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Game Thread: Twins @ Rockies, 7/13 @ 3:10pm CT
stringer bell replied to Squirrel's topic in Archived Game Threads
Cost them a run. Parm picks up Dozier. -
Game Thread: Twins @ Rockies, 7/13 @ 3:10pm CT
stringer bell replied to Squirrel's topic in Archived Game Threads
Well, I predicted the Twins would score 24 runs in the series, so I guess that means the Twins will score 13 today. Unless the wind is truly blowing in, Hughes may give up a couple of long balls. The Rockies are a really good offense and they have almost all of their pieces in place, except for Cuddy. I am going to say, Twins win 13-7. -
IMHO, a great story. As someone from the same generation, I remember Mays as the best of the best in an era where baseball was king. http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/266888711.html
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Article: Adam Walker: Power and Potential
stringer bell replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Walker has to mature as a hitter, IMHO. This might mean that he is a guy who can be pitched to, but who pounds "mistake pitches". If he can turn a bunch of mistakes into long balls, he can be successful at any level. The other piece in the puzzle is to be more selective, without losing too much aggressiveness. It's tough to thread the needle, but some hitters can and do succeed despite high K numbers. Also, it helps that Walker has good speed, and a good arm. He should develop into an above-average outfielder who can steal a few bags in addition to having plus-plus power. -
SSS, but Hicks is outperforming Rosario at the same level. He may win the race to AAA if he continues to hit.
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I'd like to see May make his major league debut next week. I am not optimistic about what his results would be, but he seems to get a little better each year, so I think he could be a very useful arm in 2015.
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I like Diamond. He had a terrific season in 2012, but everything points to his success being smoke and mirrors. I'm pretty sure someone will take a chance on him and maybe everything will click again.
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Why is Kevin Correia so reviled?
stringer bell replied to Monkeypaws's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
I don't think that is fair. Correia is the prototypical back-of-the-rotation starter. He has a very limited upside and he doesn't really have a plus pitch. He has an extremely small margin for error, so he doesn't have to be off by much to be hit really hard. I think most TD posters didn't hate Correia as much as they hated hearing JR say "he was a pretty darn good pitcher" or something to that effect. That said, he has had a long career and made a great living with pretty ordinary talent. I respect what he has accomplished, but a game pitched by Kevin Correia excites me none at all. -
I think he was part of Washington's Culper spy ring as a boy.
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On the subject of Pino, he's OK as a fifth starter. I think he's a bit better version of the guys mentioned earlier and he has a history as a bullpen guy, so he may be able to last a while as a swing man (5th-6th starter & long man). I also was going to note that if the Twins have a position player or bullpen guy they want up, they can option Johnson after today's game and still have him available to start after the break. I would assume that the Twins go Gibson, Correia, Hughes as the first three starters after the All-Star game. They can recall Pino on time on the 21st and they could recall Johnson if they wanted him to start again on the 22nd. I just don't know who they would recall as a bullpen arm or bench player.
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Walters is on the bottom of some else's depth chart. He opposed the Red Wings recently (within the last week I think). He is with the Buffalo Bison.
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Congratulations, Yohan! You won your first game as a major leaguer, now you get to go to Rochester, NY for 10 days. Kris Johnson gets the start on Friday. In other roster news, Danny Santana is in Florida and the plan is for him to work out with the Gulf Coast team and then rehab with the Miracle. It is possible that he could be ready when the season resumes after the All-Star break. Mauer is improving, but not likely to be ready to be activated when he is eligible after the break.
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Twins getting the hang of that challenge thingie.
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Jinx!
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Trade opportunities -players dropping like flies
stringer bell replied to TKGuy's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Suzuki doesn't profile as that good a hitter. His value is at an all-time high. -
For getting deep into their bullpen, Seattle isn't giving this game away.
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I expect Pino to be optioned before tomorrow. I hope he heads to Rochester with his first victory.
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I had a friend from Milan who told me about the Watson Sag when I was a lad in college. Next year, the REA wired us for 'lectricity.
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http://www.mytopo.com/locations/index.cfm?fid=653848
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I think Pino is cooked.
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Yeah, not for from the Watson sag.
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I am expecting at least 24 runs this weekend, so watch a number of guys to explode in Colorado.
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An opportunity for Arcia to show he is making progress.
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On Arcia, I really think he's close. He is being more patient and making better contact. Despite some bad misplays, I think he's much better in right this year.
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Mostly agree. I think he can be an option at short. He can hit some, runs well and seems to have a good arm.
