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  1. NapoleonComplex
    I'm more disappointed with the 6-game road-trip to end the season.
  2. NapoleonComplex
    I've never understood articles that criticize a player who will essentially be a 3rd catcher and utility guy. The 26th man on the roster who will spend more time in Rochester than in Minnesota gets a special level of scrutiny. Astudillo has a unique skill set that allows Baldelli to give nearly every starter a day of rest on a rotating basis. He can also come off the bench and put the ball in play when it needs to be in play. How often have we watched a guy on third with one out get stranded? I don't disagree with any of the factual statistics in the article. It just boggles my mind how much scrutiny a player like Astudillo endures simply because he became a fan favorite. It's such a Minnesota sports thing to do.
  3. NapoleonComplex
    Just checked the box score of the NYY/Cle game last night - no intentional HBP in the 8th while Cleveland ran up the score with 1 out. Apparently not everyone is keen on the unwritten rules.
  4. NapoleonComplex
    Agreed. Couple details to add from my experience buying game-used jerseys for my collection and to wear. If you plan to wear it, buy a "Team Issued" jersey. Not only are they jerseys meant for the player to wear, they go unworn in most cases and are basically brand new. They tend to also be less expensive that "Game Used" jerseys depending on the player. Contact Twins Authentics on social media (Twitter, Instagram). They are very responsive and pleasant to work with. I personally prefer Team Issued or Game Used Spring Training jerseys. They always have obscure numbers assigned to players that don't make the club, making them far less expensive, less than $75 in many cases. Numbers such as 87 and 91 ... which as a Twins fan is pretty significant.
  5. NapoleonComplex
    This confuses me. Are you saying uninformed opinions shouldn't be expressed? Should opinions only be reserved for those more informed? Because I like to learn and become more informed on topics, especially when it comes to our MN Twins, I express uninformed opinions. Responses to my opinions are how I become more informed. Now my head hurts.
  6. NapoleonComplex
    If I'm making the decision and he's still there, Brennan Malone is the pick at #13. The ball comes out of his hand effortlessly.
  7. NapoleonComplex
    Of all this incredible analysis, my one take away is our wives are of similar taste: "...on again/off-again Ross-and-Rachel relationship." Unless of course you're the Friends fan of the house?
  8. NapoleonComplex
    I'll be the first to admit I've taken Polanco for granted. It bewildered me when he was originally called up at only 20-years old. It wasn't the "Twins way" which is likely why I didn't understand the move. He didn't look the part at SS, and it 2016 when he got his first real taste of the big leagues, from a defensive perspective, it seemed like the promotion came far too soon. The bat gave me hopes of a top of the lineup table setter - and dang has he exceeded expectations early this season. He has been fun to watch develop at the MLB level ... again, very uncommon to say for a Twins prospect. The tide has certainly shifted for our young stars. I'd love to know the overall vibe for the guys in our system knowing the FO will promote based less on age and more by production.
  9. NapoleonComplex
    Luke Bard is looking sharp early on for the Angels ... 3 appearances: 4 IP, 4 K, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB. Pending health, looks like he will be a regular out of their bullpen this season. Happy for him.
  10. NapoleonComplex
    Burger King advertisement on the wall at the point of the catch was so perfect in so many ways.
  11. NapoleonComplex
    A-Rod's engaged now. Odds of him trading physiques with our boy Willians increased exponentially.
  12. NapoleonComplex
    "...FBI discovered that all the tuition money was going to the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh..." Someone has been watching a lot of Netflix recently. Excellent work Stu.
  13. NapoleonComplex
    I wouldn't say this signing is about Gordon. Any long-term extension impacts the career path for other players that play the same position(s). Gordon's path, along with Luis Arraez now have more obstacles.
  14. NapoleonComplex
    Sign and trade to keep his contract off the books 2020 and beyond. Conspiracy theory train keeps rolling.
