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  1. Monkeypaws
    Great trade for the Twins: Odorizzi has become an All-Star. Unfortunately for TB, Palacios's offense has gone MIA for the last two seasons.
  2. Monkeypaws
    Those top 3 prospects batting averages are somewhat discouraging: .233, .268, .163 .... It is July after all.
  3. Monkeypaws
    Was looking at Tyler Austin's numbers yesterday. For his MLB career, he has 483 ABs, 31 HR, 86 RBI. Impressive enough. Unfortunately, those accompany a .222 BA, 201 Ks, and an .OPS of .745 One does wonder what he would do with regular playing time.
  4. Monkeypaws
    Kimbrel's line vs. Pittsburgh tonite: 1 IP 3H 3R 3ER 0BB 2K 2HR The once pristine ERA is now sitting at 13.50 The Cubs were losing 15-5 when they put him in, so there is that.
  5. Monkeypaws
    It does suggest that the Sox will likely make the AL Central a three horse race as early as next year. Moncada and Giolito are indeed having themselves a really nice season. A hot 2nd half and they could even challenge for the WC this year.
  6. Monkeypaws
    I like how quiet Rooker is as he's waiting for the pitch, and how simple the footwork is. Reminds me a bit of Molitor, except for the uppercut swing.
  7. Monkeypaws
    Didn't see it on the forums, but it Alex Meyer has retired: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/alex-meyer-retires.html
  8. Monkeypaws
    Happy to see Wade get a chance.
  9. Monkeypaws
    When some players bat or pitch, they call it "must see" tv. When Parker pitches, it's "go make a sandwich" tv.
  10. Monkeypaws
    I was actually at the game - I thought his stuff looked pretty hittable. Granted, he isn't a fire-baller, and it was his first start in a good while. I was hoping for a Dozier homer, and was denied, much to the joy of the Braves fans seated next to me. I liked what I saw from Strasburg much more.
  11. Monkeypaws
    Lucky enough to be in DC tonite at the park (very nice). Twins reunion tonite. Dozier, Suzuki, Sanchez. Man is Atlanta stacked 1-8 offesively. Happy to see em lose tho.
  12. Monkeypaws
    Wow, my #1 target this off season, for pennies on the dollar. Cmon Wes, fix him!
  13. Monkeypaws
    For me, a guy to watch is Rijo at Cedar Rapids. Saw his previous start in person, and he brings 95 96 regularly. As I recall he gave up 1 hit in 5 or 6 innings that night, and here’s another good start. Big league stuff.
  14. Monkeypaws
    Gordon handled high A ball pretty well, and he was 4 months younger than Lewis is now when he did it. He is 23, and had 1 hiccup in the second half of his first year at AAA. Otherwise he has more than held his own while competing with folks at least 2 years older than him on average. I do think latest greatest shiny new toys is a big part of popular rankings. He is not superstar material, but I’d be happy to see him and Arreaz battle it out for 2b next year while providing good trade value. As Seth said, he is a good ballplayer.
  15. Monkeypaws
    Gordon has fallen out of favor around here it seems, but his is hitting .301 with an ops over .800 and 8 steals in 35 games.
  16. Monkeypaws
    The 2019 Astros have managed 2 accomplishments the Twins have failed to achieve: - a 3 game losing streak - a 4 game losing streak Swept by the Redlegs!
  17. Monkeypaws
    Broad, I suppose. With Nathan the Twins were getting a 29 year old that SF had converted to the pen just the year before and was serving as the 7th inning guy in a stacked bullpen. He notched 1 lone save as a Giant, his rookie season, then boom, 44 his first year with the Twins. Aguilera was used only as a starter his first season with the Twins before moving to the pen season 2, although the Mets may have started that transition when the Twins acquired him. "From within" meaning they were here, acquired with multiple other pieces in big trades in which they weren't the principal piece, and they had very little to no history of being a big time closer.
  18. Monkeypaws
    There is a rich tradition in the Twins organization of getting their best relievers from within, and often by converting starters to relief roles: Perkins, Guardado, Nathan, Agiuilera. I don't think anybody predicted the success the above 4 had as closers after they got their first save, so who knows how far Littell, Rogers, May and Co. can go.
  19. Monkeypaws
    Definitely would like to steer clear of dealing within the division.
  20. Monkeypaws
    Thanks Andrew, I was waiting for this.
  21. Monkeypaws
    Willians sporting a modest 1.903 OPS after 2 games in Rochester.
  22. Monkeypaws
    Hey Blake - make that 36 losses for Detroit. I was wondering how 3 games under .500 could amount to a .390 winning percentage.
  23. Monkeypaws
    The Twins sit at 21 games over .500 After last night's loss, Cleveland drops back to 0 games over .500 That seems even more comforting than a 10.5 game lead.
  24. Monkeypaws
    Pick 17 went to Edouard Montpetit HS. Pick 18 is named Edouard Julien. I bet that is the first time the name Edouard has appeared on back to back picks for an MLB team ever.
  25. Monkeypaws
    Happy Birthday Royce Lewis - in another year you'll be able to buy yourself a cold glass of beer.
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