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  1. BH67
    The conundrum isn't the money, but that those donating would make the funds contingent upon a specific player being purchased. There's no way Twins fans en masse could line up $10 million for the same desired player.
  2. BH67
    So Manuel needs to take a Benadryl before he pinch-hits. Non-drowsy version, of course.
  3. BH67
    The death of regional sports networks necessitates a new media model with little understanding of what it looks like, or whether consumers can or will access it. The Pac-12 Conference has evaporated for this reason. Spending on a large scale is imprudent until the amount and duration of funds from the new model are certain.
  4. BH67
    "Eventually, the Twins took a one-year deal to return to Diamond Sports because it brought in an estimated $40-45 million. Instead of reinvesting a portion of that income on the roster, ownership seems to have pocketed that money. A similar path could be followed with this new “media disruption distribution,” because MLB can’t force teams to spend money in the middle of the season." Given the uncertainty over future TV revenue, I would have pocketed that money and had it available for 2025. Local governments would call this non-recurring revenue (much like the American Recovery Plan Act), and it is prudent to have that in store to ensure payroll stability for next season. However, this new infusion should compel the Twins to make significant talent upgrades specifically for the 2024 playoff run. Detroit just beat Cleveland Four and a half back, four in the loss column.
  5. BH67
    So…a team lacking its three most potent bats faces the most complete team in MLB. The Phillies’ first five batters are their preferred lineup for October. The Twins faced Suarez, Wheeler and Nola, arguably the Phillies’ most durable and consistent starting pitchers. Castro and Julien made key infield errors. Duran had a baffling 9th inning in the second game. And the Twins still won two out of three. Santana, Wallner, Ober, SWR and Festa are at the top of my “thank you” list, but this was a team effort, the manager included. For Holy Grail film fans, this was the Black Knight defeating King Arthur, and the amputated arms truly were just a flesh wound. Let’s enjoy this even if we disagree with the team on platooning, using Margot as a pinch-hitter, or any number of things that could be done better in our minds. These guys are worth celebrating.
  6. BH67
    Today is the 59th anniversary of my favorite statistical anomaly in MLB history. I've mentioned it before, but I think a recall is appropriate. The box score is attached, featuring the season's eventual Cy Young and World Series winner on the mound in Dodger Stadium in a loss to the Cardinals. While mostly dominant, this pitcher yielded a single, a home run and an intentional walk to an unlikely batter. Enjoy. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN196507240.shtml
  7. BH67
    Simeon Woods Richardson matched Zack Wheeler for six innings. Magnificent performance. I welcome your collective thoughts on Jhoan Duran's pitch selection tonight. Not nearly enough fastballs thrown, and curves routinely missing the strike zone. Not his best mix.
  8. BH67
    Bailey Ober retires 19 of the last 21 Phillies batters he faced. Diego Castillo scores twice and Manuel Margot drives in two runs. Six starters reach base at least twice. Byron Buxton is not among them. The Twins get their 70th HBP and 200th double of the season, tops in MLB. Four games behind Cleveland. 30K in attendance tonight. There’s no quit in these guys even when considerably shorthanded.
  9. BH67
    Larnach's HBP is the 70th for the Twins this year. The MLB record in the live ball era is 112, set by the 2022 Mets.
  10. BH67
    Castillo scores two runs. Margot drives in two. Predictable.
  11. BH67
    Normally, July baseball and Armageddon are far removed. But not here.
  12. BH67
    I used to get upset about losing with a single play determining victory or defeat. No longer, even if it meant two Twins losses this weekend. It speaks everything to the risk of one event determining a win or loss where a team lacks three essential bats, its starting pitcher throws an OOTI (“One of Those Innings,” usually applicable to Lopez) and a tired bullpen from the previous night is used again in the clutch. I delight that these Twins continue to fight to the end. They need the depth and health to ensure that such efforts lead to better than 50 percent probability of victory in the late innings.
  13. BH67
    Missing Miranda, Lewis and Correa is the key factor tonight. Winning without any of their bats is lucky at best, but the Twins gave it a good effort.
  14. BH67
    Why do we doubt these guys? That said, Castillo bats third in the 12th, for now.
  15. BH67
    "Give him the heater, Ri...(checks script)...Jhoan!"
  16. BH67
    About as much as Castillo getting the tying RBI, perhaps.
  17. BH67
    Bravo tonight, Mr. Lopez. Now let's tee off on the Brewers' bullpen.
  18. BH67
    82 pitches for Peralta through four. Not much longer...
  19. BH67
    Got through two innings OK, our Pablo. Hoping he can avoid a case of the OOTIs tonight.
  20. BH67
    The potential collapse of regional sports networks after the resolution of Diamond Sports's corporate viability is a serious revenue danger not just for the Twins but a dozen clubs. Attendance is down by similar percentages at many other clubs, suggesting that recessionary trends nationwide are leading people to cut down on less necessary purchases. Any team willing to part with six years' money for Carlos Correa deserves the benefit of the doubt. The Pohlads may tap into their personal wealth to a greater degree to maintain the Twins' viability, and I'm not inclined to say they won't if necessary. And the growth of the farm system shows that they're trying to remain competitive as long as possible while revenue issues remain unresolved.
  21. BH67
    It's weird to think that the Twins have a surfeit of talent that can be traded for high-quality players without impairing The Process*. It's been many years since this was true. The challenge will be the value of the player brought in -- and I'm considerably skeptical that Falvine will get it right. Trades and free agents remain an Achilles heel for them. Granted, they're doing well in nearly every other aspect. (*If I had another way to describe it, I would use it instead.)
  22. BH67
    My big positive from the first half is that the Twins in their last 30 games displayed the confidence of last September in being routinely competitive late in games, and frequently victorious. Their improved record is due to that attitude in combination with the team being healthier than in the past two years. That healthy state is less optimistic heading into the All-Star break, and without sufficient top talent playing daily the confidence won't be enough to succeed. So I wish the team unlimited supplies of chicken soup, saltines and ginger ale this week, and whatever is needed to avoid a mass return to the injured list thereafter. This is a fun team to root for in any case.
  23. BH67
    The Twins' current level of play will result in greater ticket sales in September as playoff anticipation will prove alluring. Also, many other clubs are seeing similar per-game attendance declines compared to 2023, so the emerging economic slowdown is likely a factor in this.
  24. BH67
    I surmise that the Twins are loading up on elite OPS production via players that are both average or better defensive players and capable of playing multiple positions, including the outfield even if they are primarily infielders. Maximizing OPS is the constant in their overall batting strategy.
  25. BH67
    Quod erat demonstrandum.
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