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  1. Dave Lemke
    First thing that comes to me on the visor is Frank Quilici.
  2. Dave Lemke
    At this moment we have Jeffers and Vazquez at catcher. Kirilloff, Julien,Correa and Lewis around the infield. With Polanco, hopefully Miranda, possibly Lee at some point. Outfield has Kepler, hopefully Buxton at least as Dh, Wallner and Larnach. Also possibly Martin. Where are you going to put these 2 hitters that we supposedly need? I am of the opinion that we need to replace Gray first. Hopefully bringing him back on a 2 or 3 year deal. Beyond that I believe filling in at the edges is what needs to happen this winter. First thing to figure out is the broadcast revenue. Then possibly a reliever or two. Also making a decision on Farmer. Most of what is needed is already here hopefully. A return to form from Buxton and Correa. A bounceback from Miranda. Continued improvement from some combination of Julien, Lewis, Wallner, Lee, Martin, E-Rod, Rosario, Funderburk and more should help more than adding to payroll. My opinion FWIW! .
  3. Dave Lemke
    Never claimed the Padres were a mess.
  4. Dave Lemke
    How many posters actually realize that we don't play as many intra-division as we used to. It dropped by 24 this last year. Not as many intradivison games changes the story about playing in the "worst" division in baseball.
  5. Dave Lemke
    At this time it has disappeared. They don't know now what a new deal will look like. Perhaps it goes down and perhaps it goes up but at this point it is an unknown. You don't buy a new car after losing your job because you feel a new job will appear.
  6. Dave Lemke
    Once again, Buxton has a no trade contract. He's not going anywhere.
  7. Dave Lemke
    I don't think he changed his swing to compensate his knee. I think his knee affected his swing. Tough to drive through the pitch when your back knee isn't strong.
  8. Dave Lemke
    Brooks LeeWalker JenkinsEmmanuel RodriguezMarco RayaCharlee SotoDavid FestaAustin MartinTanner SchobelBrandon WinokurLuke KeaschallKala'i RosarioConnor PrielippYasser MercedesSimeon Woods RichardsonYunior SeverinoDanny De AndradeJose RodriguezJordan BalazovicBrent HeadrickMatt Canterino
  9. Dave Lemke
    It is sometimes frustrating to listen to the calls for players who can help from the minors. Lately that has been Funderburk, Lee, Martin, Stevenson, Williams, Camargo and Prato aming others. Each of these players could maybe help. But eveyone of them is not on the 40 man. Hence someone needs to be removed from the 40 man to make room. Some people just don't seem to get that! Also the calls to trade Buxton even though he has a no trade clause, but that is a different gripe!
  10. Dave Lemke
    Other than the possibility of moving Alcala to 60 day IL what other possible openings do you make on the 40 man roster. Letting Gallo go is a possibility I guess, but FO doesn't seem inclined to do that. Who else gets exposed to waivers?
  11. Dave Lemke
    Both TV and radio announcers have brought up that Kepler's swing is shorter and more compact than previously. Allowing a quicker swing and a little more trajectory on contact. Sounds like Kep and Popkins have been working on swing for awhile. Hopefully the recent results are sustainable.
  12. Dave Lemke
    Try looking at the box score. I see at least 3 players that have played in the majors. Not to mention 6 of them are hitting over 250 at AAA at the moment.
  13. Dave Lemke
    Gee whiz, it is amazing we won today. Rocco had Farmer in against a righty instead of Gordon. Hitting in the 6 spot nonetheless. Who gets the game winning hit? Guess Rocco must just have gotten lucky I guess! This must be the makeup for losing by one without Buxton in the lineup! Not saying Rocco is infallible but he is better than either of us! .
  14. Dave Lemke
    Don't know that I've seen any problems with Buxton health-wise. Especially tagging and scoring on the short fly ball the other day. That said lets trust Rocco and the training staff to know what individual players need.
  15. Dave Lemke
    I get so tired of the Rocco doesn't know what he's doing angle. He catches it for not playing Buxton x number of days in row. But if Buxton had played and pulled a hamstring trying for an extra base the line would be that he should have given him the day off. Can we let the people in charge such as Rocco and the training staff decide on when and who gets a day off please?
  16. Dave Lemke
    Yes?
  17. Dave Lemke
    Until Polanco and Kirilloff get back they are going to need all hands on deck. Including Kepler playing right field. If you look at the league batting average from last year 230 with some pop and great defense looks pretty good!
  18. Dave Lemke
    Time has changed from what used to be true power positions. 1st, 3rd, corner outfield used to be power positions. 2nd, ss, cf and catcher used to be defense first. Not as true as it used to be. If Kepler can average 230 with 15 to 20 hr power his defense will make him a valuable player in any lineup.
  19. Dave Lemke
    Only 2 off days in April. A 6 man rotation could have some merit for April at least.
  20. Dave Lemke
    Whether it is Dobnak or Sands or someone else that is exactly what you want from a long man. Keep the other team in check and give the offense time to try and come back.
  21. Dave Lemke
    I dont see why a lot of people seem to think first base is a place to put an inept defensive player. Having played first myself it is not as easy as some people make it out to be.
  22. Dave Lemke
    Baseball, especially the Twins, has always been my favorite sport. I was born here the same month the Twins started playing here! My question is if we should just contract about 20 teams. There is no way a small market team can compete year after year. Things seem to have gotten totally out of control. I am close to giving up hope on baseball as a whole. Large market teams have the commissioner in there pocket and the big money players seem to only care about how much they get and control the players association. How many years are left with serious change?
  23. Dave Lemke
    Lets see who comes out ahead. Twins offered a higher AAV but fewer years. With the cost of living in California being higher than Mn Correa will make even less per year in SF. So Twins lose and Correa loses. San Francisco is stuck with a contract that probably doesnt age well. They lose. Only winner I see is Boras getting a cut from 350 instead of 285!
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