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  1. lightfoot789
    Based on the numbers and what you have seen: RANK THE SPEED of the TWINS 40 Man Roster --- Stolen Bases SB Rate John Ryan Murphy - 11 out of 20 - 55% Oswaldo Arcia - 32 out of 57 - 56% Trevor Plouffe - 56 out of 97 - 57% Jorge Polanco - 56 out of 95 - 59% Kennys Vargas - 3 out of 5 - 60% Kurt Suzuki - 29 out of 46 - 63% Eduardo Escobar - 90 out of 142 - 63% Eddie Rosario - 81 out of 125 - 64% Danny Santana - 152 out of 216 - 70% Miguel Sano - 34 out of 48 - 70% Brian Dozier - 102 out of 140 - 72% Byung Ho Park - 59 out of 81 - 72% Byron Buxton - 96 out of 125 - 76% Joe Mauer - 55 out of 72 - 76% Adam Walker - 36 out of 45 - 80% Max Kepler - 41 out of 49 - 83% Eduardo Nunez - 200 out of 230 - 87%
  2. lightfoot789
    *48 Saves in 2014 *Terrible with the Mariners in 2015 *Incredible once picked up by Cubs (0.75 ERA) in 2015 I know he has blown saves in the past, but he also is one of the greatest closers in history based on Save rate and history. How many of you would trade or sign Perkins if he were a free agent from another team with his recent past? Why so much hostility for a guy (Rodney) who has a recent (2014) history of being the best in the game (48 saves)?
  3. lightfoot789
    One thing has nothing to do with the Pitching. I'd take either the 11 or the 8 if I'm a Twins fan. Every team needs a game changer for when those BB don't get you to 2nd and 3rd base. Sometimes that 1 swing wonder comes in handy. 1 XBH last year by all pinch hitters on the Twins. Worst in baseball! - Game Changers usually have some pop
  4. lightfoot789
    If a hitting coach can help ABW's approach and not alter his swing to much - What could they turn 31 HRs; 31 Doubles; and 106 RBI into? That's why the Twins will protect him for the time being. The question becomes - where does he fit in the Twins line up when and if he does adjust his flaws? What type of Batting Average and OBP would ABW need to unseat the likes of Buxton; Kepler; Hicks; and Rosario? Even if ABW were able to continue to put up his normal production numbers with his fixed flaws in 2016 - Who would you be willing to get rid of then? If the answer is still ABW - why waste a roster spot now? Trade him
  5. lightfoot789
    With the demotion of Jorge Polanco to AA and the solid play of Shannon Wilkerson in CF, Goodrum is going to see less and less time with the Lookouts the remainder of this season. He was starting to play more consistent ball before the transactions. His stolen base numbers are gaining quickly and he already has double figures in only 35 games. His errors have remained high at 3B, but he only has 1 error at SS in AA and is a double play machine when playing his natural position (SS). Not sure what the team plans are for Niko moving forward, but if he wants to play SS, he might need to be moved. Hard to get consistent at the plate when you play 3 times a week (if). Still the best infield arm in the system and one of the best base stealing threats in the system.
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    Me and my posse seem to have that affect on people (on this board). We joke about it offline all the time. Because of that - "We" are retired. We know that it's not easy to change the minds of non believers. And HARD views are often frowned upon when not in the norm. That's OK. We get it. ABW II will continue to be a polarizing figure on this board, because he is an anomaly. He does things that others in the system can't do (good and bad). He will forever be judged on his probabilities and not his effectiveness as a player in season. At least not until he proves himself in the same light at the MLB level. I leave you with this (forever): Most posters on the board are happy with the change in organizational philosophy in terms of power arms and power bats. We frown upon players like Burdi; Chargois; Jones; Reed; Arcia; Vargas; Harrison; Kepler; etc. for not tapping into their power "skill set" more consistently, yet the only prospect to consistently tap into his power "skill set" every year is the one most viewed as "least likely to make it". ABW II Lol Peace Love and Sooooul / Don't hate JU4Life
  7. lightfoot789
    This is Kepler's first year hitting over .300, but you would promote him because of potential. Walker has averaged 26 HRs and 100+ RBI over 3 years and you would not promote him because of lack of potential. Different philosophy, but I recognize that I am not the norm in my thinking. I agree that I am blinded by results and the lack of failure in those categories of production. Kepler's 3 HRs an 40 RBI and 47 runs scored mean more with his .400 OBP than a guy with 26 HRs and 82 RBI and 54 runs scored with a .317 OBP. Career years mean more than consistency (essentially).
  8. lightfoot789
    When you put up 26 and 82 - I need to make sure it isn't a one trick pony. History of other prospects couldn't be my deciding factor. I eventually need to find out and force failure to make sure. If you could - Name the last player to lead the minors in HRs and RBI (after mid season) and NOT get promoted sometime during that season? Any MLB team? Not HRs or RBI - but both! 1) _______ _________ To your point - there is not a cookie cutter approach to developing prospects as there is not a cookie cutter way in evaluating them either.
