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  1. Linus
    Except Nick has stated it’s not a trade value compilation but it’s not a big deal. Just doesn’t really mean anything to me anyway.
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    This is kind of the point I’ve been repeating for a while now. Analytics are incredibly valuable and necessary. However what happens when you have that data? You make a DECISION, on that hopefully fits into a strategic plan that has been tailored to the organization. It’s quite possible to be good at one part and deficient in another. I believe that is what we have with Falvey. In the end, you are graded by the quality of your decisions as they fit into an overall plan regardless of whether those decisions are based on analytics, a scouts eye or darts on a dartboard. You are judged by the end result.
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    It might just be me but the definition of the exercise is so vague that it’s not useful. Building the “vision” of a championship team or building an actual championship team? In what time frame? If it’s a near term time frame including next year then Jeffers would be really high on the list and Houston not even on it. If it’s three to five years Jeffers and Ober won’t be here. Appreciate the player analysis however.
  4. Linus
    I’m not going to get worked up about it but the actual difference between Arcia, Kreidler or Fitzgerald is so minimal I would have just kept Fitzgerald and spent my time and energy on making the team actually better.
  5. Linus
    Apparently. There is a thread titled no such thing as a bad minor league deal in the Twins talk forum.
  6. Linus
    Well that’s not happening right away because they just signed Orlando Arcia to a milb deal.
  7. Linus
    I agree. With only three spots on the bench (plus a backup catcher) this makes no sense. You can’t have this guy on the bench because he is so limited positionally. The only way this makes sense to me is if he is strictly an insurance policy in St Paul.
  8. Linus
    I’m sure Falvey has a reason for this move……. just don’t ask me because I have no idea what he is doing
  9. Linus
    Been right here for the last dozen years. I think the VAST majority of posters on this site understand the Twins aren’t going to spend like the Dodgers. In fact many are more interested in playing prospects over any veteran. And a whole bunch expect they spend to their market size.
  10. Linus
    Really? I don’t recall reading anyone wanting that.
  11. Linus
    This take is too rational for some TD posters.
  12. Linus
    When they blew up the bullpen at the trade deadline I wasn’t on board. I thought they were a couple bats way from being a good team. But I thought, well they don’t believe in the lineup and are going to blow it up which I would understand. Then they said they were not blowing it up and were going to build on this roster. This I didn’t like because I don’t believe you can rebuild a bullpen that quickly but whatever. Go get a couple bats at first base and left field and see what you can do. Then they tender Larnach and sign Bell which doesn’t move the needle at all. In summary I have no idea what they are doing from a baseball perspective. If they catch lightning in a bottle they can win some games. Most likely they win 77 games the next two years and waste the trade value of Ryan, Lopez and Jeffers. I believe their plan (whatever it is) is not being driven by baseball priorities. They are saying they are all in but Tom Pohlad basically admitted they are not when he commented that this isn’t the right time to invest higher payroll in this lineup. An old saying comes to mind: Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining.
  13. Linus
    Agree with all of this especially about the importance of this year. Make or break for several players
  14. Linus
    There is zero chance that Houston sees the bigs this year. There is a better chance that he never sees the big leagues than is up this year. Dude has some serious work to do with the bat.
  15. Linus
    As always, an interesting topic. He clearly played better on both sides of the ball the last couple months. Not every player has to be a five tool player but they do have to bring something to the table. In Martins case, if he can play good defense in left and get on base, that would be a huge improvement in what we have been getting from left field lately. The trick is how does he handle the inevitable adjustments the league is going to make. Some guys handle it, the rest become high school coaches.
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    Great article as always. Got to the bigs the year I was born and pitched until I graduated from college. Crazy. He was just a really good all around athlete. He was asked what his strongest memory of 1965 was and his answer was revealing. “Most people assume it was the World Series. What hit me the hardest was that in spring training my best friend (Tony O) couldn’t stay in the same hotel as me”
  17. Linus
    This. I don’t care if they hit standing on their heads I just want guys that hit. We need several.
  18. Linus
    Chili also had the great quote in the famous game 6. when Puck said I’m gonna lay down a bunt Chili replied Bunt my ass, hit it out of here and let’s go home which of course Puck did.
  19. Linus
    It’s interesting that most of these guys were established stars that were at the tail end of their careers but delayed Father Time. Chili Davis was really an underrated addition - switch hitter with good power from both sides.
  20. Linus
    Unfortunately with his body type and at his age he is likely to start getting slower, not faster.
  21. Linus
    That was quite an age 39 season for Molly.
  22. Linus
    I’m not jumping to any assumptions. That’s precisely my point.
  23. Linus
    Without access to audited financial statements and related subsidiaries none of know anything about the Twins finances. The most credible information in this sphere is that Forbes reported the Twins had a $19 million profit for 2023.
  24. Linus
    Whoever they pick I want upside at that spot. No safe picks that don’t have star potential.
  25. Linus
    Excellent topic and welcome compared to beating various dead horses. I’m afraid I don’t have anything to offer since it’s unclear to me what they are actually trying to do. I know they have stated they are trying to win but I don’t really see it. I think they are trying to not be horrible while making some money in 2026. If this is the case then it doesn’t really matter. If they were really trying to win they would upgrade one of the corner outfield spots via trade or free agency. I knew that was dead when they tendered Larnach. So, since I don’t see them contending I would trade Larnach and Julien if that is even possible and roll with Roden / Martin in left. At least those guys might be part of the future. As crazy as it sounds I would give Outman 2 months to show something but be quick to cut him if he sucks. All of these guys will leave if / when EmRod, Jenkins and GG are ready for the bigs. Overall goal is to have a vision of what the future outfield is going to look like by the end of the year and I doubt any / many of these current MLB guys are part of the plan. There is no there, there.
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