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I also agree that a lack of change up doesn't bode well for long term starting success and may make him better suited for the bullpen. However, the fact that he has about 3 different curveballs (speed wise) mitigates that to a certain degree. I think the Twins deserve some credit for recognizing that he could be an effective starter.
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"Hey, you don't look so hot" - to the wife of the Mayor of NYC, who was wearing a light summer dress on a very hot summer day. "You know, I never said half the things I said". "How can you think and hit at the same time?"
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Probably right but I'm going to hold out hope. Could also be the best way to use Perk as he gets older - he would be really tough in a high leverage lefty on lefty role, whether it was the 7th, 8th or 9th. No matter what, its fun to see three good arms at the end of the game, no matter how they use them.
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I was going to start a new thread for this thought because it comes up frequently, but here goes. I don't think there is a logjam with regards to the pitching staff in 2016. With either a 12 or 13 man staff, you really need 15 good pitchers to make it through a season. I don't see 15 "good" pitchers out there right now on the Twins 40 man. No doubt we have more than 5 guys that have been starters but I don't think anybody should be hung up on that. Some guys go to the pen - we need the help. That's why I wouldn't care that much if Nolasco is not moved this off-season. If he would be one of our 15 best pitchers next year than getting rid of him actually weakens the staff. Certainly, he is a waste of money but if payroll is not an issue, than who cares. I am happy that we have enough competent pitchers that we actually have to figure out the best way to use them. Far cry from Cole DeVries and Pedro Hernandez.
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I am intrigued that Molly has used Perk in a non-closer role a couple of times recently. Then he made comments alluding to the luxury of mixing and matching three effective guys at the end of the game (Perkins, Jepsen, May). Could our guy Molly be the first to abandon this strict closer role non-sense? No matter what, that's the beginning of a pretty nice pen to roll out there the last few innings. I've been in the camp of wanting May in the rotation but this setup could be the basis for a really nice bullpen in 2016.
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It doesn't have to be a direct Plouffe for young catcher trade. We can use other assets to acquire the young catcher and then trade Plouffe to replenish the assets used to acquire the catcher. We have a variety of assets that would be valuable to other teams that have a catcher to deal: infielders, outfielders, starting pitching just about any combo other than bullpen help.
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Yep, my feeling is that we are going to have to win nearly every game so I would not want to essentially hand one away by starting a scrub against Kluber. If there were 25 games to go, probably.....
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I think it makes sense to line up against Kluber. Whoever takes that start is going to (most likely) spin a gem as Kluber has dominated us. Right now, the person most likely to spin a gem is Santana or Duffey and the rest ain't even close.
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This. Good old fashioned curve balls are not that common anymore and that is probably giving people some trouble. Plus, he throws three variations of his curve which increases the effectiveness. Though not as good, he pitches similarly to Kluber.
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Mauer: Lack of Training and Overflow of Excuses Catching Up to Him
Linus replied to DrNeau's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Given the complexity of hitting major league pitching, I think it is perfectly reasonable that concussions could have lingering effects even after the typical concussion symptoms are gone and the player feels "normal".- 139 replies
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I wouldn't bring Hunter back but I also don't think it is the slam dunk, most stupid idea ever. First off, Kepler and Buxton will likely start the year in Rochester. It wouldn't be that surprising if one of Rosario / Hicks regresses considerably. Either of these two scenarios leave you needing an outfielder unless you are willing to live with them struggling. This isn't what teams that are ready to win do, however. I realize that, in the event that we do need to bring in another outfielder, it doesn't have to be Hunter but I also think people are underestimating how difficult it would be to find somebody that will give you 20+ homers.
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I like that he contributes to winning baseball in a variety of ways. One day it is a big hit, the other day its throwing somebody out on the bases, etc. Like others, I think there is a chance of regression next year but it is also reasonable to expect that he will improve as well. He seems to have a knack for making the right plays, which is something that is hard to quantify.
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Can't have too many prospects at SS. Along with catchers and starting pitchers, they are the best trade currency there is.
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This is the absolute definition of splitting hairs. I find the calls for Arcia confusing at best.....
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He's 21 years old and missed last year (essentially) with injuries. I think it is promising that he's even up here contributing. People have to get over all the comparisons - each player is different. It might take him two years to adapt to MLB caliber pitching. Who cares? That would put him at the ripe old age of 23 and ready to play CF for the Twins for 12 years.
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This post was helpful....
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I have to respectfully disagree. Counting on a small number of relatively unproven players without back up options is how you end up with black holes. All of the options you listed are still unproven: some less than others but others with no basis for counting on them for the big club next season. I see no reason not to sign a veteran outfielder so long as they know that the kids are going to get the first chance.
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Correct. But he is still figuring things out so its possible that he will continue to improve as a left handed hitter and make for a fine defense-first right fielder or a valuable trade chip as a CF.
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I guess from my perspective, Kepler's potential power gives him the nod over Rosario as they both should play above average defense. Or, maybe one of them just doesn't make it and our "problem" is solved.
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You might be on to something here. Rosario is a nice player but has a lower ceiling than either Hicks or Kepler. If they all reach their potential then I see an outfield of Kepler, Buxton and Hicks.
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Correct. I strongly advocate for using Plouffe as trade bait for an elite, almost ready catcher. Given that these are few and far between I think we have to accept the possibility that the Twins just can't pull off that type of trade. If that is the case, I really hope they just install him behind the plate next year and see what happens (assuming he is healthy). His defense can't be much worse than Suzuki at this point with much better potential with the bat.
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I know this is an unpopular opinion but I am a smidge reluctant on having it be Berrios. Simply because he will have to be added to the 40 man and, unlike previous years, we may actually have good players being exposed outside of the 40 man this offseason.
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I think there is a fair amount of intrigue building as to who will start on Saturday. Alex Meyer threw 56 pitches yesterday which can't be a coincidence as that is far more than any recent outing. He would be on regular rest for a Saturday start. Does this mean the Twins are considering him? Or, more likely, Berrios with Meyer taking his spot in the rotation?
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Anybody know anything about his velocity? I seem to remember that he threw very hard as a high schooler.
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He clearly should not be platooned at this point in his career. While he may never be a great left handed hitter, he may improve to the acceptable level and that would be worth waiting for. Assuming Buxton is ready soon to take over CF, I think the more interesting question is whether Hicks has more value as a corner outfielder on the Twins or as CF trade piece.
