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  1. Han Joelo
    After reading this last night, I checked out mlb pipelines LHP top ten list. Stephen didn't make it, but was listed in the "up next" part. Apparently he was a popular name in trade talks last summer.
  2. Han Joelo
    Wow. I like this kids attitude. I say confident, not arrogant. Seems like he knows what he's trying to do.
  3. Han Joelo
    Luckily the Twins don't have to pick one, they've already picked both. That dilemma may become relevant if a trade proposal comes up, but for now, I'm happy to be fans of both. Here's one for you: Pick one--Parent X's kid: Reading at a second grade level in kindergarten. My kid: not. Which one will grow up to be a writer? Or a scientist? My point being, there are people behind the numbers. Room for analytics AND scouting.
  4. Han Joelo
    Given the amount of other hard-throwing relief prospects the Twins have, I really want to give Meyer another shot starting. I know it isn't exactly apples to apples, but watching my 6 year old develop (in many different ways--reading, bike riding, this weekend downhill skiing--age/maturity does matter, and light-bulbs do go off. A year ago my son wouldn't even try any of the above activities without major teeth pulling, but as he's matured, and he's been given ownership and choice over the decision to do those things, he's taken off. Again, not a perfect comparison--a lot more relative difference between a 5 and 6 year old than a 25 and 26 year old, but you never know. Maybe Alex saw a sports psychologist all winter, or took up Tai Chi, or something else that might help him break through.
  5. Han Joelo
    That was fun to watch. All except Meyer. His body language was not that of a person who felt much satisfaction out of getting his first major league strikeout. Still, in regards to Meyer, it is good to be reminded of what he is/represents. He was a tip-top prospect just a year ago, and one less than stellar year hasn't erased all his attributes and potential. Whether it is the bullpen, or the rotation, Meyer could represent one of the big 'acquisitions' of the offseason.
  6. Han Joelo
    Totally agree with you…this time around. Nice way to put it in perspective, though. Cripes, to think that an elite prospect like Buxton isn't ready, or should be looked at through Aaron Hicks goggles is just silly. As far as Sano's outfield defense, I look forward to watching him rifle it in. Body of a blacksmith, legs of a gazelle. Or, hell, a freakin rhino. They're pretty fast.
  7. Han Joelo
    Nice to hear these updates. I'd love to walk in these guys shoes for a little bit. What an adventure. I got to work overseas years ago, Antarctica, actually. Probably would be less culture shock there than in Venezuela for the American players. There were a few early washouts in Antarctica, mainly from the altitude at the South Pole. Makes me wonder about Baxendale. What was his story? Did he pay his way down there? Two game checks would hardly cover that. Did he feel a twinge in his arm and decide to come home? Not being critical, just curious. Cool to see people chase their dreams.
  8. Han Joelo
    Actually, I don't even know what I was trying to say. I guess I was trying to say a lot of times we talk about a stat line and seem to reduce these living human beings into abstract mathematical concepts that can be manipulated like stocks on a financial market. (Or numbers on a bottom line) Its nice to see the gifs, and be reminded these are actual people we're talking about. And I probably need that reminder. Due to geographic, financial, and lifestyle choices, 90% of my baseball "consumption" comes via the written (or spoken on radio) word.
  9. Han Joelo
    I'll take May in the bullpen. I like the mismatched band of merry misfits narrative more than I like the perfectly well-oiled fine tuned death machine metaphor. And yeah, I'm going to Star Wars in an hour. I'm mean seriously, Porkins in a Y-Wing? We all new how that was going to end.
  10. Han Joelo
    Thanks for this analysis. I always feel like I learn something from these articles. Informative to see something concrete, rather than an endless stream of abstract slash lines.
  11. Han Joelo
    Great stuff. Impressive young man. Starting to think of him as a real blue-chipper.
  12. Han Joelo
    Check that. Just read the Twins signed LH pitcher...Buddy Boshers. I hope that is Buddy from the movie "Elf". He throws a wicked snowball.
  13. Han Joelo
    Tom, I was kind of thinking the same. Neil Cotts/Tyler Jay vs Bastardo?
  14. Han Joelo
    I've been quite the flip-flopper on what I think the Twins should be doing this offseason. Looking at that list makes me think not signing any relievers to long contracts makes sense. I'm probably overly optimistic, but I'd almost just leave a bullpen slot open and make it a revolving door for these guys to get their feet wet. And hopefully it wouldn't revolve too much. When you look at what Giles and Kimbrel cost, it makes you appreciate how valuable these guys are.
