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  1. Riverbrian
    (True Story) Back in May of 2016... Brian Dozier was looking absolutely horrible (along with the entire team) but Dozier was capable of so much more. His extended slump had brought his batting average below .200 and I couldn't tolerate it anymore so the only thing I posted on Twinsdaily was something like: "BRIAN DOZIER -- FIX HIM!!!" The next day, Terry Ryan talks to the press and he is quoted saying... "We've got to FIX him". Dozier was benched the next day... for like a day and then he went on a home run tear... Hit like 80 home runs from June to September. Your Welcome everyone. I did that. (True Story)
  2. Riverbrian
    I believe in Buxton and I wanted the extra year of service time because I believe in Buxton. I’m not paying attention to any other reasons being floated. None of it matters in a lost season. The extra year gained is huge to anyone who believes in Buxton and are waiting for that big Buxton year. Bryant can file all the grievances he wants. He won’t win... the agreement was bargained collectively. We got an extra year of Buxton. I’m hoping to enjoy it.
  3. Riverbrian
    You said: "Those saying the money doesn't matter" I replied: "Every team has a budget". I was agreeing with you. The money does matter. My main point is that his price has gone from 4 million to 8 million and he priced himself into waivers at 4 million a year prior.
  4. Riverbrian
    If Garver is capable of playing a decent 1B... Let him play C and 1B. Get him some more AB's in the process. We just watched the team move players around last year. We can do it again in 2020.
  5. Riverbrian
    Last year the Sox were trying to sign Machado. With all the youth one year older... I don’t believe the attempt at the top of the pile was a one and done. Meaning... you will hear the White Sox in on Cole and the others. Meaning... whatever you think they are now has little relation to what they will be. Meaning; Dismissing the Sox is a bad idea. You can dismiss the Tigers and Royals tho.
  6. Riverbrian
    Every team has a budget.
  7. Riverbrian
    We acquired Cron off of waivers because Tampa didn't want to pay him the 4M he would have received in Arbitration. I don't believe we had the first waiver claim meaning other teams passed on paying Cron 4M. The price is now 8M and his year wasn't as good. Wait for Tampa to waive Jesus Aguilar and sign him.
  8. Riverbrian
    Agreed
  9. Riverbrian
    It isn’t the same organization. New ownership. It’s a ground floor opportunity. They tore it down and are building it back up. If Rowson can get those young players to hit with bench coach in the job title, It would be a solid step toward a manager job in the future. The only question that I would have is this: If our bench coach gets the Pirates job. Who replaces him? Would Rowson be a candidate for the same job with the Twins? If that’s the case... the Marlins job becomes a slightly questionable.
  10. Riverbrian
    It's a song by Chicago.
  11. Riverbrian
    A Bench Coach is pretty much insulated from the wrath of fans. The manager will bare the brunt of any decision that goes wrong. However, as we all know. Call for a run on 3rd and 7 and the fans will be all over the OC.
  12. Riverbrian
    Should be the goal that you work tirelessly toward.
  13. Riverbrian
    I support the concept of a bullpen management overhaul. It is long overdue. But, it has some serious challenges from decades past. The first hurdle in producing the change necessary is going to be the salary structure. As long as traditional "Closers" get more money in Arbitration and get signed for more money in free agency. The top relief pitchers are going to insist on a "Closer" Role. The Twins can buck this trend (I'd really like them to) but it will cause issues in recruitment and retention. Because the paycheck is simply larger based on saves. The closer role needs to be de-valued. I've already de-valued it in my head but unfortunately, that isn't good enough, I'm gonna need some help from all 30 teams, the agents and arbitrators.
  14. Riverbrian
    This is always the answer... even if we trade Buxton. Gonna need 4 quality regardless.
  15. Riverbrian
    No idea... that is always possible. However, I think it is more plausible that teams will overcharge the stronger organizations... being less willing to settle for a lesser players knowing that we have better players in the system.
