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I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

I didn't know what was going on but I suspected that it had to do with rosin. Rocco should have let it go like he did with the bad call in game 2 when CC was tagged out at 2nd base and he didn't appeal. It  makes Rocco look bad when he gets ejected for protesting an umpire's decision that he can't change. He was trying to act like a lawyer but in this case he looked more like an ambulance chaser.

Can anyone explain the reason for NOT playing Buxton. Is DH that demanding that playing in 3 games straight warrants rest already? Rocco needs a kick in the head. You play your best players against the other teams best pitcher or else it looks like you are throwing the game away. Which may have been exactly what he did. At the DH spot you get what?.... 20 minutes of actual game time? How can anyone need rest after 3 days in which you did your job for a total of 1 hour? Quit babying him and play the man.

Rocco will never be a better manager than Francona.

IMHO the reason why so many journalists predict that the Guardians will win the Division is because there's a perception that Terry Franconia is the better manager. Last year he was named AL Manager of the Year for the 3rd time in his career, & the Guards had the most come from behind victories in MLB with 29. He has a better track record & now it's up to Rocco to show that he can be the better manager.
If Franconia was the Twins manager they would have probably received more 1st place votes than the Guards . 

IMHO the reason why so many journalists predict that the Guardians will win the Division is because there's a perception that Terry Franconia is the better manager. Last year he was named AL Manager of the Year for the 3rd time in his career, & the Guards had the most come from behind victories in MLB with 29. He has a better track record & now it's up to Rocco to show that he can be the better manager.
If Franconia was the Twins manager they would have probably received more 1st place votes than the Guards . 

IMHO the reason why so many journalists predict that the Guardians will win the Division is because there's a perception that Terry Franconia is the better manager. Last year he was named AL Manager of the Year for the 3rd time in his career, & the Guards had the most come from behind victories in MLB with 29. He has a better track record & now it's up to Rocco to show that he can be the better manager.
If Franconia was the Twins manager they would have probably received more 1st place votes than the Guards . 

You're right that it was only 1 start. However he started 11 games in the Puerto Rican Winter League this past November & December which means that he's healthy and perhaps more ready to pitch longer outings & more effectively than some other Twins AAA pitchers.  He had a 1.51 ERA in 47.2 innings which could show his advanced level of readiness.
Just because Team Israel couldn't hit the ball doesn't mean that De Leon wasn't pitching well. His pitches seem to have good movement & zip. I'm looking forward to seeing him make the jump hopefully sooner rather than later considering that he was such a high level prospect that had a long and apparently successful recovery from TJ surgery in 2018.
He seems to be at least on par if not able to exceed expectations of Chris Archer last year. De Leon just showed that he could hold up for 60+ pitches just like he was able to do playing PR winter ball. I think that puts him ahead of at least some of the Twins pack of AAA pitchers. Hopefully the Twins and fans will give him some credit when credit is due as he proves himself, which should include his WBC performances.

Count me among those who were pining for both DeLeon and Stewart in a Dozier trade back in the day. :)

Good article.
The WBC is a lot of fun to follow. Many great story lines, I mentioned a few in another post - 
 
Also, the Nicaraguan pitcher striking out - Soto, J-Rod & Devers in the same inning & then getting a contract with the Tigers after the game. 
Of course what's mentioned above with Julien & De Leon. If you're a baseball fan you have to be enjoying this!

I hope De Leon gets noticed enough to be rewarded with a chance to shine with the Twins. He's got sharp stuff and just needs to stay healthy. He just may be the real deal and is locked & loaded to do battle this year. This year is a big deal for him to make up for lost time due to an injury plagued career. I hope that the Twins don't waste his time if he's ready to pitch & can be an asset. This outing was a big first step. He may very well be the 1st to get called up, ASAP if he's ready.

I hope De Leon gets noticed enough to be rewarded with a chance to shine with the Twins. He's got sharp stuff and just needs to stay healthy. He just may be the real deal and is locked & loaded to do battle this year. This year is a big deal for him to make up for lost time due to an injury plagued career. I hope that the Twins don't waste his time if he's ready to pitch & can be an asset. This outing was a big first step. He may very well be the 1st to get called up, ASAP if he's ready.

I hope De Leon gets noticed enough to be rewarded with a chance to shine with the Twins. He's got sharp stuff and just needs to stay healthy. He just may be the real deal and is locked & loaded to do battle this year. This year is a big deal for him to make up for lost time due to an injury plagued career. I hope that the Twins don't waste his time if he's ready to pitch & can be an asset. This outing was a big first step. He may very well be the 1st to get called up, ASAP if he's ready.

I hope De Leon gets noticed enough to be rewarded with a chance to shine with the Twins. He's got sharp stuff and just needs to stay healthy. He just may be the real deal and is locked & loaded to do battle this year. This year is a big deal for him to make up for lost time due to an injury plagued career. I hope that the Twins don't waste his time if he's ready to pitch & can be an asset. This outing was a big first step. He may very well be the 1st to get called up, ASAP if he's ready.

I hope De Leon gets noticed enough to be rewarded with a chance to shine with the Twins. He's got sharp stuff and just needs to stay healthy. He just may be the real deal and is locked & loaded to do battle this year. This year is a big deal for him to make up for lost time due to an injury plagued career. I hope that the Twins don't waste his time if he's ready to pitch & can be an asset. This outing was a big first step. He may very well be the 1st to get called up, ASAP if he's ready.

I hope De Leon gets noticed enough to be rewarded with a chance to shine with the Twins. He's got sharp stuff and just needs to stay healthy. He just may be the real deal and is locked & loaded to do battle this year. This year is a big deal for him to make up for lost time due to an injury plagued career. I hope that the Twins don't waste his time if he's ready to pitch & can be an asset. This outing was a big first step. He may very well be the 1st to get called up, ASAP if he's ready.