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  1. Jeff K
    The Twins won yesterday's game with good defense and pitching; both starting and relief. The most recent moves made by the Twins seems to support holding their players accountable which was not a hallmark of the previous regime. I really like it. Wallner would not have gotten near the ball that Martin caught in RF yesterday. Kreidler looks really good at SS, who knows if he continues to hit. And Arcia hit at AAA and thus far with the Twins. He seemingly should stay up. The Twins are a much more likeable team and not just because they are winning (although that helps!).
  2. Jeff K
    Polanco was working his way down the food chain when the Twins traded him. He played a poor 2nd base his last year; was becoming injury prone and his hitting was fading. Other than that, he was just like new when we traded him. He was crummy his first year in Seattle with a good 2nd year. Polanco was a great MN Twins for a number of years, but he was not the same player when they traded him. The logic behind the move still seems good. They traded him when there was perceived value. Pity the same can't be said with Royce Lewis.
  3. Jeff K
    I think Larnach's play has created value for a trade. And while I like the guy, he is in the way of our young outfielders who appear to have higher ceilings.
  4. Jeff K
    I agree with many of the comments offered. I will add that once upon a time Royce Lewis was a superior athlete. He seems entirely caught up with mechanics. Perhaps he should be more athlete and less thinking.
  5. Jeff K
    Gabriel has been hitting better the past 2 weeks and hopefully a couple more weeks before calling him up. But I prefer him to Sabato who has certainly improved the past 2 seasons, but alas, I'd prefer the youth of Gonzalez and his greater upside potential.
  6. Jeff K
    I think the article does a good job pointing out that the Twins have some pieces in place to have a future. With that in mind, I don't ever recall the AL being so bad. Whether the Twins can eek into the playoffs, or not, this is not a team built to win in 2026. I would not trade up and coming players for a shot at the playoffs this year. I would continue to push to get the young players experience at the ML level. The starting pitching has been truly excellent and their numbers are likely understated given the porous defense behind them. They may well be able to build a competetent bullpen by converting some of our starters. SWR, Royas, Matthews and Festa could make an interesting bullpen later this season and into 27...if we have a season.
  7. Jeff K
    Jeffers and Emanual Rodriguez. Doubly bad news.
  8. Jeff K
    It's not a wrong decision to bring up Arcia. As TJSweeny noted, Arcia played very well for the Saints. I would have brought up Culpepper to see how he handled the jump. Gray is trending downward, so it might be a matter of time before it's both Culpepper AND Arcia on the big club. I think Royce Lewis needs a good bit of time before he is back in consideration...and it's a gigantic IF.
  9. Jeff K
    Fantastic Doc. I agree with you 100%. Much has to happen, but there is potential if the Twins would just move forward with the potential of their youth and make bullpen committments as you noted.
  10. Jeff K
    Seriously? The Twins have several players that are readily dropped without any pain. Outman, Topa, Garcia and that's the tip of the iceberg.
  11. Jeff K
    Damn Good beer. Try St. Bernardus ABT 12
  12. Jeff K
    None of us are in the mind of Royce Lewis. We can evaluate his numbers, understand the eye test and listen to what he says. With all that in mind, it appears to me that he needs more than a reset with the Twins. He needs a reset and a change of scenery. Unforunately, his trade value is virtually non-existent. I don't know the correct answer for Royce Lewis, but the Twiins need to do what is right for the team first. I would send him down and support him as well as they can, but he is not playing at a major league level and that should be how the Twins move forward.
  13. Jeff K
    I like Martin in left as well; however, if he and Larnach are in the same lineup, Martin is a better athlete. Larnach is finally playing a decent left field and needs to stay there. I like that Zebby was pulled even though he had more in the tank. His first ML start this season and pulling him guaranteed 100% good feeling.
  14. Jeff K
    I must have read too quickly regarding the outfielders. I do agree that Lewis needs to be managed carefully if there is any hope of him contributing for the Twins now, or in the future. Someone mentioned sending him to Ft. Myers which might not be a bad idea as it could feel less like a demotion and more like an opportunity to work on things. SWR is just a huge question mark as moving to the bullpen might not help him or the team. Perhaps a tired arm injury followed by rehab with St. Paul.
  15. Jeff K
    Well now, I was poised to show that quote and say basically what you did. I will add that there are very few individuals that don't face pressure to perform, regardless of their careers. His immaturity and lack of awareness are both concerning.
  16. Jeff K
    I think the outfield injuries with St. Paul have kept Wallner on the team.
  17. Jeff K
    You beat me to it. I don't know what universe has the Twins with a largely stabilized bullpen.
  18. Jeff K
    Both Rojas and Funderburk have control problems. If the Twins had a competent bullpen, you would want those two to better master the strike zone in St. Paul; however, we all know the bullpen is poor. I'd just as soon go with these guys who can also get outs rather than the retread club. Topa might be the biggest disappointment in the pen as he demonstrated some level of competence last season.
  19. Jeff K
    This made me laugh! "Unfortunately, the Twins now employ Cold Josh Bell™ (not to be confused with the legendary Cool Papa Bell), who struck out in his sixth straight plate appearance to derail that potential rally." Thanks for the entertaining writing!
  20. Jeff K
    GREAT write up! Dasan Hill's performance was encouraging and is hopefully the start of something.
  21. Jeff K
    or 2nd. But 3rd seems hopeful.
  22. Jeff K
    I'd like to see Culpepper brought up and Lewis sent down, but you can certainly make a case for Arcia instead; especially if you want to give Culpepper more time at AAA.
  23. Jeff K
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  24. Jeff K
    Wow. Do you rate him over Jenkins and Emma? I'm not arguing, as I respect your perspective.
  25. Jeff K
    800-WHATEVER!
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