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  1. Blackjack
    So who would have you picked to start instead?
  2. Blackjack
    BINGO!!!!
  3. Blackjack
    It will be interesting to see how the Twins do in the five games against the White Sox. The WS are on a down cycle but they always seem to play the Twins tough, lets hope the Twins have the fortitude to bear down and stick it to them. Winning four out of five would be nice but I'll settle for three out of five.
  4. Blackjack
    I'm not ready to anoint Buxton for the HOF yet. Lets see if he can stay healthy and on the field. With his style of play, my prediction is that he'll be spending a lot time on the DL. I hope I'm wrong.
  5. Blackjack
    Great leadoff picture again!!! Two little munchkins all 'goggled' up for the eclipse!! Love it!!
  6. Blackjack
    Kinsler will get fined/suspended and nothing will happen to Hernandez, if the league or union were concerned about him, they would have done something long ago. Plus, it sets a bad, bad precedent if they act now when a player complains.
  7. Blackjack
    Not a big fan of ditch kitty's, I was just imagining the scrum when the doggies caught him. And unless there was a tree handy, they probably would. Was also wondering whether the picture was a photo-shop creation....
  8. Blackjack
    Love the lead-off picture of the dogs chasing the kitty!!! And love the "When it is only 23 million… it is hardly worth the effort" -- always good to start out the morning with a chuckle!!!
  9. Blackjack
    We could be a months worth of your salary, but since your handle is 'Oldgoat', I'm guessing you're on social security, and that Mike can afford it more than you can. Unless you're a rich Oldgoat!!! Two weeks to roster expansion, Garver will be up soon.
  10. Blackjack
    I think the biggest factor for Joe will be the progress of the Twins team, will they improve enough in 2018 to be legitimate World Series contenders in 2019? If yes, and he's still healthy, I think he'd want to play another year. A WS ring means a lot to most players.
  11. Blackjack
    I saw that right away and was in the process of fixing the 'spelling' when you posted...
  12. Blackjack
    Interesting side note on Ervin. I knew that he had changed his name from Johan because of that 'other' Johan Santana but the Strib had an interesting article explaining why he picked to change to Ervin. Supposedly in his youth he was a hot-shot basketball player and his nickname was Magic, as in Earvin "Magic" Johnson, so when it came time to change his name, he chose Ervin. Not sure why he didn't spell it the same....
  13. Blackjack
    Thats what happens when you're the 25th player on the roster. Do a little better the next time you're up so that you're the 24th or 23rd man. Not feeling sorry for him.
  14. Blackjack
    Garver will get his chance. It just shows that they really like Gimenez as the backup, probably more for his intangible leadership skills, more than his physical skills. I'll bet Mikes monthly salary that Garver will be up before the end of the year. Does a few weeks sooner really make any difference???
  15. Blackjack
    My first reaction is absolutely not!!! Let the young players play, especially the bullpen guys. They need to see what they have. Yet on the other hand, its beneficial for all of the young players, both position and pitching wise, to learn how to win. Let August play out, one week of good play doesn't mean much.
  16. Blackjack
    My thinking is that getting rid of Dozier gives you a chance to see if Gordon and Polanco can be part of the core for the next 5 years. Playing Dozier next year, then letting him go as a free agent doesn't help answer the question of whether Gordon and Polanco. And maybe, just maybe, you can get an A longshot for Dozier that would help in the future.
  17. Blackjack
    Refresh my memory, who did they try to sign?
  18. Blackjack
    The sad part of this is that as others have pointed out, Mauer and Dozier are only league average players at their positions but aside from Sano they are still better than anything else the Twins have on the roster. Dozier needs to go this winter to clear the middle infielder logjam. I'd rather see what Gordon and Polanco can become rather than trade one of them and keep Dozier for one more year. Mauer is a different story. The Twins at this point have no one better than him to play first. Maybe Sano but then who plays third? The really interesting future byline concerning Mauer is what happens after 2018?? Does he retire or sign with the Twins for a reduced salary and reduced role?? With the hope that the young core takes him to the World Series?? Would the Twins want him back at a reduced salary?
  19. Blackjack
    The short answer to the original question is yes, the Twins can win with Mauer and Dozier. They just need all the other young players - Sano, Buxton, Kepler, etc. to step up to the next level. But isn't that the way most teams get better?? The young players need to step up. You can't afford enough free agents to fill all the holes.
  20. Blackjack
    Do you suppose there are a few contending teams out there thinking to themselves 'maybe we should have met the Twins asking price for Erv?'
  21. Blackjack
    Joe Hometown Hero Mauer is going to be here next year unless he goes below the Mendoza line. Bet on it. What will be interesting to see is what happens when his contract is done. Will he hang it up?? Or will he see the young, hopefully winning core and sign another two year contract for say $5 million a year, in hopes of finally getting to the World Series?? Will Falvine sign him for that if Joe is willing? It should be interesting.
  22. Blackjack
    It would be nice to see Slegers brought up in late August or September to see what he can do.
  23. Blackjack
    He'll probably sign for only $5 million a year, I wonder if he'll be able to feed his family on that??
  24. Blackjack
    Your dating yourseld, old nurse. I wonder how many people on TD know who Samantha Stevens is??
  25. Blackjack
    It will be interesting to see how Falvine clears the logjam of Gordon, Polanco, and Dozier. Personally, I hope they trade Dozier in August, move Polanco to second, and bring up Gordon. Play the young guys and see what they can do.
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