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  1. Winston Smith
    Where did the "5 year rebuild" come from? I would really like to see where Ryan said he was on a 5 yr rebuild. I've always heard Ryan say we should compete this year and be playing meaningful games this fall. However, I guess if meaningful means competing for a higher draft pick he would be correct.
  2. Winston Smith
    Twins would win a lot more games if the umpires weren't always against them.
  3. Winston Smith
    2. I was thinking about things to think about but then I had thought about them so I have nothing! http://d16cgiik7nzsna.cloudfront.net/50/6c/i60058704._szw175h3500_.jpg
  4. Winston Smith
    I like the gardy wins games it's the players that lose them! I guess if you can figure out how to have it both ways you are always golden!
  5. Winston Smith
    The 5 worst unwritten rules IMO: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
  6. Winston Smith
    Kind of fitting isn't it?
  7. Winston Smith
    Can we play the Astros again?
  8. Winston Smith
    http://static2.bigstockphoto.com/thumbs/8/2/4/large2/42823852.jpg
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    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FrAEqx3L4NA/UZJeLIZhAkI/AAAAAAAABeg/fiuRK0-eBdk/s230/AvonCallingLipstickSwing.gif
  10. Winston Smith
    2. Think about Kevin Correia... I'm trying not to.......
  11. Winston Smith
    + 100% and he should be done catching!
  12. Winston Smith
    I’m confused I thought this was about immigration reform with Canada.
  13. Winston Smith
    6 Think about being a good neighbor and welcome young Canadians with open arms, http://i.imgur.com/ZdgQQ.jpg
  14. Winston Smith
    My guess is a few games at 1st and 3rd and most at dh. If his defense improves to the point he can play 3b and not hurt the team you have a good thing too many good players.
  15. Winston Smith
    If Mauer isn't the full time 1st baseman by then he is sitting at home after getting one to many foul balls off the mask. At that point you have an entire new set of problems. If Rosario proves he can play and Dozier is still playing well Dozier should beable to play third. Unless Plouffe really turns things around, and its hard to think he will suddenly become a good fielder anywhere, he will be gone after next year or sooner going the way of Valencia/Young.
  16. Winston Smith
    The chapter on platoons fell out of Gardy's book. http://images.bookcloseouts.com/covers/large/isbn978076/9780764517716-l.jpg
  17. Winston Smith
    Best not to make John pull out the commenting policy or things could get really ugly fast. http://images.dailykos.com/i/user/302723/glogo_peace-sign.gif
  18. Winston Smith
    I think Plouffe is a 4A player. Last year he hit 9 hrs in 12 gms, playing against some poor teams. His ave with RISP is .208 over his career. High leverage .216, low leverage .259. As for 1st base if Mauers hitting does't carry the value at 1st how and the heck can Plouffe? Baseball Ref has him campared to similar type hitters same age; John Russell (969) Josh Fields (956) Leo Gomez (950) Ryan Thompson (949) Bill Serena (949) Jeff King (946) Eric Munson (942) Bob Smith (941) Jack Lohrke (941) Wayne Gross (940) some list of players, ever hear of any of these guys? His career ops+ is 94, Delmon Young same age is +98. Plouffe is a better fielder worse hitter. If the guy was average or better anywhere in the field he may be worth something. IMO just another 4A player we keep coming up with.
  19. Winston Smith
    Where did he say anything about over paying? Ellsbury is a good player we need more good players, now it may take an over pay to sign him but mike didn't say sign him no matter the price.
  20. Winston Smith
    As long as Ryan is in charge http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/433/314/433314343_640.jpg
  21. Winston Smith
    The good thing is we win when we lose! Every loss can help get a better player come June and boy do we need better players or else a lot more lipstick.
  22. Winston Smith
    7. Think about not having the Astros to play again this year after today. 8. Think about how much lipstick Roy has used while Bert was gone. 9. Think about patience, 22 yrs since the last World Series, 11 yrs since the last playoff series win and 9 yrs since a playoff game won. Luckily I'm old and forgot what I was being patient about.
  23. Winston Smith
    Pohlad: “We’re committed to spending [50-52%] of revenue, and with the increase in revenue from the new stadium, there’s going to be ample dollars to pay players. It will make a huge difference" (STAR TRIBUNE, 9/14/07). Pohlad also said money wasn't an issue on Mackey's show a couple weeks ago. Prospects alone won't turn this team around so bring some help in this winter we (I) really need/deserve better baseball to watch. 50% is some where around 105 mill. I wouldn't expect Ryan to ever spend all that but getting the payroll up 80-90 range with 3-5 good players would sure make the product much easier to watch. We have 3 position players with a 1 or better war. Mauer, Florimon and Dozier. Elvis, Mastro and company aren't going to turn this team around. A couple quality position players and a couple quality starting pitchers would sure make for a team easier to watch. If the prospects are good enough they will find a spot for them.
  24. Winston Smith
    I would much prefer a guy like Orlando Cabrera as the infield coach instead of Vavra. I would think there are a lot of guys out there that could help both the coaching staffs system wide and the front office diversify. Not really sure you can count a guy that was born and raised in Texas as a Latin coach and being in the bullpen doesn't help communications in the dugout.
  25. Winston Smith
    We need a moderator, this is not acceptable on a family thread like this! On second thought the baseball we've been watching is far worse.
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