TheLeviathan
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I like that we can actually discuss something, even if it's Harrison Bader stoking the argument. I imagine you'll see something like this most days: SS Correa 3B Lewis RF Wallner CF Buxton LF Larnach 1B Miranda 2B Lee C Jeffers DH - Some guy that Castro swaps in for So I don't get the idea that Bader is a starter. He's just raising the floor - especially defensively and somewhat against LHP - for the team. I don't love the move and I've tried to be a believer in Martin, but his inability to play any positions makes that stance really difficult to hold. So I find the move rational, but not inspiring. -
Not only did they set society back at least a century, they took part in raising a generation of soul-less malcontents who are happy to blame everyone but their parents.
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Can I both be ok with it and hate it at the same time? We need more speed on this team. We need a good defensive OF who can hit RH. I think, in theory, this is the kind of player I could get behind. On the other hand....way more than I'd like to have spent, his LH platoon splits weren't great last year (though career wise they have been fine), and the only reason I even like it at all is how same-y our OF is. This feels like getting roped in by the bar of low expectations and being ok to settle.
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This is why I joked that Marty Schottenheimer has a chance....with a little necromancy.....at another coaching gig. It ain't out of the question.
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They should try for dead money on Garret and Watson just for giggles at this point. Blow that franchise up. Again.
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This thread really brings me back to 1995.
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The Time for "Getting Creative" Is Upon Us
TheLeviathan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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Your argument was dismissive of Rocco's knowledge based on the era in which he played. As if someone has to retire in 2022 to be able to manage in 2023. The original poster's claim was simply that Rocco has a wealth of baseball experience. That his own personal style of play and experience aligns with a less modern approach. How successful he was or wasn't or how far that time has past aren't relevant criticisms. No one would argue against TK's knowledge of the game and he managed 100 ABs and hit .181. Clearly his experience didn't lead to the offensive powerhouses we saw in 1987 and 1991. Your attempt to discount his "wisdom" is basically a flimsy ad hominem.
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My understanding is that there are three tags: Transition, Exclusive, and Non-Exclusive. Exclusive means you pretty much tag them for a top 5 salary and it's over. Non-exclusive allows them to go out and seek other offers, but at the cost of 2 first round picks. No player under that tag has signed a deal since Joey Galloway in 2000. In other words - that ain't happening for Darnold. Transition has no draft compensation, but teams can match a deal. The other downside is that the player will be on your cap if you put that tag on them, limiting your cap space. (But there are ways around that) I would bet they tag Darnold and end up getting something like a 3rd and a 4th for him.
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If manager expertise is determined by "how much did they play in the era they are currently managing" - I think everyone but Pete Rose would be disqualified as an expert. Virtually every manager doesn't get a big league job until 10-20 years after their playing days. By definition, their era was passed by. And Pete would get himself disqualified for other reasons. It's such a preposterous argument to make, putting aside any bias in the argument itself.
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It might work, but doesn't the roster still look like a bunch of slow footed mashers?
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We'll have the best rested front office in the league!
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Agreed. Graham should be suing too. Circles back to our black coaches conversation. The next time a black coach with such a sparse track record as Coen gets this much love/money will be the first time.
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From Sando at The Athletic: Jaguars: See if this sounds like a precursor for long-term stability. Owner Shad Khan, who entered the 2024 season by declaring his roster the best in franchise history, pursued Liam Coen, a one-year NFL coordinator, as if Coen were Vince Lombardi incarnate. Khan initially retained Baalke, then fired the GM to help land Coen. According to Albert Breer, the Jaguars then kept secret Coen's second visit to the team so they could trick Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham into satisfying the Rooney Rule for them. They did all this to land a coach with one season of coordinating experience and question marks on his resume. Coen left the NFL to become Kentucky's offensive coordinator in 2021. He returned to the NFL in 2022, then rejoined Kentucky as offensive coordinator in 2023, then returned to the NFL in 2024. This past week, Coen interviewed with the Jaguars, withdrew from consideration, accepted (but did not sign) an offer from Tampa Bay contingent upon not re-engaging with Jacksonville, then met with the Jaguars secretly and accepted their offer without keeping the Buccaneers apprised.
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Kansas City. And it isn't close for me.
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I thought the Bills got a first twice on that drive.
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3M rabid fans. A 50% increase from 2M. Sounds like Padres fans are having fun.
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I have no interest in parsing those years for bad injury lack, bad trades, good ones, bad deals, or good ones. Under his watch one of baseball's most apathetic fan bases became rabid. Sign me up all day for that fun.
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My issue is that nothing in this world is more tied to antiquated, "this is how it's always been" nonsense than baseball. When we buck that nonsense (see: pitch clock), the game is better for it. The mentality that voted against Ichiro is almost certainly of the nonsensical BS that baseball needs to be done with. Yup, he's in, but there is zero rational reason to have voted no. And that's an issue, whether it prevented him from getting in or not.
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The San Diego Padres have won their fan base, made the playoffs, and been one helluva joy for their fans year in and year out. In baseball, the playoffs are cruel and rarely reward those who deserve it most. It shouldn't be the end-all, be-all of judging a process.
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I would've agreed with 2023 if 2024 had maintained that momentum....but it didn't. Worst of all....this team is just very same-y. Especially on offense. They can't run. They are really streaky hitters. Defensively they have some issues. Their right/left splits and platoons are problematic. I would've felt a lot better had Julien not face planted. If Royce Lewis hadn't showed us more red flags than green ones. Brooks Lee debuted and killed it. If Wallner could've stayed up. If Correa could've stayed on the field. If we still had hope that "Buxton is an MVP guy" could be real. It isn't and it won't be ever again. I also would feel better if there was more hope of rebounds and debuts. E-Rod is exciting. But he's the 87th left handed hitting corner outfielder on our roster. Matched only by the 87 guys who we wish could play 2B or 3B well but pretty much can't. I don't feel like any window has been opened yet. And I won't until I see what core is keeping it open.
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In the NFL coaches get hired and rehired no matter how incompetent they were at their previous stop. If total stupidity isn't enough to prevent them from getting another job, why should a pulse be any different? :)
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I'm with you, doesn't seem to be a coincidence at all with the billionaire class.
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This only reinforces that too many voters take an idiotic approach to the task.
