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  1. LewFordLives
    "But the 4-8 record as of Thursday morning is earned. It seems about right for what they're putting out there every afternoon. And it doesn't look a whole lot different from what they're going to put out there when the games start counting." Agreed. The early start of spring training is usually about getting a look at guys who might be depth pieces. Some will stay and some will be let go. However, the guys they've been running out there these first couple weeks will probably be expected to be regular contributors. Scary.
  2. LewFordLives
    If Altavilla is throwing better than Kent then I would have no problem putting Kent back on the waiver carousel.
  3. LewFordLives
    I gotta think if the Twins wanted to unload Larnach for some lotto tickets they would have done so already. I'm as mystified as anyone as to what their plan is for all of their left-handed outfielders. That said, someone in the front office must still think Larnach has a valuable roll to play with this club.
  4. LewFordLives
    My only quibbles are as follows: 1. I think Abel gets every chance to win a spot in the rotation. Matthews will have to battle with Bradley for the last spot. 2. In the bullpen I can see Altavilla getting that last spot over Kent. In any event, the bullpen situation is going to be very fluid in the coming weeks . 3. Gray over Kreidler. Outman's spot should go to someone else, but I suspect the Twins will give him every opportunity to succeed (or not succeed).
  5. LewFordLives
    I'm intrigued by the possibility of Festa in the late innings. Hendriks is cooked. He's had a really good career, but I would be shocked if he's still in the organization by the end of camp.
  6. LewFordLives
    I know the article reflects the opinion of a lot of fans, but I just don't get this line of thinking. By trading Ryan now they are telegraphing to everyone that they are not going to compete this year. Then why should I even bother watching the games? Fangraphs says they have a 27 percent chance of making the playoffs. By my Minnesota math that's greater than zero. At least let things roll for the first half of the season. Maybe they will catch lightning in a bottle. If they are ten games out at the trade deadline then reevaluate.
  7. LewFordLives
    I wish they would bring back the natural casing hot dogs you could buy from the vendors in the stands. I suppose those days are over.
  8. LewFordLives
    Thanks for the glass half full article. Of course, if a couple of the young starters step up then there's no need to even go through these scenarios. The Twins paid a high price at the deadline to bolster their young pitching. Maybe it will pay dividends. At some point while Pablo is deep into his rehab we should know one way or the other.
  9. LewFordLives
    Does anyone know if Chafin has an opt out if he isn't added to the roster by a certain date? If Funderburk looks to be in good form during spring training it would be criminal to send him to St. Paul.
  10. LewFordLives
    Interesting article, but I don't see what a Larnach trade has to do with Lopez. The fact is they can't replace Lopez. There is no available free agent as good as Lopez and Larnach has little trade value. As others alluded to above, the Twins have a large stable of young starters. It's time to see who can play and who can't.
  11. LewFordLives
    Agreed. I would move Festa to the pen in any event. They are missing a big power arm at the end. Maybe Festa can be that guy.
  12. LewFordLives
    If it is unrelated, then when did the injury occur? Does anyone actually believe it happened on the first day of squad workouts? Even the Twins aren't that unlucky. This just sucks. To all the young guys vying for a spot in the rotation, now is your chance to show us what you got.
  13. LewFordLives
    According to Cot's it's $7 million guaranteed when you include the buyout for 2027.
  14. LewFordLives
    Was Bell even a good addition at $7 million? Ty France just signed a minor league deal, and he can actually play first base. I'm not saying they had the choice of either or, we all know things never work that way in the off-season. But was there a bidding war for Bell's services? Couldn't that money have been better spent?
  15. LewFordLives
    I want this team to succeed. I'm willing to give Tom Pohlad and Mr. Zoll the benefit of the doubt for at least a little while. They can't possibly be worse than what preceded them. In Tom Pohlad's case, honest answers would go a long way. The fans aren't stupid and we're tired of the corporate double speak. If the team is losing money just say so. No more "right sizing" the payroll and trading away veterans with no explanation and no communication of a plan.
  16. LewFordLives
    I assume they will carry eight relievers, so in theory they could have Funderburk, Banda, Rogers, and Chafin all on the roster. I think that's unlikely, but not the craziest roster management I've seen. No way they part with Funderburk.
  17. LewFordLives
    I understand the concerns with Stewart's medicals and that the Twins were never going to get a good player in return. In this situation it seems like the Twins would have been better served getting a low level lottery ticket that they wouldn't have to protect for a couple of years. In any event I'm not gonna lose sleep over this one.
  18. LewFordLives
    Interesting that he could only get a minor league deal. The Twins now certainly have left handed options to choose from. Maybe they can piece a bullpen together.
  19. LewFordLives
    No one ever mentions Lewis in the shortstop discussions. It was his primary position in the minors and he never really had a chance to be the everyday SS in the majors.
  20. LewFordLives
    No two-seamer??? Faster is not always better. A two-seamer with a little movement would improve all of his secondary offerings. Ask Brad Radke.
  21. LewFordLives
    I like the open concept in the main living area.
  22. LewFordLives
    I'm just concerned he's another DaShawn Keirsey. Good minor league numbers that don't carry over to the majors. Given the number of left handed outfielders in the system, I don't see where he fits in. Like Keirsey, the Twins will probably stash him at St. Paul until he's out of options and then cut him loose.
  23. LewFordLives
    I grew up in the late 70's and early 80's. The baby blues are symbolic of defeat.
  24. LewFordLives
    Nice tribute!
  25. LewFordLives
    But is he good enough to make our bullpen? Would you take him over Adams, Klein, or Festa? I don't think I would. I guess some competition wouldn't hurt, although if they add someone else it means someone will need to be DFA'd.
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