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  1. mikelink45
    It is hard to make a positive comment on a game like this. I just know that in the old days none of us ever wanted to rely on our bullpen it was about our starters, our quality arms and not the guys who failed as starters but we're just trying to hang on with one inning. But I know it's a new era so I give up just like the twins did when they turn to the bullpen tonight. As someone else said, this is not a championship team we were playing and we are supposed to beat teams like this. Another commenter said that maybe they're better than we thought because they have all these other good teams in their conference, but then does that mean that we are the last place team in every other conference? It's time to get back on track as we move back into our own division. Let's sweep those damn guardians
  2. mikelink45
    We need to see more before we can compare him to the players that you pulled out to compare. I am sure you can find some statistic from almost every great player that lines up with Jeffers, but what we need is some consistency and I actually have hope that last night's HR might be a jolt to bring him back to what he should be.
  3. mikelink45
    After Smeltzer's melt down the day before this was a real treat. Let us hope Bundy follows up with more performances close to this one. So glad Jeffers got that late HR, he was the only one without a hit from the starting lineup and I think he is pressing and desperate. Saving Arraez was interesting and right. Jorge better come back hot, his bat is not being missed at this time and he could be the real trade candidate for a SP.
  4. mikelink45
    I just have a hard time with all these trade projections. Are they really better than what we have?
  5. mikelink45
    Having a weekly AL Central review would be a great service to the fans. Thank you.
  6. mikelink45
    This is a really random posting and thus enjoyable. It emphasizes something many would disagree with - the clutch ability of certain batters.
  7. mikelink45
    I can see the logic since Kiriloff is in the wings and Steer is right behind him. But a team might want one of the two in line over Miranda and that should be okay too if we get what we need - SP.
  8. mikelink45
    Nicely done, but I think Snell is done and I think Tampa knew that when they let him go.
  9. mikelink45
    Are they preparing Balazovic to be a relief pitcher? He has not looked good in any role this year.
  10. mikelink45
    Maybe he and Buxton can alternate at DH and take off every other day - players need their rest. Of course DH means that is wrist is on display for opposing pitchers so maybe we try to get him to switch sides at the plate. We have many options.
  11. mikelink45
    I hope so, but so far we have not seen Winder recover either. My hope has been that Canterino or Balazovic might rise in the second half of the season.
  12. mikelink45
    We cannot even play Buxton in the field most of the year, but we would count on Maeda to charge in and provide us with a key arm after his TJ recovery? Not me. If he does, great, but to count on that does not make sense to me. We had one short season of terrific pitching, but don't even know if he would have been good if there had been a second half to that season. Recovery from TJ surgery is not a guarantee.
  13. mikelink45
    Good reflection - are you anticipating some moves at the trade deadline? I see plugging Kiriloff into the offense, but there is nothing in the pipeline to fix the pitching. Which means to change we have to sacrifice some of our prospects. It will be interesting, but you are right, the Twins BP is not championship caliber and Ryan and Gray are our best, but would not be equal to the best of the playoff teams. Besides the Yankees, think of the Dodgers and Astros and the lessons that they taught us. Right now the biggest concern is the rise of the Guardians - we need to take care of business in our own division to maintain our position and discussion about post season.
  14. mikelink45
    That was fun. Pitching, clutch hitting, nicely done. Arraez again showed he is just one tough out. I will just sit back and enjoy this one. Plus we got to see Romo - they can have him.
  15. mikelink45
    I cannot agree with the choices - especially Correa who was expected to be the greatest $35 million a year players. Jax is a nice choice, but Smeltzer is the surprise. Kepler is steady, but Celestino has given us Arraez part B. Now on the other end of the surprises - Jeffers has been putrid and Sanchez has passed him by and Duffey is the biggest let down in the arms department.
  16. mikelink45
    I would take the first two - not Mancini - redundant. Kiriloff has that position when the Twins wake up. Castillo could really upgrade the rotation - but who do we give up? We seem to have some positions with two many bodies - can we clear the congestion and add a pitcher? If Sanchez is gone after this year we have only Jeffers. A good catcher would be a fine addition.
  17. mikelink45
    The problem is that Buxton is primed to mostly be a DH - his value is in CF - and his DH position has helped Celestino, but blocked Kiriloff.
  18. mikelink45
    It is time for Kiriloff - we will call him up just as he cools off.
  19. mikelink45
    Good to have Joe back, next start hopefully he is all the way back