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  1. Linus
    I agree with that. I guess I should have said "i'm not giving up on him". I would leave him (and all players on rehab assignments) down there until he is 100% healthy and has his timing back completely. I can't shake the good feeling of watching Rosario and HIcks playing great D. Ozzie might have to DH until the next injury or something.
  2. Linus
    Nobody is giving up on him. What people are skeptical about is that he has demonstrated the same approach during his entire big league tenure. This approach has not resulted in progress at the plate or in the field. I'm going to be worried about the guy until he stops swinging out of his shoes and striking out a third of the time.
  3. Linus
    This. Thank you for the most rational analysis of this situation. The plain reality of prospects would dictate that if two of the three turned into good MLB players we should be jumping for joy. The odds that only one of the three makes it are much higher than most posters would think or realize. While not all prospects need to go to AAA before the majors, I would say most do. I think we all need to get by the idea that one good month in Chattanooga means they need to be called up to the Twins.
  4. Linus
    Funny, I have the same feeling but we really shouldn't feel that way this year as he's barely walking anybody. I like that he looks like a workhorse - like he could go for years without hitting the DL.
  5. Linus
    Couple of thoughts.....first of all, there is no logjam. Logjam should be defined as too many PROVEN MLB players at a given position. Right now, none in question are proven so there is no logjam. I just hope one of them steps up and settles the issue. I love that Arcia can mash a cookie. That's about where the love stops - he is poor in the field and good pitchers will get him out consistently until he gains some strike zone discipline and stops swinging out of his shoes. The combo of Hicks and Rosario in the outfield has saved numerous runs and probably won us a ballgame or two in this nice little run.
  6. Linus
    I definitely would not DH him. The way guys get better in the field is if you run them out there and they work at it (see Plouffe, Trevor). To DH him at this critical juncture of his career is to doom him to being a career DH and there is no way they want that.
  7. Linus
    The problem with moving Plouffe to the outfield is that he has to learn another position (again) and will likely be an average at best fielder (he may not even be that). His value as an above average 3rd baseman is considerably higher, so you trade him to fill a different area of weakness. Now, I would not do this unless and until I am completely comfortable with the idea that Sano is going to be a third baseman, or at least he is going to be given that chance.
  8. Linus
    Trade Plouffe before the deadline (assuming they believe Sano will stick at third). His value will be at its highest and Escobar can fill in at third until Sano is ready.
  9. Linus
    The only prospects I would trade would be guys that appear to be 40 man casualties or impending minor league free agents. The great thing about TR's legendary patience is that this farm system should be providing winning teams for years. Let's look at the other side of the coin. If the Twins falter before the trade deadline, who would you move (that has real value) and who would you dump? I would trade Plouffe, and if I got a nearly ready catcher for him, Susuki as well. If Hicks continues to play well, I would also deal him. Highest and best use of Plouffe and HIcks is trade assets as opposed to another position move. Of course, I would dump Pelfrey simply because he won't be here next year. I can't believe I am writing this but......I'm not sure I would trade Hunter. At least not unless Arcia / Rosario really step up. I am starting to believe his attitude has made a difference and I usually dismiss that stuff.
  10. Linus
    If it is Pelfrey, I would say he doesn't have much rope. The rest of them are pretty much locks for a variety of reasons. I also think Pelfrey could help the bullpen so we kind of address two problems at once. I am wholly unconcerned about the whole "what to do when so and so comes back" or "how do we get prospects a spot" issues. When we actually have too much quality MLB caliber pitching, I will worry about it then.
  11. Linus
    I am not sure yet if this good start indicates that the team has turned the corner. I hope so and kind of think so but there is a lot of baseball yet to be played. The reason I am optimistic is that when they turn the corner, they will not be going back. Their farm system has been so strongly stocked that once they start winning, it should last for a good long while.
  12. Linus
    I would hope not but that depends on Arcia, Hicks and Rosario. Somebody has to step up show the Twins they don't need Hunter. I'm not handing playing time to anybody just because they are a "prospect". Teams that expect to win don't do that.
  13. Linus
    He barely has one year under his belt in the big leagues. What we are likely seeing is the natural improvement that most ballplayers (that stick) have as they gain more experience in the big leagues. Very few (pitchers or otherwise) come in and perform at their highest career standard in the first couple of years. As far as the whole Ace thing goes, I don't get it. People are debating something that they don't even have a definition for the term they are debating.
  14. Linus
    And you guys figure Molitor doesn't understand these different factors?
  15. Linus
    Here is what I don't like about all the discussions of Twins and advanced metrics: the assumption that the Twins aren't using them or are somehow too stupid to comprehend. I like all the information available about our favorite game. But its not all created equal. Some of it should be rightfully heeded and some rightfully ignored. That is the true key in this discussion.
  16. Linus
    Man, Trevor went from whipping boy to teen idol in a very short period of time.
  17. Linus
    Well, since he is our best hitter right now, I don't really have an issue with him playing a lot. Plus, isn't he one of the young guys that everyone on TD insists needs to play?
  18. Linus
    He should not stay if it means Arcia will DH. While I am not the biggest fan of Arcia, its still way too soon to turn him into a DH. The only way he will get better with the glove is to keep running him out there, at least for this year.
  19. Linus
    In spring training, I predicted .500 and I am sticking with that. They score enough runs and they should be able to cull through the potential starters to find 5 that are acceptable or better. This will be particularly true when Santana comes back.
  20. Linus
    Player development is why he is going to AAA. The Twins obviously believe it is in his best interest to go to Rochester, probably for a relatively short period of time. This has nothing to do with Bernier or their win loss record. The Twins are winning, I think it would be in everyone's best interest if we all enjoy it for as long as it lasts and not worry about Doug Bernier.
  21. Linus
    It has been nice watching Hicks and Rosario catch some balls that weren't being caught before. This decision may not be coming as quickly as we think. On the radio yesterday, TR said that Arcia hasn't taken live BP yet and would likely need some rehab starts so Rosario will likely have another week or more to get the bat going.
  22. Linus
    Nobody objects to people being wrong it's the stuff that goes with the projection that can be tiresome ie condescension or belittling the front office etc
  23. Linus
    More likely, the book is out on him. Which is, you don't have to give him anything to hit because he will get himself out trying to hit the ball 500 feet. Its all about making adjustments, which he hasn't shown an ability (or willingness) to do in any aspect of his game. I hope he has an amazing career with the Twins but something is going to have to change for that to happen.
  24. Linus
    He is getting plenty of coaching. What a ballplayer does with his career is on him. When ballplayers and fans start blaming the coaching, that's when you start wondering about their accountability.
  25. Linus
    At this point, I think HIcks has a better chance of succeeding, so, no thanks.
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