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  1. Twins GFP
    Speaking to the back end of the bullpen, those numbers will probably be skewed in the playoffs. The Twins will probably go Grey, Lopez, and one of Ryan/Ober. This means Maeda, Ryan/Ober, and Keuchel will be in the pen (unless they decide to leave Keuchel off the post season roster for a position player, which is possible). Considering that Sands and Winder will never pitch in the playoffs, this issue should not be as big of a concern.
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    OMG... I just read that article. Not a big Souhan fan, but boy did he hit that one on the head. Seth posted about it a week ago, I am not surprised it did not hit any traction on this website. Too close to home for some methinks...
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    I thought I had read somewhere that the Twins SP are in the top 2 or 3 in IP this year. Also, this year Ober has also blown past the most innings he has thrown in any professional season. Maybe a little insight into the decisions being made last night...
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    While the low number of PA plays into this discussion, Jim Thome's 2010 season was statistically worth a note here: PA 340 OPS 1.039 OPS+ 182 Pretty amazing age 39 season.
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    I am not going to get too excited about any of these guys until after they return from ACL and/or Tommy John surgery. We all know it is going to happen to them at some point... Welcome to Minnesota Professional Sports Fandom...
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    I was reading your quote and thinking the exact opposite. IMO so many articles nitpick on every possible negative aspect of the Twins this year. It has been hard to read looking for actual neutral articles or different takes on things, rather than the same old "car wreck" articles virtually every day. That being said, underdogs and overachievers are always more fun to root for. I think the Twins have gotten to .500, but not in the way everyone expected. The offense was supposed to be good and the pitching was supposed to be mediocre. Instead, the complete meltdowns from the guys expected to be core guys: specifically Correa, Buxton, Vazquez, Miranda, and Gordon make everything look like missed opportunities. Everything does tighten up in the playoffs. Good pitching often is more reliable than good hitting in October. No delusions of grandeur here, but there is a chance this year could look different.
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    Thank you for addressing this. In today's game flexibility is key, it is not very common for a player to be truly "blocked". For a player like Polanco, being on the roster is more than just the numbers on the back of the card. Leadership and mentoring can be huge for a team like the Twins that have a bunch of young middle-infielder types on or near the big league level. Not as much of a lock as Kepler, but I think there is a good chance his option is exercised.
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    BR has Jeffers catching in 62 games this year. Twins have what 38 games left? He catches 75% of those, you have 90. With very few exceptions, catchers are now part-timers. Health is the number one reason. Catchers that can hit will DH vs Catching on their "day off". Blame Buxton for that not happening more often. Twins fans should be well aware the health risks involved with having a great hitting catcher. I don't see it as a missed opportunity as much as keeping him healthy.
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    Not looking to pick a fight here, but the days of full-time catchers are basically over. Only 13 catchers caught over 100 games last year in all of baseball. (Vazquez was one of them, but that hasn't been working out very well so far). If Jeffers stays healthy, he should finish between 90-100 games caught this year. Welcome to the new era of starting catchers.
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    Why not? Put Jeffers at 1B. Let's gut Buxton off the schneid when he comes back from injury and put him at 3B. No chance of him running into a wall there. We all know Wallner has a rifle in the OF. We are looking for more RP help, let's start pitching him in the 7th inning from now on. Polanco's knees seem to be holding up. With Jeffers at 1B, he could probably handle some catching duty...
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    Is this a prospect list or the best Twins players under 25? Seems to be a mishmash of both...
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    Gray is having a nice year, but the numbers do not add up. His counting numbers are not that great, is doesn't lead in any of the big "stat" categories. Not much of a discussion here. He may get some votes, but nothing higher than 4th place. Cole, Ohtani, and Gausman will all finish higher in the voting. If he reels off 7-8 killer starts to end the season, there is a small chance he may be able to push the needle, but that is what it would take.
  13. Twins GFP
    Two words: Service Time They will not let him "grow" while the clock is ticking. They will want him as ready as possible when he comes up. His slow AAA start is the most public piece telling us he is not there yet.
  14. Twins GFP
    This is really getting tiresome… OPS+ this year: Vazquez 61 Correa 96 Buxton 99 Gallo 109 Vazquez, Correa, and Buxton were supposed to carry the team this year, not Gallo. Gallo’s numbers are about his career averages. He is doing what was expected (not hoped for, expected). Yet Gallo takes the brunt of the heat here, not those three. That's all I am saying. You don't like Gallo, that is fine. You think he is holding someone back (though I am not sure who), you are entitled to that opinion. Maybe point your frustration at the players that deserve it more…
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    I actually think it should be the exact opposite. There should be little to no patience for Buxton, Correa, and Vazquez. They were brough in to be the foundation of this offense and are the main reason why the Twins are not 15-20 games over .500. Pretty easy to rail on the 2nd and 3rd tier guys. They are 2nd and 3rd tier guys for a reason. Dissect and destroy the top guys every day. They have earned that scrutiny.
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    The Twins consider the need for him at 1B to be real. Whether we as fans like it or not, that won't change. You can scream about bringing guys up to play that position all you want, but in reality there is really nobody to replace him. He strikes out way too much for my tastes, but in today's game, he does have value. As of yesterday for the year: WAR = 0.6 OPS+ = 109 Personally, I think that Gallo takes too much of the negative brunt of the offense in general. I bet if you look at the TD posts and articles, Gallo (along with the other two musketeers Kepler and Pagan) receive an incredibly high number of negative posts compared to Correa and Vazquez, (and to a lesser degree Buxton) who are way more to blame for the Twins current problems. His overall offensive numbers are pretty close to his career averages. He is a low-end starter with great defensive value. He is what he is. People need to stop complaining about this and move on. He isn't going anywhere.
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    I fully believe Kepler will be back next year, very little doubt. Pagan pitching up to expectations could easily warrant him being back as well. With him having played for the Twins, investing in a "known" product is easier than taking yet another flier on a B-C grade reliever.
  18. Twins GFP
    It is going to be an interesting day here when it is announced that Kepler and Pagan will be back in Twins uniforms in 2024...
  19. Twins GFP
    Everybody wants a strong BP. But... With very few exceptions, spending any substantial amount of money on FA relievers should terrify you. The volatility of relief pitchers is crazy.
  20. Twins GFP
    I am almost 100% in agreement here: Offer Gray the QO. If he takes it, great. If not, that means he wants a multi-year contract I can't see the Twins offering. Could easily see Maeda back. I think 2-3 years is reasonable, especially if they do not tie salary to starts. His flexibility could be a huge swing in the Twins favor. Mahle should get a Pineda-type offer, which he would be dumb not to take. That being said, I am not convinced they will stand pat with the youth if Gray/Maeda leave. Would not be surprised to see another SP FA addition in the offseason.
  21. Twins GFP
    Not changing my stance after one start and killer MiLB numbers... One start is knee jerk, two you begin to question. Another rough one and he may not get a fourth with a team in a playoff hunt.
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    Don't read this site very much? BTW - He was killer in AAA, bad example.
  23. Twins GFP
    Typical response. One start, knee jerk reaction, blow it up.
  24. Twins GFP
    Is it his unwillingness or the team's? Are there other factors at play? Don't automatically assume he is the problem in this...
  25. Twins GFP
    Somebody is gonna give Gallo a contract. Could be a low guarantee, could be minor league invite. He is not the worst choice as a Nick Punto type super-sub. That being said, I am highly doubtful it will be Minnesota.
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