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  1. Han Joelo
    Maybe Falvine has a Kluber/Arrieta type favorite targeted for that third guy. Seems like those throw in guys are just as important as the headliners in many cases with big trades. Anyway, viva le internet "news!" For some reason I feel like watching boxing on HBO now.
  2. Han Joelo
    Reds took Stuart Turner.
  3. Han Joelo
    I'm picturing Dwight Schrute every time you post that. With a loud click from your ballpoint pen.
  4. Han Joelo
    Bummer. Hope he does what is best for himself, and hopefully that means sticking in the Twins org.
  5. Han Joelo
    Some might define "strong" as like when King Kong smashes half of New York city. Other's might think it of it in a more nuanced way, like the way JFK responded during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Likewise, some might define a strong start to the offseason by comparing it to A.J. Preller's tenure in San Diego, while other's might say the Cub's sober, calculated move to replace Fowler with John Jay was a strong move--sometimes letting go requires more strength than holding on. Some people care more about defining words like "strong" then they do actually talking about baseball.
  6. Han Joelo
    Nicely done, Seth. Thanks.
  7. Han Joelo
    I agree with Doom's and other's sentiment--Polanco is a ready replacement. As good as Dozier's final numbers were, I still blame (probably irrationally and non-factually) his horrid start as the catalyst for the tire fire that was last season. Not sure I trust him to "lead" this team anywhere. So, if you can make a GOOD deal, I'd support it. Seems like an additional fit would be taking on a contract like Ryu, McCarthy, or Kazmir, but when you are talking about a billion dollars of debt servicing, my eyes glaze over.
  8. Han Joelo
    Turkey dinner with class! Oyster stuffing--I'm jealous. I'm in charge of stuffing, but my picky eating sister is hosting, and I didn't even dare add the sauteed mushrooms, let alone consider shellfish. As for this business about Sabre coming to Minnesota...I'm still on the fence. They didn't do such a great job with Dunder Mifflin. Let's hope Thad Levine and Derek Falvey aren't our Andy Bernard (The Thad Dog?) and Robert California (Derek Ohio?) Terry Ryan is a good analog for Michael Scott, though. Just not as funny. Thanks for Giving!
  9. Han Joelo
    Exciting stuff. After watching lefty's Miller and Chapman in the playoffs, it's fun to hope we might have a similar guy. SIMILAR. I said similar, in that he is left-handed and throws hard. Also, here a suggestion for all you Ryan haters: Can't you just caption your profile or put something in your footer to that effect? Does every comment need to include a parting shot? Try this under your name: "Terry Ryan ruined the Twins and my life and I shall never forget." Or something like that. Just a thought on how to save yourselves a little typing. Or, just let it go.
  10. Han Joelo
    I haven't gotten past "Thad". First Derek and now Thad. They certainly sound like they can pull off the business casual dress shirt/no tie look, which means they can make analytics "cool," which is a good start, I guess. I think the next step for these Ivy Leaguers is to start adopting classic, but over-the-top nicknames. "Chomps" Levine sounds more like a guy who has a foot in both scouting and analytics. For Falvey, I'll give a shout out to Jack Handey, and suggest the nickname "Wrong-Way Slurps." https://youtu.be/wuIe8hehSbM
  11. Han Joelo
    Just want add my thanks, Parker. I wouldn't be a Twins fan without '87, or probably even a baseball fan, although Kirk Gibson helped cement that--was his Dodger moment the next year?
  12. Han Joelo
    Hmm, let me take a stab at this. Gonsalves: All-around solid prospect, but lacks that ultimate ace "upside" that some need in a #1 prospect. I don't know why he couldn't develop into a MadBum type, myself. I like the baseball IQ part. I'd suspect the walks aren't a "command" issue as much as he likes to figure out how to get guys to swing at stuff out of the zone, and sometimes he the hitters outguess him. Romero: I love the guy, but this is some serious helium. His numbers look great, but this rating goes way beyond the stats. Kiriloff: Why not? Wasn't this one of those drafts with no clear top picks? And a lot of guys picked higher because they'd sign under slot? I think of Kiriloff as the anti-Kepler--he had the opposite type of baseball upbringing as Max. Gordon: Somehow he seems to have become controversial, among both scouts and fans. Is it possible to be a top shortstop prospect if you don't have the power component that the greats have, or the otherworldly defense? Jay: I'm a fan. First year of the transition, give him an offseason to condition. I know it is kind cherry picking, but I like how you pointed out his May--that is the type of pitcher he could be. I like it at five. Thanks Seth, great fun.
