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  1. Linus
    Seems like this article is about Terry Ryan more than Torri's attitude.
  2. Linus
    Nope. Sign Rasmus for one year and save the prospects.
  3. Linus
    Interesting that Scioscia spotted the problem with his mechanics but they were not fixed until he pitched for KC. Was it the new pitching coach that got him to make the changes or was it the player not willing to make the changes until after the trade? Some Worley type stuff going on here as this was the thing that Worley supposedly fixed as well.
  4. Linus
    Yes, yes you are - good work . I, for one, hope that Meyer is the 5th starter as he clearly has the stuff to be a big leaguer, if he can just throw it over. And between May and Milone - well, one of the two will likely step forward and put pressure on anybody not performing.
  5. Linus
    Colby Rasmus. Also, no trades - there is nothing out there right now (outfielders) worth trading prospects for when Buxton will be here next year.
  6. Linus
    Mike, try to be more positive. I'm positive you don't have to worry about #4. Meyer or May will get the 5th spot and if the other is pitching well, they will be in the pen. Somebody else will get hurt and then the other will get some starts. There hasn't been a year in I don't know how long that the Twins weren't going 7-8 starters deep. Let's save our angst for when the Twins have so many good starters that we don't know what to do with them. Oh, and this assumes both Meyer and May turn out to be credible starters in the majors - surely not a certainty there either.
  7. Linus
    I wouldn't mind Colby Rasmus on a one year deal to re-establish his value.....Better outfield defense and Schafer ends up where he should (reserve role) and Hicks ends up where he should (AAA). That would be a team that could hang around for the second wild card spot most of the season.
  8. Linus
    This just in, Tigers obtained Cespedes straight up for Porcello. Very interesting move which makes me wonder if the Tigers are now going to take a run at a starter...... The White Sox captured the attention on the first day. Detroit is now wrapping up the week with a flurry of moves. What say you....?
  9. Linus
    Of course, you are right - I was being too literal (or maybe you). My point is that I'm surprised that with all the trades, player movement, etc. that people are interested in beating this subject to death again. There is so much stuff happening that its hard to keep track of - most of which is pretty darn interesting.
  10. Linus
    I'm glad they are hopefully getting a pitcher that isn't more back of the rotation stuff but I completely agree about the UCL issue. Because Ryan values durability, I 'm surprised this is happening.
  11. Linus
    I think it is an interesting observation of human nature that we have 28 posts regarding the Twins being on the cusp of signing one of the better free agent pitchers available (something we've all been clamoring for) and we have 68 posts beating the Joe Mauer dead horse to death - again.
  12. Linus
    Any contract signed in this type of free agent situation is likely going to mean that you will be unable to trade the player. There are no "bargains" when you have to outbid a whole bunch of other teams. If the player's performance declines at all from the level that earned him the contract, he is basically can't be traded.
  13. Linus
    Alright - it looks like we found a replacement for Drew Butera role as TD whipping boy. I was wondering who would be next. I guess I really didn't think it would be a Gold Glove, MVP, three time batting champion but, oh well. Times change, so do fan's sensibilities......
  14. Linus
    Well, this interesting anyway. Not sure I would have done this but it will be exciting for the fan base. I've been advocating for the younger Brett Anderson, which would have allowed us to still go after a good defensive centerfielder. My guess is this transaction ends the Twins off season.
  15. Linus
    Let's just sign Brett Anderson and we get the best of both worlds. If he is healthy, he becomes our first or second best pitcher and maybe we have an in on a longer term contract. If he remains injury prone, Meyer or May (whoever starts the year in the bullpen) take over his starts and the worst thing that happens is that our prospects get more experience. Problem solved and everybody is happy (except for Pelfrey and Milone who don't get a chance to throw their slop up there). Now everybody is really happy....
  16. Linus
    At this point, I would pass. That UCL tear would be the deciding factor for me. Brett Anderson or nothing. If he's healthy, he becomes our best pitcher. If he's not May gets more starts.
  17. Linus
    I think this is an underrated factor in building a team. If you farm system is producing a steady supply of young players earning the minimum, it allows you to take on the occasional large contract with lower relative risk. If the contract bombs, you budget isn't blown up because of the younger players. If you are maxed out and they bomb, you are stuck.
  18. Linus
    Really? Not many guys that hit 25-30 homers last year......
  19. Linus
    Not a surprise. Was a fun month of April.......
  20. Linus
    Sure, he has been clearly better, including one stretch his first year as a Pirate that was close to his glory days in a Twins uniform (with Andy as his pitching coach and Gardy as his manager). He also had a mediocre stretch that first year and a pretty bad stretch at the beginning of last year. So, its a variation on the same theme - you really don't know what you get with him and those aren't the kinds of pitchers you want to sign to big dollar, long term deals. I'm also skeptical that he was magically fixed in PA. I think he has a great arm and wild mechanics that will always lend itself to streaks of peaks and valleys.
  21. Linus
    Good question - one that we will (hopefully) have to ask! He obviously thrived last year in his new environment so I am guessing that would mean something. And, since he signed here once, I am assuming he would sign again given a fair contract. Regarding Liriano, I just don't get all the love. We couldn't get him out of town fast enough the last time he was here.
  22. Linus
    Who knows about any of this, of course but Mauer's experience post concussion is looking eerily similar to Morneau's. When you think of the micro second timing involved with recognizing and hitting a pitch, it is quite possible there are concussion effects that they player can't even recognize. I hope this is the case with Joe - sure seemed like it with Justin. I will say that the shifts have effected him. Its crazy how many balls he hits to a very small area in left field, where everyone happens to be standing now. The other factor I noticed, and line up to call me a homer, etc. is the strike zone. Without looking it up, it seemed like he took far more called strikes than I remember, some of which were horrible. I know there is a new crop of younger umpires in the league and I am wondering if that has something to do with it. He relies on his eye so much more than most players.
  23. Linus
    No thanks on Liriano - even with some good stretches the last two years he still had stretches where he was not good. I was of the go big or go home camp but am now changing my mind. I like going after Brett Anderson and only him, here's why: the question isn't quality. If he is healthy (I know a huge if) he becomes possibly our best pitcher. If he is not healthy, Meyer / May get more of an opportunity. The next big pitching contract I would like to see is an extension for Hughes, provided he pitches well next year.
  24. Linus
    Twins reportedly in contact with Liriano's agent. What say you TD posters? He has some upside but is way too inconsistent - I say no.
  25. Linus
    Like the Oliveros plan. I think he can be a good arm out of the pen, and long awaited return on the Delmon Young fiasco.
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