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  1. Blackjack
    Seth, nice article!!! Its gets a big LIKE from me.
  2. Blackjack
    Seems like Rogers is getting overused and wore down... I hate these West coast games!!! Thats where these post game reports really shine!!! Thanks!!
  3. Blackjack
    Think Tommy Milone. He kept getting sent down to AAA and was lights out, then he'd get called back. Thats what Gibson needs to do, get down there and dominate, so that hes in line to be the first starter called when there is an injury, release, etc. In a month, if the Twins are still in contention and need a pitcher, call him up. In a month, if they are out of contention, call up one of the younger guys. Gibson earned his ride to Rochester, I don't feel sorry for him. Right now he is just starting pitching depth.
  4. Blackjack
    This keeps the clubhouse happy and the casual Twins fan happy -- hey we're trying - just not the stat happy/prospect happy TD crowd. He can't be any worse than some of the AAAA pitchers that they've started this year.
  5. Blackjack
    I always made a point to listen when Johan pitched!!! You always knew that you were going to hear a good ballgame.
  6. Blackjack
    Sure, once you hit the 31st the most rabid, desperate buyers are off the market, but we still have two weeks until then. With two wild card spots in each division, a lot of teams are still in the hunt but are waiting to see how their teams do in the next 10 days, before they decide to buyers or sellers. I personally don't think that Santana will be traded but if teams are desperate, if they think their window is now, who knows what kind of deal they'll offer? It sure doesn't hurt Santana's value when another starter is sold for a big prospect package. Only time will tell.
  7. Blackjack
    Supply and demand comes into play here too, Quintana is off the market, get a few other starters traded, all of a sudden there is more demand for Ervin. Only time will tell.
  8. Blackjack
    Two more thoughts: 1) This only increases Santana's value. I'd hold out for one very good prospect. But then you might as well trade Dozier too. 2) What are people's predictions on the Twins record over the next 9 games?? THAT will determine whether Santana goes or not. My guess is 3-6. Good bye Ervin.
  9. Blackjack
    I can't believe i was working so hard today that i didn't catch this thread and the fact that Quintana was traded until i heard it on CCO tonight!! Slogging thru seven pages, two conclusions: 1) Its fun to bitch about the past trades not done but its water over the dam, its not coming back. Lets look forward to what Falvine does. 2) Looks like a good trade for both teams but one thing I've learned from reading TD over the years is how few prospects really make it to the majors!!! From that standpoint I'd have to give the edge to the Cubs.
  10. Blackjack
    In my mind Gordon is absolutely on the table, if you can get the right pitching prospects back. If you don't trade Gordon then you need to trade either Polanco or Dozier. Letting Dozier walk at the end of next year or having all three on the team next year does nothing to improve your pitching, which is what the Twins really need to contend.
  11. Blackjack
    Lets hope the core four can stay together and stay healthy!! It will be fun to watch them in the future!! I'm also glad that you mentioned Rosario. He has all the physical tools in the world but he just needs to clean up some of the mental mistakes.
  12. Blackjack
    You have to be disappointed if you're one of the young AAA starters. The Twins keep bringing in waiver wire pickups or bringing up a starter from AA when they need a 5th starter, the AAA starters have to be wondering why they are there or thinking "what am I, chopped liver"?
  13. Blackjack
    Nick, nice article! It summarizes the pros and cons nicely. Two sentences stick out to me: "The fact that they're on the fringe of contention, and hardly motivated sellers, gives the Twins leverage in negotiations that didn't exist last year. If they can identify and acquire either young MLB pitchers or prospects on the brink, it's a savvy long-term strategy." "So really, if the players in this group want to make a push, they hold their destiny in their own hands." Even if they do well in the next two weeks, I don't expect Falvine to do much beyond picking up a pitcher. If the do poorly, they are in a good position to deal. I would put Kepler in the untouchable category, along with Sano. Buxton is going to be very good but I also think that he has a 50/50 chance of permanently hurting himself, I'd deal him if they have the chance.
  14. Blackjack
    Did Greene sign?
  15. Blackjack
    You are 100% correct, thats what a fan forum is for, to discuss and speculate on moves. All I know is that I couldn't wait until this morning to see what was written in this post on Melatokis, to see what people that were appalled by the DFA would say. I hope all works out for him, that eventually he fixes what ails him, and that we see him in a Twins uniform.
  16. Blackjack
    Well put. 30 teams have spoken, Melotakis isn't worth a roster spot.
  17. Blackjack
    I was just going to ask that ?
  18. Blackjack
    Really disconcerting when they keep starting other teams rejects. What are the odds of getting even 5 innings out of the guy??
  19. Blackjack
    It will be interesting to see how this management team handles these young pitchers and their call-ups, regardless if the Twins are in contention or not. When you factor in pitch limits I would guess we won't see any of them this year.
  20. Blackjack
    I wonder what would have happened if a two run homer would have been hit after he put one man on, how short of a leash was he on?
  21. Blackjack
    A few weeks back i was chastised when I said it was rude to DFA Wheeler. He had worked for years to get to AAA, got his call up, and then was ####canned. Whats the difference with Melo?? Left handed, he'll get another chance somewhere, either in Rochester or elsewhere. I'll trust Falvine, they do this for a living.
  22. Blackjack
    I don't know if anyone else has a problem replying but it seems like sometimes that the screen can't keep up with my typing -- and I'm not a very fast typist. Then you end up with more errors that you have to go back and correct. Good positive article.
  23. Blackjack
    I'd still pick Santana over Berrios for a game 1 start just because of experience and being able to handle the pressure and nerves better. Then Berrios in game 2, after he's had time to watch the veteran handle all the hype.
  24. Blackjack
    I liked your comparison of Rosario to Oliva and Puckett!!! I hate to nitpick but you left out the big man at third and any possible replacements if he gets hurt. It will be interesting to see how all these young guys look 5 years from now!!!
  25. Blackjack
    Sooner or later Buxton will try to run thru a wall and go on the disabled list, then Granite can come up. Until then, let Rosario play, he has too much talent to give up on. Its up to Molitor and the coaches to harness that talent. Maybe he should have been pulled from the game or fined after his stupid throw??!
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