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  1. Twins GFP
    You want your best hitter batting leadoff. Each spot in the lineup gains 15-20 PA over the next over the course of the season. You want your best hitter getting the most PA. I can understand the argument for pitch count, or OBP possibly driving that, but "leadoff" only matters once per game. The way things look now: Buxton/Keaschall in slots 1&2, followed by Wallner/Bell in 3&4
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    Yep, missed it. Still not clear on how they ended up in that situation to begin with.
  3. Twins GFP
    Here is the law: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/lifejackets.html While I missed the quote that said his son was wearing the life jacket, I am very curious as to how Correa was without a life jacket or preserver, in the water, with his son, nowhere near a boat. That part of the story was conspicuously left out. That being said, without further information, it was still completely stupid to be in that situation.
  4. Twins GFP
    I get that it was scary for Correa, but no life jackets for him or his son? Seriously? Not only is it the law, it is common sense. To anyone giving the "thumbs down" to people admonishing him for that must not be from Minnesota or have been near a lake ever in their life.
  5. Twins GFP
    I will be the one to make the obvious Minnesota statement... No life jacket? Neither him nor his kid?
  6. Twins GFP
    I am positive the $3-4M outlay here had these pitchers made the team had a huge impact on the decision to let them go.
  7. Twins GFP
    I am trying to understand... Everybody knows that Spring Training, especially for pitchers, is 100% about season prep with virtually every single number being meaningless, yet there always seems to be a high level of panic when someone does not perform to regular season expectations during this time. I know the word panic is used in the title for clickbait. I get it. If you want to be concerned about 3 starts and 8 IP during "practice", I get that too. Let's stop over-reacting (for the millionth time on this site) and see where he is after a few regular season starts...
  8. Twins GFP
    Pretty much. Another one is the (now defunct) LOOGY. You never heard them use ROOGY did you?
  9. Twins GFP
    Competition is good. SP depth is good. Matthews or Abel should be chomping at the bit in AAA, waiting for their opportunity.
  10. Twins GFP
    I agree, but I don't see the Twins throwing his $1m+ guaranteed salary out the window for nothing. A trade makes more sense, even if it is for a partial-salary recoup.
  11. Twins GFP
    A lot of talk about the lefty/righty balance off the BP, but very little talk of pitching splits, which is really what it comes down to. If a LHP can get RHB out at a decent enough rate, it doesn't matter. The Twins acquired arms with possibilities, not slots. Altavilla may have been more of a lock then the fans believe, especially with Hawkins stumping for him. After last season, there were probably a few teams calling on him, he probably would not have signed in MN without some assurances. The Twins have historically not thrown money away. Expect Jackson and Outman to make the team (or be traded for something), guys that can be optioned will be optioned to create spots.
  12. Twins GFP
    Yup. Nick treating Wallner as a positive does not fit the general narrative around here.
  13. Twins GFP
    Point taken... But don't forget about the brand new approach the Twins are taking! New voice from ownership! Change in executive leadership! Tom has said they are trying to win! I mean c'mon!!!
  14. Twins GFP
    One has to wonder if Outman and Roden had poor ST instead of strong ones if E-Rod would have had a chance to make the opening day roster. The closest thing to a surprise here is probably Raya, but his poor ST made the decision easier.
  15. Twins GFP
    Well... the Twins have a pretty decent recent track record of rehabilitating these types of guys, so nothing would surprise me here. The article ignored Austin Martin, but I think a lot hinges on Larnach. Things would be a lot clearer if Larnach was moved.
  16. Twins GFP
    Not terribly surprised to see Urshela get multiple starts at 3rd, they probably want to see if he has anything left in the tank. There is still time to get Clemens innings at 3B, could be there is a push to give him more 2B innings right now by request (his or the team) Roden and Outman bouncing around in the OF makes more sense if Larnach is on the way out. But they could also be giving some visibility for any of those guys in lieu of a roster move.
  17. Twins GFP
    ST is always a time for positivity and hope. Everyone is currently in first place. Bold predictions are bold for a reason.
  18. Twins GFP
    This is not the 1970's, were athletes sold cars in the offseason and used ST to get into shape. With millions of dollars at stake, these guys are working out year round. Sometimes injuries happen because they happen.
  19. Twins GFP
    Two words: cautiously optimistic. Fans just need to look 90 feet to Keaschall's right to see what can happen after a great start and high expectations. There is a lot of national love for Keaschall right now, a nice positive story on an abysmal Twins offseason. Let's hope he can continue the positive progression.
  20. Twins GFP
    These guys are also on the DFA train: Jeffers is batting .071 Wallner is batting .083 While we are on the topic: Roden and his 1.277 OPS should be the new cleanup hitter Somebody named Garrett Pain has a 5.000 OPS, definitely HOF material.
  21. Twins GFP
    WBC is more popular and has more meaning outside the USA. I understand the want for MLB to create a "World Cup" situation. Players hate the timing (as they should). This event should be held immediately after the WS, so players are already stretched out instead of forcing them to be ready early. The obvious decision is to shut down Ryan for WBC.
  22. Twins GFP
    You have a lot of optimism that Lewis will regain the form of his rookie season. I see him more in the 7th slot, with the catching tandem in the 3-4-5 spots. The top 5 every day will be some combination of: Buxton Bell Keaschall Wallner The catchers
  23. Twins GFP
    The Bell signing looks a little questionable now after seeing Rhys Hoskins sign the MiLB deal in Cleveland. That being said, I too expect Bell to get the lions share of playing 1B. Clemens value to this team currently is his positional flexibility.
  24. Twins GFP
    Not a huge disagreement here, but considering there isn't much depth in MiLB, there is no reason for the DFA, especially if he is a clubhouse guy. I would expect AAA depth right now, with some possible short-term, injury replacement stints.
  25. Twins GFP
    I won't complain if they go out and get a SP that will improve the rotation, but it seems like they have bigger needs to fill, especially with a glut of SP sitting in the SP5-8 position. My guess is they kicked the tires on Valdez and Peralta to see if they could get them at a discount, but were never really "in" the discussion.
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