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  1. Kelly Vance
    If it means nothing then why did he make the team going North? He came outta nowhere and hit like .480 in Florida. That is why he made the team. So don't tell me it means nothing.
  2. Kelly Vance
    Well, I like hustle players as much as anyone, and probably more, but I think the criticism is overblown. Terry didn't over react and he was borne out by Puig's two doubles later in teh game. No doubt he said something like "I know how you feel, but you are gonna get flak. Do something next at bat and make it up to us." Rosie, same deal. I didn't see the play, but dropped third strikes are often a surprise to the hitter more than spectators and unless the ball gets away by twenty feet or so you have no chance. I'm moving on. There are better things to talk about.
  3. Kelly Vance
    I like the move. Ryan is a decent hitter and was red hot out of ST last year. Molly refused to play him, even though he hit over .400 in ST, so he finally cooled off from non use. Molly lost my respect for his bone head Gardy style of playing favorites. Ryan could come in and give Eddie, Keps and even Buck some time off. I like it. Wade is not the answer and Cave is banged up. Gonzo is not back yet. This move makes a lot of sense. Its a part time job, but Ryan fits as a sub right now.
  4. Kelly Vance
    I think they use the options on Perez and Cruz. Odo is not worth 19 million. Sorry, I like him but we can spend that money in better ways. I really hope Gibson beats the colitis thing. But it killed Glenn Frey of Eagles fame. RIP. That shows it is a serious thing. I suspect he might be taking a year off. I could see the Bum or Wheeler, but not the others. Time to let Busdar, Thorpe and Smeltzer compete for a spot.
  5. Kelly Vance
    well, maybe. But in this case the shift bit us big time
  6. Kelly Vance
    I know we have had our injuries too, but Tito has the Indians playing so hard, despite a nearly decimated pitching staff and Lindor starting the season hurt. Sleep on Tito at your peril. They are right behind us. The gap is one bad week away from closing.
  7. Kelly Vance
    Busdar threw what should have been an easy ground out to 2b. I don't get playing the shift against a hitter whose BA is a little above the Mendoza line. This one is on the rookie manager.
  8. Kelly Vance
    I hear ya, but really a lot of what you say could have been said about a young Oliva. Bad ball hitter when he came up, etc. But even with that he was ROY. And you ain't wrong when you say Eddie could be special if he learned the strike zone more. Oliva did that. Sano is doing that. I hope the coaches point to Miggie and get that point across to Eddie. So for me, I'd rather keep Eddie than trade him. But in the end, they will offer extensions to Buck and Eddie and the players will decide whether to stay or go. I'm so glad we locked up Keps and Polanco. If Eddie signs an extension I suspect Alex pencils in at 1B in a year or so. If Buck leaves then Lewis might go to CF. I see this team reloading with new flame thrower starters next year, although Busdar is getting his "welcome to the show" break in treatment. He'll get better. Anyway, I am optimistic for this group of guys.
  9. Kelly Vance
    I agree. He brings the "somebody make a play" quality to the games that stats miss.
  10. Kelly Vance
    Nobody is perfect. But Eddie is a difference maker. You want to dis him for some bad plays, but you are choosing to dwell on the negative. This guy is a winner.
  11. Kelly Vance
    To all those who advocate for trading Rosie..... over my dead body
  12. Kelly Vance
    Rosario is money. Those that say trade him need to watch the end of this game... and remember his hitting last May and June
  13. Kelly Vance
    Wins like this build confidence
  14. Kelly Vance
    We clearly have a platoon at 2B and the lefty/righty thing is a valid reason. I thing Berrios needs to sit for a start or move him to every 8th game. Otherwise, if it aint broke don't fix it.
  15. Kelly Vance
    I thought the same thing. He looks thinner than usual. But gaunt is the better word.
  16. Kelly Vance
    Nice job, Nick. Do you suppose the FO had these younguns in mind for September call ups and a dark horse WS shot? Of course they did. And it might even work. Meanwhile, they go back to being starters next year.
  17. Kelly Vance
    Yeah, when I coached and my team was up by a winning margin we stopped running. But we still hit away. To do less is to sacrifice your integrity. The game wants you to try every play.
  18. Kelly Vance
    I disagree. It is not a sport unless you compete. That means try on every single pitch.
  19. Kelly Vance
    The pitcher should have been ejected along with the manager. And both should be fined. And unwritten rules ain’t worth the paper they ain’t written on. I understand not doing a squeeze bunt up 8 runs, but not trying to hit a pitch down the pipe would be bush league, like not running out a ground ball out. It’s a matter of integrity. You try your best every play. Fans didn’t pay to watch you tank a play. Cave had nothing to apologize for.
  20. Kelly Vance
    No sale. And skepticism was not what you were selling. You were selling bad sportsmanship, spite, and a whole lot of BS. You were saying we should bean their guys because they have success against us. That is bush league. In any league. Guy is better than you, you should acknowledge it and tip your cap. Not try to injure him.
  21. Kelly Vance
    personally, I think hitting a batter because he is successful makes you a loser. And liking it makes you one too,
  22. Kelly Vance
    So you throw a hard ball at a batter? No sale. That is bush league. This is entertainment, not the end of the world or a license to injury a person trying to do his job.. Get some perspective. Remember Tony C. That was an accident. What you advocate is assault and battery. That is not ok.
  23. Kelly Vance
    You need to walk that back a bit. You are either a true fan or you are not. A true fan roots for the team, but becoming irate because they don't win a playoff game is pretty ridiculous. Baseball is a past time, a sport, entertainment. It is not life and death. The guys are trying and doing well. Twins fans have a right to be happy about this year. If they lose, I still thank them for their effort, and being so fun to watch. I respect our competition. I admire the Yankees ability to overcome injuries. Same with the Indians. I enjoy watching them play. And if they beat us, more power to em. So, No, its not time to start beaning anyone in pinstripes. That is a punk thing to do and baseball has made it an ejectable offense for a reason. Thuggery has no place in a professional sport..
  24. Kelly Vance
    That's harsh and untrue. No one player costs a team a division. He doesn't refuse to take care of his body. He plays all out. I respect him for that and so does almost everyone else.
  25. Kelly Vance
    Give Francona credit. He skippered a MASH unit into first place. I had said the Twins shoulda fired Gardy a year sooner and we could have signed Tito. He, more than any other reason, is why Cleveland is so tough to beat. Hats off to him.
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