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  1. Linus
    It ain’t gonna get any easier. Buck to the IL so we are going to be seeing plenty of Margot/Martin. Maybe Julien will provide a spark.
  2. Linus
    I think you have a valid point. This FO values the bat almost exclusively and worries about where they will play later. Perhaps this is the correct strategy as it is certainly based on a ton of research. But it is also clear why we don’t have many plus defenders coming from our system. I agree with you that Royce should be a plus defender somewhere but it won’t be SS.
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    I’m just amazed at the improvement since he first came up. I suspect that we skip over the player when we quote developmental success but it’s pretty clear he will do anything to get better. His first year as a starter I would have bet any amount he would never be a successful big leaguer in any fashion and now he is downright dominant out there. He knows it too. When he takes the mound he has an aura about him like “this won’t take long”. Never thought I would say this but I think I have more confidence in Jax than Durán. Anyway full credit to this guy. What Twin can you remember that has improved this much?
  4. Linus
    I just want the Twins to give actual consideration to defense in determining where people play. Scouts have projected Brooks Lee to be an elite third baseman. If that is true then put him there and have elite defensive production. Of course he has to hit and we don’t really know that yet. Main point: put players in positions where they can be plus defenders. Royce is an athlete so the variety of plays at second base would fit in with his overall athleticism. I’m not worried about him getting hurt there as the takeout slide isn’t a thing anymore. Of all his injuries only one occurred in the field anyway. Left field is certainly a need for the club and he would have the ability to be a plus defender- think Alex Gordon. By doing this you start putting together a team that can play elite defense and experience far fewer “what the hell happened there” plays.
  5. Linus
    Thanks.
  6. Linus
    I thought waiver claims went by leagues? You have NL teams listed ahead of the Twins. Did this rule change?
  7. Linus
    Or we could have added a starter in the off season and our chances of making the playoffs would be better.
  8. Linus
    I agree with you. Except I don’t care about next year or the year after that (right now). I want to make the playoffs.
  9. Linus
    Fantastic John. Many happy returns. I like how you use the term “courting” or “courtship”. Makes me think you picked her up in an Edsel.
  10. Linus
    Upon further reflection I would sign him with the understanding that he is going to St Paul as insurance. Depending on offers this may not be a possibility but if he would do it why not. Some of these young pitchers have already reached their career high in innings. It would come as no surprise that their performance could suffer from fatigue. Last year Ober got a rest for this reason.
  11. Linus
    I think the Twins hope that he can get back and show he’s a capable starter so they can deal him and shed the $7.5 million in salary. He’s really not done that much.
  12. Linus
    The time to add starting pitching depth was last off season. The Twins have made their bed - let’s roll with the young guys and see how it works out. There is value in the young guys gaining experience for next year even if we miss the playoffs.
  13. Linus
    Great debut for Mathews. He looked the part and handled himself well. Winder with another excellent 2 inning stint. If he can continue to pitch close to this level that will be a huge unexpected boost for the pen.
  14. Linus
    I didn’t say they couldn’t just that history would suggest two pitchers with no MLB experience are likely to struggle enough that it might cost us a playoff spot this year. Obviously I hope I’m wrong.
  15. Linus
    The pitching future looks brighter than it has in quite a while especially because we have three MLB starters under contract for three more years. With the group coming up we should be able to fill the back two spots. However this applies more 2025 or 2026. I’m afraid it’s too much to ask Mathews and Festa to get us home this year.
  16. Linus
    Love how he doesn’t walk anyone and Zebby is a very cool name. I will be excited to watch. However nobody should be surprised if things don’t go well. He’s essentially skipping AAA and in all my years watching the Twins I can only recall Radke Viola and Blyleven going from AA to the majors. If I recall correctly Bert was great Radke so- so and Viola got pounded.
  17. Linus
    What this article tells me is the Twins need better production from the corner outfielders. Hopefully Wallner is one answer but the Twins likely need one or two outfielders next year who aren’t in their system.
  18. Linus
    Plus Stewart is not under contract for next year and they would be crazy to sign him to any significant deal so we are back to making a silk purse out of a sows ear where the bullpen is concerned.
  19. Linus
    I’m concerned about Royce’s throwing. He’s not very accurate or consistent and the last couple games have been worse. I’m starting to think he is a second baseman or a left fielder.
  20. Linus
    I’m 63 so I’m guessing 50/50 chance.
  21. Linus
    Valid point especially in todays game where batting averages are 240.
  22. Linus
    I hope I live long enough to see the Twin get a hit with RISP.
  23. Linus
    Thanks for these articles. Always interesting and great to be able to understand what’s happening.
  24. Linus
    I don’t really look at trades as a win or a loss. My criteria is did you get good value? It doesn’t matter that Polo has been bad this year. He was a valuable asset at the time of the trade and the Twins failed miserably to maximize that value. The trade was about dumping salary - Falvey had to trade him and that’s the worst spot to negotiate from.
  25. Linus
    Hat tip to Winder. I’ve never been a fan but if he can pitch like he did last night we might have something. He hit 97 and his change up was good.
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