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  1. tony&rodney
    That (effort), it is important to say, is always hard to identify but it is possible that one could hold the talent level above its actual position in reality. One way people see a lack of effort is in how a player runs out routine fly balls or grounders directly to a fielder, especially one hoppers back to the mound. For some reason this seems to be a team philosophy. There are teams that run out everything and others that rarely make that effort, perhaps to avoid injuries. I have no idea why some teams play all out but I can guess.
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    Make a specific suggestion if you think there is some possibility for a transaction. Who from the Twins could possibly interest another team? Just a wild guess or two.
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    The usage of Keirsey Jr. as a replacement for Wallner instead of Castro tells us quite a bit about how Falvey and Baldelli view Big Matt's glove. I kind of feel bad for Willi because he has been hitting and battling at the plate but he struggles in the outfield. Deep fly ball out gets dropped and the official scorer will rule it a hit because of course. Falvey's boys are playing about as good as they can right now but finding themselves in spots where the organizational dim view of fielding, base running, and small ball hurts them. Team is still above .500 with a long season ahead of them. Woods Richardson may have embarrassed those folks who believe he should be in AAA with the way he pitched to the AL West leader team.
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    There were several criteria used and one was simply days on IL. The Twins have been incredibly healthy. Lopez has been the only regular to miss considerable time. One could mention Keaschall as well although he was not a fixture in the lineup yet. Your point on a singular measurement is well put though, which is a solid point.
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    Twins will win today. Put your money on it.
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    Pick him up and play him at second base or in the corner outfield.
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    A concern for me when McCusker was called up was whether or not he would play regularly. He didn't, which is the manager's decision. While it is nearly impossible to know, McCusker is nowhere near the player now that he was before being called up. He looks like his confidence has been stomped on. Baseball punishes hesitation and loss of confidence. The Twins will choose Keirsey Jr. and it will be a good choice because he can provide some defense and speed. Will he actually get regular playing time? Doubtful.
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    Evaluations are ongoing for baseball players. It is a performance based business that only allows space for those who signed big bonuses or have either large contracts (above $4M) long term contracts. A suggestion would be to watch these guys in the minor leagues. You will see that Julien is way above Miranda currently but not in favor himself. Players who seek to play in the majors live fluid lives; it ain't easy.
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    This is a topic discussed in a trade deadline article recently. The Twins won't get any meaningful returns on trades unless they dangle Ryan, Duran, Jax, or maybe Ober and Lopez. What are the rules on trading players on the IL. Will the Twins trade prospects like Jenkins, Soto, Prielipp, Hill, Keaschall, or Rodriguez? The past history (since 2017) doesn't suggest much movement. Are there clubs willing to take on the contracts of either Buxton or Correa? Maybe Buck's but remember the no trade clauses. As previously discussed the entire uncertainty likely means no deals worth writing about unless we think Trevor Richards is an answer to all needs. The Tigers did a good job of identifying the players they wanted and those they were willing to move on from. When have the Twins done that? A short list of players who had pretty high or decent values in the last several years and have now lost some luster highlights the organizational struggles in knowing who to hold. Consider this short list and their ceilings in the past 3 years: Jeffers, Miranda, Julien, Lee, Lewis, Castro, Larnach, Wallner, Alcala, Jax, Duran, Ober, Lopez, Varland, and Woods Richardson. I must have missed someone. Obviously a team would not trade more than a few of these players but the trick is in identifying the talent that will play forward versus the talent that might be acquired. Some of the above still have some value but in most cases even those players are not as desirable as formerly. Yes, decisions are very difficult but no decisions leaves the Twins where they are now. Can players who have seen their stock fall regain all of the former value? It looks like that is the plan.
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    Thank you for the reports.
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    So I guess you have been watching a ton of minor league baseball, right? How many times would you say you have seen each pitcher and batter?
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    No reason not to wish all the best for Aaron Sabato but he didn't look too good tonight. The swing looked slow and pull happy. Still a good comeback story is always fun to watch.
  13. tony&rodney
    Does any organization have a real strong record of picking the "right" guy? In 2017 Royce Lewis seemed like a solid pick, yet Mackenzie Gore looks pretty good now. In 2023 it was almost a perfect consensus for Minnesota to choose Walker Jenkins. Right? Well, how would the next pick, Jacob Wilson with his .369 BA fit in the lineup? Hard to get too excited or too down on prospects until they make a successful run at AA and AAA. I'm just hoping for players who can field, throw, run, and hit line drives on a consistent basis.
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    The trainers are all excellent and follow more or less the same routines which are variable based on each player. Playing professional sports demands a level of physical strength, stamina, and recovery uncommon in most any other job. My only guess why some players go to the IL more is related to genetics and how they have built their bodies. However, I sure don't have the answer. The guys who bulk up more seem to get more pulled muscles but that is totally guesswork too. A factor that may never be uncovered is rest time. Players today spend many more hours at their jobs which would seem to cut into physical and mental rest time. The emphasis on jogging or running miles every day, especially for pitchers has not been handed down to players. The weight room is a constant though as are massages, stretching, and various means of attempting to salve aches and pains. I just think the injuy situations are complicated.
