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  1. Linus
    I like it. The Twins need a loogy in the worst way and need one now. He's not likely to be a starter for them considering who they have signed and coming up. If they drop out of contention, he can go back to starting in Rochester.
  2. Linus
    I do think moving him up in the order might fit his OBP mindset. Even that is not what it once was but probably more doable in the short term. Dozier's the best hitter on the club right now and it ain't even close. Swap he and Joe and let's see what happens.
  3. Linus
    I guess I have a different take than most here.....the one play not withstanding, he has played really well in the field providing a level of defense we haven't seen in CF in a long while. If he continues to do that and collect a hit a game / a hit and a walk a game he would be a viable starting CF for somebody. Throw in a little power and he could play right field as more of a defense first type of player, especially if the rest of the lineup is providing some offense I guess I've lowered my expectations.....
  4. Linus
    As long as we are in contention, you worry about this year. Put the lineup out there that gives you the best chance to win today's game and chase it for as long as it lasts. Baseball is a funny game - you don't know when a team makes a run so you better chase it when you can. I will clarify this by saying I wouldn't do anything that negatively impacts our future to chase this run, and, if we drop out of contention you shift gears and start making moves for 2016.
  5. Linus
    Agreed on the promotion to AAA - pretty much now or very soon.
  6. Linus
    One thing at play here is all of a sudden, everyone thinks it is the norm to call people up from AA. This wasn't the typical practice for this club (or others I am guessing) but has happened in the last couple of years due to desperation. In a healthy system, this should not be the norm except in the situation where the prospect is other worldly or they have no other choice due to injury. AAA is a valuable step in the progression and I hope one that the Twins get back to.
  7. Linus
    I think the concern specifically is arm strength, not that he won't clean up his fielding. SS is a tough position and requires a set of skills that are pretty elite. Its tough to be a good SS in the big leagues without a strong arm. It changes your positioning, limits your range, just generally diminishes the number and variety of plays you can make.
  8. Linus
    I have no idea what the real problem is, probably a combination of everything that has already been noted. Two things stand out to me: first is the outfield shift that is being employed against him. It is almost not possible for him to hit a ball in the air against KC and get a hit. Unless he can pull some balls in the air that is gonna plague him for a long while. Second: I've never seen Joe swing and miss so much. When he was in his prime it seemed that he always made contact. This combined with a changing strike zone equates to lots of strike outs for a guy that used to very tough to strike out.
  9. Linus
    I know everyone gets worried about "logjams" but I really appreciate the depth they have. We had a suspension and Nolasco's injuries and we still are not trotting out Pedro Hernandez to take starts. Plus, our eventual bullpen solution might come from this depth when Santana arrives. How are Milone's splits against lefties? This team needs a loogy in the worst way.....
  10. Linus
    I am a believer that you need to go around the league twice to really know if a player's success is sustainable. At that point, they've seen the other team's adjustments to their approach - if you still are hitting at that point, time to move on. I didn't look it up but I assume the Lookouts have or will soon be twice around the league. If so, I move both to Rochester soon, for sure by the end of the month. Then, I give Vargas first crack at DHing with Arcia to follow if Vargas doesn't produce. If Arcia doesn't produce and the Twins still have something to play for, then Sano comes up to DH and play a little third.
  11. Linus
    This. If we are talking about contending this year, it has everything to do with Dozier, Mauer, Plouffe and Hunter not a bunch of scrubs and unproven prospects.
  12. Linus
    No answer, especially since Molly has made it clear he wants 12. Perhaps they are in the process of making some bullpen moves that will result in somebody going out. I do agree that one possible reason is that nobody is appealing enough to forego the extra pitcher.
  13. Linus
    Who knows? Brunansky recently said that the hitters get so much information that it could "choke a horse" or something like that. I am paraphrasing but he said the hard part is boiling it down into a useful plan that a hitter can use without overthinking.
  14. Linus
    I believe the actual quote was that he was the most major league ready of Polanco, Sano or Buxton, not that he was major league ready right now.
  15. Linus
    I had the same thought but was withholding judgment as it was one game. Not many guys have the tools to play SS well. That's why I hope Santana gains some confidence and can come back up. I don't know if he will ever be a big league shortstop but he's the only one that has the requisite range, arm strength and athletic ability in our system other than Nick Gordon who obviously is not a solution for the next couple of years.
  16. Linus
    Could be, as he was chirping all night. I just think that bad umps with quick trigger fingers end up with bad reputations within the game. If you are not good, better not have rabbit ears because you are gonna hear about it.
  17. Linus
    It doesn't take Casey Stengel to realize their lineup has holes. They are going to go into scoring droughts as well as hot streaks because of this fact. A reason to be optimistic is that starting pitching is a huge part of the equation and the Twins are doing pretty well in this area and should get better when Santana comes back. The first two games against the Royals were good examples - their hitting was cold but were still in both games due to good pitching. I also think the pen can get fixed up, at least a little bit with parts they already have. I would start with whatever starter not named Milone loses out in the rotation goes right to the pen. Bottom line: I predicted .500 at the beginning of the year and that's what I still expect. Big jump over the last few years.
  18. Linus
    I understand that. Most umpires in that situation will let the manager make his case and then decide if he gets tossed.
  19. Linus
    I would like to second the notion that, while Stauffer was essentially useless, Tonkin needs to be a whole lot better than he has been. Opportunities for him haven't been the problem - he really hasn't pitched that well. So the only real difference we know for sure is that Tonkin is younger. Better or more talented remains to be seen.
  20. Linus
    I am in the camp of I don't think Torii did this as some sort of motivational tool. The ump had a rough night and it did start in the first inning. I'm not surprised he tossed TH as he was right in his face for a good while. I'm really surprised he tossed Molly almost immediately (unless Molly said some magic words which seems pretty unlike him). I think Molly is well respected by everyone around the league so that part of it will not reflect positively on the ump's reputation. I've always believed that when an ump is having a bad night or blows the call, he's gonna have to give the player / manager a little longer leash. You can't be crappy and expect nothing to come of it.
  21. Linus
    Stick a fork in him.....
  22. Linus
    Ok. Good play not historical like Dick is gushing over.
  23. Linus
    Man that was the biggest collection of crap stuff I've seen in a one hitter. Who knew somebody 6 10 could top out at 89
  24. Linus
    You trade Plouffe, along with another prospect for the best young, MLB ready catcher available. This does not happen, however, as long as the Twins are contending this year and as long as they feel Sano is still developing his overall game. That would mean Plouffe is dealt in the off-season or even next year's deadline.
  25. Linus
    Keep him. He kind of drives me crazy but guys with that kind of power do not grow on trees. My hope is that between he and Vargas we end up with a great DH for a long time.
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