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  1. umterp23
    Gordon really shouldn't be part of the playoff conversation. Was doing nothing in performance prior to injury. Stevenson plays better defense and may be a better runner instead of asking a guy who is recovering from a broken leg to be playoff ready.
  2. umterp23
    Vazquez $10MM a year guarantees he gets starts every other day. Can't figure the FO out on this one. Yes, has a pedigree of championships, but was he the absolute difference maker on those teams? Hard to say yes to that. The thing that bugs me about Vazquez acquisition is guaranteed money for a guy who is now 33 years old. Two years ago, FO said no thanks to Garver as a catcher in his early 30's for I believe less money per year than Vazquez. Jeffers unproven going into this year, but he has sure turned the corner for the good. For our bingo card fans: .272 AVG - .369 OBP - .455 SLG - .824 OPS vs. .213 AVG - .270 OBP - .309 SLG - .579 OPS Pretty sure the bottom line we would have assumed that was going to be Jeffers. Before we clinch, Jeffers has earned at least the right to catch back to back days prior to Playoffs as he should be the game one starter catching Lopez and then catching Gray. Let's get to playoffs 1st though. Spot is waiting at the table and we are slowly trying to secure.
  3. umterp23
    Seemingly locked up is not locked up. Rest him after we have clinched a playoff spot or after we claim #2 seed. #2 seed is still a slight possibility but playoffs aren't secured yet
  4. umterp23
    No need to pinch hit for julien in that moment… trust his eye at the plate than Vazquez all day everyday. Rocco played right into rays hands. Tough loss
  5. umterp23
    Floro in is not ideal
  6. umterp23
    Gordon coming off this type of injury is not needed this year, no reason to put him on active roster at all.
  7. umterp23
    Not opposed to any trade that would make them better. Assumption is Kiriloff at 1B full time, but do we really think that is the answer. Kepler to me kind of dictates '24 season. Has he earned the option with his 2nd half performance? If not, then Wallner & Kiriloff are your corners. Larnach might be odd OF out. Miranda might be IF that gets left behind.
  8. umterp23
    I would think there is injury insurance type of premium built into professional contracts. Incentive wise, pretty sure at this pace we are saving some bonus monies which means he isn't playing enough to warrant them. Tough injury pill to swallow year one year out if he is now the shell of what he was
  9. umterp23
    you can never have enough pitching and Miranda could bring back a high end pitching prospect or two if you package another high end / low tier prospect from our farm
  10. umterp23
    Once the BP show started, turned it off to watch Duke upset Clemson. If you waive the flag in the 6th, might as well just implemented the good ole Slaughter Rule and packed it up. Will never happen as people pay money, concessions, etc. but it's not a good look for MLB to have such a brutal 55mph lob fest going on. Bury the Guardians today and tomorrow.
  11. umterp23
    Last one tough luck as it seemed low and inside, better swings that inning fouling some straight back. In a Funk for sure. He was vocal after that strike as he hasn't felt they got some on pitching side of things. Duran didn't help with some wildness though. Tough stretch but he seems to work through things.
  12. umterp23
    Jeffers in a funk at the plate for sure. Seems to be pressing, most part has worked the count but for some reason not trusting himself at moment.
  13. umterp23
    $33M and the 4-hole power of a double play batted ball. What is wrong with this picture. Has to be a clause in his contract or he has pictures on someone ... I would move Polanco to 5th and have Correa 2nd if we had to keep him in top 3 of lineup. Lewis 3 hole and low and behold thought I would never say it but Kepler at cleanup
  14. umterp23
    Looks like Jeffers will get 2 out of 3 if he goes tonight and then gets Gray for Wednesday get away day game.
  15. umterp23
    Easy for Garver to say it was Jeffers along with Dunning making a comment as well that he didn't know where his pitches were going control wise. He hadn't missed to a right inside all game until then, he was missing wide left. Sorry, lame excuse by both Garver and Dunning. In going back to Jeffers getting plunked, he was pissed as anyone would be for getting hit in ribs with 90+ heater. He looked at Dunning who had turned his back and then went to first base. Nothing more, nothing less. Garver on the other hand turned his whole body to face Gray and mouthed off. He was pissed, so be it but she showed a tad more "aggression" towards Gray All said and done, twins take 3 out of 4 and sent Rangers home unhappy. The fact they had to bring it up in their commentary post game and as far as I can tell Twins haven't speaks volumes. As far as bat flips and showboating, that is the 1st time Jeffers has done anything in such a way to draw attention to himself. After reading this article about Jeffers prep for potential at bat, not surprised he was a tad joyous on the outcome: https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/ryan-jeffers-pinch-hit-homer-powers-twins-past-rangers Go Twins
  16. umterp23
    OF chatter has picked up again but to me at this point it is just chatter. Knee, hamstring, mental part of being a DH only has allowed Buxton to suit up for a whopping 85 games this season. Injuries for him will always happen and the "strain" of playing in the field isn't the only reason he gets injured. Sore hamstring is tied to running. So thought is DH will limit his legs being worn out. Guess what, when he hits the ball he has to run. So DH with limited activity to stay loose could be an element to hamstring woes. Put him in the field and take off the bubble wrap. If he isn't ready, then sit him down till next year.
  17. umterp23
    so I live in the Pgh market and I don't have overpriced local cable tv but do have the MLB app. Blackout weekend. UGH
  18. umterp23
    Twins have lost 17 one run ballgames. Imagine (woulda, coulda, shoulda) winning 1/2 of those losses or at least 1/3 of those and our lead in Central is a double digits and not much fan angst
  19. umterp23
    Snickers Blizzard with chocolate does the celebration trick for me
  20. umterp23
    Live in Pittsburgh area and while the Buccos got off to a hot start, local sports now is all about the Steelers. Reynolds, Hayes are table setters for Suwinski (Think a slightly better Gallo) to do damage. Get off to a hot start tonight and the weekend should go our way
  21. umterp23
    So anyone have concerns Mr. Double play batter is back at cleanup once again? I get that he was lightning in a bottle moving to leadoff hitter for a few games but then tells Rocco and Mgmt he is a 4 hole guy and poof that is where he bats now. I like the lineup, not much rearranging I would do. Go Twins... I'll be in Cleveland for Tues/Wed games post Labor Day, visiting our daughter who is in college, so hoping those games are where we drive the nail through the Tribes heart. Have a great evening everyone
  22. umterp23
    Good for them ... an organization trying to be aggressive and showing Othani we are doing what we can
  23. umterp23
    No way gray said I’m done, Rocco being rocco
  24. umterp23
    Jeffers in a slight rut over the last few games, still like him long term
  25. umterp23
    Thanks for all the smoke advice. I have consumer reported myself to death… enjoy the Sunday gents
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