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  1. Linus
    Agreed. I am not hopeful of improvement in the running game. I think he understands that his speed is an asset but his instincts and understanding of situational baseball are not good leading to mistakes.
  2. Linus
    Keaschall is something. The Twins really stole one today. Austin Martins speed might be the most wasted asset on the club. He can’t run the bases or efficiently track a fly ball. He does look better at the plate.
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    In what world does Larnach have a corner outfield spot “covered”? He’s a league average hitter protected via platoon that is slow and plays subpar defense all in a premium offense position? LF and 1st base are the low hanging fruit for giving this lineup a jolt.
  4. Linus
    That swing certainly looked powerful and he has years to mature as a hitter. All I know is somebody has to provide a jolt to the big league lineup in the next year or so and maybe he will be it.
  5. Linus
    I guess I will join the chorus of having seen enough of Gasper. He’s not part of the future so let’s take a look at someone else.
  6. Linus
    I said balls generally hit to him. I didn’t mean to imply that he was covering one step each way. I was actually complimenting him in that turning balls into outs reliably is a valuable skill.
  7. Linus
    I think that is accurate. If you hit it generally to him he will turn it into an out
  8. Linus
    Houston is probably a no doubter with the glove but people shouldn’t get too far over their skis - the bat could be a problem.
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    I think in many respects he is exactly what he was projected to be when drafted. A stretch to play SS but probably a good third baseman. He’s lagging with the bat for sure but he was projected to be a contact oriented hitter who might develop 15+ homer power which he may well do over time. He was always a high floor low ceiling kind of pick. If people were expecting an all star the problem lies in their expectations.
  10. Linus
    Some interesting baserunning that inning. Hopefully won’t matter.
  11. Linus
    One of the silver linings to a lost season is being able to do things like this. I would do the same thing with the lineup. No more “guessing” if so and so can make it in the bigs. Our “guessing “ track record leaves something to be desired - let the players show you the answer. In the long run I’m with @Riverbrian I want to see the best pitchers pitch the most innings however that looks - forget about the labels. If Prellip is a stud for 4 innings then have him pitch 4. Don’t arbitrarily turn him into a 1 inning guy because that’s the traditional role. I also want to ditch this idea that if a young pitcher is in the pen for a year or two that their starting development is hindered. Way too many examples of this happening successfully (see Johan Santana). I actually think our pen could be filled with some of these young pitchers with promise - can’t be worse than the pens we have had filled with castoffs and rejects. Again by doing this the young pitchers will show you who is a potential starter, who is a reliever and who is AAAA.
  12. Linus
    Being an above average SS in the bigs is really hard. Most of the guys that get drafted as a SS never have a chance to truly make it there and their teams know it - they just want the athleticism. Scouts accurately judged Lee from draft day on - he doesn’t have the speed quickness nor throwing arm to be more than passable. He does have the have soft hands and instincts so he would be a good third baseman if he hits. So we are dreaming and hoping on Culpepper but buyer beware he still has to prove it at AAA and the bigs so no guarantees. I want to be excited about Houston because a slick fielding SS is fun to watch and cements a good infield. He’s hitting a little now but that is in low A and he is an older college guy so I think his bat will be in question.
  13. Linus
    Wow. That’s quite a trip. That’s enough windshield time to figure out the meaning of life.
  14. Linus
    I am starting to question Martins baseball IQ.
  15. Linus
    Julien with another shaky game in the field. I am looking forward to Keaschall taking over at 2nd.
  16. Linus
    I was never in favor of the Correa signing just like I disliked the Donaldson signing. with the way the Twins operate it’s just too big a chunk of their payroll to be able to field a complete team. I also wanted them to let Royce play short so you can be wrong and right at the same time 😀
  17. Linus
    That 9th says it all. There is plenty to criticize Rocco for but for me the number one thing by far is how horrible his teams are in the basics. I honestly hope there are bats destroying coolers right now and Julien should be on the first bus to St Paul. Roden sure looks like a good get - not.
  18. Linus
    You read my mind. The lineup needs a shake up and if I could get a young bat (either first or corner outfield) Thats could contribute next year I would consider trading Festa. I have no idea if that player (and trade partner) exists. And who knows maybe it’s better to keep Festa and deal Jax for that bat.
  19. Linus
    As always a thought provoking post. I like Matthews better both currently and for upside. I like his fastball better and his command is better. Festa seems to leave a few too many fat pitches out there. Sometime he gets away with it sometimes they get hammered. Glad to have both for the future. Would anyone consider trading either of them for a bat?
  20. Linus
    Yep and would also guess France and Larnach are about the same. Geez I think there is a pattern here……
  21. Linus
    Second this.
  22. Linus
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  23. Linus
    Bonehead play by Jeffers costs us. Just brain dead.
  24. Linus
    Another great piece. Thanks
  25. Linus
    Yup. I remember reading a scouting report when he was drafted which said “no chance of Lewis sticking at short because he lacks big league instincts “. Sure looks accurate about now.
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