Riverbrian

In my opinion... Yadier Molina is tremendous behind the plate. As good as it gets.

Nobody is mentioning Deduno for the rotation on August 31? I'm shocked. I think he's gonna be here awhile.

I think this is an important part of his development and I'm glad he's going thru it. If he has the hitting ability everyone says he does. He's gonna have to get used to being pitched around. This is a chance to develop discipline and if he's chasing at AA... The AA pitcher is gonna keep throwing away from him. Of course... This is just a blind opinion because I haven't actually seen any of his AA at bats... I just know if I'm coaching... It's what I would instruct the pitcher to do.

So Jokin... What's your prediction. Gibson... Will he stick in the rotation? Come August 31... What will the rotation look like?

Closing it... Is Certainly an option. I think it can straighten out because a discussion about Kyle Gibson is certainly top of mind for us all. Let's see if it happens.

Jokin... Levi did make excellent points and Drjim asked for a clarification on if Levi meant... "We" The Fans don't know the kinks or "We" The front office don't know the kinks. That's an important distinction. I think Levi will understand that and answer respectfully. When that isn't understood... Things go off the rails.

After 2,700 plus posts... We all have a pretty good idea who Glunn is. He's a good soul and he has never uttered a harsh word about anyone and thats an amazing talent in my opinion. Glunn understands that Negative/Positive on this site is akin to Republican/Democrat and the job of moderator is to help guide the content toward better balance and more importantly respect to all for a more inclusive environment. This site is something special for us seamheads. You can't walk into the local coffee shop and start a discussion of baseball at this level... The other people drinking coffee just can't keep up. Baseball discussion at our level can leave us isolated to our every day acquaintances and I wouldn't know what to do with my baseball passion without a place to express it. When your target is the advanced baseball fan like us. That alone cuts your available numbers to draw from... So... You can't afford to cull the herd further with heavy presentation from one side of the coin. I think everyone can understand that. We spend a lot of time here and we should all have a vested interest in its growth. The powers that be want Republicans and Democrats and I think that's smart. The only way to achieve that is balance... and... its leaning a little too heavy in one direction. That's all. In my opinion... You don't have to abandon yourself... Respect your fellow posters... Always consider the possibility that you might be wrong (I am wrong alot) because when you do it's easier to respect the other side and pretty soon we are all mingling together in harmony and balance is achieved... followed by site metric growth. Did I mention... I look forward to seeing Gibson pitch.

I expect Good Games and Bad Games... Same expectation as everybody else. In the End... Gibson will prove himself ready or not. I'm excited to watch him work. Our Shiny New Toy!!!

Hammer... It's ok... No need for frustration. I've been there before. At some point you realize that its like Will Ferrell running down the street in "Old School". Keep your conviction. Its yours... It's been an interesting discussion. I would just like to point out that nobody on either side of the fence knows what Parm is gonna become. Even Parm doesn't know and neither do the Twins Brass.

Thank You... I for one... Will read your posts nightly.

I'm Impressed... I really didnt understand why he was sent back down to Rochester for a spell. He appeared to be the 2nd best hitter on the team when it happened.

Theres a moderator forum?

Random Thought: To hell with Simon and Garfunkel... Yeah... I said it... Whenever I cook and have to use spices... I spend the rest of the afternoon singing "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme". All afternoon stuck in my head,.. That line over and over... Paul Simon's fault.

Well Pedro can return his rented Chevy Cruse to Louisville.. . Hermann or Butera can just take the Fob from him when he returns and drive off to Miami.

I haven't thought of banning anyone yet... But if that happens. There will be no explanation necessary.

Oops Sorry big dp

yeah... But watch the papers... Doumit didn't look exactly healthy.

Thats the Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra!!! Audience is in shorts and tank tops and we grill barbecue inside while the concert is going on. Served with French Fries... Nobody sits in their seats... They all stand around the barbecue pit... Plates in hand... Telling each other dirty jokes while they play on. Eventually it gets so Smoky that you can't see the Orchestra and eventually we just ask them to stop.

(Has seen photos... But doesn't remember)

Soot Bear? Butt Care?

All I know... The wildest parties I've ever been at... Had a decent percentage of Canadians at them. At least I think so... Because I have a hard time remembering those parties.

The only reason Moose Jaw is called Moose Jaw is because you couldn't pronounce Moosoochapiskun. You looked at it blurry eyed with a Molson in one hand and thought for a second... Even tried to mouth the word silently... Looked again... Raised your hand in Victory and Shouted Moose Jaw!!! And your fellow Canadians raised their Molsons and LaBatts... Shouted Moose Jaw!!! And a town was born.

If I was Canadian... I would to. Of course... I would be slurring my words so the message may get lost.

Andrew Albers is from Saskatchewan? Well... I guess Grand Forks should claim him as well.

in all seriousness... I think if we avoid calling each other idiots... It will all work out.