Seth Stohs

They count his innings in Extended Spring Training and his innings from Instructs, so most likely he pitched 120-130 innings last year. Hopefully he can get to 145-150 this year. But, the fact that he missed so much time with Tommy John surgery, it is ok to be a little more patient, especially that first year returning.

http://nypost.com/2017/02/23/coach-responsible-for-grooming-mets-rotation-wants-mlb-shot/ Frank Viola is credited for helping that vaunted group of starting pitchers in the Mets system. The AAA Las Vegas pitching coach has helped the likes of Noah Syndergaard, Jacob DeGrom, Steven Matz, and Zack Wheeler. I know he was a candidate when the Twins hired Neil Allen a couple of years ago. He's applied for a couple other MLB pitching coach jobs. He would love that opportunity.

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I wonder if the $11/$8 tickets aren't just at US Bank. The prices you mentioned may be at Siebert Field.

I wouldn't read anything into PR moves. I know that's the angle some like to think, but it's not like they sit down and think about what they're going to say about each player. Reporters get story ideas. They go into the clubhouse. They ask players a few questions. The players are just answering questions. The writers write. And Adrianza should certainly have a decent chance to make the team.

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His velocity wasn't what Romero's was... However, he had better secondary stuff, and that can all come back. We're all quite curious about the plan with him and how he'll return.

Thorpe should be ready to go this spring, though they'll likely have him start in EST just to keep him in Ft. Myers and be able to control his work load a bit before sending him to either Cedar Rapids or with the Miracle. He was close to the Top 20, strongly considered. If healthy, he could rise again, but they are going to be cautious with him. Just like they were with Romero this year.

So far so good. He was in his regular routine right when he started this spring. I believe it was a relief that he was able to make two more starts in the AFL after the injury last year.

He'll likely start the season and spend 1/3 to 1/2 the season in Chattanooga. He'll spend the final 3-4 months in Rochester. He'll need to be added to the 40-man roster following the season. He threw 140 innings, plus about 10 more in the AFL... So, if he were to move up 25% from 150 innings, that'd be about 185 innings that could be his max this year. I would guess that a lot will depend on his innings. But I think mid-2018 is probably the most likely scenario for his call up.

Weird question... I don't get there this early.... is it normal for the MLBers to be using the back fields during these early days of camp? When I've been there, they are solely on Hammond Stadium, Tom Kelly Field and the one other practice field over there. I didn't realize the MLBers did stuff over there even now.

And now we're two years removed from his remarkable rookie season... I'm ready to move on. I can understand if Molitor isn't though.

Position is one of a whole bunch of factors and everyone weighs them differently. I don't put much value on the actual numbers (in the cases of Rortvedt and Kirilloff). To me, that first season (following the draft), the numbers mean very little.

http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/216729810/twins-chargois-changes-grip-of-slider/ Rhett Bollinger wrote that JT Chargois is working on his slider grip with Glen Perkins and Neil Allen. The really interesting thing about the article is that the major league baseballs and minor league baseballs are different. I think most of us knew that, but this described how that can affect a pitcher. Frankly, it almost doesn't seem right that the ball (a pretty important part of the game) is different between the top levels. Could that explain why so many (most) pitchers struggle with the jump from the minors to the big leagues? Anyway, Chargois is a huge key to the future of the Twins bullpen. Glen Perkins was one of the best in the game for a 4-5 year period in large part due to his slider. It's good to see the veteran working with the youngen.

http://m.startribune.com/infielder-ehire-adrianza-looking-for-elusive-job-security-with-twins/414563133/?section=sports%2Ftwins Phil Miller wrote a nice article on Ehire Adrianza. The article discussed his two uncomfortable weeks when he was DFAd by the Giants and the Brewers and then coming to the Twins. Miller also got quotes from Paul Molitor and Gene Glynn about his defense. While he certainly isn't guaranteed a big league job, he's certainly going to open eyes with his glove.

http://www.startribune.com/twins-shouldn-t-disregard-danny-santana-the-shortstop/414561533/ Patrick Reusse wrote an article making a case for Danny Santana to compete for the shortstop job. He isn't pretending that it is a great option, but while Santana and Molitor contend that he's more valuable to the team if he's able to play six positions, Reusse things the 26-year-old could still develop.

