don't necessarily have all the talent or accolades but instead find a way to make the team better. His energy, his desire and frankly his output will land him a spot somewhere. Everyone sees this but many don't want to admit to it. He's better than Sano and Schoop now. And he'll get better. If I conducted a poll among the three, it would be a landslide.
  24. Bavarian
    I was talking about bunting as an option to move runners into scoring position. Are you saying that the bunt rate decreases based on facing elite pitching and that it should not be attempted? Is that your point? Some of you guys are getting sidetracked here. I am merely making a claim that bunting can be GOOD. Not BAD all the time but GOOD. You don't have to believe me. Just stick to the notion that is supported by "numbers" you can believe in that bunting has no place in baseball. Just don't try convincing me.
  25. Bavarian
    So.
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