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  1. hitterscount
    Pretty sure the sentiment of my post was Larnach shouldn’t be part of the rebuild…Wallner due to his speed and defensive limitations is best suited as a DH long term and could be a solution at first. Not sure where that equals the two of them are the same player.
  2. hitterscount
    While not the same players on offense, they are similar defensivey, and yes defense is an important part of the game. They are both near the bottom of the league in defensive range and defensive runs saved. Neither is a threat on the base paths. Wallners OPS is largely driven by his HR rate, a lot of meanigless…, 20 hrs w/ 35 rbi’s. Throw in a K rate around 35% with a BA of .216 and a BA w/ RISP of .173 and his value when looking at the big picture is grey. The HR's are attractive. Needs to do better with RISP. To me he is a DH, and or as stated multiple times I am not sure why he hasn't gotten a shot at 1st, Clemens and Julien are not the answer... ita joke we keep's forcing them there. I don't see Larnach as part of the rebuild, Walner has some value, especially if he could solve the 1st base issue for a year or two.
  3. hitterscount
    The offense and defense is such a mess, that area really needs to be the focus this off-season. Unfortunately Falvey, who hasn't shown he has the ability to field a MLB lineup, will be responsible for a major retooling. Ideally they keep Lopez and Ryan and if the team perforns at 2025 levels; , poor plate approaches, below average defense and zero clue on the base paths, they could be moved at the 2026 trading deadline. If Falvey goes this route you have Lopez, Ryan, Matthews, Abel and either Bradley or Ober. Ober currently isn't giving the team a chance to win. If he cannot get his velocity up to where it was when he was effective he could be dealt this winter. Knowing how the owners and FO operates I am guessing we will see a rotation of: Ober, Matthews, Abel, Festa and either a type of signing in the Rich Hill, Shoemaker category or Bradley getting the 5th spot. Looking at a 65 win season if this turns out to be the case.
  4. hitterscount
    It’s impossible to figure out what motivates these professional athletes. Some want the big pay check, some want to be treated fairly because winning is the motivation… the best hate to lose and make everyone around them better, harder in baseball…. But watching this current team more than I should, they just seem to be going through the motions.
  5. hitterscount
    The entire team isn’t trending in the right direction. I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to get fired up to play for this current team. Falvey and Rocco have to go…. There needs to be a fresh start next season. Hopefully Toronto feels sorry for us and let’s off by the 5th inning.
  6. hitterscount
    No doubt… and their scouting department while we are at it.
  7. hitterscount
    I just can’t take listening to how great these offenses we are facing are, whether it’s the A’s, White Sox, Jays… they are all great…. Should be able to easily get a lineup put together, seems everyone else has.
  8. hitterscount
    Looking good! This is a team that has quit. The ace tuned out a month and a half ago.
  9. hitterscount
    Making Scherzer work pretty hard there. If they get up the game will be over.
  10. hitterscount
    80's 90's.... players are players. This is about manipulation and money.... which is wise if you have a real MLB roster and there isn't room for high performing minor league players. This isn't the case for this team. We have 3-4 MLB players (if that) in our lineup. When you have a real FO that can field a real team, that can stockpile talent, than options are there to manipulate team control, eg... holding a player back as a replacement for a player that the team plans on moving on from or using the minor leaguer as trade capital. None of this is the case for this FO... If Jenkins, Culpepper can play they should be up here next year. But this FO and manager are clueless without a plan.
  11. hitterscount
    I get what you’re saying, and by no means do I think he’s dogging, but it does make me question if winning is important to him. There aren’t many competitors with his talent that would want to play on this team given the choice to leave.
  12. hitterscount
    Another gritty performance from Rocco's guys. You cannot question the effort. Martin, Julien, Clemens battling every AB. Loved Clemens bat flip yesterday on a team down 6 and 10 games under .500. Think you need to get the players that you are counting on next season out of here if they have options left, for sure Keaschall. St. Paul should provide the needed cover. This is a joke and watching you can almost feel how toxic the clubhouse is. I cannot for the world understand why Buxton wouldn't want out. You're at the backend of of your career, this is worth sticking around? Makes me question if he is part of the solution... not that he's going anywhere... but if you are committed to playing on a winning team and in the postseason you would drop the no trade clause without a second thought. His body language after his many strikeouts is not great. Cancelled MLB TV for the second time this year, and can guarantee it will not be picked up until next season. My expertise will have to rely on gamecast and box scores.... just to save 30$ a month, that's how unenjoyable this team is.
  13. hitterscount
    Plenty of examples of 22-22 year olds playing in the big leagues. I know, you think Falvey and Rocco are the duo to get things turned around…. However, from my perspective they both are the biggest problem.
  14. hitterscount
    If you value team control over player performance you are not a serious organization. This team needs to fill several positions; both corner outfielders, 1st base, is Lewis viable at 3rd. Lee has shown enough at SS that I am alright with him if Culpepper is not ready. If Jenkins and any other high prospect is the best option, bring them up. Waiting until they're 26-27 hasn't really worked for Falvey.
  15. hitterscount
    I have no clue what he is making, obviously the 10 million is ridiculous. Saw 2.4 million on a different site, but am beginning to think that was the total between 23-25 because in another google search I see 750,000 salary in 2024. So it looks like he isn’t overpaid….. but I still don’t like what I see on the field or what some of the current and former players are saying about the culture.
  16. hitterscount
    Looks like a 65 win team... Hard to figure why attendance is plummeting.
  17. hitterscount
    Analytic guy didn't believe Rocco was making 10 mil/year. Digger deepiing it appears it is more like 2.4 million. AI let me down and cannot be trusted. With that I withdraw my offer. I need a roster with MLB talent to right this ship.
  18. hitterscount
    I googled what he's making, it said he signed a 3/30 million $ contract in 2022. It didn't mention a option , but if there was I'm guessing it wouldn't be a paycut.
  19. hitterscount
    I'll save the Pohlands 8 million. Dump Rocco and I will manage the team for 2 mil....1 million if you keep Lopez, Ryan and bring up Abel next year. That's the offer, waiting by the phone.
  20. hitterscount
    Exactly my point, it's mid-August, and he finally gets we need to be better and more aggressive on the base paths..... kind of think these are supposedly MLB caliber players, how about being smart on the bases and operate within your limits. This isn't rocket science.
  21. hitterscount
    From what I'm watching, he could work on that up here and still be more effective than TBD. Also listening to the game, Rocco thinks we need to start being better at baserunning, which includes going home with no outs on contact only to be thrown out. Sorry , that guy has no business being in a MLB dugout making the decisions.
  22. hitterscount
    A absolutely gorgeous day for a ball game. Then you notice it's another BP game. Sorry, not what I will spend my money on. Than there's the nonexistent offense that only needs to see 6 pitches for their 3 outs. This is not a serious organization. Mr. Pessimistic
  23. hitterscount
    I just can’t do it anymore tonight, it’s an absolutely disgusting display of ineptness at the plate and the managers approach is just as awful.
  24. hitterscount
    Only the Twins… we finally get a hit with RISP, but can’t get the runner home and to add insult as we probably won’t score with a runner on 3rd and less than 2 outs. Another chance for Wallner to fail and he doesn’t disappoint, Rocco has to go.
  25. hitterscount
    Power sinker. Turbo sinker, other than a 2-5 record and an ERA around 5, he just might be in the Cy Young running …no it’s just an inept offense yet again
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