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  1. GNess
    Yes as good as the SP has been there are some legit concerns especially about SWR right now. There may be some good internal options like Festa and Matthews and even Morris..
  2. GNess
    Nice detailed breakdown of Larnach's path to improvement.
  3. GNess
    So far so good. I really like what Bader offers. But this is a very Twins slanted analysis - the fact that the Twins decide to sift through the pile of remaining free agents generally late in the process and sometimes find bargains that pay off is not the mode of a serious franchise. Many posters on TD bemoan the money Correa earns as if the Twins should save that money for more bargain hunting.. Yet, Correa remains a true star-level player and leader. Seems backwards to me. This culture of scarcity in which the Twins FO is applauded for successful "bargains" is one of the main reasons it has been 33 long years and counting since the last World Series appearance.
  4. GNess
    I enjoy Bader's competitive mindset. He brings it.
  5. GNess
    What was the source of those rumors? The Twins would have to be out of the race (which they aren''t right now) and it would require a massive haul to deal either Ryan or Lopez. What would be the rationale to deal the core SP with Correa and Buxton still on the roster?
  6. GNess
    Lopez is a stud.
  7. GNess
    I respect your perspective, but not trading because the FO (Falvey) is not good at it is a serious indictment of his baseball acumen and preparedness to be in charge. Trades are an important component in roster development for almost every MLB team. The Twins need someone who is good at it.
  8. GNess
    Lewis injured his ACL playing in CF.
  9. GNess
    Often in professional sports things don't go as planned. These unexpected results are generally the product of poor choices as compared to the competition. Pro sports are almost totally outcome driven - that is the harsh reality. The Twins are failing - there is no way around that fact. Falvey and Rocco have had ample time to get things right - the choppy, inconsistencies we can see for ourselves demonstrate that hasn't happened based on any reasonable MLB standard. Like most leaders in pro sports I am confident they have given this their absolute best shot! But their best simply hasn't been good enough,
  10. GNess
    Sadly I agree at least keep Julien away from 2B. Please help me understand why Gasper gets some AB's at DH and Julien gets a lot of 2B starts? He just can't field the position. Have Lee play 2B, Bride play 3B (until Lewis returns) and if Rocco wants Julien's bat in the lineup for some reason let him DH.
  11. GNess
    Not sure if it will be soon enough for the Twins to make a run at the division, but when Lewis, Keaschall and Wallner all return coupled with Correa, Buxton and Larnach hitting some the Twins lineup will be fairly formidable.
  12. GNess
    Buxton seems more engaged than in the past few years.
  13. GNess
    I know it's something of a dead horse, but some of these struggles are directly connected to the Twins lack of activity in the off season. They basically stood pat or worse added veteran players who haven't hit much in their careers. That approach limits the team to improving via a draft and develop mode. What top end hitter have the Twins promoted from within over the last five or so years?
  14. GNess
    Agree with this sentiment - it's not really. a question of is Bride a minor upgrade over Gasper? (he is) But this is a question of in the Twins system there aren't any IF better/ready to play than Bride at this time?
  15. GNess
    Twins have a pulse!
  16. GNess
    Sad state of affairs for the Twins. Miranda is struggling and made a bone headed base running mistake and he gets sent down deservedly. Having to make those sort of decisions is a failure of the competitive culture Baldelli has overseen as manager. Lack of attention to detail being a recurring theme.
  17. GNess
    Joe Ryan has developed into an excellent SP. He likely still has some room to grow as well.
  18. GNess
    Questions from today's game. - Why Duran in the 8th and Jax in the 9th? Hasn't Duran shown he has a closer mentality? - Why pitch to Altuve in the 10th with runners on 2nd and 3rd and one out? I would think he should have been walked.
  19. GNess
    A sense of balance and perspective about the Twins potential may now be more possible based on these earliest of results. Good to see the team looking like they were enjoying themselves.
  20. GNess
    The pitchers who are called up for this duty likely see it as an opportunity to pitch in MLB and possibly earn a more extended stay. The value of such cameo. opportunities should be considered as well as the actual pay received.
  21. GNess
    I plan to withhold my grim acceptance of a meh season at least until April!
  22. GNess
    Interesting question! One thought, if Buxton's production seriously declines as is possible what incentive and/or reasons would other MLB teams have to add him to their roster? Seems like there is a decent chance Buck's career ends in a Twins uniform..
  23. GNess
    First things first Paddock can be a boost to the Twins postseason aspirations if he pitches like he is capable prior to the deadline. If one or more between Festa, Morris, Matthews and/or Raya are deemed ready then the Twins should consider dealing Paddock from the surplus. Paddock shouldn't be moved just because he is a tradeable asset.
  24. GNess
    Lee will be on the roster opening day and he will play 2B and back up SS/3B. Defense matters and Lee has hit in the minors. Give him some time to adjust at the MLB level. Keaschall is still recovering from surgery so his timeline to resume playing in the field seems TBD. He seems to be a plus bat so the Twins will find a spot for him and it doesn't have to be Lee v Keaschall especially if they both hit. Julien doesn't seem to be in the mix despite his positive spring at the plate because his defense at 2B is just unacceptable.
  25. GNess
    The approach with Severinø is curious - not one AB in a spring game as noted in the article. There are numerous prospects who were able to get a few AB's and even a long shot retread like Ford has some AB's. If the Twins don't value Severino why is he on the St Paul roster? Why don't the Twins move on if he is held in such low regard? Is he injured or has a poor attitude?
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