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  1. GNess
    The disappointment and frustration are understandable, after all the primary sources in life of unhappiness are unmet expectations. Yes, the Twins have disappointed and performed poorly especially in central moments. However, disparaging their performance and character are separate issues. Almost no one (or maybe no one) on this site can speak coherently about the intentions of the players or for goodness sake make definitive judgements as to how much individual players' "care" about winning due to an assessment of their level of "energy".
  2. GNess
    He is driving the ball. Seems more suited to the 3 or 4 hole.
  3. GNess
    I haven't looked it up so I could well be off base, but I imagine almost all teams that finish at or above .500 endure 20 game stretches with 11-12-13 losses. The fact that the Twins hit such a stretch in the first 20 magnifies things a bit and understandably increase the toxicity among fans/critics alike. The Twins have rarely had their preferred roster available, a handful of players are off to slow starts with the bats (Sano, Garver, Polanco, Cave, Jeffers) and the BP has failed to protect some leads. Adding all that up, while concerning doesn't mean the team will struggle all season...
  4. GNess
    Yesterday was a disaster on many fronts as a team with title aspirations such as the Twins can't be gifting wins to opponents. Every coaching decision can have multiple outcomes and there is a chance factor to the results. However, the thinking behind the moves has to be sound and in these instances I too question Rocco's reasoning especially allowing Colome to throw so many pitches and removing JD for a pinch runner who is inexperienced and frankly not much faster than JD.
  5. GNess
    Yes, this streak of poor play is grim. Yes, a team can dig a deep enough hole in the opening months of a season so as to be a major problem. But the Twins are 5-7 not 5-17. A little bit of patience here Twins faithful...
  6. GNess
    Most everything can be politicized. You note that "millions disagree" well you could find millions who think Elvis is still alive. Standing up for what you think is right is what the Twins are doing. That doesn't require an assessment of who is on what side.
  7. GNess
    The consensus that the bullpen doesn't appear to be championship quality is reasonable to this point (8 games into a 162 game season.) A silver lining is typically there are a number of quality. bullpen arms available via trade before and at the trade deadline. Twins have enough trade assets to make the moves if this very early bullpen trend becomes a thing.
  8. GNess
    Agree with all the pay Buxton posts. If the Twins want to compete at highest level of MLB you find a way to keep your core players even if it involves risks. (Unless you are the Rays and you twist and turn and it works out.)
  9. GNess
    Agree. Forced to choose then Buxton.
  10. GNess
    Lack of soul? Do you have access to information about the interactions between Baldelli, his staff and the players that isn't reported to the public? A lot of managing is unseen by fans and/or critics. If not this take on the manager is unfair and to turn a phrase rather soul-less.
  11. GNess
    Kirilloff's minor league numbers are better overall than Garlick's, he is a Top 25 prospect in all of MLB and is six years younger. Rooker's numbers overall are on par or better in some respects to Garlick's as well.
  12. GNess
    The decision to keep Garlick over both Kirilloff and Rooker is puzzling at best. Can a handful of spring at bats matter more than established minor league track records? It would appear to be the case, unless the FO has another unknown reason. Broxton also had a decent spring, and he has had some success at the ML level far exceeding Garlick, and Broxton can play CF. Again, puzzling...
  13. GNess
    There is little historical correlation between Spring Training performance and regular season performance. There is however, a strong correlation between Spring Training performance and fan over reaction.
  14. GNess
    Lead off ratings: Arraez > Polanco > Buxton > Garver
  15. GNess
    Sano.
  16. GNess
    Good point. Might Pineda be an add as he missed so much of last season? I think the Twins are also counting on a healthy Donaldson - fingers crossed.
  17. GNess
    Good addition. Reasons: 1. Shoemaker's short term upside likely > than Dobnak, Smeltzer and Thorpe. 2. Injury history doesn't always predict an injury future. 3. Adds needed depth to the SP core - especially if Duran and Bala can contribute in 2021. 4. If Shoemaker performs at average in the upper half of his past performances - he is a pretty strong #5.
  18. GNess
    The metric that matters most is wins and the Twins got a lot of. those in 2019 and 2020.
  19. GNess
    Great to have Nelson for another season. Agree - pitching move(s) needs to be made. The FO will find a way and resources to add either a SP or bullpen arm or two before Opening Day.
  20. GNess
    Seems like we are seeing the FO plan emerge as they pursued Semien and Simmons -ended up with Simmons, signed a LH veteran SP in Happ, added Robles to BP and basically replaced Rosario with Kirilloff. The Simmons move greatly improves the defense and provides better positional options. Great move in theory. If two moves are left to do, which seems to be the consensus is there a Plan B if they can't secure Cruz? And what is the 2nd move to be? (A pitcher?)
  21. GNess
    The discussion on this thread around what to do with Arraez and Polanco is a good one. First, whatever plan the Twins settle on- it won't be static, they can always adjust the roles as they proceed. Importantly, they now have better options, and that in turn makes the team better (theoretically). As for Arraez - the dude can flat out rake. Rocco needs to find him 450+ plate appearances if he continues to hit be it 2B, 3B or LF or wherever. In 2019 he was serviceable on defense.
  22. GNess
    This is a positive development and makes the Twins better. Positional flexibility is a major asset and the Twins have considerable flexibility with Simmons at SS.
  23. GNess
    Arraez produces at the plate, is not shy in big moments, competes hard, seems like a team focused guy - what's not to like? He should be seen as part of the core.
  24. GNess
    Solid enough signing - a LH starter with a solid MLB resume. I am good with it. However, if this is the Twins' only SP move then the FO must really have confidence that one or more of Dobnak, Smeltzer, Duran or other youngster can produce. Not sure a team with world series aspirations would trust largely unproven SP to be central to the plan.
  25. GNess
    Your assessment of the Twins' short stops is sound. Adding a player from outside the organization either via trade or free agency is about making the team better. That doesn't always mean simply shoring up weaker areas - the Twins could improve their team by bringing in a SS like Simmons and finding a different regular role for Polanco.
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