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  1. Twins GFP
    Fair weather fans will jump ship at the earliest convenience. They will also come back at the earliest convenience. I do not worry about them. Long term fans that can't wheather low points are not true long term fans.
  2. Twins GFP
    Where is the "acceptable" line? You could make a case that almost every starter #'s 1-7 was acquired via an overpayment of some kind. Had the Twins overpaid for these guys, the negative response would be as big as the current negative response is. Heck, look at the Correia signing. Multiple sources have reported the Twins have been in on a large number of starting pitchers. You have to believe that is the case. Considering the crazy dollars being thrown around, does it really surprise anybody that the Twins have been relatively quiet to this point? TR himself has said they do not want to overpay for pitching. What is going to make you happy? Smart dollar decisions, or overpaying for mid-level pitching? Also, stop complaining about the signings as a whole until spring training. Too much can happen between now and then.
  3. Twins GFP
    #2? What was number one?
  4. Twins GFP
    It's a little late for HOF pub, wouldn't you say Jack?
  5. Twins GFP
    And yet many people posting on TD seem to believe that TR only looks at HR, RBI, ERA, and Wins. If anybody out here really believes that, I have a bridge to sell them. The article was interesting, but Seth hits it on the head about keeping secrets. We know of one guy with an assistant providing "statistical analysis" to the Twins. Do we really believe a business that size with only 2 guys providing this type of data? We have no clue what they really do in this area. Whatever his faults, TR is extremely intelligent. He could care less that the fans think him a country bumpkin. He would actually probably prefer it.
  6. Twins GFP
    If all of these things happen, the Twins would probably be in the hunt for a playoff spot.
  7. Twins GFP
    Why? Because he would spend money in any way to make his team better? Because he makes huge efforts to keep his fan base and employees happy? Because he is not afraid to say what is on his mind, regardless of whether it is PC or not? I would love to see Cuban as an owner in baseball.
  8. Twins GFP
    29 teams are at least fringe WC contenders... even the Twins at this point
  9. Twins GFP
    Now that Thrylos has decided to grace us with his presence after 30 days of hiding, I wonder if his commenting will be tempered at all. Nope, it hasn't. Next I wonder if he will say anything about the Baker "fiasco"? Your move Thrylos.
  10. Twins GFP
    I always wonder about the individuals that constantly complain about the Twins regardless of the move or situation. I mean, why even bother putting so much time and effort into a team if you can't enjoy it sometimes? As someone once said "Just be glad you don't wake up in the morning with the same outlook on life as them."
  11. Twins GFP
    You guys crack me up. You realize all somebody has to do is as Correia why he came to Minnessota and if he left money on the table. Why would TR lie about something that is so easy to verify. Do we have nothing better to do than rip TR every time he makes a public appearance?
  12. Twins GFP
    Actually no, I think they overpaid to get him. To inconsistent for me. As electric as his stuff can be, he still comes out as a 4-5. My guess of 40% is strictly due to the "Murphy's Law" effect the Twins seem to be incurring over the last few years. In reality, I'd say it would be closer to 15-20%. He has shown to be capable of ripping off 10-12 decent starts in a row. Being in the NL should help him tremendously.
  13. Twins GFP
    Anybody want to put a percentage chance that Liriano is an all-star next year? I say 40%
  14. Twins GFP
    Of course he will. He will be added to the list of players the Twins didn't want who moved on and excelled: Ortiz Dickey Hardy Marquis Garrett Jones (for a while)
  15. Twins GFP
    Well, I don't know how anybody can complain about this signing. There is only upside. If he looks bad in ST, he gets cut. I also don't believe Terry Ryan is a dirt bag. I live near farms, and Terry Ryan doesn't look like any bag of dirt I have seen. He actually looks more like a person than a bag. I mean bags don't have arms or legs or a face for that matter. If he is dirt, it has to be the whitest dirt I have ever seen. Most dirt around here is brown or black. You may want to look at pictures of bags of dirt and pictures of Terry Ryan, you might get a better idea of the differences.
  16. Twins GFP
    Agree about the D-Line. The only concern about backs is that when they go, they go quick. AP is a violent, attacking back. I would put him in a higher risk category.
  17. Twins GFP
    What did you tell them?
  18. Twins GFP
    http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ewvzSsNl1rufnbro1_500.gif We signed who?
  19. Twins GFP
    Data/Gardy to Picard/TR= "Sir, it is illogical to bat somebody other than a light hitting middle infielder in the second spot in the lineup."
  20. Twins GFP
    Alex Smith is the only QB they should target. Everybody else is too unpredictable. Get Smith, draft a project QB (not Barkley), and go. You don't know how much longer AP will hold up...
  21. Twins GFP
    Dominate? Lets look at 2012: WHIP = 1.544 SO/9 = 6.5 BB/9 = 6.0 Man, we need 4 more just like him!
  22. Twins GFP
    I thought we all needed a break from the usual "woe is the Twins", "we need pitching", "Fire Terry Ryan" and "Mauer sucks" stories/threads... Jean Luc Picard... Hah!
  23. Twins GFP
    Thanks Aaron for pointing this out: Ranking the sexiest GMs in baseball 1-30 | Big League Stew - Yahoo! Sports Not bad for an old guy!
  24. Twins GFP
    WAR...what is it good for! Can we please stop the "Mauer Bashing" already? What does he have to do to get out of the doghouse for crying out loud? Wait.. never mind. A-rod was getting bashed when he was putting up HOF numbers too.
  25. Twins GFP
    The Correia signing is indefensible. Outside of Blackburn, Correia has arguably been the worst qualifying starer in MLB over the last 3 years. The numbers support this (Gleeman goes in depth on this in his last podcast). That being said, the rotation in it's current form is better than last year. Worley and Pelfrey are upgrades over... well, everybody but Diamond. Gibson and Hendricks will be given every opportunity. If this truly is a rebuilding year, why would TR spend any reasonable money on anything? None of the available remaining FA pitchers would be with the Twins 3 years from now. Why waste the money? Also, are we really complaining about the roster right now? We still have what, 10 weeks before the start of Spring Training? Chill out people.
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