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  1. GNess
    Buxton - Arraez - Kirilloff - Winder (Correa - wishful thinking?)
  2. GNess
    Kirilloff has the potential to be an elite middle of the order hitter. He can hit for average, have a solid OB% and hit for power. Plus, he is coming through in important at-bats.
  3. GNess
    Good article. Of course, the Twins need to try something different in terms of the sources of BP arms. Clearly, they will attempt to trade based on Falvey's recent comments. I understand the impulse to turn to young arms for BP roles, and it might help short term. However, SP is more valuable to the Twins and in terms of potential future earnings for the pitchers. Turning the best arms in the organization into RP can delay their development paths as SP. Just asking, but is that delay/detour worth the possible few games in the standings the Twins might gain while they are pursuing trades?
  4. GNess
    This Twins team keeps it interesting. game to game.
  5. GNess
    Great write up! Thanks.
  6. GNess
    If the Twins can get Correa to stay at his current price point and an agreed length of the deal by both parties (opt outs if needed) of course the Twins resign Carlos Correa. He is an elite player and elite players can lead teams to the World Series. (Note: As Kirby Puckett did 2x.)
  7. GNess
    Seen him a few times, he has the stuff to be quite good - he just hasn't been.
  8. GNess
    Tough to complain about tonight's Twins victory...
  9. GNess
    This was a good - very good win. This series could have easily been a Twins sweep, but was almost a Guardians sweep. High drama for June. The 2022 version of the Twins' inconsistencies can be frustrating, but I find this team really fun to follow and rather compelling. The sky is not falling.
  10. GNess
    Nice article. The FO will almost certainly make a move or two for a BP arm given the need and the young assets the Twins can offer in exchange. The FO can be trusted to do this - Right?
  11. GNess
    I don't understand the takes on this year's Twins that state emphatically, "They can make playoffs, but can't win it all." First of all, the current Twins roster will likely change (improve?) near the trade deadline. Secondly, the Twins can score and defend - if any 1 or 2 of the pitchers such as Gray, Ryan or Pitcher X gets hot, of course they can win it all. Baseball and almost all professional sports have numerous examples of the hot team winning it all even if they weren't the best on paper - like the 87 Twins. Added benefit - this team is fun.
  12. GNess
    The Twins have shown some backbone in these last two series which should serve them well going forward. They are competing hard - fun to watch.
  13. GNess
    There are legitimate concerns for the Twins, but the basic core of this team is strong for now and the medium term. Consider the assets the team has assembled for multiple seasons ahead: Buxton, Arraez, Lewis, Larnach, Miranda, Kirilloff, Ryan, Ober, Duran, Alcala all of whom have shown some promise or more at the MLB level, with a number of intriguing prospects in the system too. This year and next: Polanco, Gray, Kepler. Urshela. This year and possibly more? Correa! The Twins are at a minimum in a competitive space and potentially a postseason team..
  14. GNess
    This recent streak of mediocrity is a concern. It is also attributable to the number of injuries keeping players from regular at bats or innings with some of the pitchers. For the Twins to ascend to a more competitive footing with the top of the AL they likely need some strong combination of the following: 1. Correa and Arraez in the line up regularly. 2. Buxton and Polanco to hit and hit consistently. Along with solid performances building on recent trends from Sanchez, Urshela and Kepler. 3. One or more of the young guns to step up:: (Larnach, Kirilloff, Lewis, Miranda) 4. A healthy Ryan, Ober and Gray giving a lot of quality starts. 5. A few impactful deadline additions to the pitching staff. Internal and/or external. Not sure if all five will occur, but none of them are unthinkable and are each possible/probable.
  15. GNess
    The idea of bringing up a pitcher as an opener is sound and helps reduce the workload on the bullpen. Does it have to be Canterino? Are there other prospects who can do this? Secondly, I am not convinced Duran is now a reliever for the rest of his career. Starters have more value, it might be prudent to explore Duran as a starter next year. Finally, if Winder returns healthy the rotation which admittedly needs depth consists of: Ryan, Gray, Ober, Winder, Bundy, Archer and possibly Smeltzer. Could two of these combine for opener approach if no prospects are deemed viable?
  16. GNess
    A win that almost was a loss - postseason teams get a number of these over the course of the season. Thought - could all these rest days for Buxton be messing with his timing?
  17. GNess
    The American League has 15 teams and 7 of them are above .500 at the moment. Each of these 15 teams has quality pitchers, position players and enough overall talent to win on any given day/night. (In the NL there are 6 teams above .500.) The general discounting of wins by the Twins because of the perceived level of competition is misguided. It is hard to win A game in MLB let alone 25 out of 41. The Twins have the makings of a good to very good team as evidenced by their record 1/4 of the way through the season. Thanks for an article which accepts this evidence and projects what might improve the Twins potential for winning the division and having some post-season success.
  18. GNess
    Noting the comments I too don't understand how this helps the 2022 Twins? The Twins put Arraez at 1B and Gordon. all over the field despite their lacking real experience in those positions. But Royce Lewis with all his obvious talent has to return to the minors to gain experience? This may have been their plan, but it wasn't consistent with their other actions, which indicates another agenda is likely at work here.
  19. GNess
    Eventually all the starters should be able to throw 100 pitches if their performance is. good enough to reach 100 pitches. Good series win vs a Cleveland club that could well contend for division title. Also can Byron Buxton safely play 4 out of 5 games rather than 3 out of 5?
  20. GNess
    Tough to judge without Correa, Arraez, Larnach and Buxton vs the Astros, but I think the Twins as they are currently structured will at least contend for the Division Title and a WC berth.
  21. GNess
    Great win. Not sure the Twins have a pitcher suited to the traditional closer role. Duran (Inexperience, innings limit - do the Twins want him throwing regularly in high duress situations?) Smith (Funky pitchers are usually set-up guys) and Pagan (control issues.) If I had to choose I would try it with Smith first. Probably have to do it as an ad hoc/situational approach until some stronger BP arms are acquired via trade.
  22. GNess
    Losing Correa stings and may impact some results. However, getting Royce Lewis to the bigs with a chance to play everyday is a distinct silver lining. I agree with those who think upon Correa's return Lewis can slide over to 3B. (It's who do you want in the lineup Larnach or Urshela?) This opportunity for Lewis better informs the Twins of his readiness for SS if Correa opts out - which I don't think is a foregone conclusion like many others on TD, but is a possibility.
  23. GNess
    This is a good development. Miranda if he hits will stick, putting more pressure on Sano to get it going like he can. Something has to give in a positive way inasmuch as there eventually will be four players in the mix for at-bats at 1B and DH: Miranda, Arraez, Kirilloff and Sano. (Assuming limited AB at DH for the catchers.) This assumes Larnach holds onto LF and Kepler has in reality figured it out again. Martin and Lewis will soon come knocking on the door too. This log jam of bats may create some tradable assets at the break if needed?
  24. GNess
    It's clear from his past performances that Sano is a really streaky hitter. However, this prolonged spell of poor production to start the season may need a sharp reset. He shouldn't just be placed in the lineup day after day waiting for him to produce. Maybe something is wrong physically?
  25. GNess
    Agree small sample size. In comparing value yes, Rogers is doing great for SD so far. However, they have one season of control, while the Twins have three with Paddack. The Twins also got Pagan and the pitching prospect for Rooker. It looks like a solid trade for both sides.
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