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  1. stringer bell
    The article states well the differentiation between base running and stolen bases and quite accurately points out that the problem is not just a lack of stolen bases. Making too many outs on the bases and failing to take extra bases was was a worse problem than lack of steals IMHO. Beyond that, a lack of situational hitting cost the team many runs and victories over the course of the season. To win close games, the Twins had far less ways to win and it showed. There are some guys in the system that might help change things. I think base running deficiencies make/made Arraez and Urshela more expendable.
  2. stringer bell
    I have argued that Arraez isn’t a player to build around this offseason. He has elite bat control and will always hit for a high average, he has positional flexibility and seems very popular both with fans and teammates, but he barely made it through last season due to aching knees and hammies. In addition, he has pronounced platoon splits and minimal power and speed. Getting someone to front the rotation who has durability and at least two years of team control would be a win.
  3. stringer bell
    I posted this in Twins Roster Moves 2022 two days ago and thought it was the proper forum:
  4. stringer bell
    With the Gallo signing someone had to go off the 40-man roster. The Twins DFAed Mark Contreras as they made the Gallo signing official. IMHO, Contreras was the last "easy" cut off the 40-man roster. For a rookie, he's older and his short stay this year showed nothing remarkable. Also, he's about 8th on the list of LH hitting corner OFs. That he logged 42 days on the active roster shows how deep the injuries were for outfielders last year.
  5. stringer bell
    For an encore, Gordon can be a more complete player. He has plus speed, but was only neutral last year as a base runner and only six steals (in 10 attempts) is not a good use of his speed. Gordon has a .542 OPS against left handed pitching and that stat could limit him to platoon duty at best. Finally, Gordon's defense in the infield was shaky, whether at second or shortstop. He's only played a few innings at third and right field, so until proven otherwise, he's a middle infielder/left and center fielder. I had hoped when Farmer was traded for that he (Farmer) would be the backup or alternate infielder, leaving Gordon as a option in the outfield, but it would appear that Gordon will get starts at short until and unless the Twins add a shortstop, especially in the first months of the season.
  6. stringer bell
    I'll blame injuries on most of the things I've missed. #1 and #1A--loved the trades to acquired Paddack and Mahle. #2--I've been super-bullish on Alex Kirilloff, but both 2021 and 2022 have been all but completely derailed by injury and it is far from a sure thing that he'll ever translate the potential into performance. #3--really like the acquisition of Jorge Lopez and to date, he has been underwhelming.
  7. stringer bell
    Big Mo switched sides at halftime.
  8. stringer bell
    Essentially five turnovers by the offense and special teams. The defense isn’t good, but it’s tough to win with what happened in the first half.
  9. stringer bell
    Well, I have a sidewalk to shovel. Because I always want to see something I’ve never seen before, I’ll check in when I get done.
  10. stringer bell
    Very rare to tear it down with a division champ and 10-win team. I agree that major changes need to be made, but hard to justify that with a division champion.
  11. stringer bell
    Honestly a key 6 minutes here. It looks like the D has stopped the bleeding, but the offense needs to get some stuff done before halftime.
  12. stringer bell
    Okay, maybe 24-23.
  13. stringer bell
    Easily the worst quarter of the season.
  14. stringer bell
    Prediction: Final score 21-20 Minnesota. That’s how they roll and Indy, too.
  15. stringer bell
    On any given Sunday……..er Saturday.
  16. stringer bell
    Gallo is a good outfielder who can cover center field. He also has well over six years of major league at-bats and puts the ball in play less than half the time. Not a great fit IMHO.
  17. stringer bell
    So the Twins saunter into the toy store (free agent market) with a big bankroll …….and all that is left is broken toys.
  18. stringer bell
    I agree with much of the sentiment above--Falvey and Levine have been wrong too often to not be on the hot seat. On the other hand, I think their overall plan is reasonable and the Twins can contend in the future. They can't afford to be wrong any more.
  19. stringer bell
    Well, in the last 24 hours, at least the Twins are doing something. Three big names out there and the Twins are allegedly in on all three (Swanson, Rodon, Correa), although one of Swanson or Correa will be plenty. De León reminds me that there aren't many sure things among prospects, particularly pitching prospects. He's 30 now and no more than any other lottery ticket. It would be great if a couple of minor league contracts turn into major contributors, but I doubt than De León is one of them.
  20. stringer bell
    On his way to being an ultimate baseball vagabond, Chi Chi Gonzalez is signed by the Marlins.
  21. stringer bell
    Thanks!
  22. stringer bell
    So the move isn’t imminent?
  23. stringer bell
    I saw it here and now removed that the Arraez-Lopez trade had been consummated. Must be close, but not official.
  24. stringer bell
    More money than I thought, but a good acquisition.
  25. stringer bell
    The sum of the Vikings’ parts is closer to equalling the quality of the team this year. I think the coaches have done a good job and I think they’ve been fortunate, too. 10-3 with a -1 points differential indicates that they aren’t dominating, but they are winning. The last five games has exposed a truly soft pass defense and they only faced one really good QB in that time. Very few football players age gracefully and the Vikings have a lot of guys looking at the downside of their careers. Maybe they can surprise most of us, but I don’t hold out long term hope for this group, so it seems like now or not for a long time.
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