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Everything posted by stringer bell
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I would hope that Rocco modifies the job sharing at catcher sometime, starting Jeffers in consecutive games behind the plate when there is a day off in between would help. Perhaps starting Jeffers in consecutive games where it is either two night games or a night game after a day game (as often occurs on Thursday-Friday).
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There definitely is a trend throwing the ball more on the first base side when base stealers are running. With the head-first slide, there is a lot of body to tag the runner before the hand gets in and the base runner can more easily manipulate his hands and arms than the rest of his body. Vázquez' throw last night was pretty far to the first base side, maybe a bit more than desired, but Correa made a super quick tag and the runner was clearly out.- 54 replies
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You're right about the first round of the playoffs. I guess I had a senior moment. They would play the Guards in the second round with the current standings (and a win in the first round).
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I didn't see Keirsey Jr.'s name in the box scores. Surprising that he didn't play in either game. Is he on his way to Minneapolis or does he have a minor injury? Martin is doing very well for the Saints. I know he's started both at second and in the outfield. I still hold out hope for him to be a quality major league regular, with a floor of utility guy.
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Agree about Witt Jr., he oozes talent. He hasn't made a positive impact so far in this series, but it seems like it is only a matter of time. Buxton had a great game and he didn't homer. I think that is a good sign. It is also positive that other guys got the spotlight when Buck had a great game. There is more to the Twins than the big-money guys. Last night, all the pitchers did well, and there were positive contributions from Vázquez, Santana, Julien, Correa, Miranda, Castro, Buxton and Margot. I thought Castro's productive out in the eighth was huge and I don't think Julien's hit would have made the OF if the infield was back.
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The Twins are exactly one-third of the way through the regular season. They stand at 30-24, the fifth-best record in the AL, but they are third in the AL Central. Quite the change, eh? If the season ended today, they would snag the last wild card and visit the Yankees Guardians, who (surprise, surprise) have the best record in the American League. The Twins have played 16 games against AL teams with better records and are 4-12 (all four wins coming against the Royals). They have played 10 games against teams that would project to lose more than 90 games and they are 10-0 (thanks White Sox and Angels). They are 4-4 in interleague play, having played two teams with better records, but have not Philadelphia or Atlanta, the other two elite NL teams. They haven't played a NL team that currently projects to lose 90 games. They have so far put up two winning months, although if they lose the last three games in May, they would be .500 for this month. They are 15-12 at home and 15-12 on the road (who says they're not consistent? 🤪). The Twins have a very good 9-4 record in one-run games. So far, they've exceeded their Pythagorean W-L by two games. They have only played one extra-inning game and won it.
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Edouard Julien is On the Clock
stringer bell replied to Cody Pirkl's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
So far, his called thirds are almost half of his total strikeouts, which is really unusual.- 82 replies
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I saw that Castillo was warming up. That is a large human being.
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Nope, can't assume a runner will be out when trying to advance. Was it a mistake and a bad defensive play? Yes, but not an error.
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"Just a little push......."
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Willi moves him over and Eddie needs to bring him in.
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Good plate appearances today for Buxton.
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Insurance run(s) would be huge.
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That's two balls that have gotten away this series from Twins' catchers where they threw the guy out at first. If Witt had known right away, he probably would have been safe.
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Very impressive innings for Alcalá (!!) and Staumont.
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All things considered, good job by SWR.
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Yes, don't understand that, especially with no one out.
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If that.
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Pitch count rising. I'm guessing five and fly for SWR.
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I shouldn't say this so early, but this ump has been very good so far. Only one pitch called a strike that was clearly out of the zone. I haven't seen any in the box called a ball.
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Watching live, I thought Castro was out. The replays looked like he made it.
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Yep. The classic "trade for now" transaction was Doyle Alexander to the Tigers for a minor leaguer. Alexander was great for the Tigers (9-0 1.53 ERA) that year, but the Twins beat the Kitties in the playoffs. Oh BTW, the minor leaguer was John Smoltz, a future Hall of Famer.
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It would make sense to pitch around Witt, but it's like giving him a double and putting two in scoring position.
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Woods Richardson doesn't miss that many bats, but when he's throwing strikes, he's effective.
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Surprising stat--the Twins have the 9th best OPS vs. left handed pitching while their OPS vs. right handed pitching is 20th. The Twins have a .684 OPS vs. right handers and .745 OPS vs lefties.