  16. Riverbrian
    Those players have to be so special... teams are willing to let them become free agents before they reach the age of 27 because of the benefit today. If a 20 year old is going to struggle. There is no sense letting him burn service time struggling so he can figure it out right before he reaches free agency at age 26.
  17. Riverbrian
    Exactly... Things don't have to be all or nothing. I don't know anything about Lewis defensively but I'm willing to lay down a bet with anyone that when he hits the major leagues. It will be close to a mid-season ... and... and... the odds are that he will debut at position other than SS so I will be comfortable taking that bet as well. If that's the case and it probably is... Let him play multiple positions, he can still play the majority of time at SS if you so desire. And who knows... maybe in the process of doing so. A different SS comes around who can REALLY pick it. A different SS that also starts figuring it out at the plate because he now gets the chance to figure it out at the plate because Lewis isn't playing every possible inning at SS. So, now you have given opportunity to multiple SS's and may the best man win . You increase your production by a 2 to 1 margin instead of locking into one and saying we will live or die with you and you alone. Production is increased, options are increased... these are good things.
  18. Riverbrian
    You are describing past “Utility” definitions. Super Utility is alive and well in this day and age.
  19. Riverbrian
    I have no idea what Royce Lewis is like defensively. However... if he can play SS, 3B and CF. By all means let him play all 3 positions. There is extreme value in that ability. Trying to shove him into one spot is a mistake. Once Royce establishes himself as ready and becomes the top call up option. When Royce gets called up, it will be due to an issue on the 25 man (injury or performance related). We don’t know where that injury or performance related issue will spring up. Could be OF, could be 3B, could be SS. His ability to play all of those positions opens up more doors for him to come through. Leave him at one position like SS. He is waiting for one specific door to open and Polanco may not get hurt. It then forces Lewis back to the minors if when Polanco returns. If the injury happens in CF. This forces the club to call up a lesser player because Lewis is a SS only. Let him play all 3 positions and we will see him sooner. Leave him at one position and it will take a specific set of circumstances to get him up to the majors.
  20. Riverbrian
    Great Job Patrick, IMO... I'm not sure everyone sees the importance of watching the other organizations. Actually, I'm pretty sure most are not watching other organizations. However, I am happy that our front office seems to be watching the other organizations. All 3 of these articles are must reads.
  21. Riverbrian
    Spot on There is way too much focus on the trades part of the equation. If you want to guarantee that you will win the majority of the trades you make. Find the flaws of the players you acquire and fix them. If you want to guarantee that you will come out on the losing end of the deals you make. Let the chips fall where they may. If you want to give the impression that you are drafting well... Develop them. If you want to give the impression that you haven't drafted well. Fail in development. This is how Houston is winning. This is why the Twins are behind the Astros.
  22. Riverbrian
    This is it exactly. And this is what the crux of this article is about. The Astros are extremely successful getting players to fly correctly. From unheralded prospects Dallas Kuechel and Jose Altuve to trade acquisitions coming off down years like Justin Verlander and Garrit Cole. The Twins need to be able to do this for long term success. And they need to start right now. Tomorrow is here.
  23. Riverbrian
    You mean Justin or Melvin Bush don't ya?
  24. Riverbrian
    Lavine has mentioned in the past and eludes to it here. They were aware of Pressly’s capability but struggled with execution. No way of knowing what that meant exactly but I have noticed a new pitching coach and manager since the Presley trade. Perhaps to improve execution?
  25. Riverbrian
    There are times when waiting for others to break through walls makes sense but once they do... you are behind. Personally, I have no ability to judge what went on inside the walls. I have never been in the room and have no right to make accusations. They are unfounded at best. However... By all reports the Twins went decades with one analyst and that was Jack Goin. I'm sure Jack was very talented but the amount of data that was being filtered through by other clubs requires a larger department. Intentional? Unintentional? Who knows but it does suggest "Blinders" were on as they trudged the same path they had always traveled.
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