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  1. Jeff K
    Without knowing the game plan, I would drop the following players regardless: Cabrera, Tonkin, Gasper, Julien, Miranda, Keirsey, Outman. None of these guys are better than AAAA, if that. The Twins need to drop more than the above. Depending upon the plan, you could consider the following players: Hatch, Misiewicz, Topa, Clemens, Fitzgerald and McCusker. I would not lose any sleep losing these guys. Clemens or Fitzgerald are ok at the VERY end of the bench. But the Twins must upgrade first base. Fitzgerald lasts until there are better back up options at SS. When healthy, Topa wasn't that bad which is probably the bar the Twins have for the bullpen.
  2. Jeff K
    Not even sure he is AAA
  3. Jeff K
    Your point about Clemens and especially Outman is how I see it too. Outman is not a major league player and Clemens is on the margins. I'd rather upgrade or go with our rising minor leaguers.
  4. Jeff K
    Starting pitching could be quite good and hitting could improve with luck and tweaks. But the relief pitching is virtually naked. Outside of Funderburk, I'm not sure I like any of them. Maybe Topa? Sands was pretty bad...maybe give him another role? Translation, the bullpen needs much more than Tweaking.
  5. Jeff K
    I agree with this assessment. What I don't understand is why not fire Baldelli at the same time as the fire sale? Staying on had to be like walking across hot coals for two months. If you plan on firing they guy, do it. And now we read that Falvey doesn't have a plan yet for what he wants out of his new manager. How can that be? Leaders must always have a plan B in their back pocket. In this case, it should mean he knew the attributes he was looking for as well as a number of candidates. This is almost as bad as Joe Pohlad being surprised when his TV deal went south and he hadn't worked on a plan B already. It's been Amateur hour with the Twins leadership. The Twins need professionals running the organization, not this bunch. With Joe Pohlad and Derek Falvey, they are the Frankentwins.
  6. Jeff K
    Julien doesn't have a position. Where are you going to play him? The Twins have to improve their defense and Julien is not the answer. I hope the Twins have better options than Clemens; but Julian is certainly not one of them. And I like Martin backing up 2nd base better than either of them.
  7. Jeff K
    The owners won't fire themselves and apparently Falvey either. Falvey built this Frankenstein and should be gone. that does not change the fact that Rocco is a terrible manager.
  8. Jeff K
    Not me. And the Phillies have a higher standard than the Twins.
  9. Jeff K
    I'm wondering if the Twins witnessed Kepler's final regular season home run. That would be sppropriate as I can't see him with the Phillies next year, if anywhere. Martin has been a nice bright spot and I like him as a 4th outfielder and depth at 2nd base. While Larnach's hitting is decent, he is a pure DH. The Twins MUST improve their defense and that leaves Larnach out. Same for Wallner, who might still blossom, but somewhere else. The Twins can't be haunted by the ghost of David Ortiz (dropping him) and fear what might happen. They need to open up their outfield positions to the youngsters who have a nice upside and are better fielders.
  10. Jeff K
    I'm heading in the same direction regarding Ryan. He is an excellent pitcher, but his comments seem to indicate that he wants out. And he will bring a significant haul. You've got to give to get and Ryan just might be that guy. I really hope that doesn't push Buxton over the edge as he is a joy to watch and there are not a lot of Twins that I can say that about.
  11. Jeff K
    It just highlights that there is virtually no bullpen and we have too many hitters below the mendoza line and too many dh's in the field.
  12. Jeff K
    I absolutely HATE this, but I can't say that you are wrong. If they are unloading our top starting pitchers, then Buxton might want to move on as well. But I sincerely hope this doesn't come to pass.
  13. Jeff K
    Love that Buxton. Regarding Funderburk, I admit, I did not think he belonged on the team. He has made the most of his opportunities, especially subsequent to the trade deadline.
  14. Jeff K
    The only way that Lewis and Ober aren't tendered is if they are traded. And perish the thought of Sands as the closer.
  15. Jeff K
    I don't think it's a tough call at all on Miranda. His career has cratered with the Twins. He has no value to the organization and he is holding a 40 man roster spot that would be better utilized elsewhere. Let him go. Perhaps he can re-establish his career elsewhere.
  16. Jeff K
    While I won't/can't be confused as a Falvey supporter, I liked the Taj Bradley trade when it was made. Jax had a poor season and who is to say he will get it back together. Bradley has true up side as either a starter or potentially as a dominant reliever.
  17. Jeff K
    I like guessing at the lineup for next season as long as we acknowledge it's based on current players. I can't bring myself to predict the pitchers, other than I think they will retain Topa. And I say OUT with Outman and IN with Gabriel Gonzalez.
  18. Jeff K
    Pretty please!
  19. Jeff K
    I think we can reapply total systems failure to what's happened. Yup, not supporting the team going into 24 was damaging. Yup, "the power of three " (I like that) contributed. I also want to reiterate that the Twins have far too many players without basic fundamentals. A team full of dh's is not a good team.
  20. Jeff K
    This is where I am at as well. Competitively, the Twins should not trade him. If Ryan doesn't want to be here anymore, then they should make their best deal.
  21. Jeff K
    As it stands now, Martin should make the team and play a lot next year; hopefully with our rising outfielders with St. Paul and Buxton. I know the numbers aren't great, but he plays a competent 2nd base as well. Martin should be a valuable support player.
  22. Jeff K
    Extraordinary comments from Bader who I think many of us really enjoyed during his short time with the Twins. As for the Buck Truck, it has been a great pleasure watching it come together for him this season. In baseball, it's hard to imagine anything more exciting than watching Buck fly around the bases. Electrifying!
  23. Jeff K
    I'll echo my thanks to Seth and all the TD writers. You keep us well informed.
  24. Jeff K
    How low can you go?
  25. Jeff K
    Preferably as one of their employees.
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