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  1. GNess
    Great point about OBP. Dropped from .338 in 2019 to .315 in 2020. Just too many players with a lot of AB with poor OBP - Rosario, Sano, Buxton, Gonzalez, Garver, Polanco, Cave...
  2. GNess
    Impressive article demonstrating the odds against the Twins losing like they have. Also it sheds light on the trauma endured in a special way by Twins' fans.
  3. GNess
    Three times this basic group of core Twins have weakly bowed out of the playoffs in the opening round. Does that cause the FO to shake up the core some?
  4. GNess
    Being a life long Twins fan these gut punch losses are common, but remain painful. I would like to see more intensity even if it's "out of character" for Rocco and his crew which has a little too cool for school look and feel to it.
  5. GNess
    Twins are in a mini-surge that gives them a shot Division and #2 or #3 seed. The Indians, if they win tomorrow may well pass the Chisox as well. This is good stuff - consider what things looked like when Twins lost last game to the Sox?
  6. GNess
    Interesting take, but I tend to disagree. The Twins should be well aware of Nelson Cruz's health issues if any beyond being 40+. If those check out the Twins should most. certainly bring him back if his contract demands are in any way reasonable. He also provides many qualities that make for a better and more cohesive team.
  7. GNess
    Frustration with the Twins this week and in general are understandable given the lofty expectations for a team coming off 100+ win season that added some good pieces. But the postseason will be a chance for the Twins to do something special. The first round is best 2 out of 3 so any team in the tournament could advance including the Twins. Many teams in all major sports have over performed their regular season results (87 Twins) in the postseason, and I see that possibility with the 2020 Twins: 1. 3-4 Starting Pitchers who can shut down an opponent (Maeda, Hill, Pineda, Berrios) 2. A deep bullpen 3. Some big veteran bats who can change game with one swing (Cruz, Donaldson, Rosario, Sano) 4. Byron Buxton!!
  8. GNess
    Twins remain in chase for division. 9 games remain - in terms of division huge game tomorrow v Sox. If get a w in that one it will still likely require 6-7 wins of. last eight to win it. Winning the division is an accomplishment on it's own, but it also sets up a likely more favorable wildcard round opponent.
  9. GNess
    That leaves me asking two questions. Is this team hungry? And a bigger question is have they become soft and pampered? Where is the fight from this team? I sure as heck don't see it. It is always tough to judge intangibles such as "hunger" but the Twins have been outplayed by a wide margin in the first two games of the biggest series of the season so far.
  10. GNess
    If the Twins take 3 of 4 in series in Chicago they set themselves up for a potential Top 2-3 seed.
  11. GNess
    Sergio Romo is a proven player who competes his arse off. But tonight he went too far - Cleveland is struggling why give them a jolt?
  12. GNess
    Buxton is a difference maker. (Stating the obvious, but big W for Twins and Buxton was right in the middle of it.)
  13. GNess
    Well stated and surprising Twins haven't moved Wade or Cave down.
  14. GNess
    There are 25 games remaining. If you assume 5 man rotation, five starts each: Maeda, Hill, Berrios, Pineda, Dobnak, Are Lance Lynn or Dylan Bundy types significant upgrades worth surrendering a future asset or two to acquire? It seems the Twins bigger needs are for better hitting outfielders assuming Donaldson can gain some form and make a big contribution. I see Rooker, Kiriloff and Larnach as upgrades over Cave/Wade. If Buxton comes back strong only need to replace either Cave or Wade? Are there any RH bats on the market instead of promoting from within?
  15. GNess
    As pointed out by others many positions are really underperforming last year's numbers. The team badly needs Buxton and Donaldson to return healthy. and ready (defense and RH bats needed) A starting pitcher wouldn't hurt either - Pineda? Want to be a top 4 seed - is the in-house help on the way enough?
  16. GNess
    Fantastic article.
  17. GNess
    The idea that the players, by not reporting to work as it were, are doing something wrong is a strange way to see it. It's between the players and their employers and if their employers give them a day off why is that offensive to anyone else? Particularly when they are taking a day off for something they consider of fundamental importance.
  18. GNess
    The players are making a statement by not playing to draw attention to what they and many of their fellow citizens (myself included) see as injustice and on-going generations-old , systemic inequality. To affect change, as an early step awareness has to be raised and light needs to be directed at the problem. Bravo Minnesota Twins for their collective action.
  19. GNess
    Big time win to end the first half of the season.
  20. GNess
    Not to continue to beat the same drum, but these BP games strain the BP for days at a time. I agree with MikeLink45 why not throw Duran? I get there are some service time implications or so is typically pointed out. Yet, a team with a legit shot at big post season success, including World Series. aspirations, should have more of a win now mentality. Other clubs in same situation likely would have a pitcher with Duran's profile up with the big club already. (Caveat - don't know if there are other reasons not to promote Duran now.)
  21. GNess
    When Sano is hitting the ball up the middle and to right-center he isn't as vulnerable to down and away locations. Right now he is dong just that and is on a tear.
  22. GNess
    Rogers looks frustrated and anxious which are warning signs of someone who knows something is wrong, but really can't identify it so whatever it is can be adjusted/corrected.
  23. GNess
    If Cave remains below the Mendoza Line for much longer seems like giving Kiriloff or Larnach some at bats instead of Cave would be a viable option.
  24. GNess
    I agree with Mike regarding the value vs cost of bullpen games. Just replace the starters who are out with starters from the taxi squad. Give Duran a look or two. The short season does enter into the calculus as the post season isn't far off and the Twins need to position themselves as best they can. A bullpen with less wear and tear could be a huge plus in a deep post season run..
  25. GNess
    Any word / rumors on status of Rich Hill and Homer Bailey. Yes, Maeda has been fun to watch.
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