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  1. Fred
    I'm watching "fewer" nearly disappearing from the language. It would be a great injustice if it disappeared before "whom". 😄
  2. Fred
    Oops! My bad, I was reading last years splits on ESPN
  3. Fred
    Kepler has always been a guy I thought the Twins could do better than, especially for the money. He's one of those rare guys who does better against same side pitching. And, since he's a left handed bat, that means he has a tough time against RHP. (career 672 OPS). I think, about halfway through the season, there will be a majority of fans that will realize they don't miss him. I know that won't be a popular opinion (he's a Twins darling and all) but give it halfway through the season before you start calling me "9 kinds of stupid".
  4. Fred
    I was excited to see Martin get his chance. Consistently high OBP throughout his Milb career. I thought he would make a great table setter. While he may still come around, I have already given up on him. And I want to see Keirsey giving Buxton a break every 4th or 5th day, in an attempt to keep Buxton healthy
  5. Fred
    Nailed it!
  6. Fred
    "Just throw some more moolah into the pot", have you ever heard the phrase "cheap Pohlads"? Supposedly they're trying to sell the team. They won't even spend if they aren't trying to sell
  7. Fred
    But, but, but......"framing" was the argument for signing Jason Castro. It won't be long until robo umps put those guys out of a job. (and we won't have to put up with a Angel Hernandez type any longer).
  8. Fred
    Both Jake and Cave are 4 letter words. Coincidence? I think not
  9. Fred
    I was told that Margot "rakes LHP" only to do a little research, and find his career splits against LHP was .720 OPS with significantly lower results against RHP. Not my definition of "rakes", but at least he made up for it pinch hitting /sarc.
  10. Fred
    Ouch! I didn't find that one bit funny. Well, OK, maybe a little. 😄
  11. Fred
    To be fair, Hays is the only one of the three guys discussed to "have the bat of an MLB OF", at which point it all comes down to money.
  12. Fred
    Your first sentence had me hooked. Exactly! I wish they could keep him, but I know he's replaceable. The 40 man has a couple of guys who could fill his role (for less money).
  13. Fred
    The Borg
  14. Fred
    Didn't read the comments, but Dobnak is to pitching as Cave is to the outfield. Looks decent enough at AAA to keep being considered as a call up. Sometimes flashes in the bigs, but it's a flash in the pan.
  15. Fred
    I have never thought of Severino as a utility man, but, now that you bring it up, I guess he could play equally poorly at any position. That's why I think of him at 1st. Many clubs try to hide a poor fielder with a big bat there. I mean Severino's value is his bat. I would like to see him get a shot, because I doubt they will match what Santana gets offered. If you want a true utility man, go with Helman or Eeles (unless you're gonna insist on a switch hitter). Eeles won't be playing any CF for you, but I think the Twins could use a little of his "Charley Hustle" style.
  16. Fred
    Sigh! I was excited to see him in the bigs with his high OBP. I kept thinking leadoff hitter to set the table for the Wallners, Larnachs, etc. But a .318 OBP isn't going to cut it. I think one more year is all he should get before the FO looks elsewhere. Jake Cave soured me on the 4 or 5 chances.
  17. Fred
    I don't expect them to go after top-of-the-line guys, but the dregs are the dregs for a reason.
  18. Fred
    I know, I know. "Cheap Pohlads", but one of the reasons they wait until the dregs are left is because of payroll constraints. Terry Ryan kept doing the same thing trying to find free agent starters.
  19. Fred
    He's an All Star. They should be able to get something in return.
  20. Fred
    Why do I feel like the "cheap" part of this will be influencial?
  21. Fred
    From what I've seen Kiersey is a legitimate CF, and yet, I've seen him moved to RF when Helman played in the outfield (CF), he also plays some infield. I think they have some almost direct replacements at St Paul for the four guys they mentioned in the article. Kiersey for Kepler, Helman for Margot (at one point Helman had an above .500 slugging %), Eeles [who bunts for hits, steals bases, takes the extra base, etc. (I call him "Charley Hustle"), and plays a legitimate SS, 2B and corner outfield] for Farmer, and Severino (at a position where hitting is more valued than defense) for Santana. Santana is the inverse of what most clubs look for at 1st. He fields like a ballet dancer, but, at his age, the hitting is starting to slip. Don't sign aging veterans, or some guy who has proven that he doesn't have much of a hit tool. Give your in-house guys a shot. Hey Pohlads, it'll save you payroll!
  22. Fred
    If Buxton starts stealing bases he won't play 100 games.
  23. Fred
    Check out Payton Eeles. The kid reminds me of "Charley Hustle".
  24. Fred
    I think the payroll will drive him off the roster (and I agree it's a shame)
  25. Fred
    This last Spring I watched a kid I had never heard of playing at Ft. Myers. He signed out of Independent ball. After watching him play just 3 games I told my Daughter "this kids got something", and I predicted him to make Wichita this next season. Well, the Twins must have seen it, because Payton Eeles played the last half season at AAA. He plays a decent SS along with 2nd base and I've seen him in the corner outfield spots. I told my Daughter I got a "Charley Hustle" vibe watching him. Get what you can for Castro. Promote Eeles.
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