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  1. 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...
  2. 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.
  3. GNess
    Lead off ratings: Arraez > Polanco > Buxton > Garver
  4. GNess
    Sano.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. GNess
    The metric that matters most is wins and the Twins got a lot of. those in 2019 and 2020.
  8. 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.
  9. 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?)
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. GNess
    Good article and concept. I am not convinced that either is as high a priority as a SP, A quality arm for the BP and/or a SS which would free up Polanco/Arraez to fill the role either of these two could fill.
  16. GNess
    I sure hope not!
  17. GNess
    Agree with your basic premise about Top Prospects. I think Lewis could be in the line up 4-5x a week if as the super utility player (SS-3B-CF-OF). If he has successful Spring I think this could be an option for the Twins to consider.
  18. GNess
    Re-building depth in the pen is a good thing. If Robles' 2020 season was an outlier, and he performs to his own career mean this will be a decent addition.
  19. GNess
    However this shakes out it is encouraging that the FO is thinking big. Semien would be a solid addition as would Simmons or Hernandez. Any of these three noted above would provide more quality, depth and flexibility to make other moves.
  20. GNess
    Arraez can be super utility. He played multiple positions in 2019.
  21. GNess
    He was MVP of Arizona Fall League. Some noise around how good he was this summer. His tool set is unmistakable, but you do make a good point - his production to date doesn't = his tools.
  22. GNess
    Royce Lewis may well be ready for this role this season. If so, resources can be used for other positions - SP, RP, DH, SS....
  23. GNess
    Hand is the type of addition that can help the Twins level up.
  24. GNess
    Trading Arraez is a mistake even if his trade value is high. He should be considered part of the core and contenders don't trade core players unless the return is great. (One year until free agency doesn't do it.)
  25. GNess
    Arraez hits, gets on base and competes hard. Those are A+ assets that demand you find a way to keep him in the line up consistently.
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