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  1. Kwak
    Good article! The last paragraph is the best--"...sequencing,changing speeds, and changing location...". The definition of pitching! (Perhaps add changing ball movement too.) It seems to me that the Twins were emphasizing a philosophy of "...do things this way, not your way...". I could add that this philosophy crossed-over to the other elements of baseball. Adaptability is crucial. All opponents don't hit the same way, nor are effective in the same manner. The pitcher needs to seize on opponents weaknesses and exploit them, even if that requires pitching differently than normal.
  2. Kwak
    Let's focus on what's really important to the Twins--Cuddyer didn't sign with the Twins! Good Luck to him, but for me I want to know what the Twins are going to do rather than what they didn't do.
  3. Kwak
    It is a pipedream to think the Twins will spend for a top-of-the rotation FA pitcher. Ryan would counter that Pelfrey is the FA pitcher for 2015. An OF is the most that will come--and I guess it will be a one-year patch as opposed to the needed all-star quality player needed. Besides it's time to "run with" May and Meyer the guys who came as a result of gutting the OF.
  4. Kwak
    With respect to Meyer (and May) prospect rankings are now immaterial. It's time for these two to step up to the Twins and demonstrate who they really are as pitchers.
  5. Kwak
    A failure to make sweeping changes in the dugout is simply an affirmation that the organization "has been right" all along and that the "problems" were caused by other factors: injuries, bad luck, a "stale message' from Gardenhire, and Mauer's contract. That would be a denial that conditions have changes in MLB and the previous success of the team can't be duplicated using the same philosophy,techniques, and bromides.
  6. Kwak
    Given the last four years even retaining one coach is generous. It's past time to continue sweeping in the needed change. There are loads of qualified people, let's start with those that aren't from the Twins brand. I don't want the twins coaches making Sprint commercials.
  7. Kwak
    So true. PtoC was a saying--manage by pitch-count was an organization philosophy. The philosophy came from the top--not Anderson.
  8. Kwak
    Reporter: "What do you think about Molitor being named the next Twins manager?" Twins Player: "It's great!" "I used to go over to Mr. Molitor every day and 'pick his brain', so this change is super good!" Reporter: Another endorsement from the clubhouse. It seems Ryan "nailed it" with the Molitor selection. Audience: "Of Course!"
  9. Kwak
    Duensing???
  10. Kwak
    No, we would just say: "Some things never change." But we sure as shootin' won't be misty eyed about Gardenhire.
  11. Kwak
    No. Molitor is an inside outsider. Gardenhire would be an example of an outside insider.
  12. Kwak
    I don't think Molitor is an "insider" at all. I perceive him as "the local outsider". Molitor didn't start at an entry-level position and then "vet himself" through years of being an "organization man". Molitor was more like an independent sportswriter/talking head who had the "ear of the owner" and was able to provide dissenting opinions privately to the owner. In short he was a rival to the insiders. I dare say if the Twins hadn't faltered so badly that Molitor would not have been named manager ever. This change is a result of the displeasure of the owner and not as a natural progression of the lineage.
  13. Kwak
    I'm at a loss to see that anybody deserves to be a coach. There are plenty of qualified people in the BB world for these coaching positions. If Molitor (and/or the FO) chooses a whole new team there is no reason to think that calamity will result.
  14. Kwak
    If this is Pohlad imposing his will--well "Good". If he/they don't want to run their enterprise then sell the team and invest your money in something you do care about. The animals have been running this zoo for awhile, change may improve things. Or at least I hope so!
  15. Kwak
    What a surprise! We should all wish him well--even his detractors--because he will need it! I don't expect a dramatic improvement in wins for next year, but I do expect a "spring in their step" from everyone. We had better not see "quit" come August!
  16. Kwak
    Player contracts are guaranteed and if a team (NYY!) dumps a player (Justice) with guaranteed money to another team (A's) that contract follows him--but the money comes from the original team (NYY). I would guess that that is what happens with a manager--though there can be a negiotiated buyout, which would enable the manager to sign a new contract with his new employer and keep the settlement.
  17. Kwak
    "...wondering what they are doing?" They are negotiating. Issues: Managerial Input/Control, Salary, and Contract Length.
  18. Kwak
    Ryan wants to be called (rather than calling) because it makes him believe that he has leverage. Whether it really does confer leverage is another matter. What I find illuminative is Ryan "has the need for speed" (leverage).
  19. Kwak
    Juxtapose the "pitching failures" (perhaps include some of the minor leaguers), the dumping of Ortiz, and the search for a new manager and we find a common thread--The Twins Way. "Do things our way or else." Following orders is more important than anything else!
  20. Kwak
    Hindsight is better than 20/20. So far there are 22 replies before mine, were Gordon sent and thrown out--there would have been more than 220 replies. Maybe even 2200!
  21. Kwak
    The World Series ended yesterday and today has passed without any annoucement that the Twins have selected a manager. There is a delay. My guess is that the first few comments of this thread have summed-up the issues and why there is a delay. Also, reread Ryan's quotes: "...handling the pitching staff..." and "...control of the coaching staff...".
  22. Kwak
    After reading this thread I now know why super-hero movies based on comic books are so darn popular.
  23. Kwak
    It's not the money. The real issue is control. Were three interviews necessary wth Molitor? My goodness they have known him for many years an should be well aware ofhis personality, character, values, and plans to manage the Twins. There was quite a gap in time between the to interviews with Lovullo. There has to be reason. My guess is that Molitor wouldn't budge [enough] so it's bak to Lovullo who I suspect is more pliable. Maddon would make demands not concessions--so he isn't in the picture.
  24. Kwak
    I think the Twins made teir decision before Maddon exercised his opt-out clause. The delay is for courtesy of not stepping on the WS.
  25. Kwak
    Isn't said radio station owned by the Pohlad's?
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