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  1. Linus
    Milone is valuable to the Twins.......as AAA starting depth (he has an option remaining). I'm not being sarcastic about this - he's not a great pitcher at this point but is far better than some of the guys called up over the last 4 years to fill in (which always happens). I would not trade him either as his value as an insurance policy is greater than the available return. I don't think he is a good bullpen fit, with the possible exception of a mop up guy and IMO he is more valuable stretched out and waiting in the wings in Rochester. May gets the 5th spot and Pelf goes to the pen or is traded for someone who goes to the pen.
  2. Linus
    I just want to go on record right now - if I am approached for an extension I will sign immediately. And I will sign a team friendly deal because that's the type of player I am.
  3. Linus
    I know that you intentionally didn't compare Buxton to Hicks. If Buxton is not our CF of the future, I can assure you that all of us will be posting about topics other than Danny Santana. And please don't forget that prior to the CF fiasco, the greatest fiasco the Twins battled for years was............SS.
  4. Linus
    Two very underappreciated factors: First, the teams go by what the doctors recommend. I'm pretty sure they are not going to take on the liability of overriding the doctor's recommended course of action. Second, TJ is no sure thing. There are many success stories but we don't hear about the failures. Joe Mays being a Twins example.
  5. Linus
    Well, when the best prospect in baseball is your next CF, I'm thinking it is way more important for him to reach his ceiling at SS, without the delays and distractions of playing CF for one year or less.
  6. Linus
    We are going to find out - that is why this is a proper move. SS is such an important position that you have to see if Santana, with the greater ceiling, can do it. If he can, then you have improved your team at its most important position, for many years. Plus, Esco can play damn near full time just resting guys and filling in for guys on the DL.
  7. Linus
    How about we actually let this play out and make sure that we end up with one good shortstop between the two of them. Chances are, this is another situation that will sort itself out - we will not be happy if we trade Escobar and Santana struggles at short. Back to the merry go round..... Plus, Escobar will get plenty of playing time all over the diamond. Good teams have good players, on the field and on the bench. The Twins are getting there; they may not contend this year (they could) but they certainly could next year when it would be great to have a strong bench. This debate isn't just about this year.
  8. Linus
    This. We had one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball last year. If you are a pitcher and can't earn a spot, then that's on you, regardless of prospect status or age. The idea that we should be handing spots to guys just because they are a prospects is silly; get guys out and earn a job. its similar to how the second string quarterback is always the fan favorite.
  9. Linus
    Whether it is Milone or May, I won't get too upset as both can be a part of our future if they pitch well. Pelfrey on the other hand.......
  10. Linus
    This, a hundred times. I posted this a while back as its own thread but it never gained traction. I think cutting down strikeouts will be in vogue again soon.
  11. Linus
    Actually, I think the Nunez hate has gone over the edge. He's a decent hitter, runs well and can plays several different positions at an average or acceptable level, especially when you consider his utility role. He's the last guy on the roster if he makes it. From what I can tell, he's a damn site better than the 25th man we've had for quite a while now.
  12. Linus
    Well, one substantial difference here is that a starting pitcher that struggles means you lose the game. A position player that struggles may not influence the outcome of the game.
  13. Linus
    I assume they are on the hook for his contract, regardless (as he was signed as a free agent)? Or is there a date if they release him by where they can get out of it?
  14. Linus
    I think people are getting ahead of themselves with Rosario. I believe he has a much higher bust potential than other prospects with similar minor league numbers simply because his swing is closer to awful than good. I think he is getting by on tremendous eye / hand coordination and that the lack of fundamental "soundness" will be exploited by MLB pitchers. I hope I am wrong.
  15. Linus
    Looks like Pelfrey can come in the game as a RP.....
  16. Linus
    Wow, I am concerned about the apoplexy that will be experienced by TD posters if Milone continues his roll and wins the 5th starter spot.
  17. Linus
    100% agreed. Players deserve the credit (and the blame) for their progress or lack thereof. The role of coaches in player development is a little overstated, IMO.
  18. Linus
    Isn't this pretty much a realistic assessment of the Twins chances? This is hardly BS or some horrible judge of talent.
  19. Linus
    While I hope Pinto succeeds, he really hasn't proven anything with the glove or the bat. He gets lots of love on these boards but I think the "never make it" potential here is pretty high.
  20. Linus
    I think Herrmann does have some potential value in a variety of ways. However, he has to hit and, so far, he just hasn't at the MLB level. Until that happens, he has no spot on my 25 man roster.
  21. Linus
    I like this analysis, especially the idea of Pelfrey and May to the pen. Its a little disappointing to have Molitor dismiss this idea already as I do not see the variety of pitches necessary for Pelfrey to be a successful starter. I like May in the pen because I hope to see Meyer get the 5th rotation spot and May has some upside that we need to start seeing.
  22. Linus
    Me no care.
  23. Linus
    Chief, how is sweet corn homemade?
  24. Linus
    I like seeing Molitor wearing an actual jersey. The old Gardy look of a windbreaker to hide the beer belly had run its course (the Bill Belecheck of MLB).
  25. Linus
    That double was not a sinking liner - rope to the left field corner.
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