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  1. GNess
    I am not seeing what the Twins FO/Management sees in Pagan? Clearly, they have enough performance data over the last season and 1/4 to know he is simply not consistently effective in pressure (high leverage) situations.
  2. GNess
    Great bounce back win. Marker of a quality team. There are some decisions to be made in the near-medium term: 1. Where will Lewis play? 3b (Then where does Farmer play?) 2. When will Buxton be in CF? How often? (This will allow much greater line up flexibility.) 3. If the BP needs an arm or two added via a trade(s) who is expendable and still has some trade value?
  3. GNess
    Correa will almost certainly hit better as the season progresses. (Right?) What doesn't get mentioned much is his stellar defense at short and how important that is.
  4. GNess
    Nice to see Kirilloff deliver a big hit.
  5. GNess
    Being realistic and keeping perspective day to day during a 162 game baseball season is a challenge. I understand the disappointment with the lack of offense over the first 30+ games. Expectations are a primary source of unhappiness, and we see that in play here on TD. What is the actual status of the team rather than what was expected realistic or not? 1. Pitching ultimately wins championships - the SP is amongst Top 5-6 in MLB. The BP is decent and has a few quality arms and can be an area most readily added to via trade later in the season. 2. Batters performing near their statistical norms: Kepler, Buxton, Taylor, Solano, Castro, Polanco, Vasquez(?) 3. Batters performing below their statistical norms: Correa, Gallo, Miranda, Gordon. 4. Batters performing above their statistical norms: Jeffers(?) So where does the improvement come from? In a highly successful season, a few players generally perform above their statistical norms - this could still happen for the 2023 Twins. Star players like Carlos Correa rarely tank for an entire season. It is reasonable to assume Correa will hit much better sooner rather than later. 5. Are there internal replacement options who could likely out-perform those above? Yes, Farmer, Lewis, Kirilloff could easily significantly out perform a number of players listed above. Conclusion: The Twins certainly have the pieces as currently assembled on the 40 man roster to finish above .500, win the division and participate in postseason play with only a few players getting it going on offense and/or via internal replacements. This doesn't even take into account external additions. Tough to watch them struggle on this road trip, but I remain optimistic...
  6. GNess
    Nice win. The bullpen did its job, but the depth in the pen is suspect especially with Thielbar on the IL. Are there arms in the minors that could be effective in the Twins BP? If not, then BP arms become the focus at the trade deadline. Looking ahead...
  7. GNess
    Found a way to win, which is a good thing. Lopez was strong. The offense is still sputtering - seems Kirilloff might be able to help?
  8. GNess
    Gray has been tremendous this season so. far. Just baffling opposing batters.
  9. GNess
    What does Kirilloff need to do at St Paul to get promoted? BTW - Wins matter most, but playing sound baseball as an element of your team culture matters too.
  10. GNess
    Thank goodness for Polanco's return to the line up. Kirilloff next? Twins continued their early season struggles to produce runs, but adding pieces should help some.
  11. GNess
    Whoa good to know - last night's loss confirms that as of April 21 and 20 games the Twins' season is a lost cause...
  12. GNess
    Here are three probable developments that are quite likely to give a big boost to the line up: 1. Polanco, back on the active roster healthy and playing regularly 2. Correa hitting near his career norms 3. Buxton getting out of this recent short but deep slump
  13. GNess
    There was some fire power on display without Correa or Buxton doing much damage.
  14. GNess
    Kirilloff has hit decently in his two albeit brief, wrist injury plagued seasons in MLB. He has at times absolutely raked in the minors, including AAA. If the wrist holds up - he will be back on the Twins soon imho. He has the look of a hitter too...
  15. GNess
    Generally I agree, except we don't know what the FO told Maeda about his role when he was acquired from the Dodgers. Perhaps they told him he would be a starter?
  16. GNess
    It's April 19 for goodness sake - no definitive trends have emerged yet other than Twins in general have struggled to produce runs in some games. They have faced some stiff competition as well. It is however, good news more potential help for the offensive side of things is close to arriving.
  17. GNess
    Gallo is a Twin now so I will remain optimistic for a productive season from him until he proves otherwise.
  18. GNess
    Well done - helpful!
  19. GNess
    Gutty win. Lopez seems to have taken a step up in quality. (Understood it is only April.) But the dude is dealing.
  20. GNess
    Alcantara lost. 9x last season. Twins can. beat him.
  21. GNess
    Gallo has a history of big production and big failure. But he provides defensive competence/strength at numerous positions. That's a major plus. He also provides the possibility of a return to his 30+ home run / high OBP seasons. Yes, many on TD have panned signing Gallo. But at this point, it is way too early to tell if the promise and potential he has is realized. Choosing some arbitrary barrier of "give him 100 at bats" to prove himself is not a reasonable way to proceed given the variability for most MLB hitters. His next 100 could be awesome...
  22. GNess
    Absolutely not. If it is a problem it sure is a good one to have.
  23. GNess
    Many of his injuries have almost nothing to do with playing in CF. If he doesn't play often in CF what you have is a pretty good DH.
  24. GNess
    Keith Olbermann likes to share controversial opinions that will elicit a response - its his schtick and job so to speak. Athletes in almost any sport risk injury at practice, workouts and competitions. You can't bubble wrap them although NFL quarterbacks and NBA stars seem to get protective treatment from officials and there is the load management deal in the NBA. But in the end, they must practice, workout and compete. Baseball definitely needed some new ideas - the WBC has captured the attention of fans and most players seem to like it. No one is forced to play. These objections seem like nay saying for nay saying's sake.
  25. GNess
    WBC is a lot of fun. Arraez can hit - nothing new on that front.
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