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  1. tony&rodney
    How about if the Twins tried to overwhelm Pittsburgh for Reynolds, who still has four more seasons of control?
  2. tony&rodney
    Pain management is very individual. A person may have pain or an uncomfortable feeling but there may not be anything wrong physically. On the other hand, one can have a fairly significant injury and ignore the pain. Kirilloff will need to learn what he can manage if it is indeed true that there is nothing wrong with his wrist even as he feels quite uncomfortable swinging a bat. Swinging a bat, after all, is his occupation. I hope he can figure it out quickly because he does have a beautiful swing.
  3. tony&rodney
    All things considered, the start has been ok. The Twins entered Game 1 weaker at C, 1B, 3B, LF, DH, SP, and RP weaker than they entered Game 1 last season. Last year the team crumpled. This year has just begun and the SP has been pretty good. The lineup is a little out of sorts but we can wait until June to make a more thorough judgment. We need to remember that the AL Central is no longer as pathetic as it was in 2019 and 2020. So, let's see how the next six weeks play out for the Twins.
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    I hope so. It's not that i feel sorry for Derek or anything. He is a professional athlete and knows the routines. We all knew DR was not going to stick for long but with 16 active pitchers and a day off, it was unnecessary to use him the way the game unfolded. Did the Twins just decide the game was over? Maybe, maybe not. The vibe is off.
  5. tony&rodney
    The analytics game and launch angle are not Miguel's friend. If only he could keep his bat level through the zone .... Vladdy Jr. strikes out a ton but his bat is level through the zone and he crushes more than he misses because of the mathematics of a level versus launch angle swing. Jorge Polanco may need some launch angle to hit a long ball but Sano only needs to hit the ball for it to disappear.
  6. tony&rodney
    Poor roster management as well as a somewhat disrespectful tactic by Twins. We all knew Rodriguez was going to be DFA'ed the minute Baldelli sent him out for a fourth inning against the Dodgers despite the crowd of relievers huddled in the bullpen. I know many people want 45 person squads with 28-30 active at a time but I believe the game requires more attention and management skill with 25 person active rosters and 15 day IL with minimum limits on days before sending down or being recalled. The PA missed some really simple player friendly deals in this last CBA.
  7. tony&rodney
    Well, how to improve? Trade for Bryan Reynolds.
  8. tony&rodney
    It's early. The FO has put their team on the field and have their other choices at AAA and AA. Money doesn't play any part in the plan but we shall see how the next few months go for this team and how the plan plays.
  9. tony&rodney
    April is the cruelest month. Right? It is pretty early to be thinking about whether Pohlad tosses the wunderkids or there is a vast selloff. Trades can happen at any time, as we found out in the last month. Management will want to see the light of day on June 1 at the earliest before they make the next plan.
  10. tony&rodney
    Rodriguez was not set up to pitch more than 3 innings and the full assortment of relief pitchers dictates a little action for a couple of others eager to pitch in the beautiful April weather; that was brutal leaving him go past his limit. No idea how the staff doesn't notice a difference in swings from Kirilloff or why the communication was non-existent.
  11. tony&rodney
    I'm still a fan of Sano but it would seem like a different approach is possible, although I would exclaim also that this could be very difficult.
  12. tony&rodney
    I'm not a fan of any team using a non pitcher in an MLB game. No matter the circumstances it reeks of unprofessional competition. There are pitchers who can "take one for the team"/pitch the last few innings. I wish the Giants had scored 50 runs against the Padres and will always hope that the non pitcher doesn't get a single out.
  13. tony&rodney
    The PA should have demanded that players brought up to the major leagues received 15 days minimum pay and service whether the were DFA'ed or not. The manipulation of pitchers does nothing for the players or game. MLB went to 28 person rosters and teams have 16 pitchers yet a couple of teams are using fielders to throw in the games. The rules need to force managers into managing the game using 25 players. It is a definite turn for the worse in baseball.
  14. tony&rodney
    I have been watching the Wichita games and agree with the assessments that suggest shortstop is a stretch for Martin. An athletic outfielder who can have a high on base percentage is valuable. It is early but Martin looks really uncomfortable at shortstop.
  15. tony&rodney
    Time to trade for Bryan Reynolds.
  16. tony&rodney
    Eddie.
  17. tony&rodney
    The absurdity of the game was everyone running for cover with lightning striking all around as the field crew dutifully took the field and struggled to cover the playing surface. They should have just said that the field will be covered when the lightning stops.
  18. tony&rodney
    Real lucky there were not any apparent injuries.
  19. tony&rodney
    Both of them?
  20. tony&rodney
    This game should have been suspended in the 5th or 6th inning. These are not reasonable conditions to play baseball. It is April, not the World Series.
  21. tony&rodney
    The Twins absolutely need Urshela to be the best player he has ever been. Arraez is such a tough hitter but we saw again tonight why he isn't a regular. Three missed plays in one game hurts. He is best at second base and that can only happen once a week at most. Perhaps Arraez can DH more often. Urshela does have a decent glove.
  22. tony&rodney
    Is it possible that Sano would be the beneficiary of a flat swing? He does have a good eye and is quite disciplined. The swing is a pretty severe upper cut that launches stupendous bombs and fly balls that reach unheard of heights. If his bat was in the zone longer there would be an improved ratio of contact. He sees so many outside pitches that right-field needs to become his friend, a skill Nelson Cruz mastered. A new swing approach (on plane) would be very difficult to implement within the season but Sano risks losing playing time if he cannot shake the .200 average with so many empty at bats. I have been a huge fan of Miguel and believe he has worked hard to improve in many ways. The sample of one series is minuscule and not important to the bigger picture of a long season, but Sano seems to have devolved into an unlucky player who consistently has strikes called on him on pitches well out of the zone. Baseball is really difficult and the mental side of the game might be calling for a new swing path. This is just a thought because Miguel hits the ball so hard when he makes contact that he would likely have a high BABIP even on ground balls, and mostly I feel for the guy as he slinks back to the dugout after another tough trip at the plate.
  23. tony&rodney
    Berrios lasted an inning, Manaea was perfect, and Kirilloff had three forgettable games. There is exactly zero reason to be concerned at this point. Check back after 50-75 at bats. If folks are suicidal maybe Falvey can trade for Bryan Reynolds. He is available for the right combination of players.
  24. tony&rodney
    Kirilloff looked more alert in the outfield than he seemed previously, yet all small sample. I'm not going to worry about his bat for another two weeks. A more important question is how his wrist feels and we won't hear about that unless he is pulled and put on the IL. Right now, I feel pretty confident in his ability to hit based mostly on his swing. Timing can come around quickly once a player gets comfortable.
  25. tony&rodney
    Thank you for the complete response.
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