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  1. stringer bell
    That is "batting practice" machine.
  2. stringer bell
    I think the one year anniversary of the "let's just release Dozier" thread started by Dave deserves a mention. Way to go SoVD! You got Dozier off the deck and made him a good player. See what you can do with Aaron Hicks in the next couple of weeks.
  3. stringer bell
    Brian Dozier isn't going to hit 40 homers. He probably won't steal 40 bases either, but I would think he would be a lock to hit 20 long balls and steal 20 bags. How about 30/30? The PP points out that he has homered 28 times in one week short of a year, so that if he continued that pace for the last 120 games, he probably would make 30 long balls. 30 steals? As often as he is getting on, I would think that could be done, although if he is moved to another spot in the order, it may not make as much sense for him to run as often. I'm sure the Twins have had players hit 20+ homers and steal 20+ bases. Puckett, Larry Hisle come to mind as possibilities. I doubt anyone has gone 30/30. Could Brian Dozier be the first? It would be a great story.
  4. stringer bell
    29 homers in 189 games is good. 28 in about 155 is much better and Dozier has done that. There is a nice article on Dozier in the PP. It points out when the power stroke started and where Dozier ranks in home runs in the last 51 weeks. The transformation has been incredible.
  5. stringer bell
    Question--I was in my car almost all day. I heard most of the game, but not all. Gardy said "we missed some plays", which was he referring to? I know Santana didn't turn a DP, but Nolasco got the next guy. Hicks didn't make a catch in center and Mauer/Nolasco didn't make a 3-1 putout work (I see that one has been debated here).
  6. stringer bell
    Mauer owes him for not scooping a low throw in the game on Saturday. He should double down.
  7. stringer bell
    I would have liked to see Vargas. I understand not promoting him and rewarding Herrmann for his fine run at Rochester. However, Herrmann is a suspect and it will be a surprise if he does anything good with the bat. Having Pinto pinch hit will probably happen now without any more grey hairs for the manager.
  8. stringer bell
    If a guy throws one six-pitch inning, shouldn't he be eligible to pitch the next day? One-inning guys should be able to pitch two days in a row and as much as four out of five. That is what Perkins has done in the last five days. I don't think Gardy's bullpen usage is masterful, but it isn't that bad. He does seem to want to hold on to a security blanket of an extra guy out there who won't work for several days, and I don't mean the long man.
  9. stringer bell
    You can view the page at http://twinsdaily.com/content.php/2982-Shortstop-Pecking-Order
  10. stringer bell
    New candidates to be dumped (or dispatched to Rochester). Chris Colabello--His average and OPS have fallen off a cliff. He's been asked to play RF and he's not an outfielder. Parmelee is a capable backup for Mauer at first and is a better OF, for sure. Plus he's hit a couple homers. Mike Tonkin--We see the good stuff, but the results haven't been there his last few times out. He may benefit from a trip to Rochester and when he returns, perhaps a role for him will be available (via trade, injury, or ineffectiveness). Caleb Thielbar--Much like Tonkin, the results haven't been there. He doesn't have Tonkin's stuff, but he is left handed. Danny Santana--For now Escobar is the shortstop and Hicks is the CF. He's not playing, so he should probably be sent down. Finally, perennial Dump List nominee Kevin Correia is about one start away from demotion to the bullpen or developing a groin injury. Unfortunately, Dump List favorite Mike Pelfrey is still under contract and had a successful start in his first rehab outing.
  11. stringer bell
    Lots of candidates. Tonkin, Thielbar, Guerrier, for sure.
  12. stringer bell
    Dozier in the Home Run Derby?
  13. stringer bell
    Winnah!
  14. stringer bell
    Really nervous now.
  15. stringer bell
    Nervous about Perk going for the save tonight.
  16. stringer bell
    As Dick was saying, the team hasn't had any extra runs in this round of games.
  17. stringer bell
    A good throw might have had him.
  18. stringer bell
    At least there was nobody on.
  19. stringer bell
    Do some of these guys have a big date tonight? A lot of swings early in the count.
  20. stringer bell
    Why would they have three catchers when there is no DH?
  21. stringer bell
    I'm seeing a little skid for the bullpen. Duensing and Fien doing the best and I don't trust either one.
  22. stringer bell
    Bert: "Wow, is he hot!" I'm sure Chi-Town agrees.
  23. stringer bell
    The timing for a Zuke trade isn't good right now. Obviously his value now would be high, but he's needed by the Twins. I kind of like the O's backup, so perhaps an exchange of catchers plus a prospect might be good for both teams.
  24. stringer bell
    Two out and Colabello up. Time to get a beverage.
  25. stringer bell
    Maybe, but that was a tough "half hop".
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