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Bodie reacted to joefish in Twins 2023 Position Analysis: Center Field April 2

If Buxton is healthy, when he is healthy, play him. Play him.

Bodie reacted to Trov in Twins 2023 Position Analysis: Center Field April 2

I know he could play it, but after listening to Lewis' comments about his injury I would not want to put him back in CF. He sounds like he will be very risk adverse defending CF in the future. He basically said, I should have just let the double drop and save the risk of injury. Although I would agree in many situations do not risk hurting yourself, in that play he was just running after the ball and jumped for it. If he will not be willing to go all out and jump for balls without hitting walls, he will not be a good defender in CF. Not saying he should not have such a mind set, but can you think if Hunter had that thought process?

Bodie reacted to AlGoreRythm in A New Outfielder Could be Twins Saving Grace April 2

I agree with everything in the article except for one small quibble.
"Dealing for Pablo Lopez, re-signing Carlos Correa, and bringing in Kyle Farmer all drew headlines. The acquisition of Taylor, though, could provide the most significant dividends and ripple effects for the Twins."
I'm my opinion, signing Correa is hands down the most significant move and will provide the most significant dividends and ripple effects. All the depth ripples out from having him at SS for the long haul.
I'm not convinced the Twins make the other depth moves, including acquiring Taylor, if they'd not won the Correa lottery.
Again, I'm nitpicking, and wholeheartedly agree Taylor will be a key and underrated player for this Twins team.
I'm excited to see him and Buck patrolling the outfield together, hopefully soon.

Bodie reacted to ashbury in A New Outfielder Could be Twins Saving Grace April 2

I'm very happy he's on the roster. But the less he plays, the better I expect our Twins will do.
If we look back at 2023 as him being the starting CF, look out.

Bodie reacted to Greglw3 in A New Outfielder Could be Twins Saving Grace April 2

Some of that is because WAR overvalues defense (especially with a Flyball staff) but it doesn’t matter.
Michael A. Taylor was a brilliant acquisition. I agree the most significant.
Even his batting average last year was higher than Buxton by 30 points and Kepler by 27 points and yes batting average does matter. Just ask Luis Arraez or Rod Carew!

Bodie reacted to nicksaviking in A New Outfielder Could be Twins Saving Grace April 2

MLB added a bunch of new rules, but none of them allowed a team to score runs while on defense. Sorry, but I disagree with this. The Twins outfield defense wasn't an issue last year, and it still wouldn't have been this year had Gallo and Gordon split backup CF duties. This just made the offense worse, and the offense was and still is a problem.

Bodie reacted to Jocko87 in A New Outfielder Could be Twins Saving Grace April 2

He is a great get, he will be a positive WAR player if he fills in all season in center no matter how he hits. Buxton being able to play center unlocks more usefulness that doesn't show on the stat line. I really like him available as a late game sub either on defense or running the bases. He can be used as a weapon off the bench.

Bodie reacted to Mike Sixel in World Baseball Classic Illustrates Why Pitch Clock Should Not be Used in MLB Postseason April 2

Love that the OP is responding maturely and with gratitude that others commented. Thank you.

Bodie reacted to Melissa Berman in World Baseball Classic Illustrates Why Pitch Clock Should Not be Used in MLB Postseason April 2

I'm definitely going to love the pitch clock when I'm sitting out at the cold Home Opener next week, that's for sure!!

Bodie reacted to DJL44 in World Baseball Classic Illustrates Why Pitch Clock Should Not be Used in MLB Postseason April 2

If they get rid of the pitch clock for the postseason expect to see a bunch of advertising during at-bats. I'm sure you'll enjoy that a lot more than a fast paced baseball game.

Bodie reacted to Florida Flash in World Baseball Classic Illustrates Why Pitch Clock Should Not be Used in MLB Postseason April 2

While I hate the ghost runner during the season and in the post season. Heck I dont even like it in slow pitch softball, but understand they are trying to get in three games an evening, so okay.
But I do like the clock so far. . It has always been frustrating to watch hitters fiddle around with their batting gloves and re-landscaping the batters box after every single pitch and worse, pitchers that seem reluctant to even ever throw the ball. Many times I have simply turned off the game as it drags on and on because of this.

Bodie reacted to Mike Sixel in World Baseball Classic Illustrates Why Pitch Clock Should Not be Used in MLB Postseason April 2

Strong disagree. Other sports don't change their rules for the post season, and neither should baseball. I have no more interest in watching 3.5 hour games (with 30 minutes of actual action) in October than I do now.

Bodie reacted to AJray15 in World Baseball Classic Illustrates Why Pitch Clock Should Not be Used in MLB Postseason April 2

Absolutely wrong. The NBA doesn’t change the shot clock to 35 seconds once the playoffs hit. The NFL doesn’t change the play clock to 50. You’re not losing any drama or anything with the pitch clock, you’re losing hitters do absolutely nothing for no reason. Watch the 91 World Series. It was suspenseful as hell and players weren’t wasting any time like they do now. Get in the box/on the mound. They’ll get used to it come October.