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  1. Twins GFP
    I understand the Urshela vs Kepler discussion, especially with Gallo on the roster. Personally I think Gallo was signed more for 1B insurance. The Taylor trade supports that theory. The Urshela trade was made to "unblock" Miranda at 3B. Everybody is so concerned that the younger players are "blocked". The truth is that we as fans do not know what the general feelings are towards these younger players. Also, none of them are truly "blocked" anyways: Gallo - 1 yr contract Kepler - Last year of contract Farmer - year to year Gordon - Still needs to "prove it" Polanco - could be bought out after this year Everybody needs to slow down and let the pieces fall where they may
  2. Twins GFP
    We all know what happens when we assume. But that is what we do. Twins Daily would not exist if we as fans did not nitpick and extrapolate from every move, comment, and observation.
  3. Twins GFP
    Barring injuries, the lineup should look like this: Buxton Polanco Correa Miranda Gallo Polanco and Correa could be interchangeable. Everything after Gallo is interchangeable.
  4. Twins GFP
    I understand the logic that you are taking here. But even if you feel that way now, you presume that there are no more changes going to be made to the roster between now and opening day. Feel free to call this a mistake if the Twins do not make a move for more RH hitters and they start 2-12 against lefty SP. Until then this is 100% premature.
  5. Twins GFP
    How can anybody say this was a mistake? We haven't even had a single day of preseason. This discussion can only truly be had in retrospect. Anything else is premature. I didn't like the move at the time, but I understood why the Twins made it. The Miranda risk has been mitigated by Correa coming back and making Farmer a utility player.
  6. Twins GFP
    I have been saying this is the best defensive OF in baseball the moment they signed Gallo. With Kepler and Taylor, no team is even remotely close. Offensively there is some "prove it" with Kepler and Gallo. If those two can revert back to previous form, along with a healthy Buxton, the argument for best OF in baseball has some legs.
  7. Twins GFP
    This one is hard for me. Without having any inside knowledge, it is hard to know if the Twins injury issues were the result of Michael Salazar's decisions, bad luck, or some combination of both. I initially saw this move as optics, with Salazar being the fall-guy. I really haven't heard anything to change that view.
  8. Twins GFP
    https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-why-the-twins-likely-wont-trade-max-kepler Look out below! The sky may be falling! View full rumor
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    Kepler Staying?

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    https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-why-the-twins-likely-wont-trade-max-kepler Look out below! The sky may be falling!
  10. Twins GFP
    I agree with the way you rated these transactions. I think we need to make sure we don't downplay the importance of #4 and #5 (and #6 really as well). The days of every position playing 150+ games are over. Having solid depth guys come in and play multiple positions is a huge gain for this team. Raising the floor does matter.
  11. Twins GFP
    That, ladies and gentlemen, is the fantastic level of analysis and depth we have come to know and love from our Twins Daily staff! 🙂
  12. Twins GFP
    Well if you don't like an OPS+ of 116, which is what he did in Texas, I can't help you.
  13. Twins GFP
    Many players have performed poorly in those cities and excelled elsewhere. New York and Los Angeles are totally different monsters when it comes to baseball atmosphere and pressure
  14. Twins GFP
    Stop bringing logic to an emotional argument.
  15. Twins GFP
    I have to admit, I laughed and laughed when I saw this. More because of the expected responses than the seeing Gallo at the top. My first thought was how would Jim Thome look batting leadoff. Classic... I agree that OBP and pitches seen are important in a leadoff hitter, there is more to it than that. Statistics show that for every slot you move down the order, you lose about 20 PA over the course of the year. I subscribe to the theory you put your best hitter up there. The top of the lineup should go: 1) Buxton 2) Correa 3) Polanco Followed up probably by Miranda, then it is fairly interchangeable.
  16. Twins GFP
    Interesting, and thanks.
  17. Twins GFP
    Where have you seen Kepler getting little benefit from the shift ban? Basically every article out there has Kepler among the top five or so that were negatively impacted by the shift. It stands to reason that he could see a pretty healthy spike with the shift gone. FWIW - Joey Gallo saw a higher negative impact than Kepler. Another reason why Gallo is a reasonable flyer to take here.
  18. Twins GFP
    Kepler still a Twin on opening day? Gallo playing 1B? Where have I heard that before... I don't think anybody has said that he is a long term piece of the puzzle or a "core" piece. But he does have value, more than people think. He should benefit from the shift ban and he is a very reasonably priced piece batting 7th. Let the "We have to trade Kepler!" screaming commence.
  19. Twins GFP
    Still complaining about pitching depth I see... I think they are looking for another relatively big move, but I don't see it being a pitcher. I see them moving a SS prospect and some pitching prospects (both current areas of depth) and some other players if need be (Gordon, Kepler levels) to get a corner IF or corner OF RH bat.
  20. Twins GFP
    Puckett was elected because everybody loved him (off field issues aside). BBWAA will vote for guys they like and not vote for guys they don't like (Curt Schilling anyone). Many do not use any common sense. Why else would Bronson Arroyo get a vote? They are petty that way.
  21. Twins GFP
    Yeah... Don't get me started on relievers and Cooperstown. Compare Joe Nathan and Billy Wagner.
  22. Twins GFP
    Santana's 5 year stretch is up there with any 5year stretch by a pitcher in modern history. Unfortunately his counting numbers were not strong. Granted Drysdale pitched in the 4 man rotation era, but his counting numbers were considerably higher than Santana. Santana needed to pitch another 5 healthy successful years to get a good look. I love him, but he will ultimately end up in the Hall of Very-Good.
  23. Twins GFP
    Shut down the comments. We have a winner!
  24. Twins GFP
    I have seen a lot of discussion regarding Torii Hunter. There seems to be a belief that he won't get in by the BBWAA, but he will get voted in by the player's committee at some point in the future. He is by no means a lock, he didn't have that torrid peak most HOFers but, but he was very, very good for an extended period of time.
  25. Twins GFP
    I must be missing something here... They have traded very little in the way of top pitching prospects to acquire these current pitchers. If they were clearing the cupboard to acquire these assets I would see the argument, but that is not the case. Keeping your top 3-5 prospects in the system and trading everything else is very sustainable IMO. Especially when you receive assets that are not rentals. There are only so many pitching spots to be had on the 40-man roster...
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