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  1. insagt1
    Didn't Twins win this series 2-1? Lost 4-1, then won next 2?
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    If Sox lose the 2nd game today and the Twins move to 10 1/2 behind...there is this: an improbable sweep of the Sox could get them to within 6 1/2. If that happens, I have to believe the narrative must change. Thats not an insurmountable mountain to climb. If they win 3 of 4, they will be 8 1/2 behind. Still not undoable, but certainly more difficult. Anything else would basically be marching in step, going nowhere. These next 4 games are pretty important for a team trying to find itself. Should be very interesting. Can't give up hope.
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    I'm trying to enjoy this team as much as possible, even though they aren't affiliated with Rochester anymore. I have grown attached to them. My other favorite ex-parent (Baltimore) has turned into a little league team that can't beat anyone. They are totally no fun to watch. They just completed a series down the road in Buffalo...where tickets were easy to get...I had no interest. As for our new parent...I hate Washington. Its hard to warm up to a team you have always disliked.....now if they were still the Expos....different story. of course! So the Twins, for better or worse, are my baseball lifeline in the majors this year. I want them to do well.
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    That!
  5. insagt1
    I'm not sure the Twins couldn't contend in 2022...if not for 1st but for a WC. They aren't a bad ballclub...really. They are a decent ballclub playing badly. That does happen. Teams trading for Cruz will understand exactly what you said above. He probably has only the rest of this year to be productive. So what would they give up for a 2 month rental? Perhaps some kid in A ball that might someday make it to AAA? Thats where I'm at.
  6. insagt1
    I woul;dn't disagree with that at all! But trading Cruz isn't going to help that situation.
  7. insagt1
    Wow--thank you! Now I don't feel like a complete moron on this subject
  8. insagt1
    Twins won a division last year (fewer games...but they still won) They are struggling this year with basically the same players, give or take. One might even argue that on paper, we may be better than last year. Just that so many are having miserable seasons all at once. So Buxton wanting to play on a winner could still happen here. However, I don't think he has any warm feelings for this organization. The 'history' and the comments have not been particularly favorable. So any offer the Twins make may not matter. I'd like him to stay but it seems so very unlikely.
  9. insagt1
    I know I am the only one here who feels this way (and thats fine, I can take it). Cruz...17 HR's, 42 RBI and .300. Yeah I know everyone living on planet Earth can't wait to dump him. However I am not convinced Twins will get value for him. Our lineup is fine. Its our pitching that needs help. Do the Twins REALLY have to move Cruz? Does everyone think because he is hitting that somehow some team will 'overpay' us to get him? Is it worth it? We've asked this before....like with Buxton...does he want to go? I think Bux already has bags packed, but who knows about Cruz? If Twins totally tank the next 3 weeks...then I can handle the dump. But his current hitting IMHO is not going to increase his trade value. Twins won't be getting much. The other thing I completely disagree with is playing Celestino over Gordon. Celestino is not ready for prime time and Gordon could be our diamond in the rough. Why are Twins wasting time with Celestino this season? We probably don't have the pitching but what happens if Twins have a successful series against Chisox? is everyone committed to giving up on this season? Just stuff on my mind, thats all. Carry on.
  10. insagt1
    I well remember the season when Twins left Buxton in Rochester. We were surprised and he was VERY vocal about it. His recent comment about Rocco not playing him didn't exactly sound like he is happy in Minnesota. Personally I believe he will be happy to leave and Twins will be extremely fortunate if they could retain him. Sad situation because b I too think we need to keep him. I doubt it's possible
  11. insagt1
    Seems to me the Twins issue is not with the position players. Its the pitching. And finding those diamonds in the rough is difficult. Would they trade Sano? Will they give up on Kepler and Simmons? With Buxton, will his injuries prevent the big payday that is expected? Is he happy staying a Twin? (reading the tea leaves, he sure doesn't sound real happy with Rocco) Will Kirilloff make it thru the season without needing surgery? He's a very important cog. Will Donaldson go? I think Twins need to find a regular spot for Gordon and Arraez going forward. Find out if they have a future in Minnesota. They are certainly decent talents. Is Jeffers ready to be the #1? Can Garver bounce back...maybe not as a catcher. Celestino and Rooker definitely NOT ready for prime time in 2021. How high are the Twins on those two? Any reason to keep Colome? Happ? Is Robles reliable enough? 2021 may be a lost cause, but are we to also expect 2022 to be the same...as a 'rebuilding' year? Do the Twins really need to rebuild? Or just tweak and hope they couldn't possibly be as unlucky with key injuries next year? The bullpen has cost us a lot of games this year. Focus on that.
  12. insagt1
    Nice analysis. I definitely don't want him going to the Sox. Even for just this season, I don't want to be playing against him. Maybe selfishly, but no....do not send him to a team in our division. As for the others, perhaps. Any lower prospect is always a risk...so unless Twins are desperate to get rid of Cruz, I doubt they will get 'value' for him...enough to compensate for the loss of his bat. If this will be his last season, I guess letting him go isn't the worst thing on the planet. If Twins are totally out of it (which is pretty likely), roll the dice and see if they get lucky. Honestly, most trade partners will not be willing to give up much...so it will be a charity move at best. I think its pie in the sky to think otherwise for a 40 year old DH rental. He may just end up being more valuable to the Twins if he stays. Trade someone else. But question: are they sellers at the deadline simply to shed salary or to improve the team...eventually?
  13. insagt1
    Bullpen blew our great comeback. Colome was awful for several reasons. Bad enough he couldn't keep the score close...but he was slow as a tortoise on the hill...that puts everyone in a bad spot. It was commented on during the telecast and rightly so. Pitchers who work too slow don't do anyone any favors. Robles today was terrible. I guess it happens. but after a 5 run comeback, his outing was pretty discouraging.
