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  1. Linus
    The old "high hard one" was a staple of pitchers in the old days. The strategy is only new to this generation of players it's fun to see if only for the variety
  2. Linus
    This list combined with the Hicks news pretty much explains why we need a FA outfielder this off season for sure. It's pretty much a black hole even with Buxton in play
  3. Linus
    I think Rasmus is the only choice because they have to sign somebody that can play CF, potentially anyway. It boggles my mind that there are people comfortable going into next season counting on Hicks in any way, shape or form. He has given no indication that he has figured anything out at the plate. He has to start next season in Rochester until he proves he can hit at AAA which means we need a CF. If Hicks finally gets it (which I hope he does) than either he or Rasmus can move to LF. At this point, if I had to bet $50, I would say that Rosario has a better chance of making the club next year than Hicks.
  4. Linus
    I believe all of these injuries can be easily explained. Its Dick Martin's fault............. (long time Twins trainer in the Kelly era and before)
  5. Linus
    He is the secondary piece - what will get them to .500 is the Hughes level pitcher they need to add.
  6. Linus
    I guess this is my point. The core isn't emerging - it has emerged, albeit without Buxton and Sano. There is nothing wrong with winning next regardless whether Buxton and Sano are there or are ever there. Go get a Hughes level pitcher and colby Rasmus and we are at .500 or better which puts us in the second wild card race most of the year.
  7. Linus
    I disagree that Buxton, Sano, and Rosario have to lead the turnaround. Their offense is fine and their two main problems: starting pitching and outfield defense can be basically fixed or made acceptable with a couple key additions. It will be great when those guys get here but we don't have to wait until then for the winning to start.
  8. Linus
    Wow - the hyperbole is flying even for TD standards. The part I love best is that TR is getting blamed for stuff already - might be a new TD record. We'd be better taking the money and putting it towards the best FA starting pitcher.
  9. Linus
    The only ray of hope might be if he perceives Miinnesota to be a place like Tampa was a few years ago, where you have a pipeline of top prospects on the way.
  10. Linus
    Coming from a TD poster? How ironic.
  11. Linus
    Let's see, we were 28th in the league for starting pitching and we want to trade the only good starter we have that is signed at a bargain contract. Let me think about that a little longer to see if it comes to me.....
  12. Linus
    When I read Buxton 80%, I had to re-read and make sure it wasn't "what percent chance he won't play in the big leagues this year."
  13. Linus
    I like Schafer as a 4th outfielder in that he can play some defense and his speed could really be valuable as a pinch runner late in games and we need a stolen base. The guy is a machine on the base paths. In this regard, he offers something that all the other backup / filler types haven't.
  14. 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.
  15. Linus
    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?
  16. Linus
    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.
  17. Linus
    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.
  18. Linus
    Apparently Buxton didn't read about the need for a center fielder......
  19. Linus
    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.
  20. Linus
    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.
  21. Linus
    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.
  22. 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.
  23. Linus
    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.....
  24. Linus
    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.
  25. Linus
    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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