  13. Han Joelo
    Re: Chargois--I say limits be damned in his case. I feel like he has graduated. He may not be quite a finished product, but who is? As far as Stewart, no, he wouldn't be the number 10 prospect if he had been a 4th round pick. But Javier wouldn't be the #8 if he'd signed for a $100,000 bonus, either, would he? He'd be Jermaine Palacios two years ago, in the 40's tops. Scouting pedigrees count for something.
  14. Han Joelo
    For no reason whatsoever, evidence wise, I feel like Jorge is going to have a long, productive MLB career. Not the same as prospect rankings, I guess, but I'd buy stock in the guy.
  15. Han Joelo
    Let's hope it wasn't the Bobs who hired Falvey…"he's got upper management written all over him."
  16. Han Joelo
    Man, reading about Reed's development reminds me of my naive optimism last spring. To me he as trending towards being ready to contribute this year. It might have taken a bit of leap forward. However, he didn't leap forward, he stepped back. Stil, when you step back and look at the bigger picture, there is a lot to like. I lach Wells alacht. But it seems like it would be good to slot him together with Thorpe. Like 20a and 20b. I mean, they're left-handed Australians. Practically the same person. I wonder if every Australian pitcher's dream is to be the guy who develops such a wicked slider that people call it "The Boomerang." Actualy, that is probably their nightmare. I'm with beckmt, but I guess I'm wondering if Turner is even in the top 15, or if he's fallen out of the 50 altogether. Not sure which would surprise me more. This list is a lot of fun. The last couple of years, they'd gotten kind of predictable, but this year the suspense is much greater. I doubt if there are anymore Brusdal Graterol's out there, but I haven't seen Huascar Ynoa yet...
  17. Han Joelo
    Love it. Thanks as always for these. I like that you slotted Brusdar in there so high. I'd never heard of him before, so it makes my eyes open. I have no idea if you have him in the right spot. In a year, you could look foolish--he could way too high, but maybe he is the type of prospect that rises quickly, and you have him too low. Great example of a "scouting" prospect, I assume. If the "almost there prospects" are Zach Granite and Trevor Hildenberger, and the "projectable" guys include Rortveldt and Thorpe in the 20's, I think the system looks pretty healthy.
  18. Han Joelo
    I keep thinking Falvey was able to ace the questions on how he would fix the systemic organizational pitching woes, and that was a big reason he got the job. Because it is pretty dang complicated, if you ask me. The Twins screwed up Nolasco and Santiago, but how not Erv? Hughes had a career year with the last 'voice.' Allen can't be blamed for an impinged rib. Was Duffy good last year because he hadn't soaked up enough stink yet? Who gets credit for great years from Kinzler and Abad? Who really screwed up Meyer so badly? Buxton's performance in September, along with Kepler and Polanco and others might have saved a few jobs in the organization on the positional development side. Dozier's bounce back and career year speak well of Brunansky, maybe. But outside of Kinzler and Abad, the evidence on the pitching side is pretty damning. Somebody has to take a fall here. I just wonder what will happen with Molitor--will he fall on his sword?
  19. Han Joelo
    A lead off inside the park home run from Buxton. Man, Molitor should have tried that a bit sooner. Pleasant winter dreams, everyone.
  20. Han Joelo
    A good portion of the Indians starting pitching consists of trade acquisitions. This is good, to the extent Falvey can repeat it.
  21. Han Joelo
    Well done. Nice food for thought.
  22. Han Joelo
    As long as he is a blazer but no tie guy, I am good. No ties, but tie dye under the blazer would be ok.
  23. Han Joelo
    Ditto all of the above.
  24. Han Joelo
    He mentions Romero as a B- top150 guy in the comments. I was worried I'd been drinking rose colored Kool-aid.
  25. Han Joelo
    Why not? I like it. How about trade #3 for a high-upside lower minors pitcher?
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