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  1. specialiststeve
    I would expect that he start at AAA as the starting 1B to get his reps in. If he can be decent and special K doesn't get it done.. we should see him there..
  2. specialiststeve
    Have posted several spots but do believe that Polanco should be the everyday DH. Give Gordon a shot at the everyday 2B. Know he has been under par so far but playing a position once a week or 10 days is fairly impossible. Let him play every day there and see what he can do... if he shows after a time, he can't do it .. am sure Farmer can do it. Polanco staying healthy is VERY important. One of those two ought to be to handle it...
  3. specialiststeve
    I have said this in other posts but the Twins NEED to make him the full time DH. Great way to keep his bat in the lineup and keep him healthy. We have MANY options for middle infielders that would work.. Being a switch hitter no need to take his bat out.... just makes too much sense... at least to me.
  4. specialiststeve
    Wish we would have kept Gio.. but I understand the reasoning. LONG way to go before opening day so saying "as of today" is kind of irrelevant. This team will have 4-5 different guys on the 40 before opening day...
  5. specialiststeve
    Really haven't heard much about either guy so not sure I really have an opinion.. I would much rather go after a lefty that could help even out our bullpen... Keegen Akin to me would be the target. Likely would have to add a bit to Kepler but think it would be much more of an improvement to the bullpen than either mentioned. We have arms in the minors that would equal both but not much around that matches Akin.. Just my take.
  6. specialiststeve
    I hope he does well... I really do... but He has more strikeouts that hits, runs, and RBI .... combined. Career .199 hitter... YUCK!!
  7. specialiststeve
    Yikes! Not sure what else to say. I was one of the masses that were pissed when we heard of the pick up. Getting a player that Plays very good defense and hits home runs but KILLS our team in every other way... WOW. Given our logjam in the OF with Lefthanded bats.. Makes ZERO sense... Signing him for a 2-3 million dollar deal with 8 million in incentives ... fine... but throwing 11 million at a player that is a bench player "IF" he makes the team... YIKES!!
  8. specialiststeve
    Reynalds is good but not a star... Mind you I like him and understand the Pirates spot of getting a haul but Pass at that cost. Kepler, Celestino, Martin and Winder ... Let it rip... Twins want Gray and Maeta to pitch to improve their trade value... will be gone by the deadline weather we are in the race or not. We have too many guys waiting in the wings that are pretty close in what they would produce. They might even get a good offer coming out of spring training for a team looking for a starter without having to pay huge.. I am in the camp that they are going to give Kiriloff every chance to be the everyday 1B as he clearly has the talent but health has always been an issue. I also think that Polanco should be the everyday DH.. Switch hitter... keeps him healthy and bat in the lineup. Give Gordon the chance to be the everyday 2B and if he drops the ball we have Farmer there and Lewis should be ready by midseason. OF is another story.... There will be some movement before the season starts... who.. that is another story..
  9. specialiststeve
    This is the most OBVIOUS issue in our bullpen. Baldelli and the FO again looking at numbers instead of looking at the mindset of pitchers and KNOWING what their roll is... Duran should be the closer... period. Then set up the RH setup guy and a LH setup guy .... next in line and so on. Guys knowing their rolls and being ready mentally and physically for the job is completely lacking at this point. WASTING a pretty good bullpen by trying to get smarter than smart. ARGH
  10. specialiststeve
    They should include... fundamentals by the players and the manager! We have lost our way or should I say the "Twins Way" with sound fundaments including Baserunning, situational hitting, fielding and managerial fundamentals of how to use a pitching staff!! Mr. Falvey... please address these as THESE are why we have been going the wrong direction. Thank you... Twins Fans.
  11. specialiststeve
    I would be good with that... not sure the Twins would move Lopez in the deal but not sure why not as Rocco and our pitching coach had no idea how to run the bullpen last year.... I REALLY like Lozaro. I do think he could have ace stuff... and young. Would be nice if we could somehow move either Sonny or Maeta in a deal for an quality asset but am guessing they are going to put them in the rotation and "cash in" at the trade deadline with teams needing starting pitching. Right now the market for them is not great... come mid summer... they will have very good value...
  12. specialiststeve
    My understanding when the new FO was put in place is we were going to try to build our pitching from within ala Cleveland. We have some guys that have had success and have some pretty good stuff. Ober has shown that he can not only pitch but pitch well at this level. At some point we have to let these guys move into rotation spots. Are they aces ... maybe not but.. maybe if given the opportunity. I do like Gallan and Burnes but is going to take a TON to get those guys.
