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  1. Blackjack
    One phrase keeps popping into my head every time there's a discussion about Sano. 'Its not the size of the bull, its the size of the heart in the bull'. I have two female Labradors, one is 75 pounds, one is 61 pounds, when I shoot a pheasant, the smaller dog is going to get it every time. She has more heart and desire. Shes going to come back with that bird or die trying. Its the same with people, you have the type A's that are moving and hustling all the time, where the type B's would rather just sit on their butts. You see it all the time in sports where a smaller less talented guy out plays the stud. Sano just seem to lack the desire. He's already banked a lot of money, enough to live like a king. Regardless of how he does the next 4-5 years, he'll sign at least one more big contract, he can add to his kingdom. No need to push himself. I don't think it will happen but it will be interesting to see how he'd react to getting sent down to AAA. Would he take it to heart and really apply himself or would he be upset and decide to leave the Twins ASAP? Would he hire a personal trainer in the off season to manage diet and exercise?? My guess is no.
  2. Blackjack
    Good point about Dozier!! Also a good point about Buxton, he needs to get healthy before we trash him, no I mean before we judge him. Hopefully, with some proper coaching, he can start to hit a little. People on this board hate bunting but I think he should be bunting at least once every game!!! Get on base anyway you can!!! But I will say that I've always been disappointed in how he's so reckless in the field, injuring himself by running into walls/teammates/diving for one out when The Team would be better off with him on the field rather than on the injured list. Save that heroic out stuff for the last out of a playoff game.
  3. Blackjack
    Berrios is my pick. He's young, motivated, only going to get better with time, as long as he stays healthy, the Twins have a good chance to win every five days. They haven't been able to say that since Johan left.
  4. Blackjack
    I'm not a big fan of trading multiple players for one, all your eggs are in one basket, then if he gets hurt, you are are up a crick without a paddle. The Timberpuppies trade for Jimmy Butler comes to mind.
  5. Blackjack
    Thanks Mike for an update from some one that is actually close to the info.
  6. Blackjack
    So what happened to Luke Heimlich, the guy SI wrote about?? They were saying he was a top 10 talent, could come right in an pitch out of a major league bullpen, like David Price did, but had some major legal problems. Does that drop him out of consideration??
  7. Blackjack
    "He’s clearly been in pain at the plate and on the bases." Shouldn't the team doctors know better than to let them come back before a break is healed??! Shouldn't someone in the coaching staff point out to management that its tough to bat with pain in your legs?? Head shaking...
  8. Blackjack
    This. I think we're going to start seeing more 'Fire Paul' articles in the near future.
  9. Blackjack
    The problem is that just the fact that he hit 24 home runs last year and with his potential, he's still going to make a LOT of money, enough to live like a king down in the Dominican. He has no incentive to get any better. He's already banked his 6 million dollar signing bonus and with a middling contract, by todays baseball standards, he's set for life.
  10. Blackjack
    Your post makes it sound like the twins better win now, this year, because a lot of the vets will be gone and it will be all young players.
  11. Blackjack
    Nice review Nick!!! Thanks!!! Until Buxton and Sano learn to stay healthy and produce for a lengthy period of time (is a season or two too much to ask?), they're going to remain over-hyped prospects. Tantalizing but frustrating. Dozier is determining his own fate as far as resigning with the Twins. Good when hes hot but not worth a long term contract. Same with Joe Mauer, this injury could push him out the door. Personally, I think with two small kids and plenty of money in the bank, he should retire. Is the possibility of a World Series worth being a Jim Mcmahon later in life?? Lynn was a good signing but he just hasn't worked out. It would be nice if he would have few good starts to up his trade value but the good thing is that the Twins have other starting pitching options. I just hope the Twins stay close to .500 so they're interesting to watch. Another long losing streak and they're going to become irrelevant.
  12. Blackjack
    NO! You can never have too much pitching!!! When the Twins have gotten good starting pitching, it lines up the bullpen, and they have a good chance of winning. Plus injuries inevitably come up.
  13. Blackjack
    Should be an interesting week, six games against two division leading teams!!! I'll settle for 3-3. I hate those late West coast games!!!
  14. Blackjack
    Nice review Nick!!! Thanks!!!
  15. Blackjack
    After Molitor was named manager of the year, Falvine didn't have much choice. Plus how much is Molitor making a year?? One-two million?? Thats peanuts compared to what Hughes is making, yet people are thinking he should be released. Then add the fact that Molitor was forced onto Falvine, they were told by Jim Pohlad that he was going to be the manager. I'm not against Molitor or advocating his firing but you can't fire all the players, if the Twins don't start playing better, his job is going to be in jeopardy. Pretty soon you're going to see articles about managers in jeopardy, the drums start beating and....
  16. Blackjack
    RB, you're dating yourself when you start talking Popeye, Brutus, and spinach!!! I'll bet the people under 40 don't have a clue what you're talking about!! Good job!!
  17. Blackjack
    My exact thoughts.
  18. Blackjack
    Nice review!!!
  19. Blackjack
    The 'Top Prospect Summary' is a nice addition to the minor league report. I'm curious, when Chattanooga travels to Pensacola, is it by plane or bus?? Do the minor league players ever get to travel by plane?? Or is it all bus travel?
  20. Blackjack
    Worried about Santana?? No. It would be nice to have him alongside the other starters, who have all looked pretty good but worried?? No. Theres nothing that can be done except give him time to heal, and look forward to having a solid addition to the staff.
  21. Blackjack
    Did they reschedule yesterdays game to protect the players from injury or because they realize attendance on a cold cloudy day would be way down and they wanted to play it on a warmer May date??
  22. Blackjack
    Maybe they can start Kinley on Friday.... Just kidding!!! Not really fair to Molitor to stick him with a player he can't and/or won't use. Is he supposed to be winning games or running a day care center?
  23. Blackjack
    Does anybody really know? Have any numbers been published? My assumption is that these players want to be mega-millionaires, not just multi-millionaires.
  24. Blackjack
    Why wouldn't lifetime security, more money than you can reasonably spend in a lifetime, be relevant??? Why do you suppose Dozier signed his last contract?? He got lifetime security, in case he was injured. Now any contract that he signs is gravy, taking care of future generations. Any of these young guys can do the same and STILL become free agents again before they are 30.
  25. Blackjack
    That was my original point, that the Twins would be better off playing day games this time of year because of the warmer temps and sunshine but then someone piped up that 'day games weren't smart while the kids were in school'.
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