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  1. HerbieFan
    Geez, it's April 13. Trevor Megill has proven that being able to throw 100 mph darts won't get big league hitters out without command and secondary pitches. Alcala missed almost an entire year. It should surprise no one that there are some command and velocity issues in the first two weeks. I'm not a big fan of using him for multiple innings, but I'm more than willing to give him some mid-to-low leverage innings to let improve in both issues.
  2. HerbieFan
    Agree. Nice to have guys who can take veteran at bats in the lineup in the case of injuries. Speaking of which....Kepler, Polanco, Correa, Gallo, Kiriloff......sure hope the new guy gets some things figured out and can get these guys healthy, and keep the rest of the roster healthy as well.
  3. HerbieFan
    Seems to me once Polanco is ready Castro gets optioned and Gordon becomes that "extra" outfielder
  4. HerbieFan
    We get way too worked up about what the Opening Day roster looks like. In a month it'll look different. Couple weeks after that, it'll look different again.....
  5. HerbieFan
    Blackout rules for mlb.tv might not be THE stupidest thing in professional sports but it's right up there. Let's see....your sport is losing popularity. So....let's make it HARDER for fans to see their team play. Genius.
  6. HerbieFan
    Griffin Jax really is a great story. Calling my shot....Cole Sands or Josh Winder are the next BP arm they develop
  7. HerbieFan
    With the prospect capital traded away for Gray and Mahle it seems like they should extend at least one of them. Otherwise, it seems like they kind of gave those prospects away for next to nothing.
  8. HerbieFan
    To me....IMO he screams first baseman.
  9. HerbieFan
    Agree with you Cody in that Sands makes the most sense to move to the bullpen now. It'd be interesting to see how much velo he could gain and how he'd fair as a 2-pitch, or maybe 3-pitch bullpen guy.
  10. HerbieFan
    I think the path is pretty clear for 2023. He's headed to St. Paul as a starter. Any more injury or production issues and he moves permanently to the bullpen to see if that's a better role for him....both in terms of health and the success he does or does not have.
  11. HerbieFan
    Guessing hes a guy they'll DFA before opening day, hope he clears waivers and then send him to St.Paul to be ready for the two-way shuttle to Target Field.
  12. HerbieFan
    Geez, nailed it Cody. Cavaco was a reach when they took him, but to be fair drafting high school players is a complete crap shoot. I'll be most disappointed if Balazovic doesn't get it straightened out...the organization has enough organizational depth of position players. Pitching though....there just is never enough. Balazovic returning to pre-2022 form would be a big boost.
  13. HerbieFan
    I like the Manfred Man rule....but starting in the 12th inning, NOT the 10th.
  14. HerbieFan
    100% agree Ted. The present is exciting. The future is exciting. If there are injuries, there are high-upside young guys to fill in and for us to follow. No more JA Happ, Matt Shoemaker, Dylan Bundy, Chris Archers necessary...the SP depth now has some upside and is young. With Vazquez, Correa, Buxton up the middle and then add in guys like Kepler and Gallo in the outfield, the defense should be very good, so that'll help the pitching. It's not perfect. There is no "ace". Miranda is still a little unproven though he could also be a star. First base is a little unclear if Kiriloff's wrist issue persists. But I can't wait for the season.
  15. HerbieFan
    Ahhh...another fun trip down memory lane. Guy was SO underrated due to his record. Dude was a horse for several years.
  16. HerbieFan
    Gurriel? :)
  17. HerbieFan
    So...the rotation in St.Paul could include SWR, Ober, Varland, Winder, Balazovic, with Henriquez and Sands in the bullpen? I love it...should be a good AAA rotation. Why are some in such a hurry to turn Ober or Winder into a bullpen arm? Let 'em start at AAA until someone is needed. They both had really good moments as starters last year. Let's let them prove they are not major league starters before moving them to the pen. If I'm being honest, I don't hate the idea of starting the year with Larnach and Kiriloff at AAA either. Let them prove health, get 5 plate appearances every day and bring them up when someone gets hurt or they just mash to the point you HAVE to bring them back. Celestino is gonna be in AAA all year IMO. And I'm with most who seem to think that's best for him.
  18. HerbieFan
    I might get blasted here, but I thought the Arraez/Lopez trade was good for the Twins...partly b/c of the prospects added by Miami. Partly b/c of the average-at-best defense at 2B and 3B/lack of power/problematic knees, etc.. But I think it's pretty obvious that if the Twins are ever going to have an "ace" they are going to have to develop him. They aren't going to, probably rightfully so, spend top dollar on a FA. They also, probably rightfully so, aren't likely to ship out half their farm system in a trade for one. To me, that's where the pressure is on Falvine.....Derek, find us our Shane Bieber! Or our Frank Viola. Or Johan Santana.....
  19. HerbieFan
    This is a great premise Matt. Free agency is pretty much wrapped up. Kind of a "dead time" so the timing is perfect. Can only read so much speculation on FAs/trades, etc. :)
  20. HerbieFan
    Geez, a series like this could be a lot of fun for this 55 year old. Larry Hisle? How about Dave Goltz and is 72 complete games from '75-79?? Butch Wynegar? John Castino? Allen Anderson? Jeff Reardon? Rick Aguilera?....I could go on....
  21. HerbieFan
    Agree on all counts Matthew
  22. HerbieFan
    Need WAY more emphasis on fundamentals. If TK ws eren't still with us he'd be rolling over in his grave watching the Twins in 2022.
  23. HerbieFan
    Seems like a low-risk way of potentially adding a solid starter....so, why not?
  24. HerbieFan
    Can't believe we're here. Great day for the organization. Great player, great leader, great influence on younger players. Anyone who tries to find a negative in this is just being a typical Minnesota sports fan. People.....it's Carlos Correa! And he'll likely end his career here....in freaking Minnesota! Let's not overthink it and just enjoy/appreciate it.
  25. HerbieFan
    Joulien may be the future at 2B. Miranda eventually to 1B. Lee to 3B. Lewis to OF. Hopefully Martin helps his value this year and can be flipped for pitching help
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