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  1. TheLeviathan
    Counter-factuals like this really aren't a valid argument. I know it sounds like it is to say "yeah, but what could've been better" but it eliminates the trade market among other things for how resources could be allocated. The issue is the approach, not necessarily the results. Now results like Ramon Ortiz, White, Cirillo, Ponson, etc. tend to verify my problem with the approach, but that's not the issue. The truth is in 2007 there was 9M dollars worth of dead weight on a team with a 70 million-ish payroll. That's pretty significant and something we saw consistently through our competitive years from Ryan.
  2. TheLeviathan
    And that's all it indicates. The factors that determine whether it was "well enough" combine a whole host of factors well beyond that player's control. No one is saying it's useless, just far from the go-to. (Far, FAR from it)
  3. TheLeviathan
    There is and it was a wonderful breath of fresh air. But let's not pretend Ryan's dabbling in FA has ever made much sense. Even under restrictive payrolls he nickel'd and dime'd rather than sought true upgrades. (Just look at some of the wasted millions between 2005-2008 that, if combined, might have actually added someone who could play baseball effectively) So fair or not, Ryan has a reputation he has to buck to make people believe he's changed his stripes.
  4. TheLeviathan
    You lost me at "W" is the most telling statistic. Sorry.
  5. TheLeviathan
    Gibson has taken a really positive step forward. If he continues this kind of pitching he's a real asset and probably better considered a #3 and a solid one at that.
  6. TheLeviathan
    Looks like they moved him to the pen with a promotion to AAA, so far so good on the experiment but nothing notable. Just solid production.
  7. TheLeviathan
    Huzzah!
  8. TheLeviathan
    I was aiming at the dream big of a designated TD scout. Maybe reaching out to fans in our affiliate regions.
  9. TheLeviathan
    Huzzah!
  10. TheLeviathan
    The armchair GM: Mogul and OTB are both options for this and I know there are many here that use them. I'm into mogul and could help there if people are interested. My suggestion: more direct prospect observations like jokin posted this week. Maybe have your own prospect scout attending games for a week to get some real nitty-gritty dirt on guys?
  11. TheLeviathan
    Plus, who cares? It's at the expense of Willingham right now, as it should be.
  12. TheLeviathan
    The pressures of MLB hasn't stopped the Twins from keeping Arcia up as he's flailing. My biggest issue last year with Gibson and now again here is the rationales offered by the Twins. Mostly because there is nothing rational about their rationales. I hope they are making some kind of sense to Meyer behind the scenes (how I have no clue) ....because all the messages being sent by the team's words and actions would seriously irritate me if I were him.
  13. TheLeviathan
    You mean via waivers we didn't pick up an unblemished future superstar! I'm aghast!
  14. TheLeviathan
    I'm a little excited because at least this wasn't a burned out former Twin with no upside. Baby steps.
  15. TheLeviathan
    Hicks will see plenty of fringe MLB starting pitchers in AAA, that's where he needs to go next. We know he can't hit MLB pitching so there is no need to run him out there for another couple hundred at-bats to watch weak contact and flailing from the left side. Let's get him right - that's so much more important for the long term.
  16. TheLeviathan
    Exactly, Brandon Moss was a flyer by the A's. The Twins should try out more of these guys for lesser roles and hope for good things. Especially when they aren't in the way of anyone.
  17. TheLeviathan
    You know what's true about a buy low? You'll convince yourself by the numbers that the guy has no talent...that's what makes him easy to get. A guy that can play all over the outfield, has speed, and was once highly thought of? What the hell is the downside given where we're at with this outfield? Looks like a move with some upside to me, however slight it might be.
  18. TheLeviathan
    Fascist.
  19. TheLeviathan
    Boston got some interesting buy-low value for Lackey.
  20. TheLeviathan
    But we included Brian Duensing....therefore by the Duensin Rule we get anyone we want! Having to find a replacement for him and the Duensing Rule is a clear reason to keep him.
  21. TheLeviathan
    MUCH better....you are a wizard sir.
  22. TheLeviathan
    Yup
  23. TheLeviathan
    This is what I see.
  24. TheLeviathan
    Nope, I see the total number of threads and posts....is it a setting I have to change?
  25. TheLeviathan
    Thanks, that's helpful! (Still would love to see the other display, but I might warm up to this new way)
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