  15. Han Joelo
    One of my favorite all-timers. Man, I'm turning 42 in a few days. Really feels like an end of an era in many ways for me, seeing not just my favorite Twins, but a few other "peers" hit retirement age. I'm kind of fully embracing the next chapter in my life as well. At a time when free-agents are signing for dollars I can't even conceive of, kind of cool to see someone walk away from the money for more important reasons--family, honor, integrity? (I'm sure there is probably some buyout, but still.)
  16. Han Joelo
    Emulating anything the Padres do would be as polar opposite as you can get to the Twins. The Padres seem to be trying to hit on the next big market inefficiency, only they are a step behind and trying to do them all at once. RH power? Outfield defense is overrated? Lockdown backend of the bullpen? Rule V picks? Catchers with recognizable names? Check, check, check. They are the 76ers of MLB. It looked good on paper... Not to mention, if Atlanta is selling, I'm not buying. The Twins have already been active in "mediocre, back-up" catcher market this winter. They netted an interesting outfielder at Dave Stewarts Prospect Haus for Chris Hermann. I guess it is all in perception. The Twins got john "not Gary Sanchez" murphy, when they could've gotten FORMER TOP PROSPECT CHRISTIAN BETHANCOURT! Of course, then we would have a thread going decrying the loss of Felix Jorge and Levi Michael, or whomever it would have taken to get Bethancourt.
  17. Han Joelo
    You're totally right, of course. But then again, the Twins haven't had a whole lot of success developing any pitching the last ten years. However, I was just (trying) to point out that a lot of teams seem to be emulating the Royals Ultra-Lockdown Bullpen (RULBing, if you will,) but missing the fact that the Royals didn't build that bullpen by shopping for free agents. I don't really know Herrera or Holland's history as starters, but Wade Davis was a converted starter, as was Hochevar, and Madson was a cheap, bargain-bin pickup. Having said that, wouldn't some here agree that the Twins may be on the cusp of a wave of converted-starter relief help? May, Rogers, Meyer, et al? Do we really need to be paying Tony Sipp $7 Million dollars for his age 35 season?
  18. Han Joelo
    I respect your analysis, but count me as a shoulder shrugger--for now. I don't shop on Black Friday because I know there are plenty of deals to be had later; some even better. I don't actually need a bigger TV, even though they won't be available later at the same price--maybe. Nor do I think the Twins need to join in the copycat bullpen bolstering bonanza of 2015. I'd swear it wasn't that long ago when Brandon League's three year contract was being mocked with disdain. If I recall correctly, the Royals bullpen (not the current one) that everyone is emulating was actually built in-house with minor leaguers, failed starters, and post-injury fliers like Madson.
  19. Han Joelo
    Yeah, I admit I found that odd. I got the impression he isn't a Twins fan and somehow didn't know anything about Sano--he was just writing an article highlighting the past two decades of near-futility at the position. At any rate, Plouffe provides short-term depth and experience. Unless his trade value is sky-high, might as well keep him, imo.
  20. Han Joelo
    After reading this article: http://www.hardballtimes.com/positional-case-study-minnesota-twins-third-basemen/ I am strongly in favor of maintaining depth (keep Plouffe). Organizational depth at third base goes Plouffe, Sano...Nunez...Escobar............???? I like the win now mentality. The Twins "getaway" day lineup will be just as good as the regular. With Polanco, Kepler, and Vargas as depth, the injury depleted lineup won't look bad either.
  21. Han Joelo
    Nice write up. I especially like the way you looked t the "rolling" three month splits.
  22. Han Joelo
    I love these insider bios. Thanks to Buhr, Gibbons, and Bonilla for the insight!
  23. Han Joelo
    Wimmers pitched in relief today and is starting tomorrow?
  24. Han Joelo
    I doubt a majority of fan bases are all that happy with their catching situation. Probably feels even worse for Twins fans--a decade of Mauer excellence plus Ramos being frittered away. Butera was routinely vilified and yet still is a wanted commodity. True all around excellence at catcher might be one of the rarest commodities in sports.
  25. Han Joelo
    Holy schnikies. I know rbi is a "meaningless" stat, but 71? That is pushing historic. That dude comes through when it counts.
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