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  1. GNess
    Pagan looks solid.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. GNess
    Ryan looked solid. He is locked in to what he is doing.
  5. GNess
    The premise of this survey/article was IF the Twins were in contention, which prospects are likely to be moved to enhance the club. Most posts deny this premise and turn it on its head. If we accept the premise the additions will likely come in the way of RP. (Based on the six games played to date.) I would want the FO to make a move or two if the Twins find themselves in a reasonably competitive position, but surrendering Top 10 prospects at this stage doesn't make sense because these are the players the FO is banking on to get the Twins over the hump. Having said all that I would say None of the Above - it will be lesser prospects for some RP help.
  6. 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?
  7. GNess
    Good discussion on metrics which reflect performance. Sano is an above average hitter who happens to be somewhat slump prone and vulnerable to pitches away. That is a description of numerous MLB hitters who have reasonably long careers in the game. Hitting a baseball is difficult even for professional athletes.
  8. GNess
    Power plus decent pitching and defense was the formula for some recent successful seasons. Good to catch a glimpse of it today.
  9. 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.
  10. GNess
    In a 162 game season games seemingly can be overlooked in the interest of down the line possibilities. But all 162 count, especially if the Twins hope to contend and the Twins should be patient as feasible looking at all options to best fill the 28 player roster even if it's only for a month or so. I think there is too much gnashing of teeth about the bottom of the 40 man roster.
  11. GNess
    Good to see the, "pitching pipeline" producing viable options. Now it needs to produce good results.
  12. 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..
  13. 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.
  14. GNess
    Suboptimal move for sure, but Archer has known some legit success. Can he approach that level again - doubtful. Given his experience can he outperform for some part of the season most of the young, perceived to be talented prospects awaiting their shot - possibly. The Twins aren't necessarily finished making moves if the FO stays focused on improving the team, which I think they may well do.
  15. GNess
    Locks to start the season in MLB with the Twins: Buxton, Correa, Polanco, Kirilloff, Jeffers, Urshela, Sanchez, Sano Locks unless they are part of a trade for SP: Arraez, Kepler Likely, but still some convincing to do: Larnach, Gordon Maybe if AB / Role can be found Miranda, Rooker Who is being blocked? Other than maybe Miranda at 3B or LF? I see Larnach with the Twins from day one.
  16. GNess
    It would be a surprise if FO doesn't make a SP move before the opener. Means one of three things noted in others' comments: 1. Price of a trade deemed too high. 2. FO has seen enough in young SP prospects that they are willing to see what transpires. 3. Both.
  17. GNess
    Interesting take. The FO is certainly thinking out of the box. It is refreshing.
  18. GNess
    Gary Sanchez has had three really good years as a hitter and three poor seasons. Yes, the trend line is heading in the wrong direction, but it hardly is determinative or certain that Sanchez will not hit well this season. If Jeffers as the regular C and whoever is the regular DH (Sano? Arraez?) play 100-120 games and produce as the FO hope then Sanchez's appearances can also be framed vs pitching in which he is more likely to succeed as an optimal usage for him. This is not a prediction, but Sanchez may prove to be a decently productive role player with some power.
  19. GNess
    It is very difficult to find fault with this move, but I am sure some naysayers will emerge. The Twins just signed the TOP free agent and it is at a position of need. Need anyone say more? Win Twins.
  20. GNess
    It would appear the Twins are clearing payroll for another move - let's hope that this isn't the last big move.
  21. GNess
    The Twins needs for 2022 were clear: SP - Gray big step in the right direction. SS - IKF nice player who is a + defender. RP / 1 More SP? Yes, a few more moves would be nice and are quite possible. I don't get all the angst that the FO isn't revealing a direction Present v Future? Both of these players can be good for 2022-2023 and the Twins add two young arms to their minor league stable. I consider these sound moves.
  22. GNess
    If the Twins FO is serious about contending for one of the now four playoff spots available to them payroll needs to go up from here. Rodon? a BP Arm? Story? All three??
  23. GNess
    If Garver plays catcher regularly (100-120 games), which he most certainly should assuming he stays healthy, that basically leaves 6 TBD primary roles to fill as noted: 1B Kirilloff LF Arraez, Martin, Larnach, Miranda DH Sano w/ some Donaldson mixed in allowing for Miranda/Arraez to get AB's at 3B) SS Free Agent TBD (Lewis?) 4th OF: Celestino UTL: Gordon, Arraez, Martin Why is there an issue with Garver's role? Seems fairly simple to resolve even before likely trades. Garver should be the Twins # 1 catching option as his bat is a major+ at catcher, he can really hit and it opens up clear spots for Kirilloff and Sano.
  24. GNess
    Puckett - Carew - Killebrew - Mauer
  25. GNess
    He has had his moments like the grand slam to beat Cleveland. He has been pretty good overall, but as pointed out by others his inconsistency, protracted slumps and high volume strikeout totals diminish his shine.
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