Brandon Warne
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For what it's worth, if the Twins ever have enough healthy good arms they can do so, I wouldn't mind seeing what he can do out of the bullpen. They aren't close to having that luxury, however.
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I'm not sure why the words "dominant ace" were used, but there's really nothing physically that separates him from Rick Porcello. Before people jump down my throat, here's what I mean: Porcello has a career ERA of 4.25, 49.3 percent GB rate and 6.2 K/9 with 2.0 BB/9. I really don't see any reason he can't come close to those numbers. He's big, athletic, throws plenty hard and has good, but not great stuff.
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Did a mailbag today: http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/warne-friday-minnesota-twins-mailbag/ -
I don't think he's always thrown 94-96, no. SoxProspects.com on Turley: Starting pitcher who can touch 92 with his fastball, but typically sits around 88-90 mph. Also features a curveball and changeup. Not a big strikeout pitcher, and his lack of command has limited his ability to conquer AAA hitting.
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I don't know about that, I know a certain sports columnist said he was "promising" at the end of spring training (lol)
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Agree. Not sure I agree with anything in that post.
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From the get-go, yes. Now? No. But I also think I prefer Melotakis -- even with lower velo -- than Breslow. But with Turley's struggles, I'd send him to Rochester to clear his head for 10 days with two starts, then bring him back as a long guy. My guy in Chattanooga said in late April or early May that he thought Turley was already better than Breslow at that time, which impressed me.
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I'd be more convinced Hildy is Slama. Funky arm slot, non-overpowering stuff. With that said, I'm not sure I'd have done this, but I also am aware that I don't know a damn thing.
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I don't think it's hard to see what the plan was here though. With a better defensive catcher, you can raise the water level of the entire staff. After a year of evaluating and taking some flyers, then you start making moves. Just my two cents on what I see.
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Far too kind. Thank you.
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I was told Melo's velo was 89-90 since coming up to Rochester.
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This is all good if you assume that Turley didn't do anything different in those years than he did this year. I highly doubt he was hitting 94 with regularity with those organizations, and I know for sure he hadn't put up numbers close to what he was doing this year....
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Where are you getting these numbers from? He had a 3.49 ERA at Rochester, and a 2.46 FIP because of a ridiculously high BABIP.
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That's cool if you want to make that assessment after three MLB starts. I wouldn't do that. I already said he may not have the command to be a starter, but the upside outweighs the risk in giving it a shot.
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I know he isn't a prospect. But it's clear he has the talent to help this team. Personally, I've said it was out of the bullpen since I talked to a Chattanooga contact back in May. But they really had no choice but to give him a spin in the rotation based on how things are. I think he'll be a useful reliever this year if they get him back up here.
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today's gamer http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/622-game-notes-turley-digs-big-hole-as-twins-are-shut-out-for-first-time-all-season/
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Any reason you left out the "good breaking ball" part?
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Well, Buxton is hitting .281/.361/.500 over the last 10 games.
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Plus the whole "team currently in a playoff spot" talk is hilariously early. You can't talk about all the flaws the team has and still bring that up. It's June. They aren't making moves with "oh hey, we're in the playoffs if the season ends today" in mind.
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Because he throws 95 from the left side with a good breaking ball that he hasn't had a feel for up here. There's no denying that he's been horrible up here, but there's a ton of talent in that left arm.
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if you haven't read these yet, please do. let me know what you'd like to see different. they aren't like any other gamers you'll see elsewhere, i can promise that.
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Twins win 4-2. My story: https://t.co/91IdHD8UcJ
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I took those out. They're direct quotes but I don't want anyone to look bad.
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Doh.
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pregame blog updated with phil hughes quotes.