http://www.1500espn.com/twins-2/2017/02/joe-mauer-best-chance-im-field/ 1500 ESPN's Derek Wetmore chatted with Twins 1B Joe Mauer today about several topics including whether or not he can accept a lesser, part-time role starting in 2017. Earlier in the week, 1500 ESPN's Judd Zulgad wrote that limiting Mauer;'s play might be better for the now and for the future. I tweeted many times that I feel he should play 2 out of 3 games at first base and get some DH tie in there as well. I think we can all agree that playing less will help him stay healthy. I also think that with his on-base skills, he should be hitting 1st or 2nd (I'd bat him after Buxton (so will Buxton bat 9 or 1)... He takes a lot of pitches and can let Buxton steal some bases. His defense at first is also pretty good too, certainly better than average and without question better than the other internal options. So, check out Mauer's and Molitor's quotes in Derek's story and discuss.

At Twins Daily, we take a lot of pride in providing you with quality Twins content. We like to focus on the big leagues and the minor leagues. We focus on the draft as well. We have had articles on the St. Paul Saints the last couple of years too. This year, we are going to be writing a little bit on the Minnesota Gophers as well. The plan is to start out with some interviews of the Gophers seniors. Each article will then contain some notes on the Gophers, information from the previous week’s series and looking forward. We hope you will enjoy this feature and support Minnesota baseball in all forms. In fact, if you would like to take a college baseball team and write about it, feel free to start your own blog here. Image courtesy of GopherSports.com At Twins Daily, we take a lot of pride in providing you with quality Twins content. We like to focus on the big leagues and the minor leagues. We focus on the draft as well. We have had articles on the St. Paul Saints the last couple of years too. This year, we are going to be writing a little bit on the Minnesota Gophers as well. The plan is to start out with some interviews of the Gophers seniors. Each article will then contain some notes on the Gophers, information from the previous week’s series and looking forward. We hope you will enjoy this feature and support Minnesota baseball in all forms. In fact, if you would like to take a college baseball team and write about it, feel free to start your own blog here. Last weekend, the 2017 Gophers schedule got started with a series at UC-Irvine. On Friday night, the Minnesota Gophers will begin a three-game series at home, in February, in US Bank Stadium. For the first time since the Metrodome days, the Gophers have been able to play some home games before April. When the weather cooperates, they’ll play their games at the new and improved Siebert Field near the University of MInnesota campus. Our first Q&A is with Gophers senior right-handed pitcher Cody Campbell. He came to the Gophers from Naperville, Illinois, a city in the western suburbs of Chicago. While he has unfortunately missed a lot of time with injuries, he has had a big impact in the Twin Cities, donating his time to a variety of programs. He’s also known to have a little bit of fun in the dugout. Let’s get to know him a little bit more. Remember when the Twins played a spring training game in 2015 against the Gophers? Campbell pitched in that game. https://twitter.com/SethTweets/status/573286538567536640 Seth Stohs (SS): Growing up in Naperville, Illinois, who was your favorite team to follow, and who were some of your favorite ballplayers? Cody Campbell (CC): I don't really follow sports, but if I had to pick a favorite team it would be the Detroit Tigers. I lived right outside of Detroit during K-2nd grade and fell in love with the TIgers. Some of my favorite players are Roy Halladay and Justin Verlander. They are some of the greats and I strived to be like them, even at one point switching my windup and leg kick to look like Roy Halladay's. SS: What were some of the highlights of your high school career? CC: Winning a State football championship my sophomore year as a starting offensive linemen, weighing only 180 pounds was my most memorable highlight. Playing four years of varsity baseball and three years of varsity football really helped mold me as a player by watching the older guys and how they prepared day in and day out. SS: What was it about the University of Minnesota that made you decide to leave home and play for the Gophers? CC: Having the opportunity to get coached by a legendary coaching staff was the key reason. Another reason was because I am a psychology major and Minnesota has a great psychology program. SS: Have you played summer ball through your college years? CC: No, I haven't been healthy enough to. I usually take the summers to get surgery on something and recover to get ready for fall. SS: What have been some of the highlights of your time with the Gophers? CC: Year in and year out we have a great group of guys that always find a way to have fun. I also think watching how the team has grown and developed throughout