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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Sjoski
    As a young Twins fan...I found out where Tiant lived. Knocked on his door... he willingly gave me his autograph. True gentleman!
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. Sjoski
    “Gasper, Clemens, and Bride... oh my.”
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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?
  15. Sjoski
    It's why I call them the Minne-sorta Twins. Sorta a big league team, Sorta not.
  16. Sjoski
    Nice catch. Rooker was also honored with: American League Player of the Week: April 29 – May 5, 2024: . April 24 – April 30, 2023: .
  17. Sjoski
    Ship him off the the A's...he'll find his stroke there. 30+ homers a year...All-Star game. $60+ million contract. $10 million signing bonus.
  18. Sjoski
    Thank you!!! I took heat in a post last week for boycotting these cheap owners since 2019.
  19. Sjoski
    27th is being generous. Boring product, penny-pinching ownership, and status quo mediocrity! On the bright side, there's only 631 more games to go until Correa's contact expires.
  20. Sjoski
    Probably not original, but the first time I heard this was in a post-game interview shortly after Gaetti hit a game winning homerun. "I always swing hard in case I hit it"
  21. Sjoski
    Seems like this entire organization is headed into " Death Valley " which is what Kirby Puckett called playing for the Twins from 1993 and on. That Valley lasted 8 years. I will take 5.
  22. Sjoski
    Classic Baldelli Ball: where your starter needs an engraved invitation to pitch into the 6th, and your DH has the offensive upside of a folding chair. Can't wait to see how we reinvent the art of losing tomorrow.
  23. Sjoski
    Good article. Many Bullpen pen stats in MLB are totally jacked. A reliever can enter a game with a 6-1 lead. He gets two outs, surrenders 4 runs and gets credited with a HOLD. A stat system should reward relievers who actually protect leads, not just those who pitch during them.
  24. Sjoski
    Not in disagreement...just he didn't like Rocco's methodology.
  25. Sjoski
    It was never spoken outright...but I always felt Sonny Gray was never going to resign with Minnesota even if they wanted him. Gray even made a few subtle comments during his time in Minnesota that hinted at his frustration with being yanked early. It wasn’t blatant, but if you read between the lines, it was clear he wasn’t thrilled with the leash he was given.
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