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  1. Sjoski
    Acquiring Ryan is the brightest highlight on Falveys resume. Doubt he'll risk blowing it up by trading Ryan away. Whatever happened to the 2nd guy we got in that deal? --- now you can sleep at night. Drew Strotman was traded to the Twins with Joe Ryan in 2021 for Nelson Cruz. He struggled in Triple-A, was DFA’d in 2022, and bounced between the Rangers, Giants, and Astros systems. In 2025, he signed with the Mexican League’s Tecolotes. Still hasn’t made his MLB debut.
  2. Sjoski
    Comparing Luis Arraez to Harrison Bader at the plate is like comparing a scalpel to a whiffle bat — one carves up pitchers with precision; the other just kind of flails around and hopes for the best. Arraez is a superior hitter in every meaningful way: elite bat control, minimal strikeouts, and a batting average backed up by his expected metrics. He doesn’t need luck — he simply hits. Bader, on the other hand, is riding a streak of fortunate contact. His xBA tells the real story: once the flares stop falling, that .280 batting average could nosedive to .210 in a hurry.
  3. Sjoski
    Bader’s xBA screams “mirage.” You can’t live off flares and bloops forever. If he stops getting lucky, that .280 turns into .210 fast. Hard Hit % for pitchers is the most alarming stat here. Bullpen arms like Jax and Varland getting tattooed that often? That’s unsustainable, especially in tight, late-game spots.
  4. Sjoski
    Maybe Rodney will give a volume discount if he teaches the entire team!! The Twins' "go on contact" plays at third have looked absolutely horrid this season. Runners are getting thrown out by embarrassing margins. Why is this happening to often? They aren't all going to work.....but consistent failure should trigger an alert. Poor situational awareness from the coaching staff — sending runners in situations where the ball was hit too sharply or to the wrong infielder. Lack of execution on the hitting side — weak or misdirected contact on what might've been a hit-and-run or squeeze attempt. An inability or refusal to bunt — either because Rocco doesn’t trust his hitters to do it, or because they literally can’t (which would be a developmental failure).
  5. Sjoski
    Rocco does not trust this eyes, players are plugged into models, and fans are left watching a sterile procession of walks, strikeouts, and home runs. His game has no artistry or soul.
  6. Sjoski
    If Varland has a meatball problem, then Alcala’s hosting an all-you-can-eat buffet.
  7. Sjoski
    Twins may outscore Cleveland 16-10 in four games...but lose 3 of 4. Just bracing myself for it. After the 11-1 thumping on Monday my hopes were up...back to reality now.
  8. Sjoski
    I could say this team sucks...or to be nice...I'll just say ouch. OUCH – Overwhelmingly Uncomfortable Content that's Hard to watch
  9. Sjoski
    I think his job is safe with 2 wins. Our owner's are so cheap, no way they are paying two managers at the same time.
  10. Sjoski
    Watching our pitchers air-mail throws to first base is starting to feel as routine as the 7th inning stretch....what inning did Lopez make that throw???
  11. Sjoski
    If it wasn't a road game I'd half-expect to see to see TC Bear hitting cleanup.
  12. Sjoski
    Here's a breakdown of the numbers game. LA’s ratio: 18.3 million people / 8 teams = ~2.29 million per team. Now... Apply that ratio to MSP: 3.7 million ÷ 2.29 ≈ 1.62 teams So based strictly on population alone, if MSP operated like LA, it would only support about 1.6 teams — basically 1 or 2 pro teams, not 4. So...I am correcting my earlier post. Mpls/StP can't even support 2 teams to maintain support during losing seasons. If potential owners are looking at the Twins this way...why aren't we? If you include the Lynx and Frost in this equation...it's an even worse numbers game for Minnesota sports.
  13. Sjoski
    I agree 100%—and after living in L.A. for 8 years, I know exactly what you're pointing out. The numbers would back you up too. The only time the Twins were consistently supported during losing seasons was when Target Field was still new and the novelty hadn’t worn off. Just look at St. Louis..a far better comparison than LA. They’ve got a passionate fanbase that shows up even when the team isn’t winning. So what’s so different about St. Louis compared to Minnesota? That’s the real question. St Louis only has 2 teams. It's long been my belief that Mpls-StP area can only support 3 major league teams.....for all to succeed that is. One of the four teams will suffer. And toss in losing...your toast.
  14. Sjoski
    My guess—and what I thought as it happened—was, "Oh man, Rocco’s back to emptying the pen again." It’s just a flawed strategy. Bibee had nearly identical numbers—1 run, 4 hits—and an even higher pitch count. But Cleveland stuck with him. When Rocco went to the bullpen, I figured the game was probably going to swing their way. It’s not just about who’s hitting; it’s just about probabilities. And I believe this is what others are pointing out too—Rocco’s pattern of early hooks and over-relying on the bullpen is hurting us.
  15. Sjoski
    As a young Twins fan...I found out where Tiant lived. Knocked on his door... he willingly gave me his autograph. True gentleman!
  16. Sjoski
    "The Twins are back out on the road, after winning four of six games on their recent homestand." Twins won 5/6 on homestand. I did fail math in 5th grade...so what do I know!
