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  1. Badsmerf
    That is not true at all. While he has improved (pretty hard not to when he committed 42 errors in 2012), he is still an uncertainty at the position. He is big, and will only get bigger. That doesn't mean he can't play a passable 3b, just that science is against him. There is a big difference between noting an improvement, and being confident he remains at 3b. I can see the Twins keeping him in AAA for an entire year with the excuse that his defense needs to improve.
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    Oops, I just added the 5 from July twice. Nice catch.
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    Kepler has a .940 OPS in 20 games in August. He started his turn around on July 13th, and here is his slash line since 353/412/535 with a BB/K of 15/10. That makes 28 games and about a month and a half of dominating the FSL. It is really encouraging to see this turn around. Even taking into consideration the entire year which he struggled to start, his K/BB ratio is still pretty good. With the seemingly lack of options for corner OF spots, his reemergence is exciting. Hopefully he can finish the year strong and maybe get the nod for the AFL. He is still only 21, and a strong finish almost guarantees him a trip to AA for 2015 IMO.
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    Rondon is 2 years older, so not the same comparison. We might be on the verge of seeing Stewart in 2 years too if things go right. Berrios is more than on track for that timeframe.
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    I don't think Jorge is really being challenged in this league. Seems to have found his control again. I would like to see him go back up to Cedar Rapids, but I don't think that will happen.
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    Jokin, Adam and May are nowhere even close to each other. First of all in your comparison May struck out 1 per 9 better and walked almost double the batters.... yet had similar results. That tells me he has better stuff, but control was an issue. Also, May had a k/9 of 12 the previous season. These two are not comparable, May is/was a much better prospect. That doesn't take away that Adam has a shot to be an MLB pitcher. Swarzak struck out more guys than he did in the lower minors. However, looking at their age 22 season and Swarzak's next few seasons, they don't look like much. Swarzak really grew after a few seasons with the Twins, so Adam certainly could do that.
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    Wow you are all acting like this is a God send move and Ryan has done an amazing job this season. These trades have been good. Let's not get carried away with the "normal tr standards" stuff. He's still part of the reason they are in this mess. Anyway. I'm happy for Willingham and the royals. I'll be pulling for them the rest of the season. It will be nice to have fresh blood in the playoffs. They have the pitching to do well, and Willingham will help them score runs. I thought this would be a good fit a few weeks back.
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    4.6 k/9 is not"decent" no matter what level a player is at. That is a catastrophically terrible k rate. Anyway, my post us about Wimmers. I'm pretty excited about his results this year. He has to transition into starting. Swarzak was a pretty successful milb starting pitcher. I'd also hope to see what Wimmers can do in the afl. How long until a 40 roster spot needs to be decided on him?
  9. Badsmerf
    Oxtung you have a point, but you are also missing the premise. If innings is the issue, the bullpen is the best place to manage him. He can still have a similar routine, he just isn't going to start games, just come in relief. Plus, what is his limit 150? So he could theoretically come up and start... then get sent to the pen to close out the year or shut down. The premise is Meyer needs MLB innings to continue his development. He needs to face MLB hitters. He needs to struggle. He needs to be put in a situation that the start of 2015 he can take off running. The same goes for May. This organization has trouble convincing itself to start the season with rookies... yet they let these two guys spend the entire year in AAA without even a cup of coffee. Its maddening.
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    I hate this article. Sorry Nick. The Twins can come up with any argument they want. The fact remains, they are purposefully not putting the best players on the field. That, in my opinion, is disrespect to the fans. Meyer's pitch count may be 90 (usually its 100... not a significant difference), that doesn't mean those 90 pitches aren't better used in the MLB. Pulling the development card or the play it safe card is asinine. The guy is in his mid-20, blowing away AAA hitters at his will and has logged plenty of time in the minors. He's a professional ballplayer, not a 12 year old kid preparing for the little league world series. I've been beyond pissed for 2 months about their decision making on pitchers.
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    That might be true for me too.... With that question being if he can hit RH pitching.
  12. Badsmerf
    Parker, you are immensely valuable to this website. That foot placement also would force him to hit the top part of the ball, resulting in less power and a higher average. I don't really like it, because a closed stance doesn't allow you to fully open your hips and square a ball up. At some point defenses will adjust. Still, if he can continue his plate discipline and maintain a nice OBP he will be worth his contract.
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    I thought Seattle was getting Smyly? Pretty disappointing if the only trade the Twins make is Fuld.
  14. Badsmerf
    Pino can catch too? Love the versatility!
  15. Badsmerf
    You new here teekz.....
  16. Badsmerf
    Please no. The Twins have enough average starting pitchers....
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    I highly doubt that.
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    If they get a WS tittle out of it, I'd say it was well worth it. At this point, they are going to be extremely tough to beat.
  19. Badsmerf
    It doesn't work like that anymore.
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    You mean too many mediocre starting pitchers. I had no doubt that I would say that.
  21. Badsmerf
    They did for Hicks.... and he had no indication he could handle it.
  22. Badsmerf
    Who is the next to be dealt? The Twins might make more trades today than they have any other deadline.
  23. Badsmerf
    And so it starts. Today could be a pretty interesting day. Stay tuned yall.
  24. Badsmerf
    I didn't realize garver is crushing it this season. That gives me hope after pinto. If he fails there are guys coming up with talent.
  25. Badsmerf

    Brock,

     

    I'm having trouble viewing the site in my browser. It seems like it is overloaded with spyware and completely bogs down my computer. I have adblock in chrome and it goes crazy every time I visit the site.Need some help. Might be on my end too.

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