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  1. Linus
    I, for one, would have liked this deal to be done so we could message @Riverbrianevery time he came up to the plate about, you know, how RB would like his pants configured. Would have been one of the best bits in TD history
  2. Linus
    Sure if they weren’t trying to make the playoffs. You cannot be serious about winning with this lineup and bench.
  3. Linus
    It’s not - ended a few years ago
  4. Linus
    Perhaps we just should have kept him the first time. Do not like giving up Hill.
  5. Linus
    I think you mean to say pant legs but then again, I am not from NoDak. 😂
  6. Linus
    One reason I was against “going for it” was that to truly increase playoff odds would require some bold maybe risky moves which I never believed the Twins had the stomach for (rightfully so). What they’ve done so far isn’t really buying and of course they are potentially passing up an opportunity to reset the franchise. Obviously they have today so I might be jumping the gun on this post.
  7. Linus
    Yea not buying that one but that’s cool.
  8. Linus
    First of all, great topic Stringer and well written. You should write for Twins Daily. For me this is one of the biggest questions for the Twins to address going forward. And they need to do it much more decisively than they have recently. My example here would be Trevor Larnach. He’s having a good season but we waited for 4 years of substandard play to get here - that’s not how you form winning teams. To comment specifically this is my fear with Lewis. He is not a young player anymore and while he is playing better, there is serious risk that we could do this for 3 more years and not get anything but average production. Lee is thoroughly average - with the glove and bat. He’s younger and has improved his hitting year over year so maybe there is hope next year could be good. Keaschall is another Falvey bat first how do I catch this thing guy. He’s not a good fielder anywhere and, although I like his OBP and hustle, his offensive profile is not likely to ever offset his glove. My comments should not be taken as an attack on the individual players; they are all trying to do their best and many times things just don’t work out in baseball. If I were to “blame” someone or something it would be the Twins draft philosophy. For a period of time they just drafted the best bats they could find without much regard for other aspects of the game. Even championship teams field average players but you can’t have a whole lineup of them and that is my fear going forward for the Twins.
  9. Linus
    Good grief, the mental gymnastics to make excuses for Royce is absurd. He’s played baseball for 20 years, all of it in the infield. I’ve been optimistic about his play at first since the transition but he screwed up. It’s ok to admit it.
  10. Linus
    One of the positives with Houston’s season is not only is he hitting, he’s hitting for some power and he has been consistent. No crazy streaks good or bad just 2-5 with an extra base hit frequently.
  11. Linus
    Royce not knowing where to go with the ball has nothing to do with the number of games he has played at first. Even as a third baseman you have to understand what needs to happen on a ball hit to the infield. One of the most basic things taught in Little League and Babe Ruth ball is “what do I do if the ball is hit to me”. He blew it - plain and simple.
  12. Linus
    So he was worth 5 war in two months? Or 15 for the season? Hmmmmm……
  13. Linus
    I’ve been a dedicated Twins fan since the late 60s. One thing I have observed about the Pohlad family is you can never go wrong by being skeptical of anything they say. I will judge them by their actions and not their words. So far Tom is jingling the Pohlad pocket change.
  14. Linus
    I like having prospects but I have no issue with what the Twins gave up. Amick was another Falvey bat first how do I catch this thing player. He’s basically a DH and has no chance to ever be a good enough hitter to DH in the bigs. Who knows about Bruin - the sheer odds say he never makes the bigs.
  15. Linus
    For me, they can’t send Fundy down fast enough. Me no likely relievers with a 1.5+ whip.
  16. Linus
    I’m optimistic about Rojas. His potential is through the roof and if he ends up being a good starter with 5 years of control that’s a pretty good deal. I’m disappointed in Roden. He’s not hitting particularly well and his defense has not lived up to his reputation.
  17. Linus
    We could use Duensing right about now.
  18. Linus
    That’s quite an ending. Here is a shudder to think idea…..the Twins were two swings away from being swept by the Royals. Baseball.
  19. Linus
    For sure, it’s done all the time but I don’t profess to know when a minor leaguer is ready short of complete domination in AAA which he hasn’t done yet. My main point is I want what is going to make him the best player in the shortest amount of time not necessarily to prop up some misguided playoff quest.
  20. Linus
    I want Jenkins up but only when his development in AAA is complete. I don’t know when that is but the Twins should. If they have determined it is best for Jenkins to play longer in AAA then I’m ok with it.
  21. Linus
    I definitely check it out each day. One of the more promising developments on the farm is Houston’s hitting.
  22. Linus
    I think Rojas should be in tier 2 all by himself. No way Adam’s belongs in that conversation. If they are really going to try and make the playoffs they need at least two pitchers that slot in tier 2 or above. One preferably being left handed as Rogers and Funderburk are not sufficient. So excited about Morris and Rojas (and Gomez). That’s the start of a good young bullpen.
  23. Linus
    I’ve had the same thought. Jeffers has turned himself into a fine, professional hitter regardless of position. He’s not a particularly good defensive catcher so it would be interesting to see if he could be decent at first. His hitting would maybe get even better as his body wouldn’t be beat up. They really don’t have any first baseman coming up either. We’ve got Royce but, at this point, I would say Jeffers will be the far better hitter.
  24. Linus
    I agree. Doesn’t look like they are doing it this year but maybe next year?
  25. Linus
    Feel bad for Festa. As frustrating as it is for fans it’s gotta be really hard to see your dreams slip away. There is a decent chance his career is over.
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