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  1. Jeff K
    I saw a comment about moving Royce to first base pretty soon. I think that is interesting and the Twins would need to do a good job of demonstrating to Royce that it's a good move for him. Certainly his fielding at first base ought to be an improvement over our current options. Moving Lee to 3rd (maybe temporarily) and bringing up Culpepper seems like an interesting move. It might be rushing Culpepper, but why not try? This also enables Ben Ross to move up to St. Paul (almost wrote Rochester...jeez) and Marek Houston moves up to Wichita. Moving Royce to first base is probably the end of the line for Clemens. Oh well. Obviously moves in the Outfield need to take place. Get Outman out of there and decide how best to get Wallner unlocked.
  2. Jeff K
    I am looking forward to the next re-ranking of Twins Prospects. Of course, I'm referencing Ben Ross. Wow!
  3. Jeff K
    That is the easy route. I would MUCH prefer Culpepper. Maybe for only a week. Plenty of players could come off the roster to make room.
  4. Jeff K
    I am a huge fan of the guy. There have been very few players who are as electric when healthy. I get that he hasn't been healthy as much as anyone would like, but the guy is a joy to watch. I sincerely hope he remains with the Twins, but more importantly for Buck, that he does what is best for he and his family.
  5. Jeff K
    How about we fire the front office regardless!
  6. Jeff K
    Human beings all react differently. I'm just saying let's see how Abel does in warmer weather.
  7. Jeff K
    I agree with your comments about Abel. Let's see how he does when he pitches in actual baseball weather.
  8. Jeff K
    Depends on whether he increases his value. Probably an ok relief pitcher but not much. The Twins are going nowhere and need to increase their athleticism/fielding. Let's see what the youngsters can do. Outman is definitely in the way. Wallner...who knows?
  9. Jeff K
    Hopefully Larnach is increasing his trade value. He still has an iron glove and is in the way of all 4 outfielders at St. Paul.
  10. Jeff K
    I'm glad that Larnach is hitting pretty well. Because he is a poor fielder, I haven't changed my perspective that he is in the way of the youngsters who look to be two way players. I hope that Larnach is increasing his trade value and the Twins take advantage of that.
  11. Jeff K
    Depending on the need, I could see Klein as the first pitching call up.
  12. Jeff K
    It's early...we all know it. Culpepper is off to a very nice start at St. Paul, just as he performed at A & AA. Two weeks from now, if nothing has changed, I would just as soon let him continue his journey with the Twins and send Lee to St. Paul. Let Lee figure things out at AAA. Is that rushing Culpepper? Maybe. If he doesn't do well, then you send him back to St. Paul. I would rather roll the dice on the guy with the higher ceiling and that is Kaelen Culpepper who is seemingly more major league ready than Lee.
  13. Jeff K
    Trevor Larnach needing to play in the outfield perfectly encapsulates the Twins poor roster construction. It's been a huge mistake adding to our dh depth (Bell) and not improving the Twins athleticism to the greatest extent possible. Saving a trade, shortsop was always going to be an athletic problem until Culpepper was ready. But the Twins should have gone with their young outfielders to support Buxton. They could have had an athletic outfield, but had to hang onto Larnach and add Bell (another dh). I can't comprehend how professionals could make such decisions.
  14. Jeff K
    I thought this was the Twins best deadline trade. Still remains to be seen, but Jax has been bad both games thus far and Bradley indeed has electric stuff.
  15. Jeff K
    Very pleased to see Kaelen get off to a hot start. I hope he quickly proves himself at AAA and forces a cross town move!
  16. Jeff K
    The Twins have a chance to be decent this season and i'm always hopeful. That said, I'm not really buying the comparison. The 2017 Twins could catch the ball. i don't think this team will be as good defensively. (to put it nicely). The bullpen can improve if the Twins convert a couple of starters...David Festa for one.
  17. Jeff K
    Is there an update on Festa?
  18. Jeff K
    I would add Gabriel Gonzalez...except the Twins have a good bit of dead weight ahead of him that they can't seem to part with.
  19. Jeff K
    You beat me to the punch. I think the Twins will be mediocre defensively, but not as bad as advertised. Bell is not good at first, so that part is true. I think Keaschall is too good an athlete to not improve at 2nd. I think he will improved considerably. Lee appears to have made modest improvements. Lewis looks solid at 3rd. Martin looked very good in spring training in left field and much improved in Center. He seems greatly improved and I would bet on his athleticsm coupled with more experience. Buxton is Buxton and maybe, just maybe, Wallner is less of a disaster in right. I think Wallner is our best bet to rebound from a disappointing season.
  20. Jeff K
    Keaschall should have a VERY long leash at 2nd base. He is not needed in the outfield unless our young guys are busts. I suppose he could be moved to first base, but only if he fails at 2nd. He is awfully athletic to be at 1st.
  21. Jeff K
    Buxton, Keaschall, and the youngsters represent my interest. I can see Wallner having a good season without having to squint too hard. And Martin is a good placeholder as 3rd/4th outfielder. I very much want to see our three talented young outfielders as well as Culpepper. And to a lesser extent, Roden.
  22. Jeff K
    He is slow, but at least he doesn't hussle...I am not a fan.
  23. Jeff K
    Yes indeed. I think we all understand that we are armchair qb's. But the Twins decision making is just terrible.
  24. Jeff K
    Souhan's article in the Trib sums up my feelings when I'm trying to be positive. It will be interesting to see the young guys develop and maybe some of our disappointments improve. Wallner certainly looks like he might put it together this season. I would like to see the front office depart with guys who are in the way of our youngsters. Outman and Larnach SPRING to mind.
  25. Jeff K
    I can't see any GOOD reason why Outman was kept vs. Roden. Roden played well; Outman did not. Which is to say, that Outman played at his normal level. I can't imagine there was any risk losing Outman if they optioned him. Hell, I don't want him playing with St. Paul. I really don't understand it. And yes, no idea why they paid Larnach. The Twins are blocking their good yound outfielders from the big club and that seems misguided.
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