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  1. tony&rodney
    I have no idea what your response said. Are you saying Julien is Arraez? Are you suggesting that Gasper could be the second baseman? Do you see a plan in how the Twins operate?
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    Max would have signed with MN for $15M, yes. Never was an option. Kepler was appreciative but ready to move on. He wants to win. Philly stands a decent chance. At this point in his career, Kepler is year to year with his life decisions. He has made plenty of money; he's set for the long run.
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    The Twins did not let Kepler go. Max was a free agent and ready for a new gig. The Twins didn't have an option to retain Kepler.
  4. tony&rodney
    Absolutely not. Pablo Lopez is getting himself prepared for the regular season by working on whatever he feels needs attention. Concern about giving up runs or not is not a part of the routine for experienced pitchers. If Pablo has an inflated ERA on May 1, then I will have some concern.
  5. tony&rodney
    That would be Gabriel Gonzalez. His outfield skills were the worst possible last season but he can really throw the ball once he picks it up Hopefully he gets better at seeing the ball when it is hit. He can swing a bat ok too. He is not a top 20-30 prospect yet. On another note, a guy who might blow you away with tools is Brandon Winokur. Everyone says he is too tall for shortstop and centerfield but when you watch him play he makes all the plays and covers massive ground. Winokur has a top arm, is very fast, and has huge power. Can he develop enough as a hitter to bring all of his skills forward? This summer will be a test to partially answer questions about his future. Winokur is still pretty raw.
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    If, if, the Twins were open to trading Pablo Lopez there would be multiple calls from all around MLB. Unfortunately, the Yankees have nobody of interest to the Twins. Aaron judge has a salary beyond reach and a NTC. The hype behind Jasson Dominguez is going to be tested this season and he is not considered as good a prospect as any of the top 3 Twins prospects. The Yankees prospects have always benefitted from big press due to their market. George Lombard is not as good as Kaelen Culpepper. The Yankees have nothing to offer the Twins, nothing .... unless you think the Yanks would trade Austin Wells to MN for Chris Paddack and that is not happening. So, no deals are even possible between these teams. I would urge people interested in prospects to watch them 25-50 times this summer via milb.com if they are able to do so and thus gain a more direct feel for who can do what. Better yet, try to get to several minor league games.
  7. tony&rodney
    Never met Dobnak, but he was willing to sign the offered deal and has worked hard to meet his end. It was a shot in the dark by Falvine that missed. Glad to see Randy get his pay. He likely is disappointed to not get more MLB time but rational about making a living.
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    Agree with this - free Keirsey Jr.
  9. tony&rodney
    Gasper = Vazquez as an infielder. Gasper has been hitting well. Does this mean he is an infielder? The Twins choices for gloves, aside from Correa, are a bit scary. It is best to listen to the games because then you will learn that every batted ball is a line drive base hit. Pity the pitchers.
  10. tony&rodney
    Sadly this careless approach/ neglect to turning outs into base-runners remains my only concern with the Twins and it extends well beyond EJ.
  11. tony&rodney
    There are people who suggest anyone can play first base. Well, maybe not. How many times has Julien practiced that pivot and throw from first base? 200? I'm wondering what the Twins are doing with Julien. In today's game he is at first while Gasper is at second base. If the Twins ever use Gasper at second ahead of Vazquez during the regular season, questions need to be asked. Perhaps it would be best if the Twins made a permanent decision on Julien. Another team should be an option because at this point it just looks like they are effing Eddy around.
  12. tony&rodney
    Starters should push towards 7 innings (at least finish 6 IP) and the bullpen will be fine. The issues arrive when the the pen is forced into too many appearances and innings. The bats need to do their job this season. Once again though, the Twins will concede runs via a defense that can only reach average if everything goes perfectly. Why does it seem like two fellas not being counted on are keys to the season, Julien and Keaschall? I ask that because it feels like we know what we can get from the other players. Then again, perhaps a couple of rookies emerge unexpectedly.
