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  1. lightfoot789
    Based on injury reports (Free Agents) from last year and/or overall stuff - Who would? and should have the Twins signed? How much and what would you have paid for these guys? How much better are the guys you are going to name in comparison with who the Twins signed and or already have? Truly - besides Grienke - who? There was not one other #1 pitcher out there. What makes a very good #3? ERA? WHIP? INNINGS? - now how do they compare?
  2. lightfoot789
    Wouldn't it be wise to save $20+ million this year, so that you can over spend next year on quality free agents to go along with young rising talent in your system. That plend woud make for a more exciting and promising season in 2014. More than likely, you will have to over spend on Free Agents to get them to MN. Who was the last highly sort after free agent to come to MN? Great city, but not a free agent hot bed. Sign 1 to 3 top end guys next year with the money you save this year. Pray that 1 or 2 of the project signees (Pitchers) this year, pans out. Then we can ride that 6 Man Rotation all the way to wildcard . Diamond 12-9 / 3.54 era / 173 innings / 1.243 whip Pelfrey 2.29 era before season ending injury / 1.424 whip Gipson - let's see how spring training goes? Worley 6-9 / 4.2 era / 133 innings (11-3 in 2011) / 1.511 whipHaren 12-13 / 4.33 era / 176 innings (16-10 with 3.17 in 2011) / 1.291 whip Corriea 12-11 / 4.21 era / 171 innings (not awful & winning record) / 1.298 whip If healthy - these are guys who can keep you in every game and eat up innings every outing. Why are these guys worth more and worth the risk at their asking price? Marcum was 7-4 / 3.71 era / 124 innings & was injured for 2nd time in 4 years / 1.266 whip Blanton 10-13 / 4.71 era / 191 innings / 1.262 whip McCarthy 8-6 / 3.24 era / 111 innings & was injured / 1.252 whip
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    I am sorry - Mid Market Team The point is that the Twins are usually a decent team in the AL central and fans can't handle a drought without wanting the GM or Coaches head. I believe that management knows what it is doing and I believe that they want a winning product on the field as much as the fans. I also believe that they probably have better insight on free agents than we do and have made the right inquiires. There might be a reason Marcum is still on the market? You don't know!!! Have some faith and trust that things will get better. Your minor league system is already one of the top 6 in the MLB. Vast improvement. Give TR a break and ride the train for a while without pretending you know more than the conductor. The Twins are on the verge of some great teams with complete control of those players for some time. FAITH PEOPLE
  4. lightfoot789
    Small market is when Free Agents don't see you as a true option. Top free agents are always hesitant to go to towns like Twins - Brewers - KC - because they don't view those cities as Major entertainment type cities. Especially younger free agents. Established vets view every city as an option. Just my opinion. So yeah I believe you are viewed as Small Market in the eyes of Free Agents.
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    Would you be happy if we were the 2012 Angels? Spend happy with the same results as Twins = home for playoffs? We are a small market team that is looking to compete this year and go back to the Twins Way for the next 10 years. The Twins have and will only be = good year in and year out = when they utilize the Draft and Trades. The Angels were never truly "in it" despite the rookie excitement of Trout. My advice is TRUST T.R. and see where he takes us in the next 2-3 years? Hard to do for a spoiled group of fans who have been the best small market team in MLB over the last 20+ years (thru draft & trades). Allow the train to get back on track and get to MN on time or you will derail it again and for good!!
  6. lightfoot789
    Now that's funny. Who are you going to use for a Pin Up motivator? lol
  7. lightfoot789
    That was kind of my point with Jeter. With Sano's skill set - He can be adequate at 3rd and exceptionally clutch at the plate. Look at this years triple crown winner. I will take that from Sano any day. I'm sure most of you / us would take 2 of 3 triple crown categories. He just needs to be serviceable at 3rd. The kid can Rake!!
  8. lightfoot789
    Why Not Sano? Only 12 errors in second half of A Ball is promising. A previous article also said he looked much improved and more mature defensively at Instructionals this Fall. He will end up at 3rd - given the solid coaching at the minor league level and eventual maturity of an athletic (19) year old witha strong arm. In comparison: Derek Jeter Fielding Errors in Minors 1993 - A Ball - 56 errors 1994 - A+ thru AAA - 25 errors 1995 - AAA - 29 errors 1996 - MLB - 22 errors Just saying - Give the kid a chance (Wow)
  9. lightfoot789
    The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Midwest League have been hosting games at Milwaukee Brewers "Miller Park" for a few years now. I believe that the Kernels might even be thier team to play this year at Miller Park in early April. The Twins should definitely consider that. I might even make my way to Target Field to see my ETown boys. How awesome for those kids too.
