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  1. Jeff K
    I agree with your thoughts at the top of the house. That said, under all circumstances, I would fire Rocco. His game management is entirely perplexing to me. Additionally, great managers bring out performance greater than you would expect. This team has underperformed...what does that make Rocco?
  2. Jeff K
    making an analogy to an event from 36 years ago might not be relevant. So much has changed in baseball since that time.
  3. Jeff K
    Maybe trade one of the starters, but not both. And more importantly, they need to break the logjam in the outfield. Kepler should have some value now. He has really stepped up; but I believe that you should buy low and sell high.
  4. Jeff K
    He's not going to be the next Arraez which is perfectly fine. His run production is what matters and he is tracking very nicely.
  5. Jeff K
    Larnach alone will not get Hader.
  6. Jeff K
    Isn't Kepler in the last year of his contract with an option for one more? If yes, I think the Twins might be willing to move him now. Especially as Wallner is starting look pretty good.
  7. Jeff K
    I would definitely keep Wallner and Kirilloff. While Kepler has been hitting well the past several weeks, the idea is to sell high and buy low. Kepler is on a high which should have boosted his stock from nothing to something. I think we could get a solid relief pitcher for him and they should do it. We all know how Kepler is a streaky hitter. His current hot streak will pass and his value will go back to zero. And I can't imagine a market for Gallo. DFA.
  8. Jeff K
    I think the jury is still out on Larnach; although I remain hopeful. I do not see Polanco back with all the young infield talent within the organization. Polanco has been great but there is so much evidence that his performance and health curves are pointed downwards.
  9. Jeff K
    I have to acknowledge that I sincerely thought Kepler and Maeda were done. I am so glad to be wrong. Also, there is no denying how well Pagan has pitched for some time now. That said, I admit he still makes me nervous. With Kepler hitting well, the Twins now have options. They can, of course, keep him. Or his trade value should be higher and perhaps add a piece to the bullpen. Either way, his current surge is nice to see.
  10. Jeff K
    And Miranda is now on the DL which does not hurt the Twins. 3rd base by committee until Lewis returns; regardless of Miranda's status.
  11. Jeff K
    Dump them both. As it is, you wouldn't want either starting, so why hold down the youth behind them? I can see Kepler as a 4th outfielder, but I'd rather have the young guys.
  12. Jeff K
    Super depressing about sums it up.
  13. Jeff K
    I like your comments except I would have a much shorter leash for Miranda. Mediocre hitting and poor fielding is not a tasty major league recipe.
  14. Jeff K
    you can quibble over the word; however, Julien passes the eye test (I know that is not quantifiable) and this is his first year spending time in the majors.
  15. Jeff K
    I don't think Miranda will garner any interest. I hate to give up on Julien's fielding as he looks like a fine hitter...that said, to get something, you've got to give something. I think if Polanco comes back hitting, it might be wise to move him while he is still viable for a trade. Of course, Polanco is one of my favorites...but the Twins need to continue to evolve.
  16. Jeff K
    The Twins have a "not hitting" coach.
  17. Jeff K
    It certainly is sounding like bilateral leg weakness. I'm pretty done with Rocco. It agree with getting the youngsters in the field and holding onto all our starters given how weak the division is. That said, if this doesn't turn around, it might be time to move on from Falvine and, of course, Rocco. The moves he has made the past two weeks have been bizarre.
  18. Jeff K
    I agree 100% with your thoughts regarding the current moves. I think it's time to let the younger players take the reigns. I do think they have enough depth to make a trade to improve the relief pitching. I hope Maeda can be an effective reliever if they move him there. He does not have the same stuff he had when he was a successful reliever for the Dodgers.
  19. Jeff K
    I don't think comparing the ERA of a starter against a reliever is a good measurement of worth. Let's not forget that Varland is the 7th starter on the team; who has mostly done a solid job filling in.
  20. Jeff K
    True comment, but Torii is a poor comparison as he carried a gold glove. Miranda assuredly does not. Torii's issue was consistent hitting.
  21. Jeff K
    I'm a big fan of Polanco's. I think with the depth and backlog of youth, the Twins can trade Polanco from a position of strength and gain a valuable piece; whereas Kepler is untradeable. The Twins should be erring on the side of enabling their youth.
  22. Jeff K
    I can't fathom any team trading for Kepler. Perhaps take a flier on him after he is released. Launch Kepler...NOW! I know, I'm shouting, sorry.
  23. Jeff K
    I agree, the Twins should go outside of the organization for a proven reliever. I also firmly believe they should make internal moves with their lineup; and like most everyone, it should start with releasing Kepler.
  24. Jeff K
    $5M is not that bad even for the Twins. Why waste a roster spot on him? I can't see any team wanting him unless they are so deep they can carry a 5th outfielder for defensive purposes. Launch/DFA!
  25. Jeff K
    Unless the Twins can get quality bullpen assistance, then I also don't think a trade is necessary. I agree that it is time to give the youth in this organization a shot; especially Wallner & Julien. I do not understand why the Twins are hanging onto Kepler. There is a mountain of evidence that his current hitting is his norm. There isn't that much left on his contract; let him go! Gallo is not the lost cause that Kepler is; however, I think the Twins need to strike out less and hit for better average which has to improve their troubles with RISP. With that in mind, they should probably move on from Gallo.
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