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  1. Schmoeman5
    Umm. OK. If those are the measurements you want to hang your hat on I guess. If he's the 8th best outfielder in Twins history then that doesn't say much about their history. A player whose slid backwards for 3+ years. I'm not buying it. Let's look at Mookie Betts and his time in LA. It's his 3rd year there I believe. But right now he might rank as the 20th best Dodger outfielder IDK. It takes longevity to get that fWAR number up higher. And of course you're not taking into account the Washington Senator players of yesteryear. The A's Dodgers and Giants don't forget things like that.
  2. Schmoeman5
    There is no way the 1st base umpire running and jumping could see that. And Kep was hustling on that carom
  3. Schmoeman5
    It's not a complaint. I understand that IL stays are retroactive. But in 1 game vs Cleveland the Twins bench was Vasquez and another game there was a short bench with a sick Kirilloff. My point is when you prolong your decision you can handcuff your self. And both of those were winnable games.
  4. Schmoeman5
    And once again I ask why? Correa is playing tonight but if there's a chance Lewis or Correa may not play for a few days why not IL them and be done. But no. Let's play with a short bench against a division rival ala Cleveland last week. Buxton got hit on Friday. Today is Tuesday. Lewis ok. He's being handled with care. I get it but if they're thinking he's going to be out, then why wait. I don't get it
  5. Schmoeman5
    And why did it take 2 days to come to this decision? And release the lineup 30 min before the 1st pitch. CIA Twins?
  6. Schmoeman5
    I concur. You beat me to the punch
  7. Schmoeman5
    I would tend to agree with you, but last week when questioned why Garlick over a hot hitting Wallner who had just been sent down when Kepler came back and Garlick was recalled when Gallo went down Rocco said the reason for Garlick was because they were going to face several lefties going forward. So far the Twins have faced 1 but Garlick got several starts vs righthanders because of a short bench.
  8. Schmoeman5
    Where is Madison? No one took a flyer on him?
  9. Schmoeman5
    I only mentioned that. Because I thought that was really his only viable option. But someone pointed out that Taylor's #s were actually higher than Keplers vs RH splits. But it would still be an option I agree. I know that Larnach left Buffalo and went to Tampa. So a roster move is coming.
  10. Schmoeman5
    I have no idea what the Twins will do. I know that Kepler has some value but I doubt any of the other 29 GMs are going to give up a whole lot for him. I don't think he was ever a clubhouse leader. He has a prima donna aspect about him. And as far as squinting goes. Yeah I noticed that, but he's not going up to the plate with visual issues. That's downright dangerous. He's had multiple strains but they've came on the basepaths as he's tried legging out hits or beating out doubleplay grounders. His reputation as a gold glove outfielder is just that this year. Reputation of past play. He doesn't go nearly as hard on gappers. I see him running or rather tip toeing as if he's playing NOT to get hurt. He's got to either take a seat and stay as a backup only. Or wish him well and thank him for his time. 3 years on a downward spiral does not constitute a SSS
  11. Schmoeman5
    That's why I said if he resists, then he's gone. I'm pretty sure he realizes that his time in Minn is in jeopardy. If my job were on the line and I loved the game and was a clubhouse leader and was making 8 million a year I'd shovel chicken poop to stay.
  12. Schmoeman5
    I have a question. With the current state of the Twins, Buxton as DH, MAT in CF. Would the Twins be better if Kepler played CF vs RHP. with Wallner Larnach Gallo Castro Kirilloff manning the corner OF positions MAT vs LHP. And Kepler and Taylor as defensive replacements/ pinch hitters when not starting. If Kepler resists then he's gone.
  13. Schmoeman5
    And I realize it wasn't at the trade deadline.
  14. Schmoeman5
    When I first heard about Arreaz being traded, my wife told me about it. Her words were "for some pitcher from Miami" I immediately thought Alcantra. When I found out it was Lopez I thought the Twins got fleeced. The Twins were never completely enamored with Arreaz. Even before last season there was talk of moving him. All he could do was hit. Saw plenty of posts proclaiming the same thing. .300 singles hitter. Defensive liability. But now that Arreaz is hitting closer to .400 and Lopez is a .500 pitcher which is exactly what he was in Miami. But looking at it now; Alcantra is not dominating either. I think the Lopez trade could still work out. At times he looks dominant. And he aways seems to have that 30+ pitch inning that seems to side track him. And even though batting leaders aren't grown on trees I believe the trade can still be a win for the Twins. I admit I still cringe every time I look at the Marlins box score. And if he hits .400. The FO will never hear the end of it.
  15. Schmoeman5
    You're right. I didn't make a list. I didn't make a list because I didn't have high expectations for a lot of the guys being listed as disappointing. Buxton. Is doing what he'd done his whole career. Kepler has been on a back slide hitting wise since 2019. Gallo about what I expected. Miranda 2nd year jinx and being under Correa umbrella might have let it go to his head. So with that here goes. #1 Correa. Signed for big money. I didn't expect .200 in June. #2 Gordon. I did expect him to come out hot. Especially with injuries he was going to get chance to prove last year was no fluke. And he was described by some as one of the best utility players out there. #3 Falvey. In an interview in January or February, he insisted the bullpen would be just fine and didn't require any kind of help to upgrade it. #4. The bullpen except for Duran. I did not expect multiple blown Holds and saves. Although I didn't have high expectations for Pagan. I did think Lopez Jax Moran etc would do much better. #5. Lopez the starter. I saw him this spring and his first 2 starts. I think he threw 31 pitches 1st inning vs KC. But settled in. I was wowed. But since he signed the contract it's be so-so at best. He seems to have that 1 bad inning per start. Disappointed in him since then. But there's hope that they can turn it around.
  16. Schmoeman5
    For real? Trade deadline? Will there be anyone left after the trade? It's on Twitter so it's got to be true
  17. Schmoeman5
    Gotcha. I thought you were talking about the here and now. My mistake. Thanks for the clarification 👍
  18. Schmoeman5
    The Twins lack true up the middle defenders? At what position? 2nd base
  19. Schmoeman5
    Not an argument, but how is 1/2 the time determined? Just play him 1 game at DH and then 1 game in CF till the inevitable happens?
  20. Schmoeman5
    Buffalo New York.
  21. Schmoeman5
    And that was totally unavoidable. He just can't catch a break
  22. Schmoeman5
    Absolutely correct. 💯 And since his bat is somewhere between here and purgatory all he has left is his defense and that's not where it has been in the past.
  23. Schmoeman5
    I still disagree 2016 27 did it 2017 29 hit over .300. With the emphasis going away from the homerun on some clubs and going to OBP. You can expect more athletic hitters. That's the kind of increase I expect. And not overnight. But prospects we'll see in the next few years. An I'm not demanding that. I just see baseball moving away from the 3 outcome hitters.
  24. Schmoeman5
    Been waiting on that to happen for 3+ years
  25. Schmoeman5
    Nah. Drill Naylor
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