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  1.    chpettit19 reacted to a post in a topic: Twins 2, Blue Jays 0: Minnesota Wins First Playoff Series in 20 Years Behind Dominant Pitching
  2. Jeff D.
    I'm not a Baldelli fan at all. However, I must admit that this is the BEST I have seen the guy manage this team. He is making the right decisions at the right time and the players are responding. Today, it seems as though most people will not admit being wrong. I am truly hoping that Baldelli makes me eat my words. If that happens, I will be glad to converting to being neutral about the guy. It would take a bit more for me to convert. Baldelli has the players. This is a very cohesive team with tremendous flexibility. I am somewhat concerned that they did not hit well during this series. Also, a pause for concern about Polanco's play at third base. Other than that, this is a very fun team. What a beautiful two game close out over the Blue Jays. Go Twins............Take out the Astros. Twins Geezer.............out.
  3.    PDX Twin reacted to a post in a topic: Twins 7, Reds 0: Bittersweet Victory as Royce Lewis Leaves Game With Injury
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  8. Jeff D.
    A couple of things.......... 1) The Twins are playing good ball right now with great chemistry. Do NOT upset this with the lunacy of bringing back Byron Buxton. He will not add anything except for disruption and strikeouts. Our last few months of watching Taylor, Castro or anyone else playing there have done a beautiful job. 2) We need to keep stealing and small ball (hit/run, sacrifice, squeeze plays, etc....) in the mix. It seems we have not gone there much in the last 6-8 weeks. 3) Let our starters pitch. They are doing incredibly well and can work out of jams. 4) Watch out how Jax is used. Thielbar is super solid. Pagan much improved but still has the opposing batters get solid wood on the ball. Funderburk is pretty solid! 5) Don't over analyze. We found something with the young guys and the solid playing from Solano, Polanco, Farmer, Jeffers and Kepler was great in the second half. 6) Win a playoff game. Twins Geezer...........out...........GO TWINS!
  9.    Doctor Wu reacted to a post in a topic: Jorge Polanco's Late-Season Surge Puts Twins in a Tight Spot
  10.    Jeff K reacted to a post in a topic: Jorge Polanco's Late-Season Surge Puts Twins in a Tight Spot
  11.    bighat reacted to a post in a topic: Jorge Polanco's Late-Season Surge Puts Twins in a Tight Spot
  12.    Fat Calvin reacted to a post in a topic: Jorge Polanco's Late-Season Surge Puts Twins in a Tight Spot
  13. Jeff D.
    I have felt Polanco is one of the best players the Twins have had in the last 10 years, even with the injuries. He is one of the best clutch hitters we have had. Switch-hitting with power. A low-key player that is involved in only being focused on the game. While not one of the best defensive players, he has provided flexibility for the team and only enhances the team and its options. That said, the Twins now have a bunch of roadblocks because of great young players that also provide flexibility. I believe the time is right for seeing the end of the Polanco and Kepler duo on the team. Their next teams will be lucky to have them, but the Twins need to play the young guys and move on down the road. I will be sad to see Polanco gone if that happens. The two problems that still drive me nuts are the very poor relief pitching this year particularly and the dugout leader, Mr. Baldelli. We will not win much or go deep into any playoff scenario with both left unaddressed. Go Twins...................Twins Geezer......out!
  14. Jeff D.
    Winning this first game of the series was huge. While it looks bright for the Twins to actually win this poor division, it is no guarantee. One thing is clear. Royce Lewis is a STUD! The second clear thing is that while I am never sure of where he is strongest defensively, (probably second), Jorge Polanco is a clutch STUD! Twins Geezer................out! GO TWINS!
  15. Jeff D.
    Mr. Baldelli, what a manager. He insists on the Jax - Duran combo and consistently we end with blown games that waste tremendous pitching. We will continue to be limited with the team's potential as long as this computer whiz guy is leading the club in the dugout. Twins Geezer..........out! Go Twins!
  16. Jeff D.
    Yes...............
  17.    Jeff D. reacted to a post in a topic: Minnesota Twins Add Dallas Keuchel to Big League Roster, Place Joe Ryan on Injured List
  18. Jeff D.
    Love the team but this is one very weird Twins group. How in the world can a starter not let the training staff or anyone else know that they have a groin injury? Either there is a lack of trust, poor communication or something else going on. I will admit, I do not like Mr. Baldelli as our manager, but if I were in his shoes, I would struggle to have Joe Ryan start for me again this year. That being said.........I simply don't get Baldelli. He lets Ryan get shelled again with 104 pitches in 4 innings and the next night pulls Gray after 70+ pitches while keeping the Twins in winning position. Not the first time the fearless seed spitter has baffled me in the last week............wow, I wish this team would jettison the guy. Hope Keuchel does well for this team. Not being able to hit 90, he'd better throw some darts at the corners. By the way, get rid of Gallo, Miranda, find out how to work Buxton out of town with an agreement to play elsewhere and say adios to Mr. Baldelli. Oh yeah, figure out how we will keep Polanco, Lewis, Julien, Correa, Farmer and Solano on this club..... Go Twins! Twins Geezer out..........
