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  1. Han Joelo
    Sometimes I look at pictures of these guys and have to remind myself, these guys are just kids. Jorge doesn't look old, but he doesn't look like a kid in that picture. He looks like a hired assassin in a Quentin Tarantino western.
  2. Han Joelo
    I agree with what Seth and a couple of commenters have articulated. Particularly the idea that it may not have been the best plan, or it was one that was fraught with potential for disaster, but of all possible outcomes, what we've witnessed has been as bad as an outcome as could possibly be expected. On the other hand, to put it in extremist, internet-speak, it seems some people are on record as having said "I told you this wasn't a World Series winning team. Therefore I predicted the team would be this bad."
  3. Han Joelo
    Interesting discussion, and well-made points on both sides of the coin. I would imagine that for frugal owners, an additional incentive to abide by the contract, agreement, pirate's code, or sorta-set-of-guidelines--call it what you want--is to keep overall bonus sizes in check. And I can't blame them. I just spent a weekend with my 16 year old nephew. Good kid, but I can't imagine giving him $4 million dollars and sending him around the world for a job. Is the problem with agreeing on an international draft a continuing disparity in the level of commitment to scouting and facilities various teams have made?
  4. Han Joelo
    If you want to look at the "bright" side, I think we are witnessing an historically bad phenomena. And I don't just mean baseball, I'm talking all of human related history. This is like Vesuvius wiping out Pompeii, or Atlantis sinking into the ocean. It is fascinating to watch, much like it would have been interesting to have somehow lived through the meteor impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. It's almost like the inverse of the statistically improbable set of events that occurred to create life on earth those many millions of years ago. Cluster luck to the extreme. Who will survive? What types of adaptations will evolve in the new super-species that is left after this debacle? Are TR and Molitor the right people to be leading the team through this calamity of biblical proportions? I don't know. But people laughed at and criticized Noah...
  5. Han Joelo
    I share that sentiment, BUT, I also suspect it is because I don't live and breathe those teams. All I see is the national reporting, so sure, I hear about Correa or whomever and it seems like the Twins are failing. SSS is always brought up, and in prospect development I think you have to take a pretty long view. As it is, I do know that the Mets recently demoted Conforto (they're ruining him by yo-yoing him!) and the Astros signed a guy (Carter? He's a 1B) to a long term contract before he hit the bigs because he was THAT good, and…he's never hit the bigs. Or hit in the bigs.
  6. Han Joelo
    I don't want anyone fired. I'd rather see the team I root for--the whole damn lot of them--pull their collective heads out and start winning. Firing people is like popping pills when you get a boo boo. Tonight was a good start--Gibson was good, Dozier did things we expected, it turns out Hughes was also seriously hurt, and Berrios almost threw a no hitter. Rub some dirt on it and quit whining.
  7. Han Joelo
    Interesting premise. I know I am maybe holding them in to high an esteem, but I'd have a hard time losing Stewart, Romero, or Jorge in order to save medium upside (though relatively proven) relievers like Rogers and Pressley, maybe even May. Other than that, I can't argue with your picks. Seems like if you essentially "have" to protect Mauer because of his rights, you shouldn't actually have to, if that makes sense. Seems like those guys would be exempt from a process like this.
  8. Han Joelo
    Good stuff all around. It was enlightening to hear the breakdown of Gonsalves game. I have to admit, I was bummed to see Goodrum go ofer. Not that it means anything, but he's always been a favorite, and it would have been cool to see him follow up is first game with another loud one…kind of like Blankenhorn has done so far, except this time he had a quietly productive game.
  9. Han Joelo
    Even though the comment's been deleted, I'll go on record as saying I agree with "a certain moderator," and I don't even have a press pass. I accept that pretty much anything the Twins do will be criticized by some, and that is fine, but as for me, ce le vie. Or is it que sera? How can we even judge this without knowing who the PTBNL is? And then waiting five years to see how said player develops? I love these trades. Doubtful it will be a superstar, but TR has unearthed a few gems in the past. And who doesn't love cold, hard cash? A fun promo would be Oswaldo night, where the cash is spent on free beer for the fans. I wish every player had stock available like Duffy. That way, strongly opinionated internet posters could actually put their money where their mouth is.
  10. Han Joelo
    It would be so nice for Buxton's development if he could stick around for a team wide hot streak, if it happens. If the Twins could put together a stretch of games like last night's, I wonder if he wouldn't relax a little a get caught up in the wave. That being said, bringing Rosario up might not be a bad idea. I'm excited to see how the promotions fall out today. Will the ripple effect even reach the Twins? Whose going to see their Twins career end today? A couple of AA/AAA pitchers who probably don't deserve to get cut, but are caught in the crunch? As the Breaking Ball Spins...