  17. Sjoski
    Here are 7 potential reasons. #7 alone explains 50% of " injuries " today. 1. Players today push their bodies to the absolute limit. Pitchers throw much harder (even relievers are often throwing 98-100 mph), hitters swing harder, and everyone trains to maximize strength and explosiveness. That constant max-effort creates way more strain on muscles, tendons, and joints. 2. Specialization from a young age. Kids now often play baseball year-round instead of rotating sports by season. That leads to overuse injuries that build up over time — particularly arm injuries. 3. Bigger, faster, stronger athletes. Players are just bigger and more athletic now, which ironically increases injury risk. Bigger muscles can overpower tendons/ligaments that aren't built to scale the same way. 4. More games, more stress. The MLB season hasn't gotten longer in number of games, but travel, night games, shorter recovery times, and constant pressure (especially with today's analytics) can wear players down. 5. Better diagnostics. Fifty years ago, a guy might have played through what today would be diagnosed as a torn ligament, stress fracture, or strain. Now we catch and label these injuries more precisely — so part of it is just better medical awareness. 6. Cultural shift. In the past, players expected to play through pain and injuries unless it was absolutely debilitating. Today, teams protect their investments more, and players are more willing (and encouraged) to take time off to fully heal. 7. Players view themselves as commodities and investments. Modern players recognize that their careers — and earnings — depend on staying healthy. They're more willing to prioritize their long-term future over "toughing it out" for short-term pride. With free agency, arbitration, and massive contracts on the line, protecting their body has become part of protecting their business value.
  18. Sjoski
    “Gasper, Clemens, and Bride... oh my.”
  19. Sjoski
    Less replay is the goal, agreed. I agree. Bader was out a second without doubt. Original question was a Red Herring...a set up to make a point. Despite modern day technology....they, MLB, still got the game wrong. Twins did not earn a win yesterday, it was a gift. Anyone who disagrees with that is deluded.
  20. Sjoski
    Every one here is a Twins fan first? Here's what conclusive...the Mets were robbed of a win. A blown call in the bottom of the 6th decided this game. Not the pitcher who induced the ground ball. Not the infielder who made an incredible play to throw out the runner. But a flawed umpire. He decides the game. It’s insane that MLB lets one challenge dictate access to truth in the age of hi-def, multi-angle replay. Like—“Sorry, we have the footage that proves your case, but... you already used your coupon. Better luck next scandal.” If it weren’t for this nonsense, the Mets walk out with a 3-2 win, a 12-6 record, and the Twins witness another well deserved bullpen meltdown. . But instead, everyone pretends the system “worked.” Come October, it'll be Dodgers vs. Mets To decide who gets to destroys the AL that the umpires decide should be there. Replay should fix obvious mistakes, not create new ones.
  21. Sjoski
    Here's what was clearly out...that the Mets were robbed of a win. A blown call in the bottom of the 6th decided this game. Not the pitcher who induced the ground ball. Not the infielder who made an incredible play to throw out the runner. But a flawed umpire. He decides the game. It’s insane that MLB lets one challenge dictate access to truth in the age of hi-def, multi-angle replay. Like—“Sorry, we have the footage that proves your case, but... you already used your coupon. Better luck next scandal.” If it weren’t for this nonsense, the Mets walk out with a 3-2 win, a 12-6 record, and the Twins witness another well deserved bullpen meltdown. . But instead, everyone pretends the system “worked.” Come October, it'll be Dodgers vs. Mets To decide who gets to destroys the AL that the umpires decide should be there. Replay should fix obvious mistakes, not create new ones.
  22. Sjoski
    Every one here is a Twins fan first? Here's what conclusive...the Mets were robbed of a win. A blown call in the bottom of the 6th decided this game. Not the pitcher who induced the ground ball. Not the infielder who made an incredible play to throw out the runner. But a flawed umpire. He decides the game. It’s insane that MLB lets one challenge dictate access to truth in the age of hi-def, multi-angle replay. Like—“Sorry, we have the footage that proves your case, but... you already used your coupon. Better luck next scandal.” If it weren’t for this nonsense, the Mets walk out with a 3-2 win, a 12-6 record, and the Twins witness another well deserved bullpen meltdown. . But instead, everyone pretends the system “worked.” Come October, it'll be Dodgers vs. Mets To decide who gets to destroys the AL that the umpires decide should be there. Replay should fix obvious mistakes, not create new ones.
  23. Sjoski
    Here's what conclusive. A blown call in the bottom of the 6th decided this game. Not the pitcher who induced the ground ball. Not the infielder who made an incredible play to throw out the runner. But a flawed umpire. He decides the game. It’s insane that MLB lets one challenge dictate access to truth in the age of hi-def, multi-angle replay. Like—“Sorry, we have the footage that proves your case, but... you already used your coupon. Better luck next scandal.” If it weren’t for this nonsense, the Mets walk out with a 3-2 win, a 12-6 record, and the Twins witness another well deserved bullpen meltdown. . But instead, everyone pretends the system “worked.” Come October, it'll be Dodgers vs. Mets To decide who gets to destroys the AL that the umpires decide should be there. Replay should fix obvious mistakes, not create new ones.
  24. Sjoski
    If expecting replay to require actual evidence makes me a whiner, then I guess we’ve redefined the word. I always thought it meant asking for something unreasonable—like overturning a call based on a dust cloud. So...now we factor in "make up calls" in the video review process.
  25. Sjoski
    This image alone is not conclusive evidence that the Bader's foot was off the bag. The dust cloud makes it unclear whether there’s actual airspace between the cleat and the base. Umpires (or replay officials) require clear, frame-by-frame video showing separation between foot and base to overturn a safe call. If you watched the game, Provus said this was the angle that overturned the call. Why even have replay?
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