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  1. Twins GFP
    So, so many things wrong with this comment: 1) He is a person, not a robot. Things like self-confidence and trust come into play. Imagine you were Pagan and you jumped on to TD to see the comments about you. How would you feel? Let him work into his confidence. Pitchers can and do improve over time. 2) There may be a hundred factors that went into his performance last year that the general public knows nothing about. Those factors could have changed, allowing him to better focus on pitching. We, the general public, know nothing about him as a person. 3) Saying the games early in the season are less important speaks to ignorance. Every game matters. Early games are insanely important. Look at studies done on standings 30-40 games in vs the end of the season. The numbers are something like if you are more than 5 games out after 40 games, your chances of making the postseason are very low.
  2. Twins GFP
    You just described 90% of the bullpens in baseball. I could take out Twins pitchers and insert other teams pitchers into just about every statement. 100% agree with every word in your last paragraph. On paper, the BP looks pretty solid, but we have to play the games. Let the volatility commence
  3. Twins GFP
    LOL... The life of a reliever. While I am not a huge fan of Pagan, he has shown in the past that he can be successful. The Twins do not need him to be Duran this year, the BP is deeper. High ceiling, low floor, reasonable contract, good stuff. I have no problem putting him in low leverage situations until he proves he has figured it out. It not, let him go. All signs point to him being worth a flier. Low leverage MR should not be a major point of contention at the moment.
  4. Twins GFP
    Stu, Sorry you had to qualify this article with the satire header...
  5. Twins GFP
    Gonna stick with the post-61 Twins here: Terry Felton Sidney Ponson Tommy Herr Tom Nieto
  6. Twins GFP
    Ashbury wins the Comment of the Week Award!
  7. Twins GFP
    Beast, most of the discussion here wasnt to actively replace Miranda, just conjecture over whether or not Gordon would be his backup.
  8. Twins GFP
    Agreed with Duran being a non-traditional closer. Expect closer by committee.
  9. Twins GFP
    I think you are asking the wrong question. At the moment, Kepler, Gallo, and Kepler do not figure into the Twins long term plans (though I could easily see Gallo playing his way into those plans). That being said, Kepler and Gallo could easily provide more value than Gordon next year. Taylor doesn't really factor into this discussion as his role is pretty much defined as 4th OF and CF backup. Gordan's track record in the minors is very underwhelming. His major league career OPS+ is 101. Not a lot to write home about. At best he is a league average player. At best. The Twins have a handful of guys on the 40-man that could push Gordon out of the picture. To answer your questions in the 2nd paragraph: - Probably not - No, probably a low level prospect - Except Taylor, a relatively short leash, yes. But all three have a longer track record than Gordon. - Traded possibly. DFA'd doubtful (see previous answer). - Anemia being a relative term, yes.
  10. Twins GFP
    He isn't a starter, he is a backup. If Miranda goes down, Farmer will start. IF Miranda can't handle 3B IF Farmer gets pushed into that position IF the Twins do not make a move for another 3B IF Farmer puts up terrible numbers while playing 3B Then we can talk...
  11. Twins GFP
    Sorry guys, but I am a fan of the ghost runner. Long extra inning games have ramifications for weeks. I also like the strategy involved here (since they have systematically removed most other strategy points from the game). People barked at hockey when they went to 4v4 in overtime and finally the shootout. Football has changed their OT rules a handful of times in the last 15 years. I don't think it is as big an issue as some people make it out to be.
  12. Twins GFP
    Forget everything else. If the Twins feel that he is an improvement over someone they are willing to move (down or out), and the cost is reasonable, you sign him.
  13. Twins GFP
    He was dead in the water until he showed some life last year. Considering the amount of OF currently on the 40-man and assuming those individuals are healthy, if Gordon doesn't come out relatively strong to start the season, I can't see him lasting terribly long.
  14. Twins GFP
    Farmer is your backup 3B. He will be the starter if Miranda misses time. Behind Farmer, there is some question. It would not shock me to see Gallo there, but I don't think it will happen. OF and 1B for him. Considering they really don't have anybody else on the 40-man to handle that position, I think you may see another low-level utility or 3B pickup between now and 1-2 week of season.
  15. Twins GFP
    Gordon's days in the Twins infield are gone. Too many other options. Maybe in an emergency situation, but on a regular or semi-regular basis? No I am not sold on Gordon. Decent year last year? Yes. Still has a ton to prove. I think he makes the roster out of ST, but he will probably be on a relatively short leash
  16. Twins GFP
    Welcome TaterTot! Not much question here. Maeda makes more money as a starter with the way his contract is structured. Considering he was insanely good before the injury, he will be starting the year as a SP
  17. Twins GFP
    Defending Falvey or the bullpen? [Looks up at the sky...] ... I am not wearing a helmet. [walks indoors]
  18. Twins GFP
    It seems like it has been a while that the Twins have headed into ST with so few questions about their roster. Barring injuries or health concerns, there really is very little wiggle room on the roster.
  19. Twins GFP
    I agree with you Cody that Polanco is a possible candidate to be traded. I feel there are maybe only 6 "untradeable" guys in baseball. Put I don't believe Polanco is in the same boat as Gallo or Kepler. Nothing to prove here, not a make-or-break season for him. Just needs to stay healthy.
  20. Twins GFP
    Of all the Twins concerns, Polanco is way, way, way down the list. At worst we are talking a league average 2B, tenured, liked, and respected in the clubhouse, not outrageously expensive and still relatively young. Oh by the way, there is no definitive replacement (young guys have shown nothing yet). Make or break for Polanco? Every projected lineup has Polanco in the top three spots. Doesn't sound like make or break to me.
  21. Twins GFP
    I wouldn't call it a jinx. Pitchers go through it, most hitters go through it. After a while teams learn more and more about the new players and start making adjustments. It takes longer for some players than others. Some players acclimate to those adjustments, some don't. A name that fits this bill is Kennys Vargas. He got off to a torrid start, pitchers found him out and he couldn't adjust. Other factors can contribute to this as well: complacency, changes in approach, expectation anxiety. There is also the small sample size issue: holes can start to show the longer they play. I am not saying he is going to fail, but expectations need to be tempered. He still needs to prove it
  22. Twins GFP
    Just so I understand: - Miranda needs to lose a lot of weight, but not too much weight. - He needs to come as close to looking like an 80's version of Jean Claude Van Damme as possible. - He should also be running 7-8 miles per day for conditioning - He should be spending a few hours a day on 3B defense drills - He should also be spending a few hours a day on 1B defense drills in case 3B falls through. Am I missing anything?
  23. Twins GFP
    As I have stated elsewhere, the Miranda risk was mitigated when Correa came back with Farmer already in the fold. I am ok with giving Miranda a chance to hold down that position. On offense, he still needs to prove it by having a decent sophomore season. There are many fallbacks if Miranda fails. Beyond Farmer, you have Gallo (100 games at 3B) and Gordon, along with any of the young infielders looking make their name.
  24. Twins GFP
    I truly hope he is not coming to the end of his Twins career. Polanco is along the same lines as Cuddyer: good to very good, but not great. He should still have a few good years in the tank. It would be nice to see him finish his career here, but he will probably be priced out of the Twins range in the future.
  25. Twins GFP
    Don't bring logic to an emotional argument.
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