  10. lightfoot789
    I get your point on Boyd. That being said - I wouldn't want him as a future closer if he K rate is low either. I believe in the kid and think he will eventually be a starter. He can eat up innings.
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    Bueller................................Bueller
  12. lightfoot789
    *Boyd was a solid starter, but lacked run support in 2012. He works slowly on the mound which often leads to hitters becoming complacent thru the game. Solid ERA is most important stat. Big Strong Kid. *Goodrum will be a shortstop. He makes some excellent / athletic plays at SS. *I'm hoping Vargas becomes our Big Poppy in a few years regardless to his age. He can hit!!
  13. lightfoot789
    They will all have successful careers, they just won't all be stars. Success is playing at the MLB level for 4+ years and earning a pension . I just want to know why you don't have Sano in lineup.
  14. lightfoot789
    Are there other instruct write ups for Twins prospects?
  15. lightfoot789
    Surprised Burris is ahead of Melotakis based on draft round, but not surprised based on "stuff". Burris might have best curveball in system? He was awesome in ETown last year with great ERA (1.75) and best league record at (7-0). Big Sleeper. Both will be contributors for Twins in some capacity in the future.
  16. lightfoot789
    Reports from Instructs Chargois and Walker Reports From Instructs: Chargois & Walker | FanGraphs Baseball Nice analysis on both players
  17. lightfoot789
    Couldn't say it better. GREAT IDEA !!!
  18. lightfoot789
    Whats your WS Dream Team
  19. lightfoot789
    I like your lineups, but do you truly think the Twins will send Nate Roberts to High A instead of AA?
  20. lightfoot789
    I like this New Year's Eve Dream Team & Since we're Dreaming: 2016 Twins WS Team C / DH-Joe Mauer (Joe Doing Joe) C - Jonathon Lucroy (via trade with Brewers - for Aaron Hicks) 1B - Miguel Sano (80 Power and Solid Defense @ 1st) 2B - Eddie Rosario (Pure Hitter and Athleticism) 3B - Wilmer Floresor Anthony Rendon (4Tools) (via trade with Mets or Nationals respectively - for Oswaldo Arcia + prospects) All everyone seems to do is complain about 3B defense & consistency SS - Aledmys Diaz (2013 Cuban International Signee) LF - Max Kepler (Pure Hitter and Athleticism) CF - Byron Buxton (5 Tools) RF / DH / 1B - Adam Walker (Power & Athleticism) 4th OF - Nate Roberts (OB% & Speed) 4th IF - Jorge Polanco (excellent defense) Pitching Rotation: Meyer (1) - Berrios (2) - Worley (3) - Mays (4) - S. Manaea [2013 Draft / Indiana State Univ./ 6'5 LHP] (5) Bull Pen - H. Boyd (RHP) - Bryd (RHP) - DJ Baxendale (RHP) - Chris Anderson [2013 Draft / Jacksonville Univ. & from MN - 6'4 RHP] C. Williams (LHP) - Melotakis (LHP) - T. Duffy (SU / RHP) - JT Chargois (CP) 12 Position Players and 13 Pitchers (all under 30 years old - just like the Tampa Rays format) Works for Me:)
  21. lightfoot789
    You will love ETown if you get to go there in 2013. Enjoy the grind.
  22. lightfoot789
    Tyler Duffy is argueably the 2nd or 3rd best pitcher from the Twins 2012 draft. His stats were awesome and he showed very little flaws. Should be in the Top 25 - No Doubt! I thought he was better than his Rice college teammate JT Chargois. Never saw him rattled. Great SU man moving forward. 2 Walks (BB) is my kind of relief guy.
  23. lightfoot789
    Why don't more people compare him to Griffey without the raw power. Same smooth swing - incredible defensive instincts & arm. Similar build at same age. His batting from other side is the rare difference. Just a thought
  24. lightfoot789
    I'd like to know how 2 very effective "pitch to contact" - pitchers (Matt Tomshaw and Taylor Rogers) feel about their place in the Twins minor league system. Both players ate up innings during their outings and showed they know how to pitch. Why do they think their styles work? Why is pitching to contact, not neccesarily, a bad thing? What are the advantages to being a Southpaw?
  25. lightfoot789
    I saw a recent depth chart that had (0) outfielders on the Twins AA at this point. I recognize that guys move up at each level, but did all the AA guys go to 40 man roster. AAA had 3 still on roster; High A had 6 still on roster; Low A had 4 still on roster; and High Rookie had 7 still on roster; Not sure about Low Rookie?; My question is how do you see these outfields panning out come April? Is that unusal to have (0) outfielders in AA at this point of the year? How does spring training work out at this rate?
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