my time has been fun. After missing the Big Ten Tournament my sophomore year, the whole locker room atmosphere had changed and we started getting our priorities straight. SS: What are your goals for the 2017 season? CC: Stay healthy is my main goal, I haven't had a healthy season yet so I figured my last year should be my healthiest year. Other goals are know my role and excel at it, be a presence in the dugout and locker room, keep the atmosphere that we had last year going throughout this year. SS: What is your major, and what are your career goals going forward? (How does baseball fit into that equation?) CC: I'm a psychology major and am looking for a career where I can manage and develop people. Baseball fits into the equation because it has taught me to be adaptable and has motivated me to keep getting better because no matter how good you are at your job there is always going to be someone better. Having that mentality will push me to excel in a career outside of baseball Thank you very much to senior right-handed pitcher Cody Campbell for taking time to respond to our questions. Best wishes on a healthy and successful senior season. GOPHER NOTES The Gophers opened their 2017 season by traveling to play UC-Irvine. There was a three-way split. Weather won on Friday night washhing out the first contest. On Saturday, the Gophers won 9-8. On Sunday afternoon, the Gophers fell 7-5. Luke Pettersen led the offense. In the first game, he was 4-4 with a sacrifice bunt. On Sunday, he went 4-5. Going 8-9 on the first weekend is a good way to start the season. Pettersen is a junior second baseman. You will recall that his brother, AJ Pettersen, played for the Gophers and then spent four seasons in the Twins minor league system. AJ is about to begin his third season as the head coach of the Chanhassen baseball program. Junior third baseman Micah Coffey batted cleanup in both games. He went 5-10 with two doubles and a triple. The lone Gophers home run last weekend came off of the bat of sophomore DH Eduardo Estrada. The 2015 Litchfield graduate was the top prospect in the state of Minnesota following his senior season. Friday night starter (who started Saturday because of the rain out) Lucas Gilbreath is a junior from Colorado. He struggled in his season debut. The left-hander gave up five earned runs in just three innings. Last year, he gave up five earned runs in 33 innings (struck out 46). He is touted as one to watch at draft time despite the fact that last Saturday was just his second career start. Two freshmen made their college debuts in the Sunday afternoon game. Brett Schulze, from Maple Grove, came on in relief and worked four innings. He gave up one run on three hits and three walks, and he struck out three. Later in the game, catcher Eli Wilson entered the game. He walked in his only plate appearance. Wilson is from Seattle and is the son of former Gophers All-American and Mariners great Dan Wilson. On Friday night, the Gophers will play Seattle University. The weekend series marks their first games in US Bank Stadium. Twins catching prospect Brian Olson is a graduate of Seattle University. The teams will play on Friday at 6:30, Saturday at 6:00 and Sunday afternoon at 1:00. Admission to US Bank Stadium is $11 for adults, and $8 for children. Students with a valid student ID can get one free ticket. The Gophers next 13 games will be at US Bank Stadium. Looking ahead, the Gophers will take on North Dakota State University next Tuesday (Feb 28) as well. Also, on Saturday, Concordia College (Moorhead) will play a doubleheader against Jamestown University at US Bank Stadium. You could spend a full day in the new stadium watching some quality college baseball. Feel free to discuss the Q&A and chat about the Gophers in the comments below. View full article

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http://www.twincities.com/2017/02/22/minnesota-twins-miguel-sano-working-to-put-down-roots-at-third/ Miguel Sano says he lost 15 pounds this offseason and is now at 271 pounds. Last year at spring training, he was working to learn the outfield. This year, with Trevor Plouffe no longer manning the hot corner, the position is his. He'll have to prove it's the right spot for him, but he and Gene Glynn will put in the work and believe that he can do it.

Definitely an interesting perspective on the hiring of Derek Falvey.

http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/twins/relaxed-buxton-aims-carry-strong-2016-finish-2017-twins/ Buxton admitted that he has read articles on himself, from when he was a teenager, to being a top prospect, to being a "bust" according to some last year. But he says he's going to just keep playing and having fun. He's also hoping to use his strong finish to 2016 and bring it with him into 2017.

I guess I'd have to look, but I'm guessing that Baseball America would have the 2016 first-round pick of pretty much every team within its top 3-5 prospects. And who will he replace... in 2021? I mean, I don't know if Rosario or Kepler will still be here in 2021, so let's just let that play out a bit.