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  1. SteveLV
    Unusually poor throw by Correa, but it was difficult with running full speed over the base and then making the throw. He probably turns that at least 75% of the time. Bit worrisome for Duran, but he finished very strongly. Good win. Lewis looks like he could be special.
  2. SteveLV
    Buxton vs. elite starting pitching in the playoffs is not a good matchup. Many K's on low outside breaking balls. I asked this back when his contract was announced: Did the Twins get insurance on all or part of that guaranteed contract? I sure hope so, at least as a fan of the team hoping that it will not become a complete sunk cost.
  3. SteveLV
    Of all the Twins, Julien has had the worst luck with balls called strikes by Umps. I do not know how to check that statistically, but that is what I have seen in watching many games this year. He has a discerning eye at the plate, sometimes better than the Umps themselves.....
  4. SteveLV
    Castro at 1.4 WAR despite missing time, and his OPS is over 50 points higher than 2022. I like his versatility and, apparent, enthusiasm. His speed has also proved useful. Good glue guy for our roster.
  5. SteveLV
    Why did the Tigers not keep Castro? I am puzzled.
  6. SteveLV
    Twins through 6: 9 LOB Guards through 6: 1 LOB Twins with 7 line drive outs that were stung. Very close 2B/HR call went against them, too. Hopefully justice will be served and they win anyways.
  7. SteveLV
    Actually allowed 1 run; the Manfred Man does not count vs. their stats. Just sayin'. ;)
  8. SteveLV
    The inability of professional home plate umpires to call balls and strikes, frankly, surprises me. You literally have one job to do. I know it is tough, with lots of movement on pitches, but you are supposed to be the best of the best and are VERY well compensated. It is very frustrating to watch Mr. Magoo behind the plate night after night. Cuts both ways, but the last Texas series the stats were heavily skewed in Texas' favor. I daresay tonight as well.
  9. SteveLV
    Experienced, professional AB there, gentlemen.
  10. SteveLV
    Jenkins is not as lean and quick as Trout at a similar age. Jenkins is a thicker, taller, stouter looking athlete with a longer swing. Doug Mientkiewicz sees Larry Walker as a good comparison. I actually see a little (non switch hitting) Mantle in him. How's that for high expectations?!?
  11. SteveLV
    Substantial omission from game report at AAA: Lee made an error in the first inning that should have been the 3rd out. Next batter hit 3 run homer, for 3 unearned runs. Ooofdah.
  12. SteveLV
    So is it now the Cleveland Guardian Angels(TM)?
  13. SteveLV
    It is certainly disappointing, but the likelihood that any of the quality arms were going to reach the Twins was slim. So you still have the same team. Go out and win. (And call up Martin, please. I want to see what he can do at this level....)
  14. SteveLV
    I actually like this rule, but I do agree that once a team is awarded a single player, they should revert to the back of the line. It sucks for the Angels, trading 4 good prospects and then a couple weeks later letting these guys go for free with no compensation except money and, possibly, a higher comp pick if Ohtani walks. Brutal.
  15. SteveLV
    Cinci might grab Giolito. Makes sense for Marlins to take one of both of the good relievers, certainly Moore. We could use almost any of the relievers, quite honestly. Do we want Sands on our playoff roster? Floro? We find out this afternoon, fingers crossed.
  16. SteveLV
    I heard on the TV broadcast about a month ago that the coaches were trying to get Duran to throw more breaking balls, arguing it is actually his best pitch. Disagree in concept: It CAN be his best pitch, when it is set up by his devastating FB. They have the cart and horse mixed up on their pitch sequencing. Get the batter geared up to hit the heat, THEN drop in the curve out of the zone to see if they will chase.
  17. SteveLV
    I agree with Schmoeman. Wallner speedy and aggressive coming in on balls, very shaky going back, especially in RF at Target, as he clearly is cautious about the wall and rebounds off the structures. The game where Keuchel carried the no hitter into the 7th, the first hit surrendered was a ball up against the padded area of Right Center that Kepler might have caught. Wallner had no chance at it, he started back, gave up, and then tried to play the bounce.
  18. SteveLV
    I have a weird feeling this may be Gallo's last game for the Twins..... Amazingly potent swing, just doesn't contact the baseball often enough to be viable.
  19. SteveLV
    All 3 relievers, please. Hope to get one of them. Really like Moore.
  20. SteveLV
    Giolito is ineligible for a QO draft pick since he was traded at the deadline. Complete salary dump by the Angels, perfectly understandable after what they have gone through the last 2 weeks. Brutal.
  21. SteveLV
    The other component is that the Twins got a nice SP in Maeda at a ridiculously low contract price. Complete bargain.
  22. SteveLV
    Astros are a tough matchup. Great lefty starter, massive playoff success already accomplished, and the Twins with a huge playoff voodoo hex looming over them. Would prefer to meet another team.....
  23. SteveLV
    A reasonable argument could be made to add both Castro and Martin. Luplow obvious target. Gallo or one of the marginal pitchers could be another spot. It gives the Twins a ton of flexibility in tight playoff games with PH and PR options and plenty of positions covered.
  24. SteveLV
    Can someone explain how the requirement to be "on the roster" on September 1 to be eligible for the playoffs works? Does that mean the 40 man roster? So can someone on the 40 man who is on the DL now still qualify for the playoffs? Thanks!
  25. SteveLV
    The good news is that the Twins don't need to make this decision now. They have a fourth of the season left to play out, see how Polanco hits and fields, and whether he stays healthy.
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