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  1. Linus
    The play by Kreidler is more important than the one out. Without that play the inning could have turned into a mess.
  2. Linus
    That was a big league play.
  3. Linus
    No question that is an exciting rotation. The problem is the lineup and bullpen need an overhaul and there isn’t enough on the farm to do that and it’s doubtful TP is bringing in an expensive bat. A trade of Joe Ryan still leaves you with a good rotation and it might fill several holes.
  4. Linus
    I agree with this premise. TP should not be involved in baseball decisions in any meaningful way. As far as Zoll goes I have a hard time making a judgment. The whole regime has been so closed in terms of who did what and who had the authority to do what. In other words I think it is possible Zoll hasn’t had the authority to do anything on his own until Falvey left. If that is true then I will give him some time to prove himself. What’s not in dispute is collectively this FO / ownership group has been really dysfunctional.
  5. Linus
    Is this different than barrel rate? I think we are at a point where people are creating new metrics so they can be the next big analytical things. I also think more context is warranted in some of the articles where analytics are cited. For example swing speed: obviously faster is better but how much of a factor is it in hitting the ball hard compared to barrel rate? What component results in higher exit velocity? I don’t know the answers but I think citing an individual metric does not always provide useful information.
  6. Linus
    I think this is now the $64,000 question. It’s almost to the point of where can you hide him the best? My guess is they may try him in left after the season is lost but teams will run on that arm at will. I kind of think he has to sink or swim at second. I know they do different specialty camps in the off season maybe there is one that can clean up his throwing mechanics. Ultimately it will boil down to the bat. At this level of offensive production someone that can play on both sides of the ball will take his job. I’m guessing he has this season and next to make his mark.
  7. Linus
    Yep. I honestly think it’s just the left handed bat but the more he plays SS the more exposed he becomes.
  8. Linus
    In honor of one of our fellow posters (I can’t remember who) - Apple TV. Pricks
  9. Linus
    I have two thoughts: if Tom Pohlad is making the decision to buy or sell I think we are screwed. Second, the idea that we are “still in it” implies that all the other teams that have scuffled unexpectedly will continue to struggle and allow the Twins a fighting chance. Gleeman pointed out that in the last 20 years a team with a losing record made the playoffs one time. In other words, several of the teams who have struggled will likely take off and leave the Twins behind. This is where the FO needs to have the courage to finish the rebuild and give us a brand new window of several years to win.
  10. Linus
    In my world a DH isn’t even eligible for this award. Lots of season left to shake things out.
  11. Linus
    This is where your evaluators are critical. If the guy is getting batted ball luck by a lack of homers maybe you sell and get what you can. If evaluators can confirm his success is due to actual changes in his pitching profile then you hang onto to him. If you are serious about building a pen you have to start somewhere.
  12. Linus
    Correct. For me, headlines like this discredit the article. It gives the impression of cheap click bait stuff when there actually was a topic there, albeit somewhat inside baseball.
  13. Linus
    This pitch is fueling his success? He has a 5.24 era and a 1.35 whip. I like the kid a bunch but he has been barely passable and is closer to St Paul than “success”.
  14. Linus
    Hat tip to Larnach. I’ve never been a big fan but he has improved on both sides of the ball. I would still trade him for any reasonable return but I think he deserves credit for getting better at the middle / later part of his career.
  15. Linus
    Clemens is contributing nicely. From a defensive perspective he is clearly the best defender at first and second. Likely the best defender at RF and LF. If they played him at third I bet it wouldn’t be long before he was as good as Lee and Lewis. While I would trade him if someone offered up a good deal, I would have no problem bringing him back. He certainly would solve a roster problem next year.
  16. Linus
    Yea it’s been rough. In some cases he is striking out without the pitcher throwing a strike. This story is going to be interesting for the rest of the year.
  17. Linus
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  18. Linus
    He reminds me of Varland when he first came up. The fastball is there but the secondary pitches are lacking. Louis dialed in the knuckle curve and took off. Hopefully Morris can find at least one other pitch to complement the good fastball.
  19. Linus
    You are correct sir! Johnny what do we have as a prize for Mr Ashbury?
  20. Linus
    I’m not sure I understand your point. Are you comparing Keaschalls situation with Killebrew and Rose?
  21. Linus
    The decision to deal Jeffers is not difficult- they have to deal him. He is not going to sign an extension this close to free agency. Trade him and if you want to throw a bunch of money at him you will have that opportunity during free agency.
  22. Linus
    Certainly but I’m not sure that is an apt comparison. Pitching in a defined set of mechanics allows improvement in replicating the same delivery over and over and allows for muscle strengthening to support those mechanics. Almost none of it applies to position players, especially infielders who must throw from a variety of positions. I just can’t recall a position player who had a weak arm transform it to an average arm. Maybe it has been done I just don’t recall it. I suppose it’s possible he is still building strength from his injuries but it’s been almost a year for the broken arm and it’s going on two from the TJ? Seems like the recovery would be complete.
  23. Linus
    Smh…..
  24. Linus
    I turned the sound off last night in the 6th. Couldn’t take the silly banter.
  25. Linus
    One big concern I have is the arm strength. There are plenty of examples of guys getting better in the field through hard work and repetition. I don’t think there is much to be done about his arm. I’m not aware of any players that came into the league with a problem arm and fixed it through practice. Seems like one of those you either or don’t have it situations.
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