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  1. Fatbat
    Im not saying LK is Nelson Cruz or Otani (who did DH all of last season after TJ surgery). Frim what I read, LK should be playing defense by May’25 so whats a few weeks if he is basically a full time DH/PH while he is finishing up his build up. Playing in the field for an inning or three every couple days is what he would be doing in the minors anyhow. If his bat is MLB, he is a much better option than Martin.
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    Gasper just left today’s game with an injury. He was playing 2B and had hit a leadoff HR.
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    Trade Martin to philly for Castellano? Could Keaschall be rostered to be the DH? He is right handed and can also fill whatever roll Martin would have. …. late inning PH and Emergency break glass defensive utility guy until his arm is full strength. That would also allow a steady defensive line up with Miranda at 3B and Castro at 2B. I know that doesn’t work well for Baldelli who likes to play bingo balls with his day to day roster.
  4. Fatbat
    Welp, Lee is going to be officially starting the season on the IL so hello Mickey Gasper and welcome back Eddy Julien. This is gonna be head scratching. Maybe Kiersey gets the 5th outfield spot so we can have someone to root for! Also read that Castellano won't be on the 26 man so who will get the last bullpen spot??
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    Wallner is just getting to the point of becoming a regular OF. Sending him to 1B is probably premature. The FO was counting on AK to be 1B before his retirement that just happened so there is gonna be some transition time involved. Hopefully France is back to his allstar status vs. injury plagued barf of 2 seasons.
  6. Fatbat
    I remember that time when they actually taught Josh Donaldson a different way to run….
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    He pitched 49 innings for the twins last year. He wasn’t very effective and it turned into a lot of garbage time as a SP. I do agree they should have moved him to the bullpen sooner but HE insisted at trying to be a SP. If that had been more successful, we would’ve not seen SWR as much and certainly less of Festa and Matthews. Now that he has accepted his bullpen roll, he understands that max effort is how he gets people out. His stuff will always play and the bullpen will be better with him in it. If he can got 2 innings per outing, he could become a legendary stopper.
  8. Fatbat
    No doubt we will sign another fa OL before camp. We will be lucky to get 2-3 viable players in the draft. Previous recent history suggests possibly one but I think Kwesi may have enough experience finally to do average or above in this draft.
  9. Fatbat
    I expect Varland to throw 98mph gas, a wipeout curve ball and a drop dead change up. He should be good for up to 6 outs per appearance and have. Sub 3.0 era and 1.2 whip. Probs make the all star team in ‘26.
  10. Fatbat
    Depth on the Twins is good/great until a couple guys get hurt at the same time. It gets really thin if both Lewis and Lee start the season on the IL. Yes we have guys but its not the same. They may have to trust a rookie to DH and eventually play in the field. Hopefully Lee gets back in the lineup this week because the depth is real thin if anyone else goes down.
  11. Fatbat
    A bit early. He hasn’t even played a regular season game for the Twins yet.
  12. Fatbat
    I missed that. Thanks for sharing it again. I can’t speak for other posts but “too strong” or “too much muscle” hasn’t been my issue. Its the type of muscle development and that simply building muscle mass adds different issues. Lack of recovery, soft tissue brittleness, over training syndrome…. Lots of ways to gain strength but it seems certain programs aren’t working for some athletes very well.
  13. Fatbat
    I am 💯 % sure they are cutting edge smart but whatever program they have going… It isn't keeping Lewis healthy.
  14. Fatbat
    Well lets consider that every human body and personality is different. For example, In the last 4 years, Royce and bulked up probably 35-40 lbs and supposedly changed his training over the last off season to be leaner/faster. How would anyone not in his inner orbit have a clue what has and hasn’t worked for him. All we see is a non stop string of injuries. Now take that one example and expand it 30-40 years and how training methods have changed n an industry that barely existed in the 1970’s. No one in this forum is qualified to answer any questions about why so many soft tissue injuries happen. Thats why I read a couple well published studies. I stand by my previous statements.
  15. Fatbat
    It just means fangraphs thinks 16 other people are better prospects at this point in time. No body cares. Jenkins is barely 20 years old and isn't MLB ready yet or should be at this time. He said he wants to bust the MLB door down in the next year. Ok, sty healthy and play great. Bust down the door. Time will tell with all prospects.
  16. Fatbat
    You don’t think trainers bend the rules, look the other way or just flat out cheat things? The whole steroid era had absolutely nothing to do with trainers 🤡
  17. Fatbat
    I was simply passing along information thats been studied and published. I don’t care if you believe it or not.
  18. Fatbat
    It’s not my research. It only took me a minute to find the info. Im not gonna hold your hand. I can out lazy you all day.
  19. Fatbat
    National Institute of Health disagrees with you. They have published sports injury data from studies for decades. The data is not hard to find or understand.
  20. Fatbat
    Most of the Twins from the mid 80’s to 90’s sat around in the clubhouse playing cards and drinking beer. They also played great defense. They didn’t pull muscles because they were well hydrated. The only dead lift Hrbek ever did was an empty container and Ron Gant.🤡
  21. Fatbat
    Any guesses as to who will sign to be the backup qb? It wont be Rogers!
  22. Fatbat
    I expect nothing from him but some tackles and hugging on special teams….
  23. Fatbat
    Undrafted FA WR (2021) signed with the vikes. He has played every game the past 3 years. Also special teams specialist. Great signing!
  24. Fatbat
    Okudah has made $38M in 5 years and barely plays. I can’t find his new contract info yet but he better be here to earn his salary! Hopefully incentive laden!!
  25. Fatbat
    Mgmnt isnt going to let anyone just “have” a spot. Everyone earns what they get and Lee only gets 3B if he earns it. Same goes for every other roster spot. Let the kids play and see who earns their MLB job.
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