Jump to content
Twins Daily
  • Create Account

In My La Z boy

Verified Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    747

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Profiles

News

Minnesota Twins Videos

2026 Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Ranking

2022 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks

Minnesota Twins Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits

Guides & Resources

2023 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks

The Minnesota Twins Players Project

2024 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks

2025 Minnesota Twins Draft Pick Tracker

2026 Minnesota Twins Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses

Forums

Blogs

Events

Store

Downloads

Gallery

Everything posted by In My La Z boy

  1. In My La Z boy
    I have learned to never question Tampa or Cleveland trades no matter how they first appear. Still in shock we received Ryan for Cruz. I will not be surprised in the least if Falvey trades both Gray and Maeda for prospects, and I'm thinking Kepler to NY. He would do well there. It is also decision day on Dallas Keuchel, and I am betting he is in the Twins rotation by the weekend.
  2. In My La Z boy
    Not sure if anyone saw the MLB segment with Harold Reynolds but he played an interview w/Buck, and made the point that Buxton NEEDS to go out and play a position, to be able to hit. He doesn't seem to have the mental game to DH, and Reynolds went on to talk about the mental side of being a DH. I agree Royce's best spot on this years team in the coming weeks is CF, but heading into the playoffs (i hope) and into next year, Buxton at DH isn't a sustainable option in my opinion.
  3. In My La Z boy
    Twins fans didn't make the bad trade deadline trades, this front office did. Gave away CES and Steer for nothing last year, and Coulombe (DFA'd) and Cano are currently manning the back end of the Orioles BP - and we have Lopez and Mahle. Nice work there. I'd say no trades this July. We'll get fleeced. If anything we should get younger & see if the Reds will trade us CES back for Sonny Gray and move on from Gallo/Kepler and Polanco. Trading Kirilloff would be insane.
  4. In My La Z boy
    Nelson Cruz
  5. In My La Z boy
    I presented nothing but my opinion. I don't need sources to have an opinion. I have watched the majority of Twins games since the mid-70's. I have a feel for history and the squads we've fielded over the decades. In my opinion, our current results from 2016 or so, the drafts, the trades, the signings, the on field performance suggests we aren't getting things right. Last 2 nights are a good example. We can't play with the Braves. No chance we could beat them in a 7 games series. Sadly.
  6. In My La Z boy
    "The approach" is exactly what Falvey wants, it's what he drafts, it's what he develops and it's what he trades for. The Twins are a top down organization. We are witnessing the execution of Falvey's strategy. Remember his calling card coming out of Cleveland was Pitching Pitching and Pitching, and they had Francona pulling the on-field strings. I don't get the feeling Francona is anyone's puppet. Rocco isn't in the hitting meetings because Rocco is a Falvey puppet. That's what Falvey wants. All this is what Falvey built for us. Saddened watching Rosario last night. He had fire in the belly, like Luis. I miss them both.
  7. In My La Z boy
    Agreed, but that is the topic of this blog. The past, as you say is quite important for learning, and I hope we do better in our next trades. I did not like losing Eduardo Escobar - but today we have Duran. Let's hope for some improvement on this roster between now and the end of July!
  8. In My La Z boy
    We haven't been the same since James Rowson left for Miami. We should look to give the Padres a bag of balls and get Nelson Cruz back here as our hitting coach immediately - and then track down Yadier Molina and beg him to be our manager. We can't fire 26 players. Seems we're close to someone needing to get fired here.
  9. In My La Z boy
    Braves. Buxton is from there. He has a full no trade. This would be a huge move for Atlanta. They are already very good, wouldn't have to give much, and can easily take on salary. We all know Byron is way underpaid if he does what he can do. If I'm the Braves, I'm cherry picking him right now. How much lower can you buy on Byron than now?
  10. In My La Z boy
    I do feel bad for Lopez. Not his fault he was traded for Rod Carew. I think I've heard Bremer tell me 6 or 7 times the last 2 days that we've struck out 200 more times this year than the Red Sox. Shut up Dick. We get it.
  11. In My La Z boy
    This squad is a hot mess right now. Probably a bad time to comment here. 30th in contact rate. 30th in most every offensive category. We must start deep in the minors and up in the front office and ask, who is coaching and teaching our hitting philosophy? What is our hitting philosophy? Is it 2019? How long w/Buxton as DH only? Can we play him in RF? Strictly DH is hard for some. Obviously Byron needs to head out onto the field in order to hit? Is Rowson still in Miami? Did he steal Arraez? So far he did. I was always in agreement with Rod, and hindsight, our ugly friend says we should have given Arraez 2B last year and rolled with it. Polanco has been done for a year 1/2 apparently. I've always asked myself, why did they trade Arraez at the peak of the peak in value? We've NEVER done this before? Run down the list. When they were at the peak, no trade. Sano, Kepler, Polanco, Buxton and on and on. When did we ever trade someone at the peak of his value? I can't think of anyone, Viola maybe?
