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  1. Linus
    I don't really get the point of comparing the two other than to conveniently pick two people that will get a reaction from readers. One thing I think should be clear: Torii is a master at telling people what they want to hear - that is why so many people love him. He's all about the money and the idea that he was going to take less to stay with the Twins is just not a reasonable premise nor proven in any way by anything other than what Torii might say (see above). IMO, the reason he is here this year is that nobody else was going to come close to $10million on a one year deal. And for the record, I have no problem with going for the money. Nor am I particularly bothered by TR signing him to the one year deal.
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    But this is where the comparison ends. Dozier is a very good fielder, excellent runner and displays a high baseball IQ along with some leadership. The whole point of the thread when I started it was that Arcia is extremely one dimensional and showing no indication that he understands that or is willing to do what it takes to become a well rounded ballplayer.
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    Yes, yes, yes - there is one closer and 6 other bullpen arms. I like that Molly is using these other guys multiple innings but the logic is different with a closer. Hell,last year none of them ever pitched more than one inning except Swarzak.
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    When to use Perkins is open to debate but the notion that you pitch him two innings is not sound. He's the closer and you might have to use him three days in a row - the other yahoos can get a day off as there are several to choose from. Had the Twins scored a run in the 10th and then Perk closed it out, we would all be lauding Molly for keeping his cool and saving his closer for when it counted.
  5. Linus
    No worries, everybody. This will all sort itself out as out of all the guys being mentioned, we will be lucky to find 4 good MLB players to man the three outfield spots and DH. Its kind of naive to think few if any of these guys won't make it. That's why you cultivate a deep farm system so you can throw a whole bunch against the wall..... It might be an interesting thread to start the "Bust List" and people can lay odds on which of the "top" prospects flame out. I won't start that thread because I am enjoying the positivity of winning baseball too much.
  6. Linus
    Here is the factor that is being underestimated in this conversation. Ervin Santana will come back and likely be our best pitcher (depending on whether Hughes sharpens up a bit). It will be a huge boost to add a pitcher that is better than anything we currently have and consequently dropping our 5th best starter.
  7. Linus
    I assume everyone is aware of the Twins stolen base percentage? I would bunt (or swing away) in those situations but I wouldn't put the steal on.
  8. Linus
    Great comparison - really sheds light on the disparity. I still think that his best role might be coming out of the pen. Ramp up the velocity even more and then throw them the split - when the hitters only see him once, I just bet he would be good.
  9. Linus
    Nobody here is suggesting that we give up on Arcia. I would not trade any of them until they all have time to progress and we can see what we have a little more clearly. I guess that it my concern, I don't see him developing anything other than a home run swing right now and that is worrisome for his long term success. If his bat is going to be "borderline elite" he is going to have to make substantial change and progress mightily, which he is currently not doing which brings us back to the reason I started the thread.
  10. Linus
    Ahhh...the old too much talent problem. When we have an excess of quality MLB pitching, standing around waiting for starts, I'll worry about this problem.
  11. Linus
    I'm assuming the two moves are unrelated. As in, the Robinson thing happened after the decision to call Hicks up.
  12. Linus
    Yep, and 250 strikeouts and 18 errors in the outfield. Like I said, we all like the power now what about the rest of it?
  13. Linus
    I think we are so stat based that hitting becomes the only criteria in player evaluation. Yes, he's hit AAA pitching before........and nothing else. Of course, I don't know anything about his off field work habits or attitude but I just wonder if a wake up call is in order, for his own long term good.
  14. Linus
    First of all, I'm very pleased with the way the Twins handled his injury situation. No screwing around - you are on the DL. Ossie maintained that it would only be a few days and here we are, many days later and he still hasn't swung a bat yet. As each week passes, my skepticism grows. He hasn't improved much since his original call up either at the plate or in the field. His baseball IQ doesn't seem high which may be related to his relative lack of progress. Of course, we all love the power potential but, at this point, that's about it. Obviously the potential is there but he needs a lot of work and, right now, I think Rosario gives the Twins more production all the way around. When he comes off the DL, I really hope the Twins send him out for the maximum rehab stint in Rochester with the message that he will be earning his way back to the big leagues. He has proven to hit AAA pitching before, but the rest of his game could easily use some AAA work. I'm fearful that he is on a path to becoming a DH who teases with his power potential but never figures it out or figures it out after the Twins move on from him (David Ortiz, anyone). What would you do when Arcia comes off the DL?
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    This will be interesting. He should have more confidence than ever before. If he and Rosario stuck this would be a markedly transformed team. I honestly think Arcia could end up in Rochester
  16. Linus
    While I am advocating leaving him down for a little while longer, I do agree with you that there comes a point where you bring him up for an extended period of time and he just has to do it. If he can't cut it, then we switch to a stance of "he is what he is" and will serve as a 4th OF that can play all three positions.
  17. Linus
    Yep, so when he has mastered AAA they should call him up. I guess I don't count a month as proof that he has it mastered or that he has nothing left to gain from playing in AAA.
  18. Linus
    I withdraw July, meant to say June. I think the most important factor is having been around the league twice. If he handles the adjustments pitchers are making against him, that's the best gauge IMO. I also think the defensive part of his game needs to be in the equation. There is something of a myth out there that he is some elite fielder. He has the tools to be a great fielder but he is certainly not there now. I think this is very important because he wouldn't have to hit nearly as much if he becomes a great fielder. Long term, his best value to the Twins is a trade chip when Buxton is ready (which I don't think is going to be July BTW).
  19. Linus
    It's not about the major league club it's about doing the right thing for Hicks which would be to let him master AAA.
  20. Linus
    Not gonna happen. With his track record he needs to prove himself longer than one month. The Twins have screwed him up several times already. Let him prove it until July and then bring him up if he is still raking.
  21. Linus
    Well he gets to more balls than Arcia does or Willingham did last year. Nobody has claimed he is a Gold Glover it's simply that the criticism has been over the top. Same thing with "the greatest signing ever". Nobody is saying that. He's going to be a mediocre player for the Twins in 2015 which is fine for all the circumstances.
  22. Linus
    The whole he sucks on defense thing is overblown. He's not great but he catches what he gets to and doesn't make mistakes. He's not great but people have gone a little nuts with the criticism.
  23. Linus
    I don't buy it. That was on Worley. The Twins blame was that there was no reason to give him away after he made it to Rochester.
  24. Linus

    Nolasco?

    Linus replied to Linus's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk

    It would certainly be interesting if he stinks for a couple more starts and Milone pitches like yesterday
  25. Linus
    Wow, hunter, pelfrey and Suzuki all have big games. That's a veritable whos who of the hated on these boards.
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