  19. Jeff D.
    Good article. Short, to the point, gives good and low stats about this team. This Geezer has been a fan since the team began playing in Minnesota, so, whether my opinion matters or not, here and there, I chime in. This is an incredibly consistently inconsistent team. They are NOT a good team. They do NOT have a good manager. They do NOT have plate discipline. They will NOT win the division this year. I could go on, but I will stop. They have some fun players. They have speed, they have defense, they have pretty decent versatility in moving players around. They have loyal and forgiving fans. They have a good minor league system. I love the Twins. It pains me to think this way. I'll see if I can be more consistent than the Twins. Go Twins! Twins Geezer, out!
  20. Jeff D.
    Glad the Twins won. But it is incredulous to listen to folks go nuts when Buxton actually manages to get a hit or one over the fence. The dude simply cannot hit anymore than Lynn can keep the ball in the yard. Whenever the guy manages something other than an out, it is like we have a Trout or Ohtani on the team. The other players are carrying this team and not double B. I wish him well, as it can only help the Twins, but IMO the guy can and should sit most of the remaining season. Go Twins! Twins Geezer..........out!
  21.    Jeff D. reacted to a post in a topic: Twins 10, A's 7: Twins Survive Feisty A's for Second Straight Ugly Win
  22. Jeff D.
    A win is a win. IMO, I believe the Twins would get more of those if they sat, Gallo, Buxton, Kepler and Vasquez most of the time. Correa is beginning to hit and plays a beautiful Shortstop. Miranda is someone the team should deal. A friend of mine says he's young and needs to be given more time. As I said to him, he has a weak arm, questionable defense and he has the Buxton syndrome, always injured. The Twins don't/won't need the guy. Especially if Polanco ever comes back and Farmer can spend a bit more time playing. Pitching is good, bullpen fair, managing very weak. Go Twins! Unload some dead weight, win some games. Cleveland is hiccupping right now. Twins Geezer............out!
  23. Jeff D.
    A win is a win, but this is one very ugly hitting team. Seriously the entire approach from a coaching and hitting standpoint sucks. I will admit that the pitching coach has perhaps earned the only reprieve of the group and I would chuckle with each mound visit all of last year by the guy. But, he seems to have managed a fairly good staff this season. It is simply sad to see BB in the lineup walking up to the plate and my mind screams "He will strikeout!" Then, he does and I get all self-righteous. Wow he can't hit. Gallo and Kepler and Castro and the IL list runner up Miranda all need to find a place on the dugout bench and stay there or a trip to St. Paul. Minneapolis/St. Paul, we have a problem! Now that we are a .500 team, we can relax for a bit. By the way, after the 2nd walk in the game, it was pretty easy to see Maeda was not right, and I'm a fan of his. Not sure why our fearless leader didn't and if he did he was very content to watch his Annalytics app to do much. Go Twins! Twins Geezer ......out!
  24.    Jeff D. reacted to a post in a topic: Donnie Barrels Holds the Secret to Fixing the Twins' Offense
  25.    Jeff D. reacted to a post in a topic: Donnie Barrels Holds the Secret to Fixing the Twins' Offense
  26. Jeff D.
    Not as fun as Aaraez, but provides the same fun on this 2023 version of the Twins as Louis did last year. I like the guy. Hits, versatile and enjoys the game. Seems to have good rapport with other guys on the team. He should stay, let some others vanish. Twins Geezer...........out!
  27. Jeff D.
    Unload this ballplayer. He is not the answer either with the glove or the bat. Of course, neither is Buxton, Gallo, Kepler, and Correa though batting poorly is a defensive wizard with a cannon. He'll at least hit again. The others .....nah..........not with this already bad Twins team. Go Twins! Twins Geezer..........out.
  28. Jeff D.
    I am hopeful the metics app for our team crashes and our dugout leader will actually have to think about a lineup and what the heck is going on during the game. GEEEEEZZZZZZEEEEEEE, is this a flat, mismanaged team. Twins Geezer out. GO TWINS!
  29.    Jeff D. reacted to a post in a topic: Week in Review: Momentum Killers
  30.    Jeff D. reacted to a post in a topic: Week in Review: Momentum Killers
  31. Jeff D.
    In a nutshell, Lopez seems to have one bad inning and it is sudden and then is over and he resumes throwing very well. I thought that his remarks were really on target. It's weird that this guy does that and that he does not have more decisions. Morneau is not one of my favorite commentators, but he has improved, he does give his opinions and does not waver on them, but needs to learn less is more. Hope this helps. Twins Geezer.
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