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  1. Kelly Vance
    OK, well our offense went AWOL tonight. But it didn't matter because our defense was not just bad but stupid. Defense includes pitching -- and strategy -- or lack of same. I think Molly owes an apology to Gibson. I mean, someone explain to me the brilliance of putting on the shift to a lefty pull hitter, with only Eddie on the left side of the field and then pitching outside. I couldn't believe it. Outside. Fine to do that in a regular defensive alignment, but with the shift on? And then, they did it again. Alluvasudden we are down 3-0. Gibson looked confused and he should be. What he shoulda done is call Garver out and say, "I'm throwing in if we have the switch on, get it? Just set up outside and pretend it got away from me." That's what I woulda done. Man, who encourages the batter to hit it towards an open side of the field? Or am I wrong?
  2. Kelly Vance
    My theory is he was called up to be a BU catcher in July and did something that tweaked his ability to catch. Or it was Molly "DON'T FORCE THESE GUYS ON ME" refusing to play him at catcher. If the latter, I think Molly's gone after this season. If the former, why was he playing outfield? Process of elimination, boys and girls
  3. Kelly Vance
    I would like to ask May whether he wants a shot at starter or a closer/setup man. I think he is strong enough to go 7 innings most nights. I also see him as a stud closer. I would like to see Romero come up more than Stephen. I just like his stuff better. But the league seemed to solve Romero pretty darn quick. Curious to see if Stephen settles down. I'd like to see Jake Reed get a shot at a pen job. I mean, the guy is an Oregon Duck. What more do you want? But seriously, there are several AAA guys that I hope get the cup of Joe in September. Maybe a couple will stick. I actually see 2019 optimistically. Berrios, Gibby, Pineda, Odo, Romero or May would seem to be a solid staff. Gonsalves on the bubble with Stew and Mejia. Not bad for depth either. Buck and Sano back to normal. Polanco for a whole season. Eddie still solid, Keps improving. Cave as 4th OF/DH and Austin Joe and Sano on a 1b/DH rotation. And I don't mind Forsythe. He seems to be in the middle of a lot of good innings. But resign EE please
  4. Kelly Vance
    Hooorraaaaahhhh!!!! We are lucky to have been fans who got to see these guys play. I never knew about the game ball thing. That's leadership.
  5. Kelly Vance
    A career .306 is not too shabby.
  6. Kelly Vance
    Someone told you it is 100 percent and you don't see it? Maybe you need new glasses.
  7. Kelly Vance
    It seems from reading these posts, and all the ones that came before, that there are basically two groups: the ones who admire Joe and remain big fans and the "what have you done for me lately " people. Put me with the first group. Joe has been awesome for many years and I am grateful that I got to see him play so many games. I hope he gives it at least one more year. As for the negatives or critics, I just don't understand it. I have read criticisms that seem more like accusations of a truly loyal Twin and future Hall of Famer. Things like "Joe is not good at baseball" or that "Joe should be forced to retire" or that "Joe does not work on things in the off season" (as if you know what he does) or "Joe is not clutch" Yeah right. He leads the majors in hitting with RISP. Not clutch? No, not much.... only the best clutch hitter out of hundreds of major leaguers. You just cannot argue with critics that are bound and determined to only see failings and faults and who ignore the good. Put me down with the grateful fans that appreciate what Joe has done and look forward to one more year.
  8. Kelly Vance
    a little unfair to quote stats when he missed a month and its still only August.
  9. Kelly Vance
    You are not a Mauer fan and your view is colored by that.To the point where you don't give him credit for some awesome accomplishments. He is still a great player.
  10. Kelly Vance
    Its worse than that and starting pitchers who need to go 5 innings to claim a win would call it a ridiculous idea. Look at last night's game. Stew goes 4.2 innings and gives way to Buzz for 1 out in the 5th. He loses the ability to win the game as his first major league win. Do you really think this is going to catch on? I don't.
  11. Kelly Vance
    Like I used to tell the kids I coached, "Its OK. It gives me something to tease you about til you die."
