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  1. specialiststeve
    What you smokin' Willis? 7 Gold Gloves.....
  2. specialiststeve
    Not exactly sure what folks are talking about with Puig's bit contract... 6.5 and 7.5 million the next two years. For all star talent? Add de Larosa and some lower level arms and deal is done. Slot Puig in the OF and in the middle of the order to pick up the missing production. Makes too much sense. Dozier is my favorite player but for the Twins longterm winning it may need to be done.
  3. specialiststeve
    Bingo!!
  4. specialiststeve
    Sounds stupid letting Pressley go as he would be the kind of 4th outfielder we need. Instead we keep Bartlett? We have a utility IF? Poor decision making Gardy... you may be looking at the door soon.
  5. specialiststeve
    I do believe that what Gardy is trying to do is have Pinto stay up and likely will split time with Suzuki dpending on matchups. Try to ease him in instead of throwing him to the wolves - did not work with Hicks, etc..... Logically this makes a fair amount of sense as if he catches 3 games a week and can pinch hit here and there he will learn the pitchers and continue to work on his catching with Stieny. I am sure everyone sat down and this was a "team" decision. What I see that Pinto will be catching 60-70% by the all star break and Suzuki will be the backup which is what he really is here for.
  6. specialiststeve
    You could be right at your major league level but I do see it playing out a bit differently. I see Suzuki clearly as a mentor for Pinto. With Hermann being "also" at the show as the 3rd catcher and extra outfielder. We may start out of the gate with an extra pitcher and Hermann at AAA but he will be up fairly soon. Pinto 2 out of 3 days a week with Suzuki getting 2 starts a week. Pinto has shown the ability to play at the big league level and now is the time to start the kids playing and it might as well be him.
  7. specialiststeve
    Disagree with your take on Pelfrey, generally the second year back from TJ surgery the pitcher gets back his "feel". He was throwing 95 by the end of the year with very good movement. Just could not locate. If he gets the location back .... well worth the 2 year deal. Look at what is out there for 5-6 mil per... not anything with Pelfrey's potential. Low risk - high return potential.
  8. specialiststeve
    Great stuff !!
  9. specialiststeve
    Unless Hicks bats about .400 in the spring he will start in AAA. Mastrioni should be able to handle the job and who knows if he can do the job that opens up some trade opportunities. It's a long season and Hicks WILL be her just when. Always fun seeing a top prospect until they struggle.
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