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  1. Riverbrian
    I agree that he is getting his chances and I'm reasonable enough to be Ok with some bench time but when he isn't in the starting lineup in 2 of the past 3... I get preemptively concerned because I've seen it before. I disagree that it's a logjam. You need actual logs for that. Plouffe and Sano was never a log jam... Plouffe didn't perform well enough to be a log. Is Mauer a log? In my opinion... No. Grossman isn't a log either. Mauer should play but Mauer is not clearly out performing Vargas. This ain't a log jam... it is something that can managed with a little imagination.
  2. Riverbrian
    I agree with who I'd give at-bats to... but not playing a guy kills trade value and kills the player. Trading him at this point would be a giveaway and unfortunately something they may be tempted to do because if he isn't getting playing time.... might as well move on. By playing him you can demonstrate value. For clarification.. I am not advocating Vargas every day. At this moment... Sano is the only hitter I consider to be an every day start. I just don't believe Vargas is the guy to get more bench time than others at this moment.
  3. Riverbrian
    If you took the Career Stats of Vargas and the career stats of Dozier and averaged the total to 162 games. There is very little difference in output. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vargake01.shtml http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/doziebr01.shtml Yet Vargas gets labelled inconsistent and Dozier is labelled as crucial. This isn't a slam on Dozier... It's support of Vargas. Grossman, Kepler, Rosario, Buxton, Polanco... I love them all but has any of these players out produced Vargas at the plate? Ever? Has anybody actually seen Vargas be a butcher defensively at 1B or is he being judged against Mauer's really good defense or are people making size assumptions? I've watched a lot of games and Vargas isn't a defensive worry in my opinion. He's Ok enough. Paul Molitor has to get out of his way.
  4. Riverbrian
    I'm gonna stay consistent Play him... The decision will be easy and based upon performance if Molitor plays him. Could be Good... Could be Bad... But none of us know unless you play him.
  5. Riverbrian
    BTW This was POTN
  6. Riverbrian
    What exactly is the Royals pitching coach attempting to achieve with his bullpen? He has them all messed up collectively.
  7. Riverbrian
    Now if Adrianaza can go deep here. Paul gets a statue.
  8. Riverbrian
    Work on it Hit song potential.
  9. Riverbrian
    I'll forgive Glynn for his aggressive mistake earlier. But I sure would like to see Sano batting 2nd this inning.
  10. Riverbrian
    VARGAS
  11. Riverbrian
    If Vargas ties it up... I'd love to see the defense.
  12. Riverbrian
    And in other news... Barbara Wesley from Castlebrook South Dakota baked an Apple Pie and was surprised to find that Bailey her 3 year old German Shepherd had eaten the entire pie when she went outside to grab the laundry off the clothesline. Barbara said that Apple Pie was her Husband's favorite. Bailey was apologetic afterwards but didn't truly understand the repeated finger pointing gesture.
  13. Riverbrian
    And in other news... A 25 year old Milbank Resident bought a used car for less than Blue Book Value. When reached for comment... He said... I liked the color.
  14. Riverbrian
    I used to drink and forget when it was my turn.
  15. Riverbrian
    If you did The local news would lead with it.
  16. Riverbrian
    Jud still wins... He lives right by that Minnesota notch that make South Dakota just a little bit smaller.
  17. Riverbrian
    So when you go to the big city. Is it Watertown or Ortonville?
  18. Riverbrian
    I'm with ya I do admit though... West Fargo has a nice baseball program. For North Dakota anyway.
  19. Riverbrian
    In my experience. The Baseball Gods do take an interest in household chores.
  20. Riverbrian
    The Karns curve isn't as wonderful as I remember it being. He's hanging a few... We should be able to look for it and drive it.
  21. Riverbrian
    GROSSMAN
  22. Riverbrian
    In my experience... Anytime a runner is thrown out. It never looks good for the base coach who sent him.
  23. Riverbrian
    Serious Answer; He's the type of pitcher that I would have liked to see the Twins pick up. He has always been a big strikeout guy. His Curveball is nasty. One of the best in the league. I've liked him since I saw pitch for the Rays a couple of years ago. His ERA hasn't really matched the talent I see with him but I think he is a guy who can put it together and be real good.
  24. Riverbrian
    You can do it incognito and outcognito. Either way... i'm sure it will be neat-o
  25. Riverbrian
    I don't know... I am often confused by "Normal"
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