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  1. big dog
    Why is that so obviously true? Is being in a playoff race playing against has-beens and probably won't-bes all that valuable, compared to playing against major leaguers who are fighting for the playoffs? I would think so. Is batting against the Cleveland rotation better for development than batting against an International League rotation? Hmmm...probably. I don't see how wanting the best players on the major league team makes me a suspect Twins fan. Interesting thought. I will check my loyalty oath and see if cheering for Rochester is the highest priority.
  2. big dog
    Because the player they call up doesn't have to sit on the bench- he might be a player that could actually valuable next year, and they might actually give the player some useful experience. What else is there to play for this year? 98 losses, 99 losses, 100 losses, who cares- let's at least learn something about all these guys who seem to have potential. Who would you rather see play in these ultra-meaningless games? Danny Santana, Trevor Plouffe, or anyone else?
  3. big dog
    So it's like we aren't trying to win now, and we aren't trying to look at the young guys who might help in the future (no offense, Logan- hey wait, that's a double entendre!). What exactly are we trying to do? Thanks to everyone who writes the minor league threads. I appreciate those a lot, especially this year.
  4. big dog
    So...the big dog hasn't been watching a ton of baseball lately...tuned in today, about 15 minutes ago, Twins up 5-2. Twins flail and go down in the 6th, Jays put two quick ones on the board and Gibson sucks yet again. I apologize to everyone. Totally my fault. Well, mine and Gibson's. But his problems were inevitable, my jinx was just poor judgement.
  5. big dog
    Twins vs. Blue Jays = baby seals vs. Norwegians
  6. big dog
    The Marlins just traded for Jeff Francoeur. I wonder what the future holds for Ozzie...might not be a good time to sign a long lease. I hope he finds a place to stick.
  7. big dog
    Agreed. Watching santana triple-clutch as he strolled to second on that ball in the dirt was just about the last straw. I don't see the hope for the future if Molitor keeps playing guys with no future. Time to take a break.
  8. big dog
    My god am I sick of watching Plouffe and D. Santana. Please just end this madness.
  9. big dog
    I know a solid handful of actors and musicians who, like minor leaguers, work a long time with long hours and short pay in order to pursue a possible career, but most of them are at least able to hold a significant part- or even full-time job to subsidize their dream. A son of a good friend of mine is living in LA, trying to catch on as an actor. A son of a different friend was until recently a Class A/A+ ball player. Both at similar points in their profession. The actor has a much better ability to make a living while still pursuing his dream, even if it is a frantic life. The ballplayer has the opportunity to bag groceries all winter.\ and hope he can live with his parents to save a little money.
  10. big dog
    Thanks- really, really interesting report.
  11. big dog
    My humble apologies. I somehow confused Leaving On A Jet Plane with Gentle On My Mind. Right lyric, wrong singer. It's been a long, hard summer, and not just in the dugout.
  12. big dog
    Cue Glenn Campbell: Oh my bags, are packed, I'm ready to go I'm standing here, outside your door
  13. big dog
    My understanding is that on other planets, the term "alien abductions" refers to us capturing their tourists. Scares about this have affected people's travel plans but at least it keeps our restaurants from being so crowded. Plus we don't have to worry about interstellar exchange rates when they try to pay.
  14. big dog
    I was at the Cubs game two nights ago and saw Chapman hit 103 multiple times. I am very much looking forward to a Twins pitcher hitting triple digits, especially if at least some of them are in the strike. Chapman's fastballs were between 99 and 103. He threw two sliders (according to the scoreboard anyway). Both were very high and very outside, and were at 92 and 93. Yikes. Let's see The Light!
  15. big dog
    No worries, this thread will be fine.
  16. big dog
    Not an argument. Just a word association causing a physical reaction, whether it makes sense or not.
  17. big dog
    So he's got that going for him...which is nice.
  18. big dog
    It would entertaining to know the fraction of players we were told (by anyone) would be "fine" who turn out to be anything but. That word gives me the shakes.
  19. big dog
    I'd take his record this year over JR Murphy's output in Rochester. As far as being in Toledo, this is Detroit, where they love vets even more than Gardy did.
  20. big dog
    I'd like to see Centeno catch a ball that bounces in front of the plate once before settling on him. He does some things well, but man is he weak on balls in the dirt.
  21. big dog
    I believe the Hicks referenced above was not Aaron Hicks, but was John Hicks, the catcher we picked up from Seattle who was waived to make room for the outfielder who retired rather than get called up (Murphy?- too many Murphys and Hicks's in this thread). John Hicks was picked up by Detroit and currently has an OPS of .858 in AAA Toledo.
  22. big dog
    Well, Rosario took 2 balls in this at-bat. He swung at about 5 of them, but he took two. #pitchrecognitionimproving
  23. big dog
    You know what- on this night of Jeckyl and Hyde, Heckel and Jeckyl, and Sylvester the Puddy-Tat, I'd like to win this game. I say we turn it around, rignt now. I mean, right after Altuve knocks in the 6th run. Right now!
  24. big dog
    I liked playing the Astros more with GoGo in center.
  25. big dog
    Plouffe showing off his wheels. Gene Glynn must have forgotten something while he was on the DL.
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