  9. lightfoot789
    Not a bad idea
  10. lightfoot789
    Isn't Meyer top 100 and I actually think Duffy is your best pitching prospect in the system. Time will tell, but his results are hard to argue with. Those are my actual big money chips when you get done. Lol
  11. lightfoot789
    ABW II strikeout ratio is ridiculous and will probably get worse at his MLB infancy. But, we are not talking about a guy who has big HR and RBI totals in the minors. We are talking about the guy who is The BEST HR and RBI producer in his league every year. Tops in minors in HRs and 2nd in minors in RBI and 3rd in minors in XBH's. EVERY YEAR. Have the Twins ever had such a prospect? And remember I said EVERY YEAR. To those who say that is because he doesn't get promoted - He was leading before everyone else got promoted. Just saying........... High Ceiling IMO or I'm saving that Poker Chip for an All In gamble. No more response from me (Promise)
  12. lightfoot789
    Walker and Kepler gain nothing from staying in AA IMO. What will they see in AA that they won't see in AAA? Fair question? _________________________ Those 2 ALWAYS prepare for new level failures IN SEASON. Top prospects get to work on new level failures mid season and adjust to those failures out of season in preparation for their return to same such level. (Ex: midseason promotion to AAA and now I can prepare in off season for what I recall seeing at the AAA level). Maybe that is why mid season promotion prospects develop better over the long haul. The ability to utilize a useful goal oriented off season in which you have some recall. Good thread topic: Which Recall is Better for Off Season Preparation (Mid Season or Full Season)? You guys should ask prospects that question during your off season. How grateful are prospects who gained a mid season promotion? Does that promotion benefit their off season workouts (mentally)?
  13. lightfoot789
    I can see Meyer, Duffy, and ABW II getting it done for Gomez. You might have to add Arcia and Zach Jones (type reliever) for Segura.
  14. lightfoot789
    Walker does swing at some bad pitches but also looks at a lot of pitches too. I never watch him and say he swings at everything. I think he swings at a bad pitch per AB, but also goes 2-2 or 3-2 quite often. Just never takes the walk once he gets to that count.
  15. lightfoot789
    Not complaining - Questioning?
  16. lightfoot789
    Probably right. More to do with PG and his overall skill set.
  17. lightfoot789
    I will adhere to moderators request upon answering Seth's comment. Buxton, Polanco nor Sano played on Ft. Myers team last year in 2nd half. Walker stayed steady. Buxton, Polanco, nor Dalton Hicks, played on Cedar Rapids in the 2nd half of 2013 and the Kernels posted the best record in baseball for the 2nd half of that season. So despite what happens this year with the loss of Buxton, Polanco, Sano, and Hicks - Chattanooga's results will not suddenly become an indictment to Walker's worth. Damned if he does and Damned if he doesn't. And to the protection part - Walker hit 7th in the order when those guys were at Chattanooga. Where's the protection? Lol When has he ever truly had protection for a period of time? I hope he works on his flaws too. My concern is that he has not improved in that area with his yearly hold backs. Why do you feel something will change this 2nd half in terms of SO? Done ChiTown! - I did mention Kepler too BTW
  18. lightfoot789
    Walker and Kepler have to be losing all faith in the Twins. Neither has ever been promoted in season. Both have been league MVPs at some point in their careers. Throw a dog a bone (sometime). I like your list BTW.
  19. lightfoot789
    Love this leaderboard thread. We seem to be missing some true power bats in the system overall. Which leads me to this question? Who is the power bat coach in the Twins system? Is their any coach in the system who has a genuine feel for being a power guy and can he relate the feel for such a swing. So many of our power prospects struggle with SO's or no power. Those who made it to the MLB and went back to the minors or those who are still in the minors. (Parmelee; Vargas; Arcia; Plouffe?; Colabello; Harrison; Kepler; Walker; Sano) They either strike out a ton or never tap into their power potential. Why? Is it the hitting philosophy of the organization or is it that all of the above are misses in terms of power? Do you have to be a top 10 baseball prospect like Sano to reach your power potential with the Twins? We blame prospects a lot on this site for their flaws (deserving), but could a hitting philosophy also be at fault? Hell - who was the last Twins prospect to hit for .275+ (in the MLB) for more than 1 season?
  20. lightfoot789
    You're right. I do know why. Has this philosophy (keep him at level until he improves) worked for Walker in each of his previous 3 seasons? No! What do you lose by promoting him to AAA? Every prospect who has made it to the MLB (Twins) has gained the benefit of preparing in the off season at some point for what they know is coming the next year (because of a promotion). What are coaches doing differently in the second half to gain new results? Hoping for results on one end without a new plan is not resourceful. Maybe the manager and hitting coach at AAA can relate to Walker better and find his correction? People make light of Sano stating "MLB pitching is easier to hit than AA", but what if that is true in some small way. A way that relates to a certain hitter. Try something new is my cry.
  21. lightfoot789
    A 9 HR lead on everyone in the organization and a 25 RBI lead on everyone in the organization and he has still never earned a promotion mid season. Same can be said for Kepler (never a mid season promotion). Can the boys be shown some kind of love from the organization (AAA), or are they afraid to totally deplete Chattanooga since it is a new franchise city? They have to give the new fan base something to see (politics - IMO). PRODUCTION & BOTH GUYS PROVIDE IT!
  22. lightfoot789
    Not even close Walker has 133 SO to Arcia's 46 SO. But then looking like Walker can't be all bad? 24 HRs to Arcia's 11 76 RBI to Arcia's 39 26 BB to Arcia's 11 47 XBH to Arcia's 19 21 Doubles to Arcia's 10
  23. lightfoot789
    The Lookouts did a lot of looking tonight. Man did they watch a bunch of pitches go by for strikes. Everybody hit with 2 strikes tonight.
  24. lightfoot789
    Biloxi throws Willy Peralta tomorrow in rehab game. 17 game winner last year in MLB. Chattanooga gets to him early and often
  25. lightfoot789
    Could he be leaving for Futures Game? Game is Sunday. Do they have early festivities? I hope he's not traded. Kids got a future. They have Harrison on DL and Wickens was hurt yesterday. Definitely shorthanded are the Lookouts.
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