Jump to content
Twins Daily
  • Create Account

stringer bell

Verified Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    21,549

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    95

 Content Type 

Profiles

News

Minnesota Twins Videos

2026 Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Ranking

2022 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks

Minnesota Twins Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits

Guides & Resources

2023 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks

The Minnesota Twins Players Project

2024 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks

2025 Minnesota Twins Draft Pick Tracker

2026 Minnesota Twins Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses

Forums

Blogs

Events

Store

Downloads

Gallery

Everything posted by stringer bell

  1. stringer bell
    (Ninja-ing Chief) Yes.
  2. stringer bell
    Simeon Woods Richardson activated Ohl optioned to St. Paul.
  3. stringer bell
    Just checked some other stats and the National League currently has one qualified hitter with a batting average above .300. Freddie Freeman is hitting .302. Lower the mound again?
  4. stringer bell
    I just checked--Durán has allowed 3 runs and 10 hits in 7.2 innings, Varland has allowed seven runs and 12 hits in 10 innings (scored on in each of his last five appearances), Jax has allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 8.1 innings, Stewart is on IL and even Coulombe has allowed seven runs and nine hits in 8.1 innings. Duran has seven saves and two losses and one of the runs he allowed was a Manfred man.
  5. stringer bell
    Lefties are going to get their chances to hit against LH pitchers with the current roster. Bench tonight will be Gasper (S), Fitzgerald (L), Outman (L) and Larnach (L).
  6. stringer bell
    I'm not anywhere near certain that Jenkins is ready, but if he is five weeks of AAA ball is plenty. He was regarded in the same prospect stratosphere as Chourio of the Brewers and he made the majors at 20. He was a good player as a rookie, so it isn't crazy to have Jenkins on the Opening Day roster. Emmanuel Rodriguez just hasn't been healthy enough to develop. His numbers are always enhanced by a high walk rate, but he strikes out a ton and never produces a high batting average FWIW. I'd like to see Fedko in September with the idea that one of Fedko, Gonzalez or Rosario is the RH outfield option for the Twins in 2026. I've seen enough of Austin Martin.
  7. stringer bell
    Luke Keaschall, Walker Jenkins and maybe K Culpepper as the new, young core.
  8. stringer bell
    Pretty much how I see it. It seems the Pohlads want to wait until there is labor peace to sell, figuring they will get a much bigger selling price then. In the meantime, damn the fans, they are going to cut payroll and sell hope.
  9. stringer bell
    I'd stop with the first five who were high draft choices or who had impressive rookie seasons (Julien). Keirsey Jr., Gasper and McCusker were older when promoted and never regarded as future stars or even certain to be major leaguers. First round choices Larnach, Martin (by the Blue Jays) and Lewis haven't lived up to their billing overall. Lewis and Miranda haven't been good since the All-Star break in 2024 and Julien hasn't been good since April of that year. You can probably add first round choices Lee and Wallner to a list as not meeting overall expectations as well. That's a big share of the position player roster.
  10. stringer bell
    Good lord. Yeah, Minnesota might not be the premium place to play, but saying that no free agents will sign with them is a stretch. Falvey hasn't been successful for the last few years, but it's mostly because players within the organization haven't developed. Yes, losing makes people dwell on the negative and there's probably a lot of side eye going on in the Twins' clubhouse, but $$ speak loudly and some free agents will be looking for work and take an offer from the Twins, particularly bullpen guys, since they will have a lot of opportunity.
  11. stringer bell
    The important thing is pitching, particularly starting pitching. The death knell for both ‘24 and ‘25 was injury to one of the top guys in the rotation (Ryan in ‘24, Pablo in ‘25). Health is crucial. Secondly a bullpen has to be built almost from scratch. I have more faith in a potential strong rotation than I do for the BP. Health and production from Buxton, Lewis, Wallner and Lee and having Keaschall for a full year would help remake the offense. If you squint hard you can see a path, but a lot of things would have to fall in place, particularly health.
  12. stringer bell
    Taj Bradley recalled. Erasmo Ramírez DFA, leaving two spots on the 40-man roster.
  13. stringer bell
    Fun fact: Cecil and Prince Fielder (father and son) both hit 319 major league homers.
  14. stringer bell
    Kody, start running when they clear the fence by two feet.
  15. stringer bell
    Nice DP. I’m still concerned about Keaschall’s arm, but it looked good on that turn.
  16. stringer bell
    Outman already has two blooper reel defensive plays in six games. Not encouraging.
  17. stringer bell
    Span on Brooks Lee—“tremendous range”—uh huh.
  18. stringer bell
    I think it is TBD is Brooks Lee's glove is substandard at shortstop. If I recall correctly, his defensive runs saved at shortstop was zero a few days ago, so he is average at a position where elite defenders populate the sample. I don't know if he will remain at that level, but it seems he is most comfortable at shortstop. As far as his hitting goes, it is at below league average, but has been climbing towards the middle which would be a 100 OPS+. I would submit that Lee needs to hit near the middle of the pack and field near the middle of the pack of shortstops to be a regular on the 2026 Twins. I think those accomplishments are closer to his floor than his ceiling and a first round draft choice should produce more than 1 WAR, but Lee is still only 24 and has played markedly better since he became the starting shortstop.
  19. stringer bell
    I'm anxious to see Abel. I would like to see him go 6 or 7 innings tonight.
  20. stringer bell
    Royce was arb-eligible as a super-2 this year. This will be his second season of arbitration eligibility.
  21. stringer bell
    It seems Royce has less filter than most. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing (lean toward negative). He was universally praised for his positive attitude when he broke in and after he suffered serious injuries. Now he says stuff and fans shake their head. Not pie-in-the-sky optimism from me, but he's had his longest healthy stretch now and he is definitely running and fielding better, the hitting hasn't been good, but he was a #1-1 draft choice for a reason. If he can continue to stay healthy, he'll finish strong and be a very good player going forward. I don't think he will be a superstar, but solid on both sides of the ball.
  22. stringer bell
    Fedko homered again tonight, bringing his minor league homer total to 26.
  23. stringer bell
    I found it funny that they discussed a running game so much. Keaschall and Outman were on base and neither one made a move to steal. Lewis, Martin and Buxton all stole bases later in the game.
  24. stringer bell
    Good game for Lewis. Hit a grand slam, two singles, stole a base and made the key defensive play of the game.
  25. stringer bell
    I can't find the link, but Abel is in Chicago and will start tomorrow's game.
×
×
  • Create New...