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  1. big dog
    I think in a case like this, the trainer's name should be announced so that other players know who they might want to avoid. If the trainer denies it, fine, but let's air all this out. Players deserve to know. If they blame their trainer wrongly, let the trainer sue them. This will never stop otherwise.
  2. big dog
    This should be fun! Rodney
  3. big dog
    How did a foul ball to the chin result in a rod being inserted in his leg? EDIT- shin, got it. I do believe that leg injuries might be more easily aggravated when that leg is propping up a large body compared to a small body, but that's just a guess...
  4. big dog
    Oh good, more exciting news.
  5. big dog
    No, thank you, I don't believe I'll order any of that, even if it is the Catch of the Day.
  6. big dog
    Can be really whiny with umpires, which just can't help a team. There was quite a bit of chatter from Boston fans who were glad to see him shown the door, though I don't remember details.
  7. big dog
    Thanks- I'd characterize that as however long it takes to show he's back to pre-injury form. That makes sense to me.
  8. big dog
    I want one of Lynn or Cobb, that's my first choice, second, and third choice. I'd prefer Lynn but that's based on very little info, including never seeing either one pitch. I don't ever want to feel like I need to cheer for John Lackey. But that's just me.
  9. big dog
    Fair enough- what do you think constitutes "proving himself" for a prospect? Two full seasons somewhere? A year at AA or above? I'm never quite sure where that line is for myself and it's interesting to hear what others use. The age-old potential vs. track record debate, I suppose. Anyway, just wondering what your personal stance is on that.
  10. big dog
    In those other leagues, payroll is capped. If one team outbids another, they have less money available to spend on others. That lets the smaller market teams have a chance, and also basically requires them to take it.
  11. big dog
    I hope we offered him more, but I don't understand why so many people assume he would have taken it if we had, therefore we didn't. Here's my approach to this problem, if I was big dog Darvish. 1) I'm going to make $125 million. 2) I could have a better chance of winning the World Series. 3) I could make more money (unless I'm interested in endorsements). I would pick the very best personal situation much faster than try to get a premium on the already other-worldly amount of money I'm about to get paid. How much difference will each of these make in my life? a) $125 million vs. $140 million Good chance at World Series vs. positive chance at World Series Again, I'll go with choice . It sucks to be us, but players have choices. At least free agent players do.
  12. big dog
    Agreed with above, another Matt Lawton would be a nice piece to have.
  13. big dog
    MLB.com lists Wander Javier as one of "12 prospects who just missed the top 100", saying "Javier could shoot up the top shortstops list in a hurry." https://www.mlb.com/news/12-prospects-who-just-missed-the-top-100-list/c-265553816
  14. big dog
    Plus we've done pretty well trading for and trading him, so I'm willing to get back into that market.
  15. big dog
    Agreed, though I think it might be more accurate to say that he hits well off the Twins. Even a better reason not to sign him!
  16. big dog
    Thanks for all the posts, Halsey. It's just like being there, except I don't have palm trees, warm weather, and fresh seafood here in my basement. OK, it's nothing like being there, but it's a lot better than just being in my basement without any baseball news.
  17. big dog
    Yeah, an 11th-round pick who is rated #18 in the organization and they say has a ceiling of a #4 starter. If that's our most overrated pick I am a very happy Twins fan.
  18. big dog
    and now, after the Brewers/Orioles/Braves/Orioles/Reds systems, Walker is a free agent again. I sure hope he gets to the majors with someone someday.
  19. big dog
    Eddie Rosario: figure out when to either hit the cutoff man or just throw to second to keep the runner from advancing. Then go to the All-Star game.
  20. big dog
    Chuck Finley is going to need a trigger warning if he's lurking on this thread.
  21. big dog
    I like the trade but would like it a lot better for 3 years of control rather than just two.
  22. big dog
    mlb.com says that the Tigers would listen to offers for Michael Fulmer. Not a huge stud, but maybe we can trade with Gardy...Casilla, Lew Ford, Duensing, and Toby Gardenhire to manage one of their minor league teams? Get 'er done!
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  24. big dog
    He definitely turned a corner. Unfortunately, baseball is a carnival fun house. You turn a corner, hitters adjust, and all of a sudden you hit another wall. I don't think Gibson can turn often enough and quickly enough to finally get out of the fun house and on to the fair way.,
  25. big dog
    Agree with jimmer and Linus. Very glad to see Joe with a 3.4 WAR rather than the 1 or 2 the last few years. I'm thankful we don't have the Ghost of Albert Pujols signed for four more years at an average salary of $28.5 million (plus a $10 million personal services contract after the baseball contract expires).
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