  15. NapoleonComplex
    I can get down with a Lewis & Polanco double-play combo. This likely means Gordon is the odd man out.
  16. NapoleonComplex
    Hesitant to a long-term deal with a new CBA right around the corner.
  17. NapoleonComplex
    You're absolutely right that they'd get a ton of offers if they showed willingness to take 2-3 years. I don't believe there is a huge difference being on the market at 26 and 29. I actually believe there to be more benefit for the player at age 29. It's the cusp of physical prime, more especially for a position player. If they were pitchers I'd definitely agree to the point. I believe most of the hesitance is because of the long-term commitments being offered ... 8-10 years with the same club (assuming no options) is tough for a player at age 26. More especially if they're confident in their future abilities.
  18. NapoleonComplex
    So much this. I've been preaching this for a while. If Harper/Machado are hesitant to sign a long-term deal with the current CBA expiring, why not offer a short-term, ridiculously high AAV deal? It would be tough to pass up 3/$100M, then dip back into free agency at 29 years old after the new CBA is ratified. Heck, offer a third year player option. My greatest disappointment with the Twins not spending this off-season is how all the stars seemed to align for them. The AL Central will be even weaker this year, we have a young nucleus with some make-or-break decisions looming, next to nothing on the books in 2020, and not even close to the commitment to 50% of revenue spent for the 2019 season. I can't for the life of me understand the short-term, let alone the long-term strategy for this ball club. It's incredibly frustrating as a die-hard fan.
  19. NapoleonComplex
    First time I've attended a Winter Meltdown. Excellent work to all involved. Got a decent picture that Gleeman added to his thank you note on Twitter. I'll definitely be going next year. http://imgur.com/a/50an0nL
  20. NapoleonComplex
    Even if they are trying to extend him, Berrios is talented enough and young enough to bet on himself. IMO the Front Office hasn't done enough to prove to our younger players they are committed to winning. They seem to be more committed to finding value and saving money. It's likely a key reason players choose NY over mid-market teams. Yeah, history and market play a role in the decision. But if I'm a young, talented player on the brink of free agency, and I continue to see a team pay for the most talented players year in and year out, chances are they will move up on my list of teams I want to be part of.
  21. NapoleonComplex
    I really like Jo Adell. He's going to be an exciting player to watch. I still rank Lewis ahead of him because plus hitting shortstops are tougher to find ... and he's in my favorite ball clubs system. It's too bad we won't see both in the Southern League this season. It was fun to check out Midwest League box scores last season to see how each performed against the same teams.
  22. NapoleonComplex
    #1 Berrios #2 Lewis #3 Buxton #4 Kirilloff #5 Graterol I can't see a prospect, no matter how great or highly anticipated, be ranked above Berrios.
  23. NapoleonComplex
    I wouldn't know what my employer wants from me either if I dealt with everything Byron has with the Twins coaching staff and Front Office. Frankly I'm glad he is becoming more vocal about his frustrations. To me that's a sign of a leader forming.
  24. NapoleonComplex
    This is a take I can't understand. Astudillo has done nothing but proven himself worthy at every level. He gets mocked because of his stature, but yet out hustled and out-performed nearly everyone on the Twins roster the final two months of the season. What more does he have to do? No one will ever mistake him for a generational player. He is a guy worthy of playing time at the MLB level. Unless of course you're content with Castro's career .231/.311/.386 ... then by all means. Buh...buh.... pitch framing. Bleh. Also, 90 losses don't happen because of one player.
  25. NapoleonComplex
    Sano and Buxton are perfect buy-low extension candidates. Berrios has all the leverage in negotiations, making him a tough sign. As crazy as it seems, the only guy I'm not ready to extend is Kepler. He plays solid defense, but his bat really hasn't improved over three seasons. I'm not opposed to extending him, and like Sano/Buxton, he could be a buy-low candidate. We just haven't seen the elite flashes in Kepler like we've seen with Sano and Buxton.
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