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  1. Jocko87
    I think it's the opposite. I can get a six pack of relievers at the corner store for a tenth the cost of a starter. Wait as long as possible and then when you are sure they can't make it as a starter, then trade them to someone who still thinks they can. The bullpen is relatively easy to fill.
  2. Jocko87
    Agreed, but the outcome is closer to binary than we really want to think about. A high leverage relief pitcher that's got a home run problem isn't a high leverage reliever for long. He got by on surprise last year and what he's fighting early this year doesn't play anywhere.
  3. Jocko87
    That probably defeats the point of the spot start. They are trying to extend the pitching through a stretch with no off days. It's probably more like Louis will wear it for 100 pitches regardless of result type of night.
  4. Jocko87
    If he doesn't fix it, he's not a reliever either, long term. If he does fix it, he's the reliever from last year for 7 innings at a time. It's worth the effort.
  5. Jocko87
    It's one of the hardest things to officiate in the game and the batter always gets the benefit of the doubt especially at these velocities. It's very hard to force yourself to lean into a pitch anyway, instinct kicks in when you are actually in there. What you would have is some insane crowding of the plate if a big time starter hit someone. Think Rizzo on steroids. I'm envisioning a playoff game being decided by crowding Garrett Cole if he shows the least bit of wildness. It completely changes how the game is played. That's worse than anything we would be trying to avoid. Keller was still in the game because of the stupid new rule on position players pitching down less than 8 runs.
  6. Jocko87
    Caleb the 30 yo career journeyman with 5 years of 4.50 era at AAA? That guy is ahead of a 26 yo legit starter prospect that just learned to throw 99? You may have decided on Varland but I promise the team hasn't. If they get it right, the upside is ace. It's close. Caleb Boushley eats throwaway innings, Lou Varland gets developed.
  7. Jocko87
    He is certainly working on things, much like an extended spring training. G&G broke down the pitch mix stuff on a recent episode. He'll bring a different approach tonight. What that is? Who knows but it won't be the AAA version. This is an appropriately timed opportunity to put the new approach under actual fire. Then back down for a few more tweaks. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they had this lined up for a month. It fits his rotation, the team need in the schedule and a sensible development plan. Any talk of anyone else in this spot is silly.
  8. Jocko87
    Why Boushley?
  9. Jocko87
    As expected.
  10. Jocko87
    Margot and Vasquez. As expected.
  11. Jocko87
    It almost has to be Varland. He won't stay for for more than an hour after the game though, he'll be replaced by the replacement for the bullpen arm he replaced. He wouldn't be available for a few days which would negate the value of the spot start. I'm interested to see what he looks like in a real game. No telling what he's playing with in the AAA games.
  12. Jocko87
    Not sure but I'm thinking it means reevaluate your definition of a line up hole.
  13. Jocko87
    I kinda like them and I really like that they went with the state concept rather than the city. They are the Minnesota Twins, not the Minneapolis Twins, or the St Paul Twins. Which city would you like them to connect to? Not being connected to a city is kinda their thing, you know, the Twins. Of the Twin Cities. Maybe we should call them the metro area connects. That said, I do not like them this much. Gag.
  14. Jocko87
    As expected.
  15. Jocko87
    He's pitching.
  16. Jocko87
    You know whats funny? I couldn't be more excited about the overall health of the organization. Also, they are the 8th youngest pitching roster in the league but, hey, its a complain day. I'm not going to pretend is looks pretty right now but this chicken little crap is beyond old.
  17. Jocko87
    Ummm? wut.
  18. Jocko87
    After the pitching change I'd come back with Santana. Oh well.
  19. Jocko87
    He has certainly earned one.
  20. Jocko87
    SWR is cooking. 97.2!
  21. Jocko87
    Vazquez As expected!
  22. Jocko87
    It takes endurance to follow this team on this site.
  23. Jocko87
    I just wish I would have realized he said massage instead of message. My bad, a massage for all the umps out there!
  24. Jocko87
    For ****s sake.
  25. Jocko87
    I get paid pretty well to do it so, yes, I'm a professional. Fire away with your questions, always happy to help. Astounding how comfortable folks can be with words like corrupt. I'd let the courts sort out whether it's libel, slander or defamation. It gets tricky and I'm not that expert. Maybe best to avoid that kind of lunacy.
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