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  1. Linus
    Certainly a lack of close games is playing into this but I appreciate Sheldon’s less rigid approach. Rocco always wanted his relievers to start an inning whereas Shelton will let them get an extra out or two and bring the reliever in against the best possible matchup. If you are saving close to an appearance per game that will add up over time.
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    Here is the thing: Zebby hasn’t been good in the big leagues so this idea that he had a straightforward path to the Twins rotation is silly. I hope he figures it out and can contribute to the the Twins in the rotation or the pen but that is clearly no sure thing. I think this is a classic example of hopes getting way ahead of actual performance. The hardest jump is the last one from AAA to the bigs.
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    EmRod has a nice compact swing. That ball jumped off his bat.
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    This is an impressive list -none are likely to be broken with the possible exception of Knoblauchs 62 steals. Harper’s 16 strikeouts is crazy.
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    Do we know this was actually the motivation? Has anybody on the Twins confirmed it?
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    Saying that is despicable- I was unaware of his mental health history it’s too bad that by opening up about it he received abuse instead of compassion. I have to say, his use of an anti-gay slur is despicable as well. Sounds like several people have something to learn.
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    Hopefully you are correct. Does he have options?
  8. Linus
    Did not know they existed. They look cool and I’m no gamer.
  9. Linus
    Couple good points here. Those two succeeding basically skips a rebuild which I didn’t think was realistically possible. We still need one of the AAA outfielders to come through as well as K Culpepper but they aren’t far off if those two are the real deal. Your choice of Liriano and Erickson is interesting because they were so good but both got hurt and really weren’t the same after so there is that.
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    He’s doing something different which is a start. We will see over the long run if he is a substantial improvement. Just stay out of the baseball side.
  11. Linus
    Again, spot on. Plus there is the common sense notion that if your starter is dealing to bring in a reliever brings in the possibility that he just doesn’t have that day and coughs up a lead. They are human they aren’t always going to be good so ride the guy that’s having a good day (within reason).
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    This is correct. The question with Buxton wasn’t if he was good enough it was would he ever stay healthy. With Royce we don’t know if he is good enough or healthy enough. No way I would extend him
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    This is fun - there might be something to low expectations. The lineup is just different enough that perhaps we can be better scoring runs than the last couple of years. Very unanalytical observation here but it feels a little different having some guys that can run a little bit. For sure this latest streak has been boosted by guys getting hits with runners in scoring position which has really been a problem in the past. I’m liking the way Shelton is handling the pitching - a little less rigid which is helping out the bullpen. Small example is getting two innings out of Acton last night and saving another arm. I’m going to enjoy this while it lasts.
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    I listed him as one of the bright spots of the early season but you have identified the other shoe that will drop. Teams are soon going to quit walking him and make him swing the bat, that’s when the rubber will hit the road. I think he’s played well in left but not so much elsewhere. He can make things happen on the bases but he also makes plenty of mistakes as well. So I hope he gets a steady run to see if he can get some hits, build on some solid D in LF and clean up his baserunning. Let’s see what we got.
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    Thanks. These are the types of plays that don’t make the box’s ore but can really affect a game.
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    Looks like Taj had some control issues like “old” Taj. So helpful to be able to strike guys out to get out of it.
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    I didn’t see the game. Fill me in on the play you are referring to.
  18. Linus
    Oh boy do we have necessity 😀
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    Hopefully he thrives in the pen. Then add Festa when he is ready and maybe the pen looks different.
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    Interesting. Where did you get that info? The technology for electronic line calling in tennis has a margin for error of 3 millimeters which is way more accurate than nearly a half inch. Not implying your info is wrong just surprised about the difference in the accuracy of the systems.
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    Time to add Josh Bell. I don’t think he will keep it up but he has really helped with this good start.
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    I’m a little surprised at how many walks he is drawing. I think the advanced scouting reports will soon call for pitchers to challenge him more.
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    I just don’t see an issue with what happened. The ball clipped the zone, just barely but it did. Perfect pitch. It would actually be unfair to the pitcher not to overturn it.
  24. Linus
    7 baserunners in 3.1 innings for Preilipp. Fairly typical which worries me. I believe his WHIP last year was 1.5.
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    Couldn’t agree more. One of the things this FO doesn’t do well is make decisive playing time decisions so you can find out what you have or don’t have. He’s 27, there are guys behind him, play him and find out.
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