  13. specialiststeve
    I do think that is worth discussing... which was my point.. We have options at 2B to use and let Polanco DH against RHP and let Buxton do the left handers as a Rule for a day off. I think it is time for Gordan to earn an everyday job or share with Farmer and let Polanco keep his health. An occasional start here and there as needed but losing Polanco's bat hurts WAY more than his glove at 2B.
  14. specialiststeve
    4 hours ago, specialiststeve said: You somehow .. completely missed my point.. If all we are talking about is opening day what is the point of the article? I was talking for the "bulk" of the season. We NEED both of these guys healthy in order to compete at a high level. I playing 3/ 4 days a week in the field and the other part DH "should" keeps them healthy enough to play 150 games... would not that help this team win... I think so. If all we are talking about is opening day... respectfully who cares.
  15. specialiststeve
    Kinda stunned you missed the obvious.. Polanco and Buxton... Both should share the DH Roll as both have ongoing physical issues. Want to keep their bats in the line up while keeping them hopefully healthy.. this would be the best way.
  16. specialiststeve
    Not happening .. nor it should. We have too many options for 1st.
  17. specialiststeve
    Actually ... We traded a very good bat for a very good arm.. a very good prospect bat and a very good lottery ticket bat...
  18. specialiststeve
    Bingo! Would not give up Arraez for "just" Lopez but with Luzardo who is "controllable" and has top of rotation stuff... and win in the playoffs... that would be something to seriously consider.
  19. specialiststeve
    Have been a Twins fan for 50 years... we have had our share of good and bad managers. But... After having Kelly and Gardy we know that we were clearly spoiled. There used to be a saying around baseball... The Twins way... meaning playing great fundamental baseball, running the bases well, good suituationaly hitting, Good pitching and quality back end pitching. At this point we are 1 for 5 ... maybe ... giving that the starting pitching is good but not great. I think we have the back end pitching but Baldelli and the pitching coach completlely mismanged. I clearly am a bit old school but in looking at the great teams around right now .. other than the talent disparity ... thy all play "old school" fundamental baseball. The game has been aound going on around 150 years... those that think they can outsmart it are actually doing a disservice to the game and the fans. Pretty much why all the rule changes. The analytics and metrics that everyone seems to be enamored with are numbers... that is it... they are intended to assist a manager in making quality decisions... not "be" the decision as it clearly appears is the case as we watch Baldelli. I feel bad for Baldelli as it shows a lack of trust from the FO or lack in trusting his own baseball instincts. Whatever the case unless we get back to the traditional "Twins Way" we are in for more of the same... NOT GOOD!!
  20. specialiststeve
    Not even in the ballpark for Lopez....
  21. specialiststeve
    Okay with Correa set up for SS one would think that Farmer would be on the move with his very resonable 3.15 mil contract... Or keep him and move "several" 2B. Polanco should be moved right now as he still has a reasonable contract and should get good value in a trade. Gordon should take over at 2B... still young and has shown he is capable. Playing there everyday should improve his defense ... On the Market "should be" Farmer, Polanco, Gordon, Martin, Larnach, Kiriloff, Cellistino, Walner, Gallo..... not all should be moved but .... Go get and upgrade in the pitching staff.... or at very least clear the deck and get quality prospects .. 7 guys for 2 spots makes little sense for the infield or the OF. Boston is needing IF... that might be a place to start...
  22. specialiststeve
    Throws with a "short arm" motion... never going to be a full time starter and survive. Best suited for the pen.. basically a lottary pick but possibly ready to help now... which I am sure is why they picked him up. But as stated by some.. likley to be DFA'd if another players comes up with better talent. No big deal.
  23. specialiststeve
    Our history with Korean players is not so good... pass unless cheap.... as in some lottery ticket guys...
  24. specialiststeve
    I think Fangraphs is dead on.. we are a .500 team as currently constructed. Would need some quality trades to upgrade the pitching staff that would improve the team as well as figuring out the outfield situation. We do have a decent pitching rotation but NEED a quality pitching coach ... last year between our fill in and Baldelli it was the worst Coached pitching staff in the league...
  25. specialiststeve
    Saw the same thing... know the Twins would take some heat but for a one year deal and likely having LAD pay a good chunk.. I'm in. He would first have to show some accountability but ... worth a shot.
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