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  1. roger
    Hopefully, we will end up with a 154 game season. That's probably how long the season should be as it would enable opening day to be around April 10. Makes a heck of a lot of sense for all the northern teams. If it is true that there is a lot of fraud related to the current International process, a draft makes a ton of sense. Imagine, like the DH, it will take until the next CBA to get solved.
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    Thanks, Seth. Great read, hopefully they both can get on the field real soon!
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    Thank you for bringing the greatest leftie of all time into this conversation. Remember a banquet maybe 20 years ago when a kid asked him how hard he threw. His somewhat cranky response was that how hard you throw makes zero difference if you can put all of your pitches where you want, when you want. Loved that rotation of Spahn, Burdette, Buhl and Conley.
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    When MLB gets back in action, the Twins have lots of decisions and moves to make before opening day. But as these negotiations drag on, they have time to see what help may be available from St. Paul. Thus, their decisions regarding those needs could change. Great article and topic, should be one heck of a spring. Especially, if this drags on for more than a month and they can see some of these guys at CHS Field playing games. I don't see Smeltzer as someone I want to see back in a traditional starting rotation. But could he be part of a piggyback duo should the Twins go that route? As I read your comments about Martin I kept thinking, could Martin develop into someone similar to Paul Moliter? Could Moliter be a good comp for this young man?
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    Loved your comment, Mike, and agree with it 100%. I too remember that Burdette-Haddox game. Doubt I listened to the entire game, but know I heard some of it.
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    Seems like the FO has allowed the roster to become overloaded with bat first corner players. Drafting Rooker, Wallner and Sabato lines up more of the same. Team needs some work to get more balance around the diamond. How does this effect Garver? Not a lot of at bats available at first base or DH.
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    Interesting, and agree that it is long overdue. Am guessing, but expect the Twins annually sign 15-20 International kids. So a 20 round draft makes sense. Would still be able to have their scouts hunt for that kid who slips thru the cracks or hasn't yet developed. Sounds like each team would have their picks determined off a set schedule with neither their won-loss record or market size having nothing to do with it. I think I like that. Would they still be drafting 16 year old kids? Or would they move the age up to 18 to tie with the U.S. draft?
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    Count me among those who would like to see Jax continue as a starter to see if he can make that happen. Yet, your points, Cody, are all reasonable, Could the Twins be planning on using the piggy-back approach to their starter concerns? And if so, Jax appears to be a good part of one pair. Whether he opens and goes 2-3 innings, or comes in in the fifth to pitch 3 innings, could be a valuable part of this year's Twins pitching staff. Appreciate this young man's journey, coming out of the AFA and serving his nation (and ours) prior to getting on with his baseball career. Now let's hope like H that baseball can get back on the field so we can begin following actual Twins games.
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    If there is any truth to these allegations, it is downright disgusting. Hell, more than disgusting. Will we see baseball this year? Guess those minor league games should be fun. Damn shame that new 40-man guys with zero play in the big leagues can't be down at spring training and on the field opening day in AAA.
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    Wouldn't call him a sleeper, but I see Winder as being a key part of the Twins rotation...assuming there is baseball at some point.
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    Sano needs to move on from the Twins. Because if he is traded, say next week or this summer, he will then be free to become the super-star we all expected.
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    Agree with almost everything, Cody. And the truth is we don't have a clue where Arraez will be playing this year, either on the field with the Twins or even if he is still with the Twins. Personally, I love how he plays the game and want him to be with the Twins, at least until Martin AND Julien prove they are his equals. The one point I question deals with Polanco. Read so many comments that tie his hitting last year to being healthy and his health to the move to second base. Will agree that his hitting was likely the result of being healthy. But, we really don't know if his health had anything to do with the move to second, it may have been that the second ankle surgery finally fixed his problem and he would be fine, health wise, at short.
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    What a fantastic discussion. But are we missing something. Could the FO be planning on piggy-backing 8 starters with two pitching 3-4 innings each every fourth game? If they are, they might sign someone or do a lessor Odorizzi type trade. Or maybe they believe they have those 8 arms with a couple more likely ready by June?
