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  1. In My La Z boy
    I wish Kirilloff was hitting. Not so sure he is ready. Royce looks ready. Maybe move Sano to the 60 day and add someone?
  2. In My La Z boy
    Lewis is the only infielder left on the 40 man. Royce debut time!
  3. In My La Z boy
    Agreed. This is a fun conversation I thought we'd never have. Still hard to believe Correa is playing short for our Twins. Might have been a master stroke. We needed a champion on this team. Looking forward to getting the Yankees in the American League championship series this year ?
  4. In My La Z boy
    I am with you, but not so sure about this. I could see a scenario where Correa has a great year, the Twins have a great year, perhaps a deep playoff run - and Correa exercises his option and stays. Correa loves it here now - by October he never wants to leave - we do not give him 10 years $300M - and he bets on himself again (oh darn, another $35.1M) and re-ups.
  5. In My La Z boy
    Agreed. My wife had the same surgery, although that doesn't mean he'll hit. Larnach flew past him, and now Miranda has a chance to fly by him. I can't believe they didn't put him under and break up that scar tissue? My wife said no thanks to that, but it would have sped up her movement and recovery. I had never heard of this manipulation they do under anesthesia before but the intent is to bust up the scar tissue. I've watched her slowly but surely bust through it, and after 18 months she is about 90% back. Nothing more important for a hitter than eyes and wrists.
  6. In My La Z boy
    Good topic! In my mind, the importance of chemistry and culture goes directly to teamwork. To the extent that teamwork contributes to winning in baseball is subjective and directly relates to the on-field talent. A baseball team comprised of 9 all-stars that hated each other would beat a team of 9 nice young men in a playoff series who all loved each other and got along well no doubt. On the other hand, a team of 9 all-stars who hated each other would never beat a team of 9 all-stars in a playoff series who loved each other and got along well with each other. High talent + Chemistry = Victory.
  7. In My La Z boy
    I am ready to let Larnach have LF. He is better than Kirilloff. If Kirilloff feels good and looks ok, I'd give him 1B. Celestino needs to play so he goes down. I am sure as time develops we can find a better right handed OF than Garlick.
  8. In My La Z boy
    Unlike 2021, we are getting all the goofy breaks this year - and the Tigers and Sox so far look like us last year. Good omen going on in the division. I'll take it. Baldelli and Falvey will figure out this bullpen - sooner please rather than later.
  9. In My La Z boy
    Sounds like we have an excellent 3B pipeline coming. Encarnacion-Strand - Steer and Miranda. And with Correa blocking SS, Lewis is also coming quickly at 3B. Sano and Urshela had better get it going with Kirilloff gearing up to play again and Larnach looking like he belongs.
  10. In My La Z boy
    The results of our efforts here in this world can often times be discouraging. I hear your heart and it sounds like it is in the right place. It is difficult sometimes to remember we are working for an audience of one, and there is only one that we should aspire to please. In study and in prayer we find our affirmation, and our encouragement to press on. Press on soldier!
  11. In My La Z boy
    Seems it is an organizational (Falvey) thesis to wing it in the bullpen. Maybe it was Addison Reed that did it to them? Just stupid to trade Rogers, especially considering we sent the Padres the money to pay him. WTH was that? Besides, if we stink we move him at the deadline if we aren't interested in re-signing him. Look for our closer to be Juan Minaya very soon I guess.
  12. In My La Z boy
    Thanks for posting this. I enjoyed reading this article, and reading the comments so far. I do believe there is an analogy to be had here and I agree organized religion and organized baseball have similar challenges. As a grandfather of 10, I can attest to the youth of today in comparison to 50 years ago. My passion for baseball and Church was born out of habits developed from 5 years old, and from my parents influence. Kids today aren't in after school t-ball, and in Wednesday night youth group from kindergarten en masse like we were. Passions/Interests begin early in life. Habits begin early in life. I grew up on ballfields and in Church. Good comments from all.
  13. In My La Z boy
    Today he will be playing the position best suited for him. He is a good enough 2nd baseman to be starting there. This is really his only position as I see it. On our team he will need to DH quite often to get to 500 ab's. And I hope he does. I could also see him playing a lot of 1B if Sano struggles into May.
