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  1. Fred
    I'm pretty sure Buxton has a no-trade clause, so saying "if Buxton was healthy at the break we could have traded him." is just spitting upwind. He only leaves if he wants to. Now, how do they convince him to want to?
  2. Fred
    My first thought was "Aaagh! He said Dobnak."
  3. Fred
    So, Prato was drafted in 2019, where does that put him in time of service? Do they have another year before they have to worry about rule 5?
  4. Fred
    I'm with you. Buxton has averaged a career BA of .239, his career OPS is .768. He has averaged 13 homeruns in 251 ABs per season. These are not DH numbers. I don't even like him trying to steal a base, because he risks being hurt. Unless he can play defense he really isn't worth a lot. He has a no-trade clause, and, and by union agreement, all money is guaranteed so cutting him saves nothing. They could gain a roster spot, but that's about it. Even if they were willing to take a beating on his contract, there are enough Buxton fanatics (my Daughter is one) out there to use up all the air in the Twin Cities with their screaming. They are stuck with him, and I hate it.
  5. Fred
    Absolutely agree!
  6. Fred
    Didn't I read something about a procedure that essentially installed an "internal brace" in that knee?
  7. Fred
    What have you seen from Larnach that suggests he is anything more than a AAAA player? My brain screams Jake Cave when Larnach is brought up. Except Cave could occasionally hit a curveball.
  8. Fred
    They would have to want that. No chance.
  9. Fred
    This team will get you addicted to hopium. "I hope that light at the end of the tunnel isn't a train"
  10. Fred
    Actually Julien has a higher SO% than Wallner does this season.
  11. Fred
    I know I'll be vilified for this, but trading Polanco now (while he's worth is high) might be the right thing to do. They want Julien's bat in the lineup (even having Polanco play 3rd on his rehab), But what happens when Lewis comes back? Does anybody really want to see him in CF again? Not that he's bad at it, but I don't like the injury thing.
  12. Fred
    So far, everything I've seen from Larnach says he is no better than a AAAA ball player.
  13. Fred
    Sano is a 4 letter word that starts with S.
  14. Fred
    "The athletic switch hitter" must have flown over your head.
  15. Fred
    I like to think of it as Kepler increasing his trade value
  16. Fred
    Miranda and Julien don't offer much on defense. In fact, I read an article on Miranda that said his best position is DH. OUCH! Yes, both of them will make the occasional WOW! play on defense, but day-in-and-day-out they will not help you on the field. But with the DH being tied up by Buxton offering a just above league average OPS (don't they need more from the DH spot)......... and now, for some reason, (isn't this where the hitting coach comes in?) Miranda has lost his stroke. It seems that they have ways to increase the poor runs-per-game they have been putting up that would include Buxton in CF
  17. Fred
    In that one instance, you are correct. BUT, the real question is why would terrydactyls have predicted the "out looking" call? I personally hope Kepler keeps stroking the ball just enough to increase his trade value. As it is the old joke about a small bag of used baseballs applies.
  18. Fred
    I can see your thinking, but would Stevenson had more MLB time if he was a call-up replacement for Buxton? I know I really, really wanted the Twin's "fascination" with Cave to end. He had plenty of time to show us he is a very good career AAA ballplayer. I think I would have had the same impression had it been Stevenson in that role. Hopefully we'll never know.
  19. Fred
    Stevenson looks like a better Jake Cave. A ☆☆☆☆ 1/2 acceptable, continually disappointing #4 outfielder with just enough flash to his game to get some fans excited. A guy on the MLB roster whose spot looks like a good place for improvement. Don't get me wrong, I like him on the Saint's roster. I feel bad for him that Kiersey is coming up behind him.
  20. Fred
    I was thinking that exact thing
  21. Fred
    Sano is a four letter word that starts with S. Teams are not lining up for a chance to sign him.
  22. Fred
    Reading rankings from mid to late 20s wasn't exactly inspiring. But the hard hit balls was good to hear. Now, take it one step farther, barrel rate with RISP. I mean, as long as you're getting nuts with stats.....
  23. Fred
    I almost choked when Atlanta had a guy batting 8th with an above .300 average and over .800 OPS. It pointed out how bad the Twin's hitting is compared to a World Series contender.
  24. Fred
    I'm willing to bet that he didn't have to tell you that Correa is underperforming as a hitter. Pretty much an established fact. Add that to GIDP, and it points out a real problem.
  25. Fred
    Vasquez signed for 3 years. Are they willing to pay him 11 million in each of the next 2 years just to free up a roster spot?
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