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    Agree 100% with your main point, Cody. But as far as the trade mentioned is concerned, I see it as a big win for the Twins, especially if they could extend him. My reason is that I see minimal value in Cavaco or Strotman, and both Arraez and Duran’s health is a concern. For that reason, and because Martin and Julien are close I would pull the trigger on that trade in a New York minute.
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    What a fantastic report, Seth, thanks. Julien seems to me to be a prospect who not only can be special, but more important probably will. Love that OBP and his speed. Like Martin, he is an infielder who could be a great outfielder. A question, Seth, and an observation. First the question. Can this kid have a real chance of putting up .400 OBP throughout his career? Both Martin and Julien are versatile defensively, fast and great contact hitters. They both are likely to be better defensively than Arraez, also, much faster and most important healthier. I absolutely love Luis and his role with the Twins. But with Martin AND Julien almost ready, I could understand including Luis in a package for a very good, young starting pitcher. Doubt much will happen in the few weeks before the season gets going. But it may make sense come July, assuming they are playing come July.
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    My question. Is simple, has anyone ever graded PECOTA on their accuracy? How does it differ for young unproven guys vs. veterans, if at all?
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    Will be fun to see if Petty and Raya can move up thru the system together. And do it quickly.
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    A few of you touched on it, but chepettit19 may have hit it out of the park. We all are wondering why the Twins haven’t gone after more free agent starters? Could it be they have no intention of doing so? Levine hinted at this last fall. Will their bullpen have five guys with four starters and four long relievers/starters coming in after four innings to pitch the 5th thru the 7th or into the 8th. Could be interesting and would help with a team full of young guys with limited innings the past couple years.
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    Another great read, Nick, interesting...very interesting. I see several differences when comparing him to Arraez. Some favor Martin, other Arraez. Martin appears to be much faster, quicker, more athletic and likely to become the better defensive player wherever he settles in. They both seem to have the same offensive plusses. The difference being that Arraez has proven it at the big league level, whereas, Martin only at AA. But the fact he was drafted, then sat before beginning his career at AA is mind blowing. Don't have a clue what the future holds, but all reports tend to indicate this kid could be special. The little I saw on MiLBtv last summer from Wichita didn't showcase his strengths, hopefully, will see that soon at CHS Field. Still don't think it is time for the Twins to trade Luis, but I will admit it is unlikely they can find 500ab a year for both with Luis' being limited defensively.
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    Great report, Seth. Hopefully COVID will stay away and we can have a normal summer. Will they have the six game series like last season? Very interesting discussion regarding the differences for young kids moving up from the DSL. Also how they miss the Appy League. Sounds like the Twins are on top of the housing situation which will be huge for the players. Expect it will make life so much better for these young men.
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    Sad, Nick! Time to make certain my MiLBtv subscription renewed. Let's go Saints!
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    Didn't see them live, which is why it was difficult to see a lot of his defense on MiLBtv. Was also in the outfield most of the games I saw, thus, you don't see very much as there were virtually no replays.
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    Surprised to see Lewis at #2, meaning Martin is #1. The games I saw Martin play in Wichita late last summer didn't impress me all that much. Granted, one couldn't see much of his defense and most of his hits were singles. But to move him higher than Lewis is a surprise, heck more than a surprise, shocking. The last time we saw Lewis on the field he was the AFL MVP. The reports I saw out of St. Paul in 2020 were that he was doing very well. To me, that offsets the so-so results of his 2019 season and he remains #1 in my book.
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    Thanks, Seth.
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    I expect the Miranda we saw last year is what he will be going forward. As for defensive home, let's remember what type of third baseman Corie Koskie was while working his way thru the minors. If memory serves, not anything special. Well, he worked hard and became a special glove with the Twins. I cringe when I read comments like Jamie's above that, at best, he will be a slightly-below average defender. You may be right, Jamie, but you don't know that. If he puts in the work there is no reason to believe he can't become average or even a bit better at the hot corner. The position for him on the Twins over the next few years has to be third base. Like most of us, I have never seen him in the outfield, but I am guessing he is better at third. And AK is the Twins best option at first, both with the bat and certainly the glove. So it behooves the Twins to get him into their lineup whenever JD is injured this spring/summer. Then they need to move JD by the deadline so Miranda can settle in for 2023 and the future.
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