  15. tony&rodney
    Pretty good game. Both Ryan and Brown pitched really well. Wallner looked over matched but that happens when good pitchers are sharp. Miranda cannot be among the first 5 choices to recall. Right now he is a total mess, as bad as he has ever been in his career. Gasper or Julien are the first choices which will cause alarm, but relax because the Twins will likely bring back Keisey Jr. to play defense and pinch run. Bride? I guess he is a relief pitcher now.
  16. tony&rodney
    None lost for the year. A number have missed game action though. Jenkins, Rodriguez, Keaschall, Soto, C. J. Culpepper, Amick, Doncon, and Eeles for sure off the top of my head. Prielipp, Hill, and Cartaya have been held out of games for non injury reasons. Seth would have the complete story. I flipped back and forth between 4 games tonight.
  17. tony&rodney
    There was an article recently (The Athletic maybe) that discussed the 10 teams with the most days and potential (measured by expected WAR or something, I forget) lost to injuries. The Minnesota Twins were not on the list and were not mentioned anywhere in the article.
  18. tony&rodney
    The Twins still have a better record than Kansas City. I would not have bet that in early May. Long season to go. Everyone has their thoughts. I would prefer Varland in 9th inning because Duran is seemingly more likely to strike people out which is critical with the ghost runner starting on second base. However, the Twins may feel Louis is more likely to succeed versus a guy starting on 2nd base than Jhoan. Mute point because Cam Smith is showing his stuff less than one year since being drafted.
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    Can only add this - Lewis was given a 70 score (out of 80) for foot speed when he was a prospect. Now he is struggling to reach 25.6 ft per sec. He is slower than slow due to leg injuries. Can they heal? I don't know but his base seems compromised.
  20. tony&rodney
    The Twins have 6-7 players for the DH spot and Miguel anduhar may be available? Falvey already has the team he wants .... stand pat.
  21. tony&rodney
    FWIW, the Brewers sent the necessary amount of money to the White Sox to make the trade even financially.
  22. tony&rodney
    Thank you. I have watched most of his starts this year because I enjoy watching him learn how to pitch. I have stated a couple of times on separate occasions a thought pretty much the same as what you have said. Morris needs work on sequencing and pitch mix. If he can master an above average change up he will become a top prospect. I do think he has sacrificed some sure outs by working on various pitches which is what I want to see from a guy developing in the minor leagues.
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    I'm not suggesting Morris is the answer for the Twins. I'm aware of his statistics. What I want to hear is thoughts from those who have watched him pitch on a half dozen occasions. To me the stats are virtually useless. I like the idea of Carson McCusker. His stats when he was called up to the Twins were top of everything more or less but his inexperience, size, and the holes in his swing were always questions for those of us who saw him bat more than 50 times. The Twins put him on the bench and gave him the equivalence of an IL stint. He doesn't look as confident since he returned to St. Paul, which is more likely just a coincidence than a causal relationship. So the stats for me are often useless. I do understand that many put huge importance on the stats. How many times have you watched Morris' outings? What did you see?
  24. tony&rodney
    I'm interested to hear what others see when they watch the minor league games. Occasionally I litter the site with what I see, which is just my opinion. Then I see a down thumb and wonder what it was that a person disagreed with based on having watched the games. Is it: 1) MLB is a huge step up from AAA? 2) The subjective term usable? 3) That watching games gives one more information than looking at numbers? 4) The subjective view of Morris' outing? 5) The thought on the ABS challenge system? 6) The loose projection for Morris? 7) The value for inexperienced pitchers working with an experienced catcher like Christian Vazquez? Some of the 7 listed require an actual viewing of a game but clearly an opinion on some of thoughts does not need an observation. What is it? Again, anyone who bothers to watch the minor leagues games .... I'm interested to hear the specifics of what you see.
  25. tony&rodney
    First off, nobody is likely to say no to adding Civale if viewed in a vacuum. He could be ok pitching for the Twins or fail miserably. So adding a guy like Civale is worth a shot. There are, however, notable obstacles. Do the Twins want to add any salary? Everyone will have their thoughts but my guess is "NO' on someone like Civale. Who are you going to send to Milwaukee? Julien or Miranda works for me. I just don't think Civale is worth any player or prospect of notable skills. I also find it hard to believe that Milwaukee will trade him for nothing. The Brewers will find someone willing to give them a usable player or prospect. Salary and cost to acquire puts this as an extreme long shot. If I'm the Pohlads I say no. If the Pohlads say yes and I'm Falvey I offer Miranda and / or Julien.
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