  14. In My La Z boy
    Circumstance and opportunity says Duran is our closer. Not necessarily the plan, but given his lack of innings in 2021, and the opening day trade of our closer, here he is. After Duffy blew the first save chance we had I thought geesh what did we do? It doesn't take a rocket science degree to see a new plan developing here. I like it. He is a 50 save potential guy. And we have plenty of starters and potential coming starters. Not closing games last Apr/May cost us the season. In my opinion, Duran is our new closer.
  15. In My La Z boy
    I would agree with this, although plans change once the games begin. Going back to Mike Tyson "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" - we'll see how we begin this year. Arraez most definitely starts the year at DH. We'll see who gets hurt & we'll see how a change of scenery does for Sanchez. Every manager dreams of carrying 3 catchers. Once Arraez starts filling in around the field, if Sanchez is mashing at DH we'll carry 3 catchers all year, and we'll be happy about it.
  16. In My La Z boy
    I agree with all of this except insert Celestino for Garlick. Celestino is already on the 40 man and can field and bats right.
  17. In My La Z boy
    Opening day line up must have Arraez at DH, so I see a bench of Sanchez, Godoy, Gordon and Larnach. Not ideal starting Larnach on the bench, but his bat is looking great. Once we start a rotation, giving guys days off I'd see a DH rotation split between these 3 - Arraez, Sano and Sanchez - getting Larnach in the line up in RF/LF 2 out of every 3 days should be very doable. He looks better than AK at the plate so far this spring. I wouldn't send him down.
  18. In My La Z boy
    I am interested in the limited no trade he has for 2022. Say Correa is fantastic, but we stink - seems we stand to gain a major haul for him at the trade deadline. Heaven forbid we have a first 3 months like we did last year, but we did just swerve into perhaps the greatest trade chip in baseball in case we do.
  19. In My La Z boy
    Falvey obviously knows this could be a one year rental. This means we are not even close to being done. Pitching coming for sure. We're going for it in 2022. That is all I ever wanted to hear. Let's go Twins!
  20. In My La Z boy
    Trade rumors says we are "maybe" one of 4 teams waiting for Trevor Story to make a decision. He reportedly is willing to play another position, and is willing to sign a short term high AAV contract.
  21. In My La Z boy
    Thank you. Best comment. Sad circumstances indeed. Basically trading 2 of our best 3 catchers to unload the Donaldson contract (by the same people who signed him to that contract). Yesterday's showing was also discouraging. We started our "A" team, and they didn't. Our defense yesterday looked awful on the left side - will hope Miranda has a great glove to go along with the great bat. We need a shortstop obviously. Pitching obviously.
  22. In My La Z boy
    I'll be surprised if we sign Story. The Donaldson deal was a salary dump. I do think we work with Oakland and we do have a plan. Montas is the last big name they have to package Andrus with to dump his contract - we will oblige, and in return there goes Urshela and a couple non-40 man quality prospects. I'm guessing they'd sign Story if he'd take the 2 years 50M left on the Donaldson contract? Maybe he will if we are the best AV offer and commit to let him play short for 2 years. I don't think we'll see another large 4 year commitment to Story, or anyone right now after shedding Donaldson's contract.
  23. In My La Z boy
    Entertained, enlightened and updated for sure. Great work these last few months and great work last night on this recap. Given there are a million things to do in a short time, would you think trades are the more complicated transaction to bolster the pitching staff versus signing a couple free agents? I'm guessing less trading than there would have been given more time? Also I assume they canceled the rule 5 draft? Thanks again.
  24. In My La Z boy
    I suggest we are not serious about competing. Therefore I could see this happening. I prefer leaving him at 2B and starting Nick Gordon if we aren't serious, and are looking for a stopgap for 3-6 mo, or a year. Pohlad must have told Falvey to hold his fire, knowing the owners were going to play hardball. Will know more after today's proposal I guess.
  25. In My La Z boy
    Do not extend a player before you give him an everyday position. Who gives an extension to a bench player? I hope they give him a full time position, or trade him if we can get a good return. With our current lineup, I'd like to see him start the season leading off and at DH. Great eye, Great contact. I wish Rocco would settle on a more consistent lineup this year, beginning with Arraez leading off 140 games.
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