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  1. 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.
  2. 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..
  3. 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.
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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?
  13. 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?
  14. 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.
  15. GNess
    To date, Winder has been too effective to send down. He is developing when he is getting major league hitters out too.
  16. GNess
    Joe Ryan carries himself and pitches beyond his years. Solid, solid effort.
  17. GNess
    His value is partly tied to his past track record of power and the ability to hit home runs. So far he has one.
  18. GNess
    Hard to quantify what best means. But he is uber talented. and an absolute joy to watch.
  19. GNess
    Great performance and Buxton is a catalyst for this team. Not sure it matters, and I generally prefer to steer clear of being overly critical of the manager, but why use both left-handed relievers in basically mop up roles?
  20. GNess
    Over a 162 game schedule all sorts of funky things occur - good and not so good; Yes, on Correa's single in the hole the White Sox threw it all over the place allowing for a second run to score. Reminder: with two outs Jeffers hit a double and Arraez worked a walk. It wasn't all just good fortune.
  21. GNess
    Twins have to hope for some progression to the mean because a number of players are under performing their career averages.
  22. GNess
    Exactly!
  23. GNess
    Yes, agreed Arraez needs to be in the line up almost every day. Stop using Jeffers as a DH and give more AB's to Arraez. Arraez can get in the line up at 1B, 2B and LF on occasion. Not sure Gordon should be a regular, being a super utility guy seems to. fit him. When Kirilloff returns I think he should get a lot reps at 1B.
  24. GNess
    Pagan looks solid.
  25. GNess
    It is April 21st. There are many months in the season so some perspective is needed through all the gloom and foreboding on this thread. Here are the players I am nearly 100% certain will hit to a high standard that are struggling now: Correa, Polanco, Buxton, Kirilloff, Urshela Here are the players who are concerning: Sano, Kepler Here are players doing ok with the bat: Arraez, Sanchez Here are players I just don't know what will happen: Jeffers, Larnach The Twins will hit enough eventually. Final point the starting pitching has been very good, yet many indicate that it won't last. Bleak take: Twins can't hit, the strong early pitching is a mirage and Baldelli has no idea what he is doing = another dreary losing season. Win Twins.
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