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  1. Kwak
    I didn't see the play, but did Dozier charge the ball? I also think frustration is part of the quote though. The Twins couldn't hit Liam Hendriks ferkrissake! The [vaunted] bullpen blows another!
  2. Kwak
    Another problem for Arcia is that in a year or two he may have to fend off some serious challengers. Those hitting stats had better show that aforementioned improvement.
  3. Kwak
    Throwing $ might not right the ship, but not spending will sink it. The development of power hitters will eventually build a team that can "outscore opponents" and permit winning with less than stellar pitching--like April of this season. Of course when the hitting stops, so will the winning. I'm sure that pitchers have more confidence (and will see commensurate results) if they can "pitch with a lead" consistently. The opponents score first far too often. I believe if the Twins prove to become a "scoring machine", that they will be able to sign pitchers who are proven winners rather middle-of-the-road guys or for that matter reclamation projects.
  4. Kwak
    Sept '13 record 8 - 20. But they actually one the first 4 games! Total collapse!
  5. Kwak
    I sure don't need to hear about Kate Hudson and her pilates.
  6. Kwak
    Santana was "deemed unready to play SS", so it's logical that he would be banished to the OF. As long as he hits like this, people will forget about the CF snafu at the start of the season.
  7. Kwak
    The Twins have needs outside of catcher. We can be sure that Suzuki will be back as the starting catcher. Seeking help elsewhere only makes sense. The rotation is comprised of guys deemed unworthy of playoff-calibre teams. Simply because they are better than their predecessors doesn't mean the job is complete. If a combination of Pinto and someone else (pitcher?) could yield a significant upgrade in the rotation the Twins would be foolish to not accept that trade.
  8. Kwak
    The stadium was approved in 2006 and all projections were that revenues would substantially increase. The Twins should have been investing in players. It's very much like a business spending borrowed money because they are planning on a big increase in sales--except there is less risk for the Twins. They were penny wise and pound foolish. This probably wasn't Ryan's decision--but it falls on the entire organization. The players I'm referencing?--the futures--internationals, the above slot payments to attract those not drafted as high as hoped (by the player) but still very enticing to a ballclub. True, most will fail (many "new products" fail too, but companies must try anyway), but that's part of the game. Much of the mess of the past few years falls on management because of their failure to "invest" in future talent while they were paying existing talent (ever increasing salaries) to have a winning team.
  9. Kwak
    Sort of a revenge by Royals' fans who were upset at the rocks thrown at them when they traded their precious prospects for Shields--whom they would only control for two years (as if they couldn't re-sign him to another contract).
  10. Kwak
    Return = cash
  11. Kwak
    I'm curious if KC is as glad to be out of MN as much as the TD posters? These "hated" ex-Twins seem to end up on their feet (if not better!) after they are traded.
  12. Kwak
    Trevor Mayihaveacalledstrikeplease is definately in the doghouse with all of those walks. Gardenhire will harangue on them.
  13. Kwak
    The Twins aren't in need of a #4 OF, or a #4 at any position--they need #1s--a #1 OF, etc. These are the types of players that truly positively impact a team's performance. And, no, it doesn't matter how said #1 player is acquired at this point in time.
  14. Kwak
    Most shiny things in the garbage belong there--so, No, don't pick him up.
  15. Kwak
    Pull the ball, spray the ball. Hmm, who gets paid more money? This is professional baseball! HR hitters or BAVG types. All those pictures of Dunn--he gets paid $15MM per year to hit HRs, zip for baserunning, throwing, and defense--and typically with a BAVG that would get most players demoted/released. He is/was not the only example of pay for HRs. I have read where posters advocate Dozier to "spray the ball" to increase in BAVG 40 pts--yet ignore that many HRs would become singles or doubles. Teams pay gigantic salaries for HR hitters--especially those that can play a position, but the BAVG-only guys get paid a lot less. Last night's game swung on Dozier's liner to left hooking just foul (with 2 runners on-base). A "spray" hitter, laces a clean single to CF. Those 3-run HRs are huge! So much so that Lester played "safe" and walked Dozier rather than risk the HR. Oh, and Dozier will eventually get paid a baseball-ton-of-money because of his HR proclivity despite a sub-par BAVG.
  16. Kwak
    I guess if Orange is the New Black, then 73 should be the new performance standard. Or, is a D a passing grade?
  17. Kwak
    "He was Philadelphia's 4th Round Draft Pick in 2008... ." What? There is major league talent past the second Round? That's not what we have been hearing for years. Well, Good Luck Trevor! The Twins sure need help.
  18. Kwak
    In-house candidates won't turn this team around. Ryan and Gardenhire signed 2-year deals--there won't be any change until Sept '15 at the earliest. Thoug the Twins are losing BB games, they are profitable as the dickens--dont expect any change as long as that is the case.
  19. Kwak
    It seems to me that the baseline for PAs should be the same for all positions. 3.1 PA per game is used as the standard for BAVG titles so it seems relevant. Defense is relevant and may not be eliminated for comparison purposes else just use OPS. The rankings do show that the Twins are hurting at the positions typically associated with hitting (especially SLG)--and that at least one significant upgrade is required there.
  20. Kwak
    Crisp is the only name (hitters) that I recognize--but doggone they score a lot! Lester vs Pino--it seems as if the Twins should be spotted some sort "handicap runs" to make the game more competitive--sort of like golf with strokes.
  21. Kwak
    Changing a players "swing"? Successful hitters don't need to change, failing players must change! I don't read poters on TD complaining about Dozier's hitting approach. I most definitely don't think Dozier will change his philosophy--his HR production will guarantee him a huge salary in the near future. I agree with Gladden. I do get frustrated when the Twins sign a new draft choice and then decide a major change is required. Sort of like putting ketchup on your meal before you've tasted it.
  22. Kwak
    Next season's LF is definitely undecided. However, many different options exist and a patoon could be used. I don't belive Arcia has a position cast in steel. I am not convinced Sano's position is 3B--OF may be where that talent is utilized. In short, many teams have "compromised" for a hitter to play LF, through the years the Twins have, and said teams have been successful despite said "compromise".
  23. Kwak
    Go Twins! Go!
  24. Kwak
    Tampa would not have been able to pay Price's salary next year--it would have been huge.
  25. Kwak
    No need to be concerned about Mauer--he will likely spend the rest of this season recuperating (letting the magic bubbles of the hot tub do their thing.
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