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  1. Willihammer
    According to fangraphs, Hughes knuckle curve averages 76.6 mph. If the curve is at 74 then that would be consistent with reports that his fastball is 2-3 mph behind also. Which is more evidence that he isn't where he needs to be. It doesn't take very long to see that Hughes bread and butter is the 4 seemer. It gets a good number of whiffs and popups, and lazy fly balls. But mostly it gets fouls. If he loses even a tick or two, it stands to reason he will lose a bit of rise too, and all the swings will be a little more squared up. With more fly balls going for HRs, more popups turning into FB's, and more fouls turning into BIPs.
  2. Willihammer
    This thread is evidence that ST is mostly a formality. If not totally a formality. I doubt there is much "disadvantage" players can be putting themselves in by playing in the WBC. I'll admit that if Vargas doesn't get many AB's then he may present the Twins with a decision, because Park is getting PAs and on paper anyway, doing the most with those PAs. Although nobody would be surprised if Park goes to AAA and Vargas is brought north anyway, for obvious reasons.
  3. Willihammer
    I wouldn't cut Hughes either but his role in the rotation shouldn't be a lock at this point. We don't have similar contract issues handcuffing the bullpen.
  4. Willihammer
    He's only a sophomore but the ACC player of the week was GA Tech catcher Joey Bart. 5 home runs in 17 AB's. http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/030617aaa.html
  5. Willihammer
    And Mejia.
  6. Willihammer
    What benefit is there to setting the rotation so early in ST?
  7. Willihammer
    Or when your guy the Vanimal was penciled in as Opening Day starter.
  8. Willihammer
    Pretty lousy bullpen still, and I doubt Ausmus is the guy to get it to play up. I predict a disappointing 2017 in typical lead-blowing Tigers fashion.
  9. Willihammer
    "trying to find that natural arm path." Kinda sounds like de-programming. Twins coaches probably had wet dreams thinking about all the downward plane the 6'9" right could have by forcing an over the top delivery. Hopefully his shoulder isn't completely ruined.
  10. Willihammer
    Every spot below leadoff costs the Twins 20 Dozier-PAs over a full season. Since he's the best hitter that doesn't seem very ideal to me.
  11. Willihammer
    Seems to be a fair number of analysts saying the SEC will shoot down the ETF.
  12. Willihammer
    Reviews Wright's delivery too. Sees some elevated injury potential with him too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlPn_dGlmqI
  13. Willihammer
    Thought this was interesting. This guy thinks Bukauskas' delivery puts his UCL at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gFBFdVIZFU
  14. Willihammer
    Kind of amazing Hughes got through a lineup with Jones, Trumbo, Machado, and Davis with 1 strikeout.
  15. Willihammer
    Wouldn't the counternarrative be, that pitchers are ahead of batters in ST?
  16. Willihammer
    Katoh likes Granite to produce 3 times as much WAR as Buxton cca. 2015.
  17. Willihammer
    David Price is going to see David Andrews about his elbow
  18. Willihammer
    I wonder if the Twins would be able to find a college hitter like the Cubs did with Schwarber, pay him 3-4m at #1 than take 2 more ~20-ish talents at 35 and 37 with #15 type slot money.
  19. Willihammer
    For my own sake here are slot values into the 2nd round, since the Twins pick at 35 and 37. 7 $4,777,000 Diamondbacks 8 $4,552,300 Phillies 9 $4,352,000 Brewers 10 $4,168,000 Angels 11 $3,998,900 White Sox 12 $3,839,600 Pirates 13 $3,690,900 Marlins 14 $3,549,800 Royals 15 $3,417,000 Astros 16 $3,293,600 Yankees 17 $3,174,200 Mariners 18 $3,061,200 Tigers 19 $2,953,700 Giants 20 $2,851,600 Mets 21 $2,754,400 Orioles 22 $2,661,800 Blue Jays 23 $2,573,800 Dodgers 24 $2,489,800 Red Sox 25 $2,409,700 Nationals 26 $2,333,200 Rangers 27 $2,260,100 Cubs 28 $2,193,000 Blue Jays 29 $2,132,100 Rangers 30 $2,080,100 Cubs 31 $2,033,000 Rays 32 $1,985,000 Reds 33 $1,936,500 Athletics 34 $1,889,000 Brewers 35 $1,843,000 Twins 36 $1,798,700 Marlins 37 $1,758,000.00 Twins 38 $1,716,800 Reds 39 $1,676,700 Padres 40 $1,632,700 Rays 41 $1,594,700 Braves 42 $1,557,500 Pirates 43 $1,521,100 Athletics 44 $1,485,700 Diamondbacks 45 $1,451,100 Phillies
  20. Willihammer
    Re: TSLA, I still like it. I'd buy more if I could. A lot is being made about the Goldman Sachs downgrade. I think they'll probably miss 2017 production targets but they won't lose all their pre-orders even if some folks miss out on government incentives. Barring anything unforseen the 3 will still be priced competitively. And TSLA's are a lot sexier than GM's or Nissans. The other thing to keep in mind is TSLA has the strongest position in terms of the rest of the EV ecosystem with the supercharging network, solar panels, batteries, etc. They just have to spin up some cash and then folks will be locked in. It might come a little later than expected but they'll get there eventually.
  21. Willihammer
    The ETF is an interesting angle. I didn't realize that was in the works. I could see a short-term bump from that.
  22. Willihammer
    Alright, why should bitcoin outperform gold, t-bills, the USD, or other safe havens?
  23. Willihammer
    Let me re-phrase that. Why should bitcoin outperform stocks, bonds or other yielding assets? Mike threw out a 20% number. Based on what?
  24. Willihammer
    What makes bitcoin different?
  25. Willihammer
    You need risk to realize gains. Everybody has a different tolerance but that's a required component. But there's no risk OR reward with a currency over a long timeline. Its a pointless investment for a retirement portfolio.
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