  11. Han Joelo
    While I am not going to argue with those who will soon fill this comment section with I told you so's--you did, and you were right--I will suggest this is partially driven by a desire to not screw up the one developmental thing that might actually work out well for the Twins this year: Max Kepler as Rightfielder of the Next Decade. Rather than do something like move him to center, left, the bench, or Rochester, it seems like ending the Miguel Sano experiment, as well as the cutting of Arcia, is a clear indication that the Twins have a 'plan' to stick with Kepler. We saw what he did after Arcia was cut and he wasn't bumped; who knows, maybe this will really buoy his confidence. Or, maybe I am grasping at any sign of hope in this dismal season.
  12. Han Joelo
    I'm curious what people think about the Red Sox cutting Rusney Castillo. BIG investment that started off with a bang, but since then he too has stunk, and/but been given very limited opportunities this year. It seems to me that fringe prospects like Arcia, Castillo, and Grossman get fewer chances. You've got to seize the opportunity and not make excuses about playing time.
  13. Han Joelo
    Yes, but "supposedly" to whom? Arcia and Santana BOTH stink. Arcia was deemed most expendable…for now. The Arcia/Santana debate is a bit like the Dean/Zach Jones thread; a lot of teeth gnashing over fringe players. Given Dean's modest mediocrity vs. Jones frustrating ineffectuality, I'd say Ryan and crew guessed correctly on that move. My biggest takeaway from the Arcia deal is a positive--the Twins didn't demote Kepler in order to hang onto an "asset" with "potential."
  14. Han Joelo
    Bravo. Well said, Nick. I'm glad they didn't send Kepler down in order to give him one more chance. Best of luck, Ozwaldo.
  15. Han Joelo
    The Ft. Myers pitching staff (now minus Stewart) has been my number one Twins highlight this season. Even taking the loss, Landa sounds impressive. I don't want to ruin these guys, but can we fast track them? They are needed ASAP!
  16. Han Joelo
    Thanks for sharing, Seth (and Nelson). I enjoy these behind the scenes stories of the real people behind the stat line. And, as someone who doesn't watch much live baseball, it is good to be reminded just how young they are, and where they are in life. I know my age 17-21 years were interesting…I probably wasn't making to many "prospect" lists at that point. Good luck to him, and keep working!
  17. Han Joelo
    Jorge helped turn two double plays, as well. I like this kid.
  18. Han Joelo
    Just curious, how close was Jorge, and/or how do you choose between he and Romero? I liked what Bonilla had to say about Jorge recently.
  19. Han Joelo
    Nice take. Good to hear--I'm someone who doesn't get to watch much--I only get what Gladden and Provus tell me.
  20. Han Joelo
    I guess I have to agree. This team needs something truly radical.
  21. Han Joelo
    Hope he heals up. Might as well try him as a starter again...he hasn't exactly ran with the relieving. How often are failed relievers effective starters, though? I can see where the regularity of starting might help with health, but he's going to have to pitch consistently better than he has. Here's hoping!
  22. Han Joelo
    Excellent analysis. Thank you. If a Swarzak comparable is the return, I'd happily keep him around. Seems like he could be a Juan Uribe type positive veteran leader to keep around, even if his bat comes back to Earth.
  23. Han Joelo
    Re: Greenwood. I've been reading John Feinstein's book "Where Nobody Knows Your Name," about minor league baseball, with the focus on AAA. Great read. Lots of first hand stories about the guys in the 'agate' type (the transaction section of the paper.) One great story Feinstein relates is about Bobby Valentine as a young player. He was brash and arrogant and not liked by his teammates. The manager, (as legend has it) Tommy Lasorda gathered the team together. He told them all to get Valentine's autograph, and then he told them the only reason they had a job was because guys like Valentine needed a team to play on. Moving around the minor (and major) leagues from team to team isn't easy. There are a lot of crazy travel stories in that book. Greenwood is mostly an organizational placeholder, doing some dirty work. The real prospects aren't getting moved randomly because of a sudden hole at Rochester. Anyway, just my two cents.
  24. Han Joelo
    Two months ago I didn't think I could be this excited about the top ten, what with Sano and Buxton gone. I figured that was a rare, transcendent time and it was time to go back to reality--very good, but not great. I am happy to say I was wrong, even if it is prospect Kool-aid. The whole list is great, but the top ten is very solid--a great mix of high ceiling almost-there's (Kepler, Berrios, Chargois, Polanco), and high ceiling, fast-risers. The whole "what have you done for me lately" deal is also interesting--cool to see injury survivors like Chargois and Romero bounce back. Which gives some optimism for guys like Thorpe, Melotakis, and Burdi. They could very easily be top ten talents, just hard to put them there without any game time. Last, two months have unmuddled the reliever known as Jake Meloburdois. J.T.'s separated himself from the pack for sure.
  25. Han Joelo
    Parmalee and Swarzak lead the New York Yankees to victory. Baseball is funny.
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