  12. In My La Z boy
    How long is Rocco's leash? I'd say losing Arraez was another blow to the "heart issue". Both Kepler and Polanco's absence from effectiveness is a blow to the heart. Buxton not being in the field hurts the heart. I am in total agreement, this team's struggles so far this year revolve around culture, attitude and heart. How much would it cost right now to swing a deal with the Padres for Nelson? Bag of balls. Make him our hitting coach immediately. When Buxton is off the DL, put him in CF. Obviously he can get hurt playing only DH - what's the point? We need his energy on the field, and he obviously hits better when he plays in the field. We have way too much talent this year to be a .500 ballclub. This front office gave this coaching staff a great 26 man roster this year. They need to coach better.
  13. In My La Z boy
    We have the very best pitching staff I can remember and we can't hit. I want to score some runs. I am with Rod Carew and am saddened we couldn't find a position for Arraez and didn't keep him. I also felt like Steer could have given us some pop. He, to me is Dozier like, scrappy guy w/power. I understand grading trades after the fact is easy, but was never a Mahle fan. I do agree with your comments and love Jorge - he just hasn't (for all reasons you mentioned) given us anything for 3 years.
  14. In My La Z boy
    For whatever reason (Jorge Polanco) the front office would NOT give Arraez an everyday position, and by default planted him at 1B. Then we give Cincy Steer, again because of our unwillingness to move on from Polanco. For whatever reason this front office is determined to "save" 2B for Jorge as they are RF for Kepler, and neither one has come close to repeating 2019 - and both were/are blocking better players and/or prospects. I am not down on the Correa signing, and rather like having 3 world series champions on our roster along w/Vazquez and Gallo. Correa will be fine in my opinion and will prove his value in Sept/Oct.
  15. In My La Z boy
    Agree with this. I have Kepler fatigue.
  16. In My La Z boy
    Excellent thoughts here. Falvey sort of made a similar move to this in acquiring Gray for Petty. How did that work out? Is Chase Petty going to become a star for Cincy? I haven't followed his progress? I am sure following the Mahle for Steer trade and do NOT like that one obviously in hindsight. I agree with above posters on not getting cute and taking whichever top 5 guy is on the board. Then do a Petty for Gray type move in the off-season if that is the decision. Either way this pick won't help us this year. Take the best player please.
  17. In My La Z boy
    You're not wrong
  18. In My La Z boy
    Toss up? We've actually been waiting longer for Kirilloff than Larnach. I don't honestly think any of us can tell the difference. #1 pick in '16, #1 pick in '18. Still waiting on both, and neither have separated themselves from the other. Why an automatic put him in RF for Kirilloff, and why a send him down for Larnach?
  19. In My La Z boy
    Caleb is just a wonderful story. He is a Minnesota kid. No one has worked harder on himself and his game. So far this spring he looks better than ever. We have no chance at a title without a shutdown bullpen. Caleb will be a key component at the back end for us in my opinion.
  20. In My La Z boy
    Hey Ted, Will there be any surprise candidates making the bullpen for opening day we don't know about? How does Alcala look? Not impressed with Solano, where do you see him fitting in? Thanks for a great report!
  21. In My La Z boy
    I'll be interested in the starter strategy, and if Rocco does indeed protect these guys like last year. Quite taboo to let anyone get near 100 pitches, especially early in the season last year. I am hoping for such starter depth that we see Maeda and Balazovic in the pen, with SWR coming fast, and big young guys like Ryan/Ober & Lopez stepping into 35 start/200 innings roles.
  22. In My La Z boy
    Agree w/both of your comments, and recall the 2015 Royals. 3 lockdown bullpen guys took them to a title. The 2015 Royals were nearly untouchable after the 6th. We have the makings of a very solid starting staff this year as it stands. How many more games do we win if we can lock it down nearly every game after the 6th?
  23. In My La Z boy
    We'll see about Kirilloff's health. He is obviously our 1st option. I wonder about Miranda's defense, and still think he is the 1st baseman of the future when lee or lewis come up. If we are not trading Kep, it would make sense to look at Gallo at 1st. I was hoping Gordon would get a shot at left.
  24. In My La Z boy
    I imagine we start the year with Buxton batting leadoff.
  25. In My La Z boy
    Gallo has played a LOT of 1st base, and if Royce or Brooks are ready by mid season, look for Miranda to be moved to 1st. I'll miss Arraez bat, but we have several good options at 1st.
×
×
  • Create New...