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  1. Schmoeman5
    How about Kyle Hendricks. I'm not sure about the cost. But I don't think it would be too steep. He's more consistent than Evaldi
  2. Schmoeman5
    And yes I think he's worth it. 100 games is less than 2/3 of a season. Harper Trout Betts etc are all making 30 million plus. So if he's effective for 100 games or more then he's worth it. IF Buxton had mostly good health in his career, he'd be gone because there's no way the Twins would offer him say 7 years for 250 million
  3. Schmoeman5
    What are the variables that measure WAR. I don't believe it's accurate at all. I think the Twins are 10 games over .500 with Buxton and 3 or 4 games under .500. So how to you get a factor of 1.6 when that's a 13 or 14 game difference. I never quite figured that one out.
  4. Schmoeman5
    That would be great. But if that's the Twins goal, to sign Correa to a long term deal is Lewis going back to AAA to learn the new position that he would be playing moving forward
  5. Schmoeman5
    OK. Keep playing to win the regular season. Ask that young Seattle team that won 116 regular season games if they felt like they had a successful season and I guarantee you to a man they'll tell you they came up short
  6. Schmoeman5
    OK Take away the innings pitched. I'm referring to the caliber. And this is Verlander in 2022 not 2015
  7. Schmoeman5
    Case in point. When Verlander threw 7+ 1 hit innings. Because that's what your going to face nearly every game come playoff time.
  8. Schmoeman5
    OK. So translate those numbers to the playoffs. You do need to win during the regular season to reach the playoffs granted, but what are those numbers come playoff time when the pressure is ratcheted up. And that's a part of managing. Getting the team ready for that
  9. Schmoeman5
    OK. So he was manager of the year in 2019 when the Twins clobbered 300+ homers. That was the worst thing that could happen. They get to the playoffs and run into much better pitching and go out with a whimper. 2020, same thing in a Covid short season. 2021 the wheels fall off. If the Twins are such an analytical team and Baldelli is part of that, why isn't the emphasis more on OB% vs slugging. They have guys who simply can't or won't adapt to the shift so it's all or nothing. You have a high OBP and sprinkle in a homerun here and there and you'll score a lot more runs. Pitching is even worse. He gets 4 or 5 innings out of starters and then it's bullpen by committee. That's fine if you have 8 or 9 guys who are lights out every other day. So even though this isn't all on Baldelli, it's an organizational approach so the blame is all around. But there are in game moments where he leaves something to be desired. Especially close games. I don't think he's a bad manager, but I also don't think he's a real good one either. He tows the line that's drawn out for him.
  10. Schmoeman5
    When Byron Buxton was 1st called up he was immediately the best CF in baseball. But he WASNT nearly the hitter he is now. Relax
  11. Schmoeman5
    Like the drink only spelt different John Coffey. I was thinking more along the line of Mr. Miagi
  12. Schmoeman5
    Except Alex Kirilloffs hitting coach is his dad
  13. Schmoeman5
    In regards to Pagan, Justin Morneau made a comment that Pagan was working on a new grip. I know these pitchers work out every day. But if that's why he's struggling with his command then why isn't he in St.Paul trying to get his BB/9 back on track instead of in meaningful regular season games? Before this season his BB/9 ratio was 2.5/9 and now it's over 10. Or is that not an option
  14. Schmoeman5
    And so far, the only teams who were ranked lower than the Twins when they played has been Baltimore and Oakland. According to MLB pipeline 1-30 weekly rankings. Yes I believe the schedule has been weak. And they did stumble vs the Orioles the final 2 games. But last years team would be 11-18 instead of 18-11
  15. Schmoeman5
    There's another way to look at it. The Tigers were near .500 when they played as was Boston and KC. and Cleveland. Tampa was over .500. Only Baltimore was way below .500 when they played. And if you read MLB's team rankings all except Baltimore were ranked ahead of Minnesota
  16. Schmoeman5
    I would say his play in right has been solid. There was a fly ball Friday night that I believe should have been caught. Celestino has hit much better than anticipated and his OF play has been much better too. I wouldn't mind him staying in LF if he keeps it going. Subbing for Buxton on his off days. DH Larnach and have him in left on days Celestino is in CF upon Larnachs return. Miranda and or Lewis could possibly stay as I believe Kirilloff just won't be able to go every day and Urshela has been struggling. JMO
  17. Schmoeman5
    I could be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure the St. Louis Cardinals 1st employed the shift specifically against Ted Williams and the Red Sox in the 1946 World Series
  18. Schmoeman5
    I just want to add. I see a lot of comments in regards to Larnachs strong arm. Early this year and last year the comments were how slow he is and what a lollipop arm he has. He's among the league leaders in doubles, so he can't be that slow and he now has 3 or 4 outfield assists after 23 games he's played, not all of them in the outfield. What happened? Did his arm and legs get instantaneously stronger and faster?
  19. Schmoeman5
    I couldn't agree more. How does Pagan have a .156 WAR after loading the bases and barely getting out of the jam. That's why I don't buy all the metrics. Sure he gets the save. But the laws of average say if he keeps trending with high% of walks he's going to get burned
  20. Schmoeman5
    Couldn't agree more. I would love to see 5 or 6 high obp hitters sprinkled with 3 or 4 power bats who WILL put the ball in play vs a 30 to 40 homer guy that strikes out 200 times
  21. Schmoeman5
    I'm curious. If Larnach is so slow, how come so many doubles? Shouldn't they just be long singles
  22. Schmoeman5
    The pitching got the Twins through tonight. But a couple of timely hits were enough. They'll get the bats going tomorrow
  23. Schmoeman5
    A nice series win vs Tampa Bay and I liked how the Twins scored by stringing together hits. Only 1 run by way of the long ball. Keep it going in Baltimore
  24. Schmoeman5
    So let's see how the Tampa Bay series goes. They have solid pitching and their offense hasn't gotten into gear yet. This will be a nice early test for the Twins. Let's see if they can keep it going.
  25. Schmoeman5
    You may know what you like, but that doesn't qualify you as an expert either. You're always ripping on people but glorify the superstars who are struggling as well because you KNOW they're going to break out. But the younger guys who are still trying to find their way get no reprieve. You want instant superstardom or just get rid of them and bring in the next batch.
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