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Still, the question lingers: was Duran worth even more? Yes. Whether the deal pays off fully depends on how (or if) that freed-up money gets reinvested. Not going to happen with current ownership. Two takeaways: The Twins are once again a farm club for the major leagues These transactions did nothing to address the issue that sank the team last year and again this season - poor offensive production- 105 replies
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After last night's fiasco, it may be time to reconsider this position...
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Good news - Buck & Ryan get national exposure for their great stuff. Bad news - Tie-break "Swing Off" blows. Play the damn game already.
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6-4 in their last 10, down 2 at the break. I guess I'm a reluctant buyer...
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Not a bad prescription, Doc.
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Blink these days and you might miss something. Fixed.
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Exactly why I asked the question. Stay or go time for the club and a large number of players on the 40-man. The jury is still out on the starting staff, with Ober being the largest question mark at the moment. My personal judgement is that the Twins are in the top 6 of stockpiling starters for the season. and the gods are testing that depth right now.
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Flag on the play! Sell for what or whom? How much do we think we can get for their salaries, which aside from Bader, are rather low? Thoughtful post. Likewise I think Bader is a valuable piece, and rank him equal to Castro. But again, trade for what/whom? And what would their salaries buy us?
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Now that's baseball. Take two more and a lot of minds change.
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Looking at the Twins performance over the last 162 games (since game 79 on 24 June 2024, a 4-5 loss to AZD), it is clear that the current roster does not have what it takes to compete for a playoff spot this season. If there are no substantive changes, we can expect more of the same. Started a discussion in the Forae to look at this from the VP Baseball Ops/GM role (with Manager level input). Do we choose to: Attempt to right the ship and compete this year, or Throw in the towel and re-build for a season (or more) out Personally, I am in the camp that still believes the AL Central can be won, but not without some fundamental moves that improve run production, first and foremost.
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Looking at the Twins performance over the last 162 games (since game 79 on 24 June 2024, a 4-5 loss to AZD), it is clear that the current roster does not have what it takes to compete for a playoff spot this season. If there are no substantive changes, we can expect more of the same Let's try to look at this from the VP Baseball Ops/GM role (with Manager level input). Do we choose to: Attempt to right the ship and compete this year, or Throw in the towel and re-build for a season (or more) out The 40-man roster is below. Set aside personalities and uncontrollable factors like ownership and injuries. Who stays and who goes to accomplish either 1. or 2? No cheap one-line answers. If a player is DFA, who takes their spot on the roster? If a player should be traded, whom should we trade for, and how much will it cost in cash or prospects? When the sorting is done, what kind of talent should we have that we don't now, and what would the ball club have to do to acquire that talent? Discuss!
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"$4,785. That’s How Much It Costs to Be a Sports Fan Now." Minority ownership and broadcast rights. This NY Times opinion essay has a point.
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I was surprised to hear on the 19 June broadcast that Bailey Ober and his family have received death threats. This is sad and serious. Please immediately report any expressions of intent to harm anyone, or suggestions that someone should/might be harmed. Our state has seen enough heartbreak in recent days.
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Week in Review: The Bottom Falls Out
VivaBomboRivera! replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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Two to three months. Paddack stays.
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Shigeo Nagashima, ‘Mr. Baseball’ of Postwar Japan, Dies at 89 (NY Times, 2 June 2025) 安らかにお眠りください。
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Oops, Fat Lady got stuck in the doorway of her dressing room. Looks like Brooks Lee is gonna make it. Final out by Correa - damn. The guy needs to retire a Twin.
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We extend forgiveness to those who admit their transgressions, apologize and make amends. Pete Rose did none of those things.
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Exceeded only by the love of a baker's dozen!
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Week in Review: Rallying Back to Relevance
VivaBomboRivera! replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
This is easily the strongest, deepest pitching staff the Twins have fielded since 1970.- 30 replies
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Yikes, now the White Sox have a ringer...
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Take the first two in CLE and finish just 2 games below .500 for April, then build on that,
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The White Sox lead the Central. It's all over, folks.
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We must never forget that before there was Carl, there was Calvin.
