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  1. USNMCPO
    I would cautiously add Rooker to that list as a promise to come. He is hitting well at this point. If he can keep the K's down, he would be a valuable DH/OF.
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    I am getting cautiously optimistic for Rooker. Watching his stats while with the Saints was frustrating (for us and I am sure for him). He seems to be looking better since rejoining the Twins. It sure would be a bonus if he was able to at least partially fill the whole left with the Cruz trade.
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    I really think you have to almost throw out the first five years. For whatever reason it just took Buxton a longer time to develop his hitting. Because of injuries it is a SSS but he appears to have it finally put it together. Trading him now would be selling very low. If the owners statement is true that they have the money to sign Buxton and Berrios, then do it and move on. If he continues to get hurt he is still worth more than Donaldson IMO.
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    I know I am not a pitching savant but watching Alcala last night was interesting. It looked to me (from the camera angles we had) that there was hardly any movement on his fastball. Big league hitters will feast if that is the case.
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    If Souhan thinks the Twins really need to keep JD, my reaction is that means the Twins really need to get rid of JD.
  6. USNMCPO
    Jim Kaat was the sole highlight from this game. Even Dick Bremer had a hard time generating any enthusiasm.
  7. USNMCPO
    Today could be a real "nail biter".
  8. USNMCPO
    We need to hold our breath on Canterino after he was put on the IL for elbow soreness yesterday.
  9. USNMCPO
    Watched the game as long as I could, then chose to go for a walk with the Mrs. It was a wise choice.
  10. USNMCPO
    Any idea when Canterino may move up to Wichita?
  11. USNMCPO
    Celestino seems to be doing well. I wonder how long it will be before he moves to St Paul. I think the Twins need to start putting the Buxton insurance policy closer to home.
  12. USNMCPO
    If Garlick's groin issue persists I can see him on the IL when Buxton returns. Things like that seem to magically happen every year.
  13. USNMCPO
    Looking at the bullpen usage for the last couple days and I wonder who the heck will pitch today when the starter is pulled after five innings. Farrell? Stashak? gulp Colome? Maybe Tortuga?
  14. USNMCPO
    The problem is that the regression has been over multiple seasons. Sano, Kepler, Polanco, Cave?, Garver?. Major changes will have to be made to turn this boat around.
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    Woof
  16. USNMCPO
    Seems to me that it is time for Rocco to change his management style. Every good leader is adept at changing styles to fit the situation. Rocco's hands off, let's not get hurt. make sure you are rested approach does not seem to be working. This team matches their manager in obvious internal fire.
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    Ouch
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    My memory is not what I would like it to be, but didn't Duffey go through a similar slow start in recent past spring trainings? I just feel like this is deja vu all over again.
  19. USNMCPO
    My thought on Odo is that he probably wanted more money/term than the Twins were willing to pay. With that, the Twins decided to go another route. The market dried up for ODO but the Twins were no longer looking his way, so he had to settle for the Houston offer.
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    He was granted a 4th option for reasons I can't remember.
  21. USNMCPO
    Let's hope you are correct.
  22. USNMCPO
    Nice list. Canterino has been getting some love around the country lately.
  23. USNMCPO
    I agree. Blankenhorn needs seasoning at AAA. Gordon is as seasoned as he will ever get. Give him a shot while Blankenhorn plays every day. If Gordon can't handle it, move on.
  24. USNMCPO
    I also had the joy of meeting Hank Aaron. I was managing a restaurant in Vierra, Florida that was nearly right next to the Marlins spring training site. Hank Aaron came in for lunch along with several other folks from the Braves. It was busy so I had my job to do and didn't't get to be a fanboy. As they were leaving I saw Mr Aaron talking to one of our young busboys. I heard him ask the kid if he liked baseball. The kid said sure. Mr Aaron asked him if he had ever heard of Henry Aaron. The kid looked perplexed and said no. Mr Aaron and his party started to leave and I approached the kid and asked him if he ever heard of Hank Aaron and he said heck yes. I told him that was who he was just talking to. I thought he was going to lose it. I hurried out to find Mr Aaron do my manager version of fanboy. I told him what the kid had said. He laughed, and then returned to the dining room to talk to the kid. He shook the kid's hand, talked to him like a grandfather and gave him tickets to the next game. He walked out laughing again. I shook his hand and thanked him for coming and also for the visit with the busboy. He was extremely gracious and just a very nice man. He was the GOAT and still is (hat tip to mike Trout).
  25. USNMCPO
    If it was just the Twins i would listen to the radio. I truly enjoy the radio broadcasts as it is what i grew up with. That said, i am also a Wild and Gopher hockey fan. The radio broadcasts for them is shakey at best. I just changed providers and stuck with cable for now. It is more expensive than i like but it works.
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