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  1. 4twinsJA
    If Twins excited, I am excited. I know little about draft prospects. Would expect new CBA will limit control of players, may push teams to limit HS players drafted. This year first round was basically 50/50 college/HS players.
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    Now that baseball Allstar break, do we see some more promotions in Twins system? There appears to be 2-3 relief pitchers at each level that could potentially be promoted. Would like to see more prospects at AAA level. Understand FO wanting more experienced players to start season since were expecting contending MLB team but rest of year would be good time to evaluate prospects at higher level.
  3. 4twinsJA
    Twins are 3rd in HRs in MLB this year, where has that gotten them. Draft pitching, pitching, and more pitching, the best way Twins to have a true ace pitcher is by drafting one.
  4. 4twinsJA
    Someone touched on this earlier, the key to Berrios is if he wants to stay a Twin. If not, Twins will never be able to sign him and they need to get as much for him as possible before he just walks away in free agency.
  5. 4twinsJA
    Great article Seth, a lot of great information. Will be interesting to see how players react to near full season after most of MiLB players did not play any games last year. Looks like some have hit slump after good starts to the season, hopefully they get on track again and have strong second halves of season.
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    I am in the rebuild camp- trade all end of year FAs for what Twins can get. Would not mind moving Donaldson, Kepler, Sano as well. If can get enough in return, trade Berrios and Buxton. See what young players can do at MLB level. Would prefer more pitcher heavy draft this year, can't have too much pitching.
  7. 4twinsJA
    MiLB season 40% complete, couple of weeks to midpoint, look for some moves next few weeks. The longer it goes, I am thinking Winder will be like Celestino and just have a day at AAA then to Twins. On side note, Twins lead MLB with 14 FA signings from development league, a lot of injuries in the system for the Twins.
  8. 4twinsJA
    Rosario is hitting around .250, 5 HRs. It was time to move on from Eddie, I acknowledge he was part of the chemistry of the team but it was either pay him 8 million or use that money to try and get pitching. Granted the pitching the Twins got have pretty much been a bust but I agree what the FO was trying to do.
  9. 4twinsJA
    Good write up Ted, I agree. The lost season for most of the MiLBers has really slowed their development. Some of the hitters seem to be coming around the past few weeks. So many injuries, another lost season for some of the players.
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    Twins have not been a top of the rotation FA destination whether Twins not willing to spend the money or FAs not wanting to go to Minnesota can be debated. So how do Twins acquire top pitching? They traded for Maeda, who was not considered a top of the rotation pitcher when Twins got him. Twins seem to have an excess of position players with prospects soon to be ready for MLB. The most important way to acquire top pitching is to develop it. Twins have maybe more top pitching prospects in minors than ever before. Only time will tell if prospects develop in the meantime trade for some breakout candidates.
  11. 4twinsJA
    Great to see bats heating up across Twins system. With no games last year, has taken some players time to regain their timing.
  12. 4twinsJA
    Most disappointing for me, sure will rank near bottom of Twins teams. Twins FO seems worried about releasing underperforming pitchers due to the money still guaranteed them. To me that money is spent already, either you pay Colome to pitch an inning or 2 a week in low leverage situations the rest of the year or you pay him to stay home. There is probably more upside for Twins with him staying home. At least you give other pitchers an opportunity at MLB level and see what you have for next year. Shoemaker should be an easy decision, maybe when Pineda comes off IL.
  13. 4twinsJA
    Let's says Twins start unloading players that will be FAs next year. In return they get great prospects but they are still at lower levels of MiLB. If a position player like Cruz or Simmons gets traded, who on AAA roster would you be excited about getting a spot on 40 man roster? I don't really see anyone. My point is Twins should move up some of the players that are having success at AA.
  14. 4twinsJA
    Good to see bats improving as season progresses. For players that played no games last year, taking some time to get going. I think Miranda was able to play some winter ball so may have worked through some of that before season started. Looking forward to some movement of players the next couple of weeks. I think half way point for MiLB will be July 11.
  15. 4twinsJA
    MiLB will pass the 1/3 of the season mark this week, in another 3 weeks will get to the half way mark. I expect some movement between now and then. There are a few prospects discussed on TD that will hopefully get promoted-Moran and Cano being in that group. Winder and Miranda seem to have accomplished all they need to at AA also.
  16. 4twinsJA
    Agree, terrible and unexpected start to season. Probably too big of a hole to overcome. Injuries, players regressing, and just poor performance are all factors. Baldelli, I am a fan, he is finding out the perils of managing. Things fell into place his first year and seemed to make all the right moves. Still doing some of the same things. only results are different. I am not ready to give up on Baldelli, hopefully learning alot this year. FO got a little overconfident they could piece together pitching staff with low price FAs and have Wes do his magic. Hitting down across the league, but some of the Twins have just been terrible. May be time to start moving on from some of the 1 year FAs and see what some younger players can do. Don't feel Twins need a complete rebuild, but need to move on from some of present players.
  17. 4twinsJA
    Don't think he is cooked, but definitely last year as Twin. Hopefully recent performance due to wrist injury.
  18. 4twinsJA
    Nice article Seth, no argument with your choices. Hopefully they can all continue to have success. There is not a huge need at MLB level for 2B-3B type player but at some point this month would think Twins would move up Miranda to AAA. Twins will have to protect him from rule 5 draft this year, move him to AAA and see how he does. Not much to prove at AA level yet. Did Celestino get moved up to Saints? Being on 40 man roster, may need Celestino in case of emergency with so many injuries to OFs.
  19. 4twinsJA
    Maybe Shoemaker is not a "starting" pitcher anymore. He was pretty effective through 4 IP. His pitch count was only 66 when he went out.. Probably can't be counted on to go 6 IP. Maybe use him as an opener and pitch 3-4 innings. Or release Shoemaker and promote Duran, letting Duran pitch 3-4 innings gradually stretching him out.
  20. 4twinsJA
    Would like to see AAA rotation of Duran, Winder, Ober, Jax, Barnes, and AA rotation of Balazovic, Canterino, Sands, Vallimont, Sammons. Plenty of top prospects-7 out of top 30, working to MLB.
  21. 4twinsJA
    Jax was someone who really lost an opportunity without a full season last year. Probably would have gotten a MLB opportunity for a spot start or short term callup last year. Now seems other prospects may have caught up or surpassed him. Hope he keeps performing well and gets an opportunity at MLB level this year.
  22. 4twinsJA
    Thanks Seth, great to read Julien's story, He will be one to watch. His stats definitely stand out.
  23. 4twinsJA
    Duran sure looks the part, big, strong power pitcher. Excited to see his progress the next couple of months.
  24. 4twinsJA
    Great to get a W when not playing great. Pineda and pitchers did their jobs, Robles may it interesting. Only 4 hits, but good enough for win. Twins get day off and then KC at home for weekend hoping for more Ws.
  25. 4twinsJA
    Great story, things might be have clicked into place for RR. He obviously will not be able to sustain the present pace he is on, but .260-.280 with some power and good defense would make a great 4th OF. Everyone has their own comfort zone or where they perform at the highest level, maybe trying to pull everything got RR out of that zone and he has finally gotten back to it. Anyways, has been fun to watch him, hope he keeps it up.
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