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  1. Western SD Fan
    I'm just happy everyone slowed down and at least made sure they got one out.
  2. Western SD Fan
    And this is why Jeffers needs all of the challenges.
  3. Western SD Fan
    My other thought is that they represent the Twins' version of the Vikings old Prevent Defense.
  4. Western SD Fan
    I referred to them as the Island of Misfit Toys earlier in this thread.
  5. Western SD Fan
    Like I said last night, I miss the Fernando Rodney Experience. He likely had a contract with Rolaids, but he did finish the job.
  6. Western SD Fan
    CES seems to be another player in the same thread as Sabato, Larnach, or some of the other players Falvey drafted in the early part of his era. A big bat that they could try to develop quickly and use him as trade bait. Although the trade didn't work out as Mahle got hurt, it did clear out players that now appear like they have hit their ceiling, similar to a Larnach, Sabato, or Lee.
  7. Western SD Fan
    Nearly a quality start for Ober. Good pitching seems to be contagious.
  8. Western SD Fan
    A reenactment of Rocco allowing a pitcher to go into the 3rd time through the order:
  9. Western SD Fan
    Did the teletypes going back and forth keep you up at night?
  10. Western SD Fan
    Love the interview with LaTroy Hawkins. Hawkins' experience is possibly the best thing for the island of misfit toys that is the bullpen. He made a career on being the most non-descript bullpen guy that just produced results wherever he went. Kind of like they currently need in the bullpen now.
  11. Western SD Fan
    Another YT channel, Brodie Brazil, did an analysis on the early results of the ABS challenges. The Twins have been far and away the most aggressive in using their challenges with 10 more challenges than the next team. For all of those challenges, they have actually been at a good success rate (67.9%), which would likely be higher if Wallner was not allowed to challenge anymore. 🙂 That link is here:
  12. Western SD Fan
    I'll help you by channeling the Frozen song: "Let it Go! Let it Go!"
  13. Western SD Fan
    I would have to go back and listen to it, but I do believe he was asked by Declan Goff from the YT channel SKOR North Twins Show. Shelton's answer was that he was going to let them be aggressive on the challenges until they build up some stats as the season goes on.
  14. Western SD Fan
    I agree. I'm really thinking that there needs to be a decision tree hammered home to the batters that really stresses the importance of the catchers behind the plate needing those challenges.
  15. Western SD Fan
    So far, so good. Even Jeffers had a successful at-bat driving in a run with the out. Who is this team that can actually drive in runs with the bases loaded?
  16. Western SD Fan
    The elusive defense came out in the 1st inning! Limiting Ober to a tidy 11 pitches. Starting off decent.
  17. Western SD Fan
    We used to have the Fernando Rodney Experience. I long for those days in the bullpen.
  18. Western SD Fan
    Lee has always been an enigma in that he was drafted in 2022 after they signed Correa. He was essentially shut out of a real path to the majors when Correa signed the six-year extension and Lewis was establishing himself at 3rd base in 2023. He performed adequately when he was needed as an injury replacement for Correa or Lewis. I could also argue that the rigors of full-time at SS is taking a toll on his offense. Again, we saw this last year with Correa. Correa struggled at SS. Once he was traded back to Houston and began playing 3B, his bat woke up (at least compared to what it was in MN) because he didn't have the toll of playing SS. As for replacing Lee, I think a long-term perspective is needed. There is a looming MLB labor dispute, and we have no idea what a new CBA would look like. If you don't believe that the Twins have a chance at competing, it may be better long-term to let the prospects not start their MLB clock when you don't know how their clock may change with a new CBA. I would hate to use up a year of eligibility on a lost season when the timeline may change from six years down to 3-4 years. I wouldn't mind seeing Arcia come up and Lee getting sent down for a spell to reset his mind, bat, etc. I'm more uncertain about just calling up Culpepper and calling it a day.
  19. Western SD Fan
    Detroit has us right where they want us. Bases loaded.
  20. Western SD Fan
    Also thinks it gives the umpires an out when they start to expand the strikezone. Do a better job on your challenges and you won't have that problem.
  21. Western SD Fan
    to be honest, I'm disappointed in myself for watching this game without alcohol
  22. Western SD Fan
    Idk if everyone gets to see the same commercials on Twins.TV, but I'm curious if Uponor can also sell toilet fixtures since this lineup looks like it needs to be flushed already.
  23. Western SD Fan
    At least he creates content for the site!
  24. Western SD Fan
    Too many men on base for Wallner to do anything. He likes his bases clean.
  25. Western SD Fan
    I must have missed the reason why there are only 3 umpires tonight? Can anyone shed some light on that?
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