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  1. BillyBallLives
    "ALL" did was Nola stubbed his toe. Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ staff looks like they just went twelve rounds with Mike Tyson… in his prime.
  2. BillyBallLives
    Agreed, "all" staffs do suffer. Yet, it’s easy to toss around the word “ALL” when talking about pitcher injuries, but I think that oversimplifies what’s actually a complex and varied situation across MLB. Sure, injuries are a reality for most teams—but not all are hit equally, and that distinction matters. Just look at the current state of the Dodgers and Yankees compared to the Mets and Phillies. While the Dodgers are juggling more than a dozen injured arms, and the Yankees have lost key starters like Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, the Mets and Phillies seem to be navigating the season with relatively healthy rotations. That raises an important question: is this just luck, or are some teams actually doing something better? Are the Mets and Phillies simply catching a break, or are their training, workload management, and pitcher development strategies making a real difference? It’s worth exploring rather than accepting the idea that "ALL" pitching staffs are doomed to break down. If some clubs are clearly outperforming others in keeping their arms healthy, there may be lessons there that go beyond crossing fingers and hoping for the best.
  3. BillyBallLives
    Great points, MadTown—I’m with you 100%. The injury issues we’re seeing with the Twins feel like part of a much larger trend across MLB. Burnes and Woodruff are prime examples. It really highlights the importance of good development and recovery programs—whether that’s through team staff or other organizations. The more tools pitchers have to stay healthy, the better. Let’s hope our guys bounce back strong.
  4. BillyBallLives
    Lets connect the dots. The Twins have struggled to keep their pitching staff healthy. Pablo López is currently out, Zebby Matthews was recently sidelined, Bailey Ober’s velocity has dipped, and Justin Topa and Ronny Henriquez have missed time. Chris Paddack has a history of significant injuries, and Joe Ryan missed a large portion of last season. The trend raises concerns about the overall durability of the staff.
  5. BillyBallLives
    It didn't include: “cold summer in Omaha"
  6. BillyBallLives
    The Twins couldn’t hit water if they fell out of a boat—and they’re swinging like they’re trying to miss.
  7. BillyBallLives
    If history repeats itself, which it already has several times with Lewis. He won't get thru May without ending up on the DL again. 2025 is his 4th season as a Twin, yet he's only played in 152 games. About 30% of all games since 2022. What's more insane, Bobby Witt Jr. ...enter mlb in 2022 as did Lewis. Witt has played in 97% of games since. He's missed a total of 17 games since 2022. What these players share in common. 1. Both drafted out of high school in the first round. Lewis #1 in 2017, Witt #2 in 2019 2. Both are infielders. 3. Both enter mlb in 2022 Just stating facts. Blast me if you want.
  8. BillyBallLives
    It's who he is. 2023...hit into 30. 14th most in MLB history. Still...FO resigned him to a mega contract.???
  9. BillyBallLives
    For 4.4 seconds I thought: "Bucks career is over. Surely he's injured." But he jumped up and said. "We'll see you tomorrow night."
  10. BillyBallLives
    Good decisions vs bad ones... that’s really what it comes down to. And when you look at Falvey’s whole track record, I honestly don’t know how you could give him anything better than a C. The one that still ticks me off the most? The Pressly trade. Pressly was just starting to figure it out, and the Astros spotted a small tweak, helped him unlock it, and boom—dude turns into a beast. Meanwhile, the Twins had him right there and totally whiffed on it. Falvey and his crew basically gave him away. They didn’t wait, didn’t develop him, just pulled the trigger way too soon and handed Houston a steal. And what’d we get? Two guys who’ve done next to nothing in the bigs. That trade still stings.
  11. BillyBallLives
    ...and included FREE PARKING!!!
  12. BillyBallLives
    Road Trip...you nailed it. Mark it on your calendars now...Dec 1st 2026 @ 11:59 pm...MLBPA contract expires. Going to see another billionaire vs millionaire warfare. Greed may finally kill this great game.
  13. BillyBallLives
    For all the reasons already mentioned, until this team is owned by someone who values fans, I’m out. What I haven't seen mentioned is: For me, I’ve avoided Minneapolis altogether since the Floyd riots—mainly due to safety concerns, poor leadership, and how much the city has changed.
  14. BillyBallLives
    BTW... notice that Jax is on pace for 39 Holds for the season...I have no doubts he'll shatter the current record. The MLB record for most holds in a single season by a relief pitcher is 41, set by: Joel Peralta in 2013 (Tampa Bay Rays) Tony Watson in 2015 (Pittsburgh Pirates) Kelvin Herrera in 2014 (Kansas City Royals)
  15. BillyBallLives
    Topa did not pitch on Friday. Whose ever doing the bullpen pitch count graphic threw you a spit ball. Here's the box score from Friday.
  16. BillyBallLives
    Three reasons? That was two more than I expected. The youth on this team might yet surprise us.
  17. BillyBallLives
    Sales era is 6.62 I believe. But he hates losing. He could easily throw a 3 hit shutout.
  18. BillyBallLives
    The more they blow, the more they won't. It gets worse when you think about it this way. For every blown game, ( a game you really should of won) you have to win 2 games just to get back to where you should be.....what??? Example: Twins enter Atlanta 7-12. (-5) A win puts them at (-4)...but they blow so now they are -6...meaning....just to get back to -4....they have to win two games. Funny math I know....but it takes two good things to erase one bad thing. That's how damaging blown games are. Not to mention blowing games has a compounding effect—morale drops, pressure builds, and fans get extra salty. That’s not just math; that’s human nature. But...the 1991 Twins won 15 in a row on their way to the World Series. Anyone see this team doing that? Who knows? it's why we watch, or eventually stop.
  19. BillyBallLives
    Q: How is the Twins bullpen like IKEA furniture? 1. Cheaply assembled. 2. Full of confusing parts. 3. Collapses under pressure.
  20. BillyBallLives
    Box score credits Jax with his 5th HOLD for the season. More things than Jaxs sweeper need fixing.
  21. BillyBallLives
    Now he has something to fix. ---- "I just found myself always gravitating back toward the bullpen. I’m sure part of it is because I failed as a starter at the big-league level, and found some pretty good success in the bullpen. But at the same time, I just feel like my personality just thrives in that back-end, late-inning role now. I almost just look at it as, ‘If it’s not broken, why bother trying to fix it?’” Griffin Jax on staying in the bullpen (The Athletic)
  22. BillyBallLives
    This is his 2nd horrible appearance in a row. Should have taken a loss vs the Mets if the Umpires had not gifted the Twins a run in the 6th inning.
  23. BillyBallLives
    What ever mojo he had is gone. Now he has something to fix. ---- "I just found myself always gravitating back toward the bullpen. I’m sure part of it is because I failed as a starter at the big-league level, and found some pretty good success in the bullpen. But at the same time, I just feel like my personality just thrives in that back-end, late-inning role now. I almost just look at it as, ‘If it’s not broken, why bother trying to fix it?’” Griffin Jax on staying in the bullpen (The Athletic)
  24. BillyBallLives
    Its easy in this day of modern technology to follow other teams. When you compare AZ to MN...about the only thing they have in common is they are both smaller, underdog teams. MN has a better stadium and uniforms. D-Backs are fun to watch. { Upon further review.....13-11 Cubbies now.....Crazy game.... AZ more like MN than not maybe :) }
  25. BillyBallLives
    Why does it feel like this team is built for April? Every year it's the same story...injuries. But it definitely feels like a franchise that’s always just one strained groin away from a losing streak.
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