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  1. stringer bell
    Even with the expanded rosters, they don't have that many alternatives. I don't know, perhaps they could have gone with Tonkin, who at least throws hard, but really no one that would figure to handle that specific situation.
  2. stringer bell
    I think this team might have reached its expiration date at 145 games.
  3. stringer bell
    Max Kepler has struggled in September. He did get a game-winning 2 RBI single to win the first playoff game of the first round, but he hasn't been putting up multiple hit games and he has struck out quite a bit. So...... Kepler homered in the first to put his team up 1-0. Then in the fifth inning he hit a grand slam. Two homers, five RBI.
  4. stringer bell
    I thought Molitor should have run Buxton for Hunter with the score tied. It can't be disputed that both Sano and Plouffe should have been pulled for pinch runners, but reversing the choices would have kept Rosario in the game. No great PH choices with an expanded roster. Also, it is obvious that the veterans are getting the innings. Graham, Darnell, Tonkin, Achter etc. are there for lost causes and blowouts.
  5. stringer bell
    Gerrymandering is a far worse problem than yes or no on term limits. Less than 100 seats are at risk at all in the 2016 election. It gives sitting Congressmen no reason to deviate from a path that is not helping our country, if not destroying it. In a safe red district the Steve Kings of the world win a lot, in safe blue districts the Keith Ellisons. They may be on the edge of their party, but they can't be beaten so why try to moderate. The oft-used example of 2012, where Democrats got more votes for Congress than Republicans, but barely put a dent in the Republican majority is pretty good proof that there is a problem with the chamber that is supposed to express the will of the people every two years. I believe that representation in states Obama carried, but were redistricted by Republican legislatures made that difference. North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin, and Michigan were all in that situation.
  6. stringer bell
    I don't remember much of a fall-off in 2013. Last year, the homers quit coming in the second half, but as noted above he reached base more and replaced homers with doubles. Doubtless, he has really regressed this season and the pull numbers are there to show what type of hitter he has become. I expected him to modify his approach this year, but that hasn't happened. I still believe he's been the Twins best overall player for the season, but he has been far from elite since the All-Star game.
  7. stringer bell
    After a brutal loss, here's a positive. With his tenth homer, Eddie Rosario now has reached double figures in doubles, triples, homers, stolen bases and outfield assists. Yes, he's also (barely) reached double figures in walks. Few, if any, players will match this. Eddie Rosario has had a nice rookie year.
  8. stringer bell
    Serious answer. Just activated a couple days ago. If this game goes much longer, he might pitch in it.
  9. stringer bell
    "Moonlight"
  10. stringer bell
    Not super-sexy, but a great at-bat.
  11. stringer bell
    Redemption time for Hicks?
  12. stringer bell
    I know it's the right play to bunt the runner to third base with no one out however in this era of weak contact and strikeouts I don't even like that play. It's hard to score a runner from third without a hit anymore.
  13. stringer bell
    Except the alternate guy in the eighth got the job done. The closer is the one who failed and every manager goes with one closer.
  14. stringer bell
    The answer that probably doesn't even need to be said is that, of course, you want to have a chance to make it to postseason. Buxton playing half-time is a bit unfortunate, but he's still 21 and getting a taste of September pressure at a young age. One other comment on this thread: Buck has missed serious time since 2013. It figures that he hasn't progressed as well as some might have projected since his breakout two years ago. I expect he'll be on his was to special by midseason next year.
  15. stringer bell
    The intermittent play he is currently receiving doesn't help him either. I am not blaming anyone for the current situation where Buxton is pretty much a fourth outfielder, Buxton starting 50-60% of the games is fair given his struggles at the plate, but he needs to play. It won't surprise me if he starts 2016 at Rochester, but I want to see a confident young man at the top of the order by Memorial Day.
  16. stringer bell
    I want as many people as possible voting to determine who represents us. It seems to me that the Photo ID people are hellbent to limit voters, first and foremost, and make it difficult for as many of the people who don't look to be their constituency. Combine that with the meme that government is broken, and won't work and it is a stew for low participation, which I assume is exactly what one party wants.
  17. stringer bell
    CFL fan?
  18. stringer bell
    I believe he was referring to the game on the gridiron.
  19. stringer bell
    Looks like it's one of those days.
  20. stringer bell
    They didn't hit Hughes hard, with the exception of Miggy's liner, but hit 'em where the Twins couldn't reach. I hope that doesn't carry on.
  21. stringer bell
    That's what I thought as well. Somebody quoted the regulation in one of the other threads. Apparently they do in fact decide the division first, but allow the loser to play for the Wild Card.
  22. stringer bell
    Well then!
  23. stringer bell
    Maybe not 100% efficiency on the route, but still an impressive catch.
  24. stringer bell
    JJ Hardy has won Gold Gloves with similar range and less of an arm. EE has bobbled a few more balls this year, but his arm is strong and accurate and he positions himself well. I think Escobar is plenty good to play on a contending team.
  25. stringer bell
    Here's an additional thought. If the Twins win their next four games, they WILL be in the second wild card position. Texas is playing Houston, who leads them by 1.5 games. If Texas wins 3 of 4, the Twins will be tied with the Rangers and half a game ahead of the Astros. If they split, the Twins will be a game up on the TRs and a half game behind Houston.
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