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  1. spanman2
    I wonder what goes through Gardy's mind during a typical Tigers game?
  2. spanman2
    I like it!!! Sign me up.
  3. spanman2
    I would trust Arraez today over Schoop if I needed a pressure packed AB...see last night. With that being said I see him continuing to start over Arraez at least in the short term. I don't see Arraez rocking the you best play me boat. Schoop wont be back next year IMO. TK was on with Reusse last night...TK says the kid just seems to get it. Normally he likes to see about 2 years of AB'S before coming to that conclusion, That is a good endorsement!!
  4. spanman2
    Next 2 weeks should be very interesting. We as a fan base have waited a long time for our Twins to be this competitive. Personally I trust the FO to put the team in the best situation for this year and beyond as it pertains to what move(s) they make in the next 2 weeks. HUGE HUGE series win in Cleveland!!! This ballclub has something about them that is just there. Whatever the "it" is they have "it"! We are close to having a team that can go somwhere come October. WIN TWINS
  5. spanman2
    Hit 1 HR in the postseason if my memory serves me correctly in the World Series. I was 10 then. Great veteran pickup.
  6. spanman2
    I thought it was the Soul Patrol? Wasn't it THunt..Lawton and Jacque that were the Soul Patrol? Stewart was a great trade no doubt. Where did those 16 yeas go?
  7. spanman2
    Should be a 'playoff type' atmosphere. We will see how the boys react. There will in all likelihood be several high stress situations. My guess is Rocco has them loose...dont think just play ball! Here is to hoping for a 2-1 series win. WIN TWINS!
  8. spanman2
    The 4 years of team control him make very intriguing. Prospects are prospects for a reason. Gotta give something to gain something. If you could somehow squeeze 6 out of your starters in the post-season you would now have your closer here in the 9th. Rogers is a viable/mainly reliable option. Two good lefties! Question is do you trust the rest of the pen enough to make this your only addition? Time will tell on that front. IMO it will come down to how much the FO believes this team can win it all. If they are all in this is a trade you probably should pull the trigger on both for the short/long term success in the bullpen.
  9. spanman2
    Most prospects are prospects for a reason. They aren't proven MLB players. You have to give up soemthing to get something. This FO will make a move or 2 to improve the team. WIN TWINS!
  10. spanman2
    Certainly a great question...what I know is this. So far this season there isn't a layup out in the lineup when we put our best 9 out there. Everyone of those boys can step up! Let us keep enjoying the ride! WIN TWINS.
  11. spanman2
    IALTO
  12. spanman2
    Pure speculation...Twins say hey Craig we can do 2/30...15/yr. how does that sound? No, I want a 3 year deal please....hey Craig how does 30 over 2 years sound? No, I want a 3 year deal for real. Cubs say hey Craig how does a 3 year deal for 43 sound? Great lets do it! If this is the case for the Twins to say they can't commit an extra $13 mill to make a quality run that is sad. A deep run in the playoffs easily pays that extra year. Instances like this are why ownership gets the stigma attached of not wanting to go the extra mile to win. Hopefully Derek/Thad have a viable plan B in their hip pocket. From purely a 'business' standpoint they made a poor decision for the rest of 2019. This would have really ignited more interest in the season this team is having.
  13. spanman2
    I will say this...after a loss this squad is laser focused on not repeating what caused the previous days loss. Off the top of my head I don't recall a losing streak of more than 2 games this season. I could certainly be wrong but one doesn't come to mind. We are seeing some really good baseball being played....really good! This line up has zero layup outs in it. Starting staff has been very solid. The pen is good but not to the level of the other facets of the game. As it stands today IMO that is where there is the most room for improvement. Taking 3 of 4 from Tampa was impressive. WIN TWINS!
  14. spanman2
    I think we all know out of 162 you are going to have some clunkers...Twins get back on track tonight and overall split the 4 game series against the Rays...that is a very good baseball team over there (copyright Gardy)...a split on the road in a 4 game set should be deemed successful. Tampa is going to compete for the division in the East and certainly a wild card berth. Win 2 in Tampa and take care of business in Cleveland and Detroit...6-4 road trip is .600 ball...I would take that right now!
  15. spanman2
    IALTO
  16. spanman2
    That's Richard if you are LaTroy or TK...yes he was tricky indeed.
  17. spanman2
    When Jack Morris is genuinely gushing over a pitching performance you know it was impressive! Case closed.
  18. spanman2
    So far it has been a lot of fun watching this club play ball. I expect them to continue to play well. My simple mind has always said you need to get to at least Father's Day to have a real gauge of where you are at. We are about 3 weeks away from that. Such a long season to be certain. Let's continue to enjoy the great baseball.
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    He makes the play=extra innings. Who knows what happens then? They had an opportunity in Game 7...guy was a great ball player for many many years. 66th on MLB all time hit list according to baseball-reference...guy had to move his family to Idaho...at the end of the day it is a game/entertainment...not good what he went through after that...RIP Buck.
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    I think the luxury tax may play at least a small part in the Sox lack of action on him. I also believe they saw some thing(s) in his performance last year that they weren't all in on resigning him. He is digging in and so are teams. I don't see a team caving to his multi year demand.
  21. spanman2
    IMO for what it is worth I bet Lew was the kind of guy that thought 'I can't believe I am getting paid the kind of money I am to play a kids game' Based on where he has played I would say you can't argue his love of playing baseball. I play in an over 35 town team baseball league. It is a blast. I will be 42 this year myself. Hopefully more years of playing to come. Congrats on the continued longevity in the game Lew!
  22. spanman2
    Gardy's look would have been priceless to get in a photo. One can only imagine what was racing through his brain when Lew said they met online.
  23. spanman2
    However you slice it he is playing very solid ball...here is to Jorge keeping it up as best he can! He is certainly on a red hot pace. Twins have themselves a very good player under contract for years to come! Win Twins.
  24. spanman2
    Here is my few cents worth...on the hitting side of the fence the I believe the staff is telling the hitters 'if that 1st pitch is THE pitch for you SWING"....beyond that continue to work the count and believe in yourself to be a good 2 strike hitter...to other people's point that is one area Mauer excelled in (2 strike hitting)...not very often (without any exact stats) to back it up did it seem our hitters in recent memory took that swing early approach...again not exact stats to back it up but it the games have the feel to them that our favorite 9 is swinging early if the pitch is in the happy zone...no one seems to be panicking if they are down 0-1,0-2 or 1-2...on the other side if they are up in the count they aren't swinging just to swing...they are working the count and are also making the pitcher bring a pitch in the zone they are most comfortable with. Rambling over...WIN TWINS
  25. spanman2
    Here is to hoping this FINALLY will be the wake up call Sano needs...hopefully Cruz, Gonzalez can assist him on the professional side of the game...IMO he just doesn't seem to realize this is your 'profession'...you just can't show up and play you must put in the work!!! That means on the field/off the field during the season and after the season. He has all the talent in the world!!!
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