Riverbrian

The Twins need to avoid NOT jumping all over Boyd.

I think I get it now... It's a profit deal

If cash is complicating this. I can't help wonder why. He's a rental. Just pay it. 4 point whatever million. This is MLB Baseball and it's the price you pay for being in contention. If Money determines quality of prospect. Get the checkbook out and keep the higher ranked prospects at the same time.

Every time I've seen Straily pitch. I think "Better Stuff than ERA". He's my first choice off your list.

A mailmen forbidden to ever carry exactly 5 letters with him. It is interesting that tho' "What" "Sometimes" and "Never" have 4 9 and 5 letters respectively so you may not have asked a question.

I always keep butter spray with me at all times.

Better than Twins baseball? We had a nice dinner at Red Lobster. Back to normal now. Got back in time for first pitch. I'm watching the game and my wife is on the phone talking to her sister to tell her about how I sprayed butter all over her.

Nice play by Dozier And thank God he did that because Santana should have had a K. #Automatethestrikezonealready

The rotation looks scary on paper but you gotta look at the papers of every team in the AL. Two starters below 4.00 and 3 starters who are not is what everyone else has. The Twins are not that far off in comparison.

Admit it… you all had the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers circled on the July Calendar. You were all overlooking Detroit in between and now the Tigers are in town for a 3-game series and they must be dealt with. It was the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers that were supposed to knock the Twins out of contention but that hasn’t happened yet. The Twins came out of the break 2.5 games behind the Indians. The Twins faced the Astros and Yankees while the Indians had the lowly A’s and Giants. The Twins went 3-3 while the Indians went 1-5 and now we are .5 games back so it’s back to the drawing board because you all need a new plan. Here are some things to think about: Admit it… you all had the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers circled on the July Calendar. You were all overlooking Detroit in between and now the Tigers are in town for a 3-game series and they must be dealt with. It was the Astros, Yankees and Dodgers that were supposed to knock the Twins out of contention but that hasn’t happened yet. The Twins came out of the break 2.5 games behind the Indians. The Twins faced the Astros and Yankees while the Indians had the lowly A’s and Giants. The Twins went 3-3 while the Indians went 1-5 and now we are .5 games back so it’s back to the drawing board because you all need a new plan. Here are some things to think about: 1. Detroit Lakes – In the French language… Detroit means strait. In the English language… a strait is defined as a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water. Yet another example of the French moving about our country and naming cities something nonsensical as a practical joke. Detroit Lakes is the Red Stick (Baton Rouge) of the North and the French are still laughing at us today. The latest census lists the population as 8,569 but during the summer months (as a result of tourism) the population swells to 8,585 and 10 of those extra tourists are simply showing up yearly to search for the strait. 2. Our Twins – Buyer mode has begun. Jaime Garcia is supposedly on his way to Minnesota. My wife and I have been married 27 years today. I was already planning on giving my wife a Jaime tonight. Now I’ll have to think of something else. 3. The Tigers – Seller mode has begun. J.D. Martinez has been traded to Arizona and rumors are swirling that Verlander, Wilson, Avila and maybe more are soon to follow. If Avila is traded… that will be Dad trading his son. Umm… Son… I’ve traded you to the Minnesota Twins… go see the traveling secretary and remember to call Mom. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: Mauer: Joe!!! Are you OK? Maddon: Joe!!! It’s me Joe… can you hear me? Mauer: This isn’t good… he just slumped over… what should we do? Maddon: How should I know? Joe… are you OK? Mauer: I’m calling 911 Montana: 911… what’s your emergency? Mauer: Joe is that you? Why are you answering my 911 call? Montana: I work here a couple of days a week. I find that it relaxes me. Mauer: Listen… we haven’t got time… McCarthy just fell over. Maddon: I think he’s dead… yep, he’s dead. Mauer: He’s dead, Joe… do something… what do we do? Montana: Ok… we are going to take this in steps... are you ready? Mauer: What do we do? Tell me what to do? Montana: Step one… you got to make sure that he is deceased. Mauer: OK… hold on. Montana: Joe… Joe… wait. (LOUD BANG) Mauer: OK… he’s dead for sure now. Montana: You shot him? Mauer: Yep…. what do we do next? I'm ready for step two? 5. Foul Balls – I was watching a foul ball in flight. I noticed that the baseball seemed to get bigger and bigger the closer it got to me. I was wondering why that was…. was this a simple matter of physics? Of perspective? And then it hit me. ____________________ Lineups: TIGERS Ian Kinsler 2B Alex Avila C Justin Upton LF Miguel Cabrera 1B Nick Castellanos 3B Victor Martinez DH Mikie Mahtook CF Alex Presley RF Jose Iglesias SS Anibel Sanchez P TWINS Brian Dozier 2B Zack Granite CF Joe Mauer 1B Miguel Sano 3B Max Kepler RF Robbie Grossman DH Eddie Rosario LF Ehire Adrianza SS Jason Castro C Ervin Santana P Weather: mostly cloudy, 77 deg, 15% chance of rain. View full article