  12. Kelly Vance
    You know, why not move starters back a couple days or even let them go on a every 10th day rotation in, say, September. Earlier if you have a huge lead. Let the Dawg days be a good excuse to call guys up and rest your starters for the playoffs. Look at Boston this year. They could let their starters take a week off easy. But will that be enough to give the arms time to bounce back?
  13. Kelly Vance
    The "Opener concept" is nothing new. Its used in Little league everywhere. Start an ok pitcher and bring in a better one to change the speed on hitters. Harder to adjust Personally, I think it is a fad that will fade away. Starters don't like being bumped for a stop gap to start.
  14. Kelly Vance
    You win the game you're in. Period. I don't give a damn about draft order. That's something that should not even be considered. Besides, who says we will draft the right guy with a pick a few spots higher? Think Wimmers. Integrity is not something that only applies to situations where you have nothing to lose. You walk the true path and give it your best each and every game. You don't tank games. Ever. I have always been an advocate for letting the kids play. But you roll a call up or two into the lineup, you don't ever start a lineup that cannot compete. If I am JP and I think this is happening, I'd fire everyone involved.
  15. Kelly Vance
    Like I said.... CLUTCH!!!!! i'M SO SMILING TODAY.../.
  16. Kelly Vance
    Me too. All those critics that say things like Joe is no good or that they want Joe to hang it up.... just set themselves up for being proven wrong in the most embarrassing way. Glad to see Joe showing his critics that he IS STILL CLUTCH. Thanks to Fox for putting it that way. I hope he gives it one more year.
  17. Kelly Vance
    Well, Erv gets criticized because he is only throwing 89-90. Moya topped out there tonight. Heck, high schoolers can top that velocity. But Erv's velocity is not the problem. He is throwing meatballs is the problem. A heater at 90 mph in the middle of the plate gets hit.... in MLB, AAA, AA A college, high school, middle school and little league. He is grooving his fastball and getting hit. But he still knows how to pitch and he can right this ship. Give him time. The decision is stillaways off.
  18. Kelly Vance
    Good timing for Logan to collect 5 hits. If he plays like this, sign him to a 2 year extension. If he reverts back, trade him next year at the deadline.
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  20. Kelly Vance
    But Nick... last year he almost hit .300 after his adjustments. You don't go from .298 to .156 unless there is something seriously wrong. The difference is the foot injury. I think he will be fine come spring.
  21. Kelly Vance
    It is NOT nonsense. I watch all the games. He was trying to pull everything. Like Sano. He was favoring his broken toe by swinging off his heels. He was waving at pitches instead of driving the ball. His "pitch recognition" was fine last year. He did a less pronounced leg kick and had his mechanics solid. This year's injury messed with his mechanics.
  22. Kelly Vance
    Seems to me that a guy that is "hurt all the time" wouldn't win a platinum glove. And a guy that dives for balls and sacrifices his body for your amusement deserves more respect than that.
  23. Kelly Vance
    I think a closer has to be the guy that has the mentality that he is going to "shut it down." A great closer can shorten the game. Mariano Rivera came in and it was game over. So I don't believe a closer is "whomever."But guys like him are rare. I think the vote might come down to ....who is most likely to strike out the side in the 9th. We don't have one of those guys on this roster. So it is like a rotation thing.... Ok, but we still need to look for that guy. I'd like to see some of the young guys come up... like Jake Reed.
  24. Kelly Vance
    Buck is our starting CFer. He is a platinum glove winner and last year he actually hit close to .300 near the end of the season. I thought he had figured out a lot of stuff, but the injury made him over swing to show he was still good... even though he wasn't. Same with Sano. When he is ready to resume his role he gets called up.... control and arbitration considerations be damned. I'd tell him we want him long term and offer him an extension. The way to engender a player's loyalty is to be loyal to them.
  25. Kelly Vance
    I say that allatime. JK too, sorta. No really, I am Nick.
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