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That could have been worse. Won’t matter if hitters won’t hit.

Castro looked safe but apparently it wasn’t worth a challenge?

I don’t think that this team is anywhere near as “talented “ as we’re told, and the management and ownership situation isn’t exactly conducive to elevating the talent we have. The body language of this team has been either confused or outright negative for a while now. In another market they would have cleaned house by now.

Oof there’s a “playing out the string” vibe already with this team. Just a continuation of 2024.

Yay This rain delay will give Morny an opportunity to talk even more!

I’m lovin the Randy Dobnak Experience so far.

That 2-1 wild out of zone swing of Buxton just tells the story unfortunately. He swung like his approach was “I’m swinging uncontrollably at the next pitch regardless of where it is”. Of course he strikes out.

0.91 run expectancy. Not with Rocco’s squad.

Morny get paid by the word?

YES!

I also appreciate these lists, and honestly don’t have enough information to argue your rankings Nick, It’s a great way for fans like me to know who/what to be watching for as we move into Spring Training.

Carlson could be the new Margot I guess. At least he’d be able to play CF when needed.

Just want we want to hear from a rocked up young man in his prime.

It’s their special way of showing “Fan Appreciation “.

I don’t know exactly how to quantify it, but after taking in (in person, broadcast, online) most of the games this year (I’m retired), I’m puzzled to think of how an organization could get LESS on field performance than what we’ve seen, given the payroll and talent we have. I’ve voiced my great displeasure with the movement toward new analytics seemingly driving every lineup and on field decision. It’s producing a boring brand and is making it hard for me to get behind the players the way I’m used to. But beyond that, I’m still wondering if I’d have a better fan experience if I was watching an organization that was honestly trying to build towards something from the ground up. The apparent lack of emphasis on the basic fundamentals is appalling to me. I’d feel better about a massive housecleaning even if that meant being realistic about not having a championship type team next year. As it is, I feel like I’m being lied to by the organization with how things have played out. As far as Rocco, as far as I can tell he’s a high character, positive person. I liked him as a player with the Devil Rays, probably would love to have a beer with him. As a professional baseball manager, I’d look elsewhere for what I want our young players learning and growing with. Full disclosure - I’m not that fluent in pro sports financial analysis and frankly don’t have the energy for it. I love baseball, I’m a lifelong Twins fan, and just want pleasure/entertainment from the experience. I hope they accommodate that going forward.

And I worry about the damage to the development of our young players if they are to continue here with Baldelli and his staff.

There’s no disgrace in losing to a clearly superior team. There’s disgrace in the effort and execution of this team over the past TWO MONTHS.

I wish we had an Edwards

I so needed this. Some levity.

At my age I’ve seen a lot of baseball. And I believe that I’ve seen more fundamentally sound amateur teams than what has been playing at Target Field these past few months. The predictably comical and sometimes halfhearted baserunning as well as the utter ineptitude at situational hitting does not reflect a professionally managed team in a multi billion dollar industry. Sad that this is what we get nowadays with this organization.

I get the contract thing, but any complete collapse/system failure in a major sport like we’ve just witnessed would AUTOMATICALLY be followed by a massive house cleaning. Like they say, you can’t really fire all the players, for better or for worse, so who does that leave????

Cory, I generally feel bad for having to stay professional for this.

Both things can be true

The real heroes are the 600 fans left who are staying for their chance to boo these guys off the field.

Is there a scenario where MLB can declare both teams losers of a game?