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  1. stringer bell
    Regarding the Lineup--Cola in, Parm out, and Morales at first, with Cola DHing. Interesting.
  2. stringer bell
    Close. Breslow was claimed when DFAed. The Twins were trying to outright him to Rochester.
  3. stringer bell
    This would tie in with the reduced velocity that really limits Nolasco's effectiveness. I just wonder how often a pitcher is really 100%. The aforementioned Masterson might be a really good example.
  4. stringer bell
    Here is espn's report: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11189187/ricky-nolasco-minnesota-twins-sidelined-elbow-soreness
  5. stringer bell
    The pitcher decides what he wants to throw. Certainly he consults before games with the pitching coach and catcher, but it still is the guy on the mound who determines what will be thrown. I would put almost all of the blame on Nolasco. He's a veteran and he knows what works for him and what doesn't.
  6. stringer bell
    According to Baseball Reference, Perk had only six years of service going into this year. He wouldn't get 10-5 rights until September of 2017.
  7. stringer bell
    Pedroia didn't make it either (big rep, less than stellar stats this year). With the AL only bringing two 2B, I'm not putting Dozier in the "snub" category. I don't have much problem with fan voting, especially since it is backed up by a players' vote. Sure, Jeter didn't perform well enough to be an All-Star this year, but he's a first ballot HoFer with no black marks against him. I think I saw that Encarnacion of the Blue Jays would miss the game, and it wouldn't surprise me if there are as many as a half dozen more that were elected or selected that will miss the game.
  8. stringer bell
    As far as contending, the season is over. I think the team needs to start working on next year starting tomorrow. I understand not wanting to make a trade until after the break, but it is time to find out about as many guys as possible. I am optimistic about the future as soon as next year, but they have to start playing for next year immediately.
  9. stringer bell
    After looking at the candidates for "last man" in each league, I am torn about who to vote for in the AL--they are all deserving. Meanwhile, I think Morneau will win the "last man" vote in the NL. He has been an All-Star before, he's got a good story and good stats and no other candidate is from a huge market (yeah Chicago, but that is split between two teams). BTW, mods I put this in Twins talk, but I understand if it is moved to Other Baseball.
  10. stringer bell
    Dozier is a better player and I predict he'll have a better second have than Kurt Klutch. That said, there are four quality second basemen who deserved consideration besides Dozier. There wasn't that much depth at catcher. Looking at TD's trade threads, it is ironic that two of the top five or six candidates are the guys the Twins have representing them at their home All-Star game.
  11. stringer bell
    Responding to another comment, there shouldn't be much concern about Sano's arm. If he gets much bigger, there may be concern that he can stay at third, but I do think that is a couple years down the road. Center field--I wonder which of Rosario, Hicks, Buxton sees AAA first. Further, I wonder which one of these guys plays for the Twins next. Rosario has struggled lately at New Britain, but has always hit. Hicks is showing some signs with the Rock Cats and Buxton is the #1 prospect in baseball. At the end of last year, many were drawing comparisons between Buxton and Trout. While the injury this year definitely rules out an audition this fall, I still believe he will be with the Twins for good sometime next year.
  12. stringer bell
    I think Buxton and Sano are different from prospects that have come up to the Twins in the last decade. Both have the talent to be the best at their position and to be perennial All-Stars. Will they? Who knows? I talked to a scout about Buxton a year ago and he was certain he was going to be great, not good. Health could derail him, but I don't think anything else can. Sano, I am not as sure about, but he has great bat speed and maximum power. Sometime next year, he will be the Twins' third baseman and I hope he makes enough contact.
  13. stringer bell
    Plouffe isn't that slow. He isn't fast, by any means. He would need to hit like a corner outfielder, but I think that might happen. I'd like to see him get some reps out there after a prospective Hammer trade.
  14. stringer bell
    We can talk about "no scholarships" and the "best guys make the rotation", but contracts and options are a consideration. Pelfrey is under contract next year, and because of that the Twins are going to give him a shot, if he's healthy. Meyer will have options remaining. Much like Gibson, though, if he's clearly better than the alternatives, he'll get a spot.
  15. stringer bell
    Both closer and catcher have had few standouts in the first half. Perk has been good, not great. Suzuki has been a capable hitter and done a good job with the pitchers. Two guys over thirty make the All-Star team, yeah I'm pumped. Not.
  16. stringer bell
    What's frustrating is that Nolasco has a long history as a better version of Correia--that is he has never been an ace or Cy Young candidate, but he should be counted on to be competent and throw a lot of innings. He has certainly not been competent and he hasn't thrown that many innings. At 32, the first couple years of his contract should be the "value years" and he has already wasted more than half of the first year. Gladden was commenting on the radio that his FB wasn't even reaching 90. I know he's hit 93 or 94 on occasion and has usually been at 90-91. Much like Pelfrey, he really can't stand a loss in velo, with the other stuff he has.
  17. stringer bell
    Yes, that all makes sense, but if the guy is made of glass, then he's made of glass. He has to play with no restrictions and if he keeps getting hurt, that is the way it is. Given his prospect status and everything about him, I think he'll be just fine.
  18. stringer bell
    There is a lot of pitching talent throughout the minor leagues and there are guys who miss bats. As much time as is spent projecting position players, pitching should be analyzed and dissected. I like Berrios. I thought this would be a big year for him and so far, he has been fantastic. There may be a gem in the Rochester rotation, beyond Meyer and May. I'd like to see Johnson get a shot.
  19. stringer bell
    I understand the Stuart Turner is supposed to be an elite defensive catcher. He is a high draft choice (3rd round) and is playing in a notorious pitcher's league and doing OK. I would love to have a plus defensive catcher, with some power. I think Turner can be that. Regarding third base, Harrison has real good power and projects to be OK in other facets of his game. They are trying him at corner OF and 1B in Ft. Myers, but he has been a third baseman up to now. If Sano flopped or came down with a career-threatening injury, I think they would move him back to third.
  20. stringer bell
    Happy holiday birthday! In most lines of work it would mean you always get your BD off. Enjoy the game or whatever you do.
  21. stringer bell
    Rand provides strib readers (and us) with a look at what Correia is, which is pretty close to exactly what was expected. http://blog.startribune.com/sports/randball/thursday-kevin-correia-has-been-as-advertised-edition-wha-happened
  22. stringer bell
    Hughes start was statistically the worst in this turn of five starts. There is some regression to the mean for Hughes, but overall he has still been a bargain at $8M per year. Correia has regressed to the mean from the other side and I fully expect Nolasco to do the same. The larger problem is the middle of the order plus Dozier have struggled mightily for the past week to ten days. They managed to score four runs against a very fine pitcher, but Morales, Hammer and Arcia were 1-11 with one walk and four strikeouts. I think we can officially start looking at next year. Who is part of 2015 and beyond?
  23. stringer bell
    There goes Hughes All-Star chances.
  24. stringer bell
    I think Boras might be inclined to have his clients accept a QO next time. The agents always want the years and a QO gives only one year, but some times what is best might be the short contract.
  25. stringer bell
    Now score a couple off Tanaka.
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