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  1. stringer bell
    Damn Canadians!
  2. stringer bell
    I highlighted the part about firearms. Who is calling for banning or severely restricting firearms? That communist Obama isn't. Maybe Keith Ellison or some other fringe liberal is saying this, but it is not in play in the coming election. Too many conservatives really believe this.
  3. stringer bell
    Seemed to me that Kasich and Fiorina were running for VP slots since the beginning. All the GOP has to do is win the Romney states and add Ohio and Florida. Tactically, Rubio makes the most sense, especially since he would be running against a much, much older candidate and he's from Florida.
  4. stringer bell
    They've never taken Mauer out for defense (Or baserunning for that matter) and will never replace a catcher solely for defense. The only defensive switch would be to remove Sano.
  5. stringer bell
    I thought Nuñez played pretty well in the infield last year. He didn't play much second base, but he was satisfactory at short and third.
  6. stringer bell
    Santana and Arcia will both make the team with anything resembling a normal spring training. I think Tonkin will be the last man in the bullpen, but that could change depending on the starters. If one is shipped to the 'pen, Tonkin could be the odd man out.
  7. stringer bell
    Approaching 100 pages and we haven't even gotten to the first primary. I guess there is plenty to discuss.
  8. stringer bell
    I think Buxton has the inside track for CF. However, I expect him to struggle enough at the plate that he ends up hitting ninth for a while. If in doubt the Twins should hit him down in the order to take some pressure off the young man.
  9. stringer bell
    I fear that Duffey will be sent to Rochester to start the season so that Nolasco can claim a spot in the rotation. Based on performance last year, that makes little sense. However, based on last season, Danny Santana and Oswaldo Arcia should be DFAed.
  10. stringer bell
    Because he is younger? I like the curve, but I think he needs to adjust to thrive in 2016 and beyond.
  11. stringer bell
    Duffey said at Twinsfest that he throws the curve at different angles and velocities. The variations serves as a third pitch. Not sure if Thry above is referring to Bert or Duffey.
  12. stringer bell
    I see zero kerfuffles amongst the position players--Murphy and Suzuki at C, Nuñez and Santana backing up the infielders, Park at DH and Arcia behind the outfielders (also Santana).
  13. stringer bell
    I think there are now three frontrunnners--Trump, Rubio, and Cruz. Trump has the most pressure to win in NH, because of his disappointing finish in Iowa. Rubio has to win somewhere to be viable and Cruz can't fall too far back after his victory in Iowa. Somebody can emerge, but it will take one of the frontrunners fading.
  14. stringer bell
    You're a celeb now Halsey! The next time I see you I'll have to get your autograph!
  15. stringer bell
    Let's dispense with the easy cuts first: Benson hasn't been able to stay healthy and has not had success against AAA pitching. He is not longer a fuzzy-cheeked youngster. I expect him to get some PAs early, but be an early casualty. Mastoianni is now over 30 and hasn't had appreciable success since his first season with the Twins (2011), another early reassignment to the minors. Quentin is even older, again without much success in several years. Given his All-Star past and recent inactivity, I expect the Twins will hang onto him a bit longer before assigning him to the minors. Walker will get a look and since pitchers are getting their work in early, I figure he'll have some success, but he's not a serious candidate to make the team. Kepler is in the same position, but has a sliver of a chance, so he'll get a bit longer look than Walker. That will leave six candidates for five positions: Locks--Rosario and Sano. Out of options--Santana and Arcia. Veteran Sweeney and top prospect Buxton. If everyone performs well, Sweeney is the odd man out. If Buxton or one of the out-of-options guys struggle mightily, Sweeney is my pick to make the club. Finally, if there are disabling injuries, perhaps Sweeney ekes his way onto the team.
  16. stringer bell
    Good review. I'm hoping Molitor starts with a 60-40 Suzuki split and re-evaluates sometime in May. Murphy has to do his part by showing that he is equal to or better than Suzuki.
  17. stringer bell
    He was my "adopt a prospect" a few years ago and I met him and shook his hand when he was in Cedar Rapids. I've always liked what he might have to offer and believe he will pitch for the Twins sometime this year.
  18. stringer bell
    Not surprised he was 1-11, but how on earth did he ever coax a walk?
  19. stringer bell
    Of course, Santana had some trade value a year ago. He performed at a near All-Star level as a 23-year-old. Even with a regression in BABIP, it would figure he would be a pretty good offensive player, especially if he improved his BB/K and K per PA ratios. I figured that instead of hitting .319, he would hit in the .270-.290 range and his OBP wouldn't suffer much because he could walk a bit more. I had grave concerns about his defense at short, mostly from watching him in Spring Training of 2014. The concerns about his defense were realized and seemed to compound his problems at the plate. As I wrote earlier, Santana has major league tools with a strong arm, great speed and a quick bat. He has selectivity issues that will probably limit his upside as a hitter and (IMHO) defensive issues included so-so instincts (as an infielder) and less-than-soft hands, both of which could be minimized in the outfield. He is still only 25 and his lifetime MLB numbers (in just about a year of full-time play) are more than satisfactory for a utility player. It makes sense to see if he can put up decent or better offensive numbers while playing several positions. If he can, he's an asset, if not DFA fodder.
  20. stringer bell
    Santana has plus tools. He had been disappointing in his MiLB career, but always young for his age. He came up to the majors in 2014 and played well over his head, but I think there was reason to believe that while the BABIP was out of line and would regress, he would still be a pretty solid offensive player. I think Santana has to get his head together as it was in 2014 and he will be a better performer. I also believe there is a better chance for him to be a good defender in the outfield than in the infield. I don't see him as having good hands or instincts, but the speed and arm can make up for his deficiencies in the wide open spaces of the outfield.
  21. stringer bell
    Pressly has an option remaining. It wouldn't surprise me if it is used this year. Probably at the beginning of the year.
  22. stringer bell
    I have no problem with DanSan being considered as much an outfielder as an infielder. I expect him to be somewhere between 2014 and 2015 offensively and if he can be adequate defensively, he can be very valuable.
  23. stringer bell
    The problem is that Tonkin has been on the AAA/MLB elevator. His 60 appearances are spread over parts of three seasons (IIRC) and interrupted by multiple options to AAA. He's also been in multiple roles. I agree that his MLB numbers are no reason to keep him around, but he's been effective at AAA, throws pretty hard and is still fairly young.
  24. stringer bell
    Morneau and Cuddyer (and their batting championships) disagree with you.
  25. stringer bell
    I think it is pretty likely that one of the starters is at least "nicked up" and disabled coming into the season. If no one truly disappoints, the Twins could have the luxury of being very cautious with any injury. There aren't many guys with options and too many 30+ year old starters. I hope the Twins find room for Pressly, if he is as effective as he was last year. Tonkin deserves one fair shot based on his minor league numbers. Last year's development of bullpen options in the minors was a major disappointment. This year should be different.
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