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  1. TheLeviathan
    The free market when applied to the public sector often causes significant problems. One of the reasons this should be a compensated position is because of who it attracts to serve the public. It's why I'm in favor of raising salaries for politicians at the state and local level as well. If you make it unpaid, chances are significantly higher that your applicants will be wealthy or some form of nepotism. Make it paid, open it up to anyone with the desire, and you're far more likely to get the best candidates. When it comes to public office, that should always be our goal.
  2. TheLeviathan
    I'd rather have Gonzalez, Iglesias (because of his position), or even Dozier.
  3. TheLeviathan
    That's a lot of money to spend on a hypothetical. Even in a year, last year, in which he made that pull power more of a thing, he still only managed a .698 OPS away from Coors. His career split has a .150 differential. That's enormous and is 4,000 PA sample size. Most of his offensive value is driven by hitting singles and doubles in front outfielders. A trait that hitting in Coors aids tremendously. (And is absurdly evident in the stats) Take him out of there and you will regret the contract before the ink dries. If someone else wants to spend 30M hoping they can turn a slim hope into reality - by all means. There are better options.
  4. TheLeviathan
    This is not clear at all. One of the reason batting averages are higher in Coors is how deep they have to play outfielders. You will get a .700 OPS player with Lemahieu. That would rank 27th among 2B with at least 300 at-bats last year. No thanks.
  5. TheLeviathan
    6/129 isn't too bad. But I wouldn't pay Corbin that kind of money.
  6. TheLeviathan
    Do you know why hitters tend to have a much higher BA in Coors? His sample size away from Coors is robust. You ain't getting .725.
  7. TheLeviathan
    Ugh, three 1B? What is this...beer league softball?
  8. TheLeviathan
    In fairness, the whole league has been really, really slow. Doesn't excuse inaction by the Twins, but it's hardly isolated at this point.
  9. TheLeviathan
    Our system has long cut out the average person from politcal office. Everything is about nepotism and money. It's not shocking that nepotism and money then drive policy. Pay the interns. "Great opportunity" is not an excuse for little or no wages.
  10. TheLeviathan
    This is a good post and also the case against Cron. We should just stop the "They haven't committed yet" argument. They have. That ship has sailed. Good deal for Philly.
  11. TheLeviathan
    I agree, DH/1B doesn't have to be a lefty. I'd just like a player much more accomplished than Cron. Certainly I'd have preferred a much higher delta between Cron and Austin to warrant 5M and a spot on the roster.
  12. TheLeviathan
    Teams with money to spend are getting bargains Twins have money to spend, time to get in on this
  13. TheLeviathan
    Speaking of creative....anyone want to buy low on Kyle Seager?
  14. TheLeviathan
    I don't mind looking at Bour....but then we basically have to waive Austin. Otherwise this list does nothing for me. (Assuming Harper is just a nice dream)
  15. TheLeviathan
    Cousins missed on some big throws. If he leads Robinson into the end zone the game changes significantly. I would agree, we didn't run the ball enough considering the pickups Cook was getting. Have to win out from here. 10-5-1 might be enough to win the division and line up to play the 6th seed in the first round.
  16. TheLeviathan
    Having two 1B-only on the roster is a mistake. One we've endured often enough. We have money to spend. DH/OF is not the spot to be penny pinching.
  17. TheLeviathan
    We were going to probably lose this anyway, but the PI calls have been laughably lopsided.
  18. TheLeviathan
    This might be a valid argument if Cron was something more than he is. He's a "meh" hitter for his position and comes with no defensive attributes to help this roster. Having Austin and Cron as the plan for 1B/DH is a recipe for disaster.
  19. TheLeviathan
    Having a full time DH and 1B that play the same position will make this roster much less durable against injury/ineffectiveness/ or other issues. Having a guy you feel comfortable playing at DH and non-1B positions insures you against any number of disasters that could harm the team. Especially in an era where most benches are 3 players deep.
  20. TheLeviathan
    Yeah, nice mix on that drive. Quick throws, good variety.
  21. TheLeviathan
    I have no earthly idea why you think it would be "wasted" to use one of a precious few roster spots on a guy that might be able to play more than 1B.
  22. TheLeviathan
    Is there a rule the DH has to be a subpar 1B? Otherwise this roster would seem to be far better off with a guy who can play OF or 1B/3B.
  23. TheLeviathan
    Another slow start. Cousins held the ball way too long on that sack considering Diggs and Thielen were open.
  24. TheLeviathan
    Sure and that's why I'm fine having one of him on the roster. I don't get spending 5M for his maybe better clone.
  25. TheLeviathan
    If Austin and Cron are on the roster I predict a disappointing season for the Twins. Carrying two guys that can barely play 1B is unwise.
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