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  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. 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?
  7. 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.
  8. GNess
    To date, Winder has been too effective to send down. He is developing when he is getting major league hitters out too.
  9. GNess
    Joe Ryan carries himself and pitches beyond his years. Solid, solid effort.
  10. 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.
  11. GNess
    Hard to quantify what best means. But he is uber talented. and an absolute joy to watch.
  12. 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?
  13. 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.
  14. GNess
    Twins have to hope for some progression to the mean because a number of players are under performing their career averages.
  15. GNess
    Exactly!
  16. 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.
  17. GNess
    Pagan looks solid.
  18. 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.
  19. GNess
    Not adding more (enough) veteran arms to the BP in the off season despite its inherent risks was a FO mistake from the early season results. The Twins lack dependable pieces they need. Not sure what the FO plan was, but right now things aren't on track to put it mildly.
  20. GNess
    Ryan looked solid. He is locked in to what he is doing.
  21. GNess
    Yes, Duran can be an asset in the BP, but he should eventually be given an opportunity to be a SP. This may not be a true parallel, but who would the Yankees consider more valuable Gerrit Cole or Aroldis Chapman?
  22. GNess
    Power plus decent pitching and defense was the formula for some recent successful seasons. Good to catch a glimpse of it today.
  23. GNess
    The strong reactions both in support of this trade and against it are not surprising. Count me as a supporter, both for this season and especially for the next few. Rogers was very good alas with only one year at most likely remaining with the Twins. In Paddack, the Twins have acquired a SP who could develop into a solid rotation piece for three seasons. (He is young and has shown ability.) In getting Pagan, the Twins have added back to the BP - no Pagan is not Rogers, but he has had some success as well. In surrendering Rooker the Twins gave up a player that had no future with the club. This trade has the potential to be a solid win for the Twins.
  24. GNess
    With all the concern about the Twins rotation not a lot of attention has been paid to the bullpen. The RP corps level of effectiveness will be a huge factor in the Twins ability to contend or not.. Side note: Joe Smith should be in this ranking of Top 5..
  25. GNess
    Good article. The Twins are something of an enigma, but the Twins have some elite players at their positions up the middle - Correa, Buxton and Polanco. They also have some emerging bats (Kirilloff, Larnach, Miranda), and proven hitters like Arraez and Urshela. Wildcard bats as well in Sano and Sanchez. The Twins will score runs and their defense should be solid. If the pitching can just be average overall the Twins could exceed the 85 win projection and make the Chisox uncomfortable.
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