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  1. Linus
    The 40 man issue is very real for Kepler. When he was added last year, I'm sure the Twins were counting on him taking a large step forward. Pretty soon, that spot is going to be needed and they will have to choose.....with the talent coming up, that doesn't bode well for him.
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    x2. This is exactly my take on it - they can win next year. One minor quibble is Logan Darnell. What has he done to make anybody think he is a MLB pitcher?
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    You are being kind....his days as a top 15 prospect are not dwindling, they are done, IMO. Doesn't mean he still doesn't have a chance but its going to be tough if the 40 man rosters spots start getting scarce to keep him there.
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    Thanks for doing these, Stringer. I was always an advocate of giving Parms enough consistent at bats to find out what we have. While that didn't really happen before, I think it did this year - he is what he is. At this point, if I could only keep two for my bench, I would go with Nunez and Schafer. Parm's ability to play first is really not needed now and his hitting isn't good enough to seperate him from the other two.
  5. Linus
    Apparently Buxton didn't read about the need for a center fielder......
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    Disagree with Plouffe and Vargas. Plus Mauer and Arcia could be substantially better along with anybody we sign as a free agent for left field. We'll see but I don't see offense as the hurdle to contention. I guess that is my main point; and that the other major definciencies can be addressed pretty easily.
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    I understand that. But for every regression candidate, there is one just as likely to progress. They were 6th in run scored; all they have to do is hold their own.
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    This. Everyone is fixated on Sano and Buxton getting to the bigs which I get. My point is that their offense was really good this year without these two guys. By adding a good starter and a decent free agent outfielder they can really turn this around and we don't have to wait until Sano and Buxton are studs. All of this can be done without blocking anybody or entering into crippling contracts.
  9. Linus
    The Twins are not that far away. Their offense solidified itself and their roster has turned over substantially. We are no longer counting on older, veteran players. They need a good starter and an outfielder that can play center of left credibly. They can patch together a bullpen between the returning guys and some of the younger flamethrowers. It they do these simple things, I like their chances to be a lot better next year.
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    This is what I mean. Whether you like him or not, Ryan is one of the most candid GMs in all of sports. You could make a case that all of what you wanted in your list has been said by him - its all in the way that you interpret his comments. This is precisely my point: the article wished for a different tone from him. I'm saying that no matter what the guy says, there will always be a contingent that opposes it. Another example: people are calling me an optimist simply because I am pointing out a phenomena that has played out time and again. In none of my posts have I even indicated if I like the guy or approve of his plan. It essentially proves my point.....
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    No, I don't have to look at his actions in this thread because that is not what the article is about. Perhaps you should re-read it. My interpretations are not charitable: they are stating something very obvious. No matter what he says or how he says it, he is going to be criticized. I don't think there is much argument there. If you think there is, better spend some time re-reading the 9000 threads doing exactly the same.
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    Obviously. The article was written about the the manner in which Ryan was expressing himself, not his track record in acquiring talent. My post was specifically addressing the point of the article which is, fans' reaction to things that are said by TR. If you want to rip into his track record, go ahead. I'm pretty sure its been done before but that's not what I am talking about.
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    The key here is that they signed him to a reasonable contract. I think TR played this one perfectly: they initiated extension talks, received inflated demands from the agent, started shopping him for trades and then signed him at their price. He can revert back to historical norms or even end up as Pinto's backup and the contract would still not be a problem.
  14. Linus
    Here's the problem. With a 13 man pitching staff, you have three guys on the bench, one of which is the back up catcher, plus a utility infielder and one back up outfielder. Not much to platoon with.....
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    Here's an idea.....maybe Ryan, when making statements about the team in prior years, was just giving his opinion about things. He doesn't know exactly how things should or could play out, so he is offering up how he sees at that time. Take free agency: some people act like he should just say "We are going to sign a high end pitcher". Well, he might try his best to make that happen and, newsflash, finds out that people with choices don't want to come here, even for the same amount of money. Its crazy what the expectations of fans are when it come to things that are said. Perhaps that's why most GMs won't say bleep when they have a mouthful. Because its a whole lot easier....
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    See what I mean?
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    I think the context in which the questions were asked is important. The same answer will have a different impact depending on the context of the question. I like the way Ryan is sincere about his answers. And let's be honest: he is going to be criticized no matter which way he answers the question. If he paints this optimistic picture that you seem to be wanting, others will say he is out of touch with reality and trying to deceive fans and season ticket holders.
  18. Linus
    Didn't Gordon play 3rd base when he first came up?
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    I'm not a fan of defensive metrics as I've seen too many examples that just don't make sense. Those spray charts, however, are very illustrative and are a very straightforward way of showing the difference. With left field being relatively large in Target Field, I hope the Twins go get an athletic left fielder and don't rely on Buxton to be the only answer to our outfield problems. Arcia definitely needs to stay in right (or DH if Vargas doesn't make it).
  20. Linus
    I believe what most people are saying in this regard is "prove that you are ready for the next level by showing that you have nothing left to learn or gain at the current level". Of course, nobody knows how they will do in the majors until they actually are there. If you can't do it in the minors, you won't do it in the majors. I would start Sano in AAA, and if he performs at a high level over the first couple of months, bring him up. Buxton needs longer - I doubt we see him with the Twins this year.
  21. Linus
    Two minor quibbles here: Arcia raked at AAA before being called up, which makes his situation different than Sano / Buxton who have not played at that level yet. I would also say that to describe Arcia as a "really good player right now" is not accurate. The Twins can roll these guys out there now because they are not contending but on a better team, Arcia would be working these bugs out of his game in the minors.
  22. Linus
    While Hicks has nothing to do with this.....there is a "right" time for each player to get their shot, and a cost when it is too soon. I agree that "the right time" for these two is going to be earlier than other prospects, but Buxton hasn't even played in AA yet. Let them start in AAA and AA and earn the trip to the big leagues. If they can't do it in the minors, there is no point in bringing them to the majors. Besides, we got our fresh blood in the lineup - it looks nothing like it did at the beginning of the season.
  23. Linus
    I think we really need to take a realistic view of Mint. He's getting a lot of credit for the Miracle's success, which is fine. However, with the talent they had, I don't think these last couple of seasons necessarily proves that he is a great managerial candidate (it also doesn't prove that he is not). My point is this: pick him if you think he has what it takes to be a great manager but don't pick him based on a very short run of success. We just fired a guy with a better track record in that regard.
  24. Linus
    Given what Morneau experienced, you have to wonder if concussions have long lasting effects that the player is not even aware of. Morneau struggled mightily for quite a while and then, magically, is back to one of the best hitters around. My guess is that Joe bounces back next year to normal career type production. I also believe that he will be one of the better defensive first baseball by this time next year - you could almost see the development over the course of the season. I have given up hope, however, that the move to first base will limit his injuries.
  25. Linus
    Nothing but good things to say about the guy. Plus, Gardy identified him as the leader of this team now. Hopefully his improvement will be to cut down on his strikeouts and then we will have something special. His fielding is as good as it gets - second base is really his spot. All the athletic diving plays he makes just weren't possible when he was playing short. He didn't have the time or the arm to pull off what he does at second.
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