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  1. So if you don’t hit the ball hard you hitting stats suffer? I didn’t know
  2. Their bullpen was bad last year. This past off season many free agent relievers were available for cheap. They did nothing to improve a bunch of question marks. I guess I don’t understand spin rates
  3. Don’t overlook the obvious. Sánchez was once a great pitcher. Pérez has never been which doesn’t mean he can’t succeed but the comparison isn’t apt
  4. Yep. Miggy is a conundrum. I think he has made mistakes but not necessarily this time around. Bottom line is that he needs to be on the field to achieve his potential and that is getting harder to envision
  5. I love Polancos bat and approach at the plate. He is not a SS on a great team but could be a plus second baseman. Frustrating that the Twins won’t make moves for the long term future
  6. Good question. I’m conflicted about this situation but am concerned that no matter the circumstances he is losing chances to advance his skills which is clearly necessary
  7. I have my doubts about Sano and started a thread a while ago about it. This does appear to be an accident but I am curious if he had shoes on during this celebration. It’s too bad that he apparently worked really hard this off season and will have a delayed start. He needs all the ABs he can get to figure out how pitchers are attacking him now
  8. 3 stories on bounce back candidates pretty much covers the whole team. Perhaps we should get players we don’t have to wish and hope that they will contribute. I don’t get this FO
  9. This lineup is based on whoever they could get for “best value” not who would construct the best lineup. There will likely be plenty of homeruns but plenty of strikeouts
  10. I’m trying to remember the name of the AAA pitching coach who taught Johan his circle change. Perhaps we need to bring him to spring training
  11. Even with modern usage starters are still more valuable. A smart front office would have signed any number of affordable free agents to fortify the bullpen so Romero could develop as a starter in Rochester. He would hopefully been ready to be in the rotation later this summer or for sure next summer when we have one starter under contract
  12. I totally understand the ranking status vs Gonsalves. Gonsalves has mediocre stuff that could be successful with excellent control. There is the rub: he doesn’t have it and hasn’t throughout his minors career. He has to develop much better control or he is a AAAA pitcher
  13. Liriano signed a minor league deal for around $1.3 million. This is the deal we should have pursued instead of Perez
  14. I hate the signing especially as a starter. With a live arm he might make sense in the pen but he should never be starter
  15. The key to Baldelli s success will be how well this team pitches. As TK used to say when I have the right players I’m a smart manager Of the reasons for possible success going forward Baldelli s contribution would be about 8th
  16. Really? No way and I don’t blame the Twins in either situation
  17. No. With nothing but questions in the pen and no real top pen prospects it would be malpractice if they don’t add arms to the pen
  18. He has marginal MLB stuff. That means he will have to have great control to succeed. He has given no indication that he can develop that. Do not count on him - if he surprises great.
  19. Ok. Thought they would use the money to build a bullpen. Looks like they will sit it out and settle for cheap mediocrity. As a lifelong twins fan I can only say I’ve never been less confident in the organization than I am right now.
  20. I agree with this completely. Get two top end bullpen arms and a third that is decent.
  21. I would much rather have signed a true SS and moved Polanco to 2nd.
  22. Hildy should not be considered a lock in any way. Nor should we count on any of the prospects that haven’t done a thing. They need to add at least two good bullpen arms this winter. As far as Stewart he’s 24 and made it to the majors. I think people discredit him some because he doesn’t strike people out and that is what everyone wants. He has eventually succeeded at every level so let’s just give him a chance
  23. By not having a designated DH you really add one more spot to your bench (assuming the DH can’t play the field). I would rather have another bench option so long as it’s not Grossman
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