  14. insagt1
    What a horrible way to blunt a real nice extra inning win. The comment on MLB.com fits perfectly....'its just not fair'. How bad things tail Buxton like a bloodhound is simply....'not fair'. Maybe for once, the injury will heal quickly and he will miss the minimum of time rather than the longest recover. Meantime, two very unlikely heros last night. Shoe certainly wasn't the guy I expected to be nails in the 11th and 12th. Wow. And Sano...getting hits twice with 2 strikes....and the game winning HR was the cherry on top. 1st 8 extra inning games...losses. Next 4 have been wins. I think Twins will be a lot better with both Arraez and Kepler back. Arraez in particular needs to be playing everyday. Let's go for 6 in a row.
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    But you just can't make this stuff up...how injuries find Buxton like a pig to truffles. Its simply bizarre how this guy cannot stay healthy. Getting hit in the hand is not an 'unserious' injury in many cases. Shaking head vigorously....is this really happening?
  16. insagt1
    He is a 40 year old DH. What team will give us value for him. He may be more valuable to us in reality. And if. (huge IF) its the Twins that make that run second half...he could be a big help. the most any contender would give up is a single A 'suspect' that may never make it past AAA. While that sounds like negative Nellie, there is a dose of reality there. If Twins simply want to do the charity thing, thats a different matter. but a decent return for Cruz....wishful thinking.
  17. insagt1
    My guess is he may want to stay.
  18. insagt1
    gotta be careful with Kirilloff. He is playing hurt. I wonder if he will make it thru the season.
  19. insagt1
    I honestly don't see the great advantage of being 'sellers' this season. They have a nice stable of young talent already. The vets they would 'sell' won't give them much return, so is it sell just for the sake of selling? Definitely do NOT trade the legitimate prospects they are already grooming. This team, as I have observed before, is a decent team that has played badly...due to factors discussed ad nauseum. They need pitching. They won't get that by offloading the likes of Cruz, Simmons, Kepler, or Polanco. At least not this season. If they continue to heat up over the next month, and are playing good, exciting ball, leave them alone for the most part. Maybe these guys actually WANT to stay together, if they start winning again (and staying healhy) We really have yet to see the 'full' Twins we had envisioned in April. Sometimes even teams with horrendous records don't need to be total 'sellers'. I look at the O's roster. They have the makings of an incredible lineup.....but they need pitching. So, in order to get 'maybe' one or two decent arms....do they bust up a young nucleus? Some often say the best trade they made is the one they didn't make. Bottom line for me...unless this team goes straight into the tank in the next 2 or 3 weeks, don't break them up. Let's see what they can do. Also, its pretty clear the return 'sellers' get at the deadline is not very good. Not sure yet that the Twins are that team. Always a good subject to debate.
  20. insagt1
    I totally understand the trade Cruz thoughts. And big picture, probably the correct thing. But what I don't agree with is the return. No team is going to offer much for a 40 year old DH to rent for 3 months max. It will amount to Twins mostly giving him away. I do have a very jaundiced view of things like 'top 5 picks' in baseball. Over the years, it almost seems like the budding superstars were very low picks, who just happened to blossom. Many of the top picks never really panned out. Hockey and football place a huge premium on draft picks. I just don't see it in baseball. All I'm clumsily trying to say is don't expect much for saying goodbye to Nelson. It will be a charity move....and if I'm wrong I will happily eat crow....because you never know about these things. Fun to discuss.
  21. insagt1
    I don't think the Twins will get much for Cruz. Draft picks in baseball are mostly crap shoots. A minor leaguer or two? Probably not. Perhaps a team in the AL that needs a DH to put them over the top could bite...but they won't offer much. All trading Cruz will do is do him the courtesy of maybe having another shot at post season. Also it could give Twins a chance to use rotating DH's second half. I guess that could make sense. Me, I think I would still like to see what this team could do second half with their complete lineup...selfishly maybe. Trading Cruz will not yield a good return. Wonder how he feels about all of this?
  22. insagt1
    I believe the Twins are a good ballclub playing poorly. The talent is there but between all the off years and injuries, they can't get their engine started. Still lots of talent underperforming on a regular basis. It would be fun to see this team with their strongest lineup playing for a month...just to see what they may be capable of. Do they have to trade Cruz? His recent hot streak may indicate he will be showcased to an AL team in the playoff hunt. I would hate to see that team by Cleveland or Chicago. But maybe he should just finish it out here. The return we would get won't come close to his value to the team. OTOH, would be a kindness to let him finish up his career with a shot at post season. So who knows? The pitching has really been miserable overall...but the position players are decent enough to be competitive...when healthy.. Give this team some pitching and they could be fun to watch second half. I would try and give Gordon a long look and see if he has what it takes. Kirilloff I fear is hurt and may not make it thru the season. I wonder if Kepler has anything left. His bat has really disappeared. Not sold on Simmons, Arraez I think should be given a regular position and like Gordon, should be out there everyday.
  23. insagt1
    Wonder why they are using Rogers in a blowout game like this?
  24. insagt1
    what an incredibly strange season this has been. And the injuries keep piling up.
  25. insagt1
    Question...I wonder exactly what management is looking for in Buxton? If he comes back 'too soon' and gets hurt...well, that was predictable. but if they wait until they 'think' he's 100%, and he comes back and gets hurt anyway (which is likely), what has been gained? Buxton will get hurt no matter what. His trade value? Right now, who knows? Should we keep him? Might be nice. Would he want to stay here? Unlikely. Are the Twins in a no-win situation with him right now? I think they are.
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