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  1. h2oface
    But please, don't replace him by having Grossman play in the outfield. His bat is not much better, and his defense weakens two outfield positions, as one of Kepler or Rosario, or both, move around, too. Buxton might not make runs, but he usually saves one or two a game, which is almost the same as creating runs.
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    How is that new batting/hitting coach doing? The offense is really tanking.
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    I just don't get it. The Twins' in the dugout were upset at Cain for trying to score (and he almost did) with his team up, 6-0. Just playing baseball. He is supposed to try to score. Should they be upset at Kepler for hitting a home run? Shouldn't he just give up by then, if Cain shouldn't try to score? I don't get it. This is baseball, not the NBA, where even in the playoffs, teams just basically quit if they get behind, and don't even try to win that game. I hope the players always do the best they can, no matter what the score. Buxton is even getting pinch hit for..... by Grossman! It is a sad state of affairs.
  4. h2oface
    Regarding Lynn...... which is better: to pay 10 mil and have him lose games for us, or to pay 10 mil and have him lose games for some other team?
  5. h2oface
    Wilson Ramos needs to come home!
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    There is a reason that the Cards cut bait with both Lynn and Duke. The longer this goes on, the more painful it is going to be.
  7. h2oface
    Bring Wilson Ramos HOME! A catcher that can hit doesn't have to be a figment of the imagination. Ramos' contract is up at the end of the year. If they don't make a trade for him, sign him then. Castro would make a great backup in the final year of his contract. Or trade Castro then. Know any team that would pay him $8 mil a year? Now is a perfect time to add Nick Gordon, while Polanco is out. Never ever play Grossman in the field. In fact, he needs replaced.
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    He was going to be out, for probably an extended period of time on the DL with his hand injury, which may even required surgery. Quite lucky if he gets to accumulate suspension time while he is on the DL, which I think I read. He forfeits less playing time - how much not determined yet, but definitely will be getting a break. He would have been out anyway, but paid. Perhaps there should be a stipulation for these types of suspensions, that the "games" only can accumulate while someone is on or can be on the active roster?
  9. h2oface
    "Prove" intent might be a bit of an over statement. In MLB eyes, proof is usually not necessarily something that will hold up in court. But they surely were satisfied with their investigation to suspend.
  10. h2oface
    ?? What is the rule you refer to about limiting where the/a pitcher can hit in the order in the American League? I am not aware of a limit. Or am I misunderstanding your post? But definitely an AL team, for the two way player, because of the DH and he doesn't have to play the field to be in the lineup.
  11. h2oface
    The Cards had learned to doubt him, too. Even without this year's numbers. His spot in the rotation should be in great danger with Santana and May in the upcoming picture. Should be, if winning is the goal, and not playing the salary. Of course, nothing says that May or Santana will find great success, necessarily. I like to assume that they will perform just as good as they have, or even better (especially for May), but these injuries were significant.
  12. h2oface
    Nobody's risen to the Show yet. I would hold off on your self admonishment until more of the story unfolds (said the tortoise). I read that Greene is not hitting right now to focus on pitching, but the plan was still to start up again, in a planned process.
  13. h2oface
    Buxton was going to be the next Mike Trout at this level. Sometimes it happens, most of the time it doesn't. I hope they all find greatness, and we are talking about this draft for years to come, and McKay keeps doing both, too.
  14. h2oface
    There are a lot of college pitchers that also play the field, and are hitting everyday because they hit well. Let them hit if they can. To shut it down while they still hit at the level they are in always seems like such a waste to me.
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    Magill. This was Duke's third day in a row, and Magill had Saturday off (after pitching scoreless innings with no walks and only one hit total on Thursday and Friday). And Magill is right handed. Magill has had a real nice run since acquired (surprisingly to me), and it was a great time to see what he had, especially after coming up big in the 8th on Friday, in a tie game. And he is right handed. Oh, sorry. I already said that. Definitely not Duke. Definitely Magill, had it been up to me, which, of course, it wasn't and isn't. Thanks for asking.
  16. h2oface
    Escobar's throw to Dozier's shins wasn't a great help, either, eh? Though play that had to have two perfect throws.
  17. h2oface
    The Twins' 9th was loaded. A single, a double, and two walks, and not a run. It was a great play that got Adrianza at the plate, but man he seemed slow. The bases loaded, and the hottest hitter of the series at the plate, and a first pitch foul pop up. And not a run. The Angels' 9th was so short. 8 of the 9 hitters in the game at the time were right handed! The next six Angels' batters in a row would be right handed, and the Lefty was brought in. Those 87-88 mph fastballs were just what the doctor ordered. 5 pitches and the game was over. Duke was still in after hitting the first right handed batter with his third pitch that he lost total control of, the only curve thrown. It was impressive to see a first pitch bunt that was perfectly executed. No hesitation. No missing the ball or a fouling it off. Not one failed attempt. He just squared up and reached down and bunted the low, 88mph strike perfectly. I was so jealous. And with a runner on second, in scoring position with one out, the next hitter, Cozart, was another right handed batter, and the lefty was still allowed to pitch his 5th pitch to him. Was anyone else amazed it was Duke, who was so perfectly used to get one dangerous lefty (Otani) the day before..... was anyone else amazed or disgusted that Duke got the call there?
  18. h2oface
    Gibson gets respect, somewhat grudgingly. Good for Gibson. Good for the Twins. I like home grown products, and cheer for them the most. Rentals and tourists stopping by, not so much.
  19. h2oface
    "Garver was charged with a passed ball the inning LA tied the game." This one didn't hurt the outcome, thankfully, as after striking out Cozart on that at bat, Pressly walked Trout (albeit the 2nd pitch was really a high strike that was miscalled) on 4 pitches, and Calhoun would have then been on second to be driven in by Upton's single, anyway.
  20. h2oface
    I think the Twins are currently 10th or 11th out of 15 American League clubs in fielding right now.... surely something that was not expected.
  21. h2oface
    I'm not knocking Royce, either. It was just a point of interest, and I found this meeting interesting, because they were both considered 1st in draft options. And this night, McKay got the best of the whole team, while he was in there. I am sure there will be times it doesn't turn out that way. I try not to imply. I can't help if anyone else assumes something that is not said. I hope Lewis becomes a superstar. I also don't hold much to the age argument. Age is insignificant once the competition starts. Look at women's (or maybe is should be called girls?) gymnastics. I know a lot of people do, but there are early bloomers and late bloomers, and once on the field, it matters not to me.
  22. h2oface
    Chargois was going to be a fine reliever for us, too. It was all ready to be the year. The "pitching expert" front office truly don't seem like such pitching experts. I hope Melotakis does great. I hope they all succeed. We can't help the roster decisions that are made.
  23. h2oface
    Seems my first response with the same tone was deleted with no explanation or notice. Hmmmmmm Ramos will be available to come home this season as a rental, or at the end of the season as a free agent. That horse is alive and very well. And Castro would be a great backup.
  24. h2oface
    Well that was a surprise. My favorite part of the game tonight, was that Molitor only used Duke for one out. Finally.
  25. h2oface
    Don't forget how it changes every playoff game, too. Best to do nothing, and just keep letting it happen, I guess. I mean, because there is no better alternative available.
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