At playoff time the Twins could be better than the 2016 Clevelanders. I agree with your second to the last paragraph. The Indians had Kluber start 6 games and then 9 games were started by Tomlin 4, Bauer 4 and Ryan Merritt 1. That incredible Indian rotation was injured and Tomlin and Bauer was all they had left. At the plate... it wasn't like Cleveland was loaded in the playoffs either. Rajai Davis Coco Crisp Lonnie Chisenhall in the OF Roberto Perez was the Catcher Even the so called Elite Indians were not that elite Napoli Santana Kipnis Those are decent players but they are not elite talents IMO. The Indians looked pretty average on paper but look what happened. They almost did it.

A rare individual won't listen in... when others are talking about them.

I think it's the nature of the beast and once I came to the conclusion that my ideas were as goofy as anyone else it became easier to let others express theirs. However... I don't have much tolerance when posters express their opinions with embellishments like hoping they die... or calling them worthless or horrible for lack of better adjectives. If I could hope for anything... I'd like dissenters to be more respectful and less like cyber bullies. These players are human beings and they probably read the comments. The pressure is enormous, the prize is large and the margins are razor thin. Imagine that they are reading the comment before you post it... they probably are. That's my wish

Yeah... But Positional Flexibility is awesome BAY-BEE!!! http://www.disneybymark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dickvitale.jpg

Doc describes it perfectly with another level. May God give you the strength to carry on Tom!

Another Start at 1B for Sano and that makes 7 3 More and he's 1B Eligible on my Fantasy Team

The end result wasn't great last night but I was very impressed with his first trip through the lineup. The guy knows how to pitch and I wouldn't mind seeing another start and I don't believe it's an automatic disaster if he makes the next start. He could get lit up... He may not. Let's take a look.

The Yankees just added Robertson and Kahnle The Yankees we're already very strong in the bullpen with Chapman, Betances and Warren. If a strong bullpen feels the need to get better? The Indians reached the World Series with their bullpen The Royals reached the World Series in 2015 and 2014 with their bullpen. I'd like the Twins to get real bullpen serious.

Montana: This is true... It's called remarketing and it is based on your search history. Mauer: How does it work? Maddon: You visit a website and it leaves a cookie behind that will then serve you ads based on what you have shown interest in. McCarthy: What kind of Cookie? Montana: Not that kind of Cookie Joe. Maddon: Have a Cookie while I explain this. McCarthy: Thanks Maddon: After you visit a website... with remarketing... businesses will be able to place follow up ads in the future. Montana: Some websites sell user agreements instead of remarketing their own product. You could visit a radio station website and instead of getting an advertisement for the radio station following around. You get an ad for the latest single from the Beach Boys following you around. Mauer: Who are the Beach Boys? Maddon: In order for remarketing to be effective. It has to be similar or the user agreement purchased will be kinda worthless. McCarthy: This Cookie is Good.

SANO

Grand Forks, Fantastic Knives and Wonderful Spoons.

Both places are poor imitations of a Valley or Canada.

Yeah... About a month ago. The ump missed it by at least a foot and I changed stance on the spot. And then again tonight... On a 3rd strike call to Vargas. If they are going to miss by that much. Automate it.