  13. tony&rodney
    Funny thing .... I'm wondering if Andrew Morris can be the next Shane Bieber.
  14. tony&rodney
    Not a thing. Nobody, including not a single Twin in management, expects Raya to be a Twin early in the season. He is just getting the kinks out. Hopefully he is done hitting people and throwing the ball all over.
  15. tony&rodney
    Well, different activities require separate skills, muscle groups, and such. One can have major knee surgery and not miss a minute of work. Athletes have different expectations. Throwing a baseball is incredibly stressful on both elbows and shoulders and swinging a bat is a violent movement. Athletes in all sports miss time and comparisons across sports are difficult at best. If I compare my own experiences across football, hockey, basketball, and baseball my opinion is that basketball was easily the most physical overall. Pitching left me much more sore than any of the others and catching left the most long term damage. Never was sore or injured in either football or hockey but also never played either of those sports above the high school level. The differences at the highest professional levels are acute though. Football has large numbers of former players with varying degrees of CTE. The violence at the NFL level far surpasses the hits in any other team sports due to the sheer size of the players. A typical NFL team has more 300 pound players than an NHL team has guys at 200+ pounds. While I don't follow other sports closely, it seems to me that a number of Wild players are out at any given time or do people consider Kaprizov, Brodin, and Erickson Ek soft? Injuries happen. At the close of every practice and game for decades, the last question was always a check for injuries. It is a serious matter to overlook safety and one should resist questioning the toughness of injured player. Plainly speaking, athletes believe that injuries suck. But it happens.
  16. tony&rodney
    Maybe you could write an article and explain how this would/might be good for the game. This thread isn't the place for a discussion on this issue but you should consider putting together an argument or explanation.
  17. tony&rodney
    Lombard is a good field/ no hit prospect who is a long way from getting a look at MLB. Spencer Jones has power potential, so does Carson McCusker. I wouldn't trade McCusker for Jones. Having watched all of the players you mention, I'm wondering if you just read about these guys or have watched them play.
  18. tony&rodney
    Put him in the lineup on Day One.
  19. tony&rodney
    Yes, it would be interesting, but we also know that zero answers are ever forthcoming from a talking head in the front office or even someone from the field staff. The prospect game was initiated to draw interest from the public at large. While many people on Twins Daily may be familiar with more than a couple of dozen prospects, the average fan is not familiar with more than a half dozen if that number. As far as pressure, we have not seen the Twins pay attention to their fan base on many levels. It is a corporate approach. Thus while the initial idea was that teams would roster many of their top prospects, it is not a surprise to see the Twins view the game as merely another game to fill out the March exhibition schedule. The minor league guys are worth watching via milb.com once their season begins.
  20. tony&rodney
    Defense, running the bases, and timely hitting are major concerns for this team. The pitching staff doesn't worry me in the least.
  21. tony&rodney
    When it comes to Buxton, one can only or at least be hopeful. As for thoughts related to front office and Twins management, they are a mystery. We are programmed to believe that people in high profile positions across our culture have expertise and yet there are literally hundreds of examples of total incompetence and even functional illiteracy at so many levels. Inheritance and the glass floor have managed to obscure what is and is not functional intelligence and/or competence. While I cannot identify any plan or purpose currently practiced by the Twins, I will hope for the best and count on the players to carry the load.
  22. tony&rodney
    Brandon Winokur is too tall, the same comment applied to Correa, Seager, and Elly De La Cruz at one time. We shall see in time. No worries today.
  23. tony&rodney
    The biggest news here is that there are still 3 weeks left in March to evaluate the players if that is being done. Gasper at second base - holy crap. He looks just like Vazquez out there.
  24. tony&rodney
    The Twins entire season does hinge on Correa. He is the only shortstop they have at this time. Castro and Lee can play shortstop in much the same manner as Julien plays second base, they are ok. The difference is that a shortstop is more involved in team defense.
  25. tony&rodney
    Agree, you did a fine job.
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