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  1. 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
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    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
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    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.
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    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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. umterp23
    Looks like Jeffers will get 2 out of 3 if he goes tonight and then gets Gray for Wednesday get away day game.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. umterp23
    Snickers Blizzard with chocolate does the celebration trick for me
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. umterp23
    Good for them ... an organization trying to be aggressive and showing Othani we are doing what we can
  16. umterp23
    No way gray said I’m done, Rocco being rocco
  17. umterp23
    Jeffers in a slight rut over the last few games, still like him long term
  18. umterp23
    Thanks for all the smoke advice. I have consumer reported myself to death… enjoy the Sunday gents
  19. umterp23
    Friend of mine has a traeger and swears by that one… may have to ask mrs claus for one
  20. umterp23
    Luplow lefty masher
  21. umterp23
    Have not invested in the egg yet, worth the dime spent?
  22. umterp23
    So Rocco looks around the dugout and says who is right handed and can play 1st base? No one raises their hand and Rocco pulls Vazquez name out of hat and says we have a winner! Who cares if he is: Slow a foot 5'9" barely hitting his weight: 205 lbs (generous) vs .216 But he does make $10MM a year and calls a good game I've heard many people say. So Correa comes out the game early Friday night and last night and can't play today knowing he gets Monday and Thursday off next week. Dude, man up and say you are playing since you make $33MM a year. Try being the leader you aren't at the moment. Go Twins
  23. umterp23
    Correa had a chance to be a leader in 9th, but took off speed pitch right down the middle. Took fastball right down the middle. 2 Strikes looking. Then swings at crap low and away in dirt and shrugs it off as oh well. Holy bleep for a $33MM so called leader. Not saying to blast one in that position, easier said then done, but put the bat to the ball and see what happens. Tight sphincter moment I guess
  24. umterp23
    Only stat that truly matters - Twins won with Dallas on the mound. Keep the boys in the game and we got a couple of timely hits and Dallas will help us get through August.
  25. umterp23
    Buxton was 2 for 8 on the 30th and 1st games batting in the 3 or 4 hole. Other games late joy were in the 6 hole. There is mental pressure applied of being in the 3 hole or cleanup as you are the man type of mentality pressure. DH is hard enough as it is by not being fully engaged in all facets of the game. 30 minute stretches between each bat takes a special hitter, Buxton while doing his best isn't quite there. People talk about wear and tear on knees playing in the field with sudden start / stops. Why aren't we talking about knees when he is twisting and turning trying to hit a baseball and then 1st jab step out of the box to run if he has to run on potential base hits. If his knees are bad, they are bad regardless of what he is or isn't doing. All-Star break, paternity leave, etc. was a great time to sit him down for 10-15 days to rest and recoup. Now out with a hammy again. Is his body because of other ailments creating other ailments by over compensating? Could be. He is limping to the season finish line at the moment and potentially for the rest of his career.
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