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  1. AlwaysinModeration
    The two homers to Cal Raleigh were fastballs straight down the middle. Could not have placed them any better.
  2. AlwaysinModeration
    Well, at least there is no need to sweat this game.
  3. AlwaysinModeration
    It’d be hard to win three straight against OKC. However, if they can somehow win game 5, game six back in Minneapolis would be fun.
  4. AlwaysinModeration
    Ok, Wolves have dispatched the LeBron/Luka Lakers, and the Jimmy/Draymond/Steph Warriors. Can they get past the Thunder? It’s been 34 years since a major MN men’s team has made a finals appearance…
  5. AlwaysinModeration
    No pressure, Zebby
  6. AlwaysinModeration
    I don’t think the voters are (were) actually looking at Rocket’s stats. But…fun idea! Also, on this topic, I think the sons of former major leaguers generally get a leg up on their peers because of their dads.
  7. AlwaysinModeration
    Over the years, Ive come to expect the Twins to sweep the Orioles in Baltimore, but last year seemed to indicate a change of fortune. Yesterday my youngest son and I made an impromptu trip up 95 to see game two after he finished school. We got to our seats in time to see a walk, a grand slam and a homer and the 4-0 lead evaporate. Last year continued, right? But no, Kody Clemens helped restore order. We thought his go ahead homer was 95mph, 340feet, and 40 degree angle. We were surprised at the actual numbers (104/362/38). Also, that catch by Castro in the 8th was spectacular. Thank god they moved the fences back in left a few years ago!
  8. AlwaysinModeration
    I think they are going to need to call up a new starting pitcher later this week.
  9. AlwaysinModeration
    Buxton gets on base to lead off the 9th and watches at least four pitches go by without moving, and then Larnach grounds into a double play. He needs to be on second base after one pitch. And then third base after two pitches. So what if Herrin is a lefty. That’s his job—he has to steal.
  10. AlwaysinModeration
    Vikings got the #97 pick in the draft (3rd Round) for losing Cousins last year. And are projected to get another 3rd round next year for losing Darnold. If Flores gets a HC position, he will net them 2-3 3rd round picks.
  11. AlwaysinModeration
    Fun exercise. Marco Raya, Cory Lewis, CJ Culpepper all go undrafted. Makes it seem like Soto might have been a reach. Is Soto that much better than those three and Morris? Once Codie took Kaelen Culpepper and Amick, there was no reason for Jamie to take DeBarge and Doncon before rounds 9 and 10. I’m also wondering if Diego Cartaya should have been one of the catchers drafted. Anyway, thanks for doing this, bet you had fun doing it and it makes for an interesting review of the system. (The bottom of which is pretty unknown to me.)
  12. AlwaysinModeration
    As the national lists come out, it would be good to have a central location to list which Twins prospects make these lists. From Keith Law, the Athletic, Top 100 (plus his “just missed” adds 15, so really top 115) with a few lines from each: #4 Walker Jenkins …puts the ball in the air more often than on the ground, while he’s shown the ability to go the other way when pitchers try to attack him on the outer third. That feel to hit as a 19-year-old who’s already reached Double A is part of what makes him so exciting as a prospect; #21 Emmanuel Rodriguez If he stays in centerfield, with this power and patience he could be a better Mike Cameron (46.7 career WAR, so don’t scoff). #62 Luke Keaschall … had issues with fastballs up in college, but he’s looser at the plate now and gets to those pitches more often. He’s also staying back longer before transferring his weight to his front side, allowing him to get more power from his lower half From MLB Pipeline: #3 Walker Jenkins #37 Emmanuel Rodriguez #61 Luke Keaschall What other lists are out?
  13. AlwaysinModeration
    Dan Hayes in the Athletic reporting that trade talks with the Padres are focused on Vazquez. And also that the Twins are interested in Dylan Cease.
  14. AlwaysinModeration
    Excellent point, but isn’t it more that the minor league coach was related to Mauer? Baseball is littered with nepotism. Players’ kids get way more opportunities than many of their peers.
  15. AlwaysinModeration
    The scouts spent all of this time chasing down these kids and the player they spent the second most on - a million bucks - is the son of one of the scouts? Come on.
  16. AlwaysinModeration
    Which lefty were you thinking of? Dooooooooooooo was beloved here in Washington, DC and still lives on Capitol Hill.
  17. AlwaysinModeration
    Here is a breakdown by team: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-international-signings-tracker/ Aside from the fact that there 300+ 16 year old signed on a single day reflecting a messed up system, it’s interesting to look at the breakdown of where these kids are from. The vast majority are from the DR and Venezuela, maybe just ballparking here 50% and 45% respectively. Cuba appears next, then Colombia (Twins have one), then Mexico. Then there a few from Panama, and then really just a random assortment of countries; Japan, Aruba, Bahamas, Nicaragua, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Italy, Haiti (Twins), and most unusual Uganda. This seems like a pretty big market inefficiency. Are 90%+ of the talented 16 year old baseball players in the world (outside of the U.S.) really from the DR or Venezuela?
  18. AlwaysinModeration
    Summary of results: 1. Nationals (10% chance at #1, 4th going in) 2. Angels (18% chance, 3rd going in) 3. Mariners (0.5% chance, leapfrogged Twins, 15th going in) 4. Rockies (22.5% chance, tied for 1st going in) 5. Cardinals (0.8% chance, leapfrogged Twins, 13th going in) 6. Pirates (5% chance, 6th going in) 7. Marlins (22.5% chance, tied for first going in) …. 16. Twins (1% chance of 1st pick, 12th going in)
  19. AlwaysinModeration
    I think you buried the lede. This signing is a clear indication that the Twins are not signing Sasaki.
  20. AlwaysinModeration
    When did the Cleveland Browns win a title?
  21. AlwaysinModeration
    Is it considered “Minnesota Nice” to let teams like LA and New Orleans win big games after their city has suffered unimaginable natural disasters?
  22. AlwaysinModeration
    I think he should be reading AJ Brown’s reading materials.
  23. AlwaysinModeration
    For the record, I would have taken Sasaki over a win tonight, if that was the choice.
  24. AlwaysinModeration
    It’s painful to root for a team that embarrasses themselves in the playoffs.
  25. AlwaysinModeration
    The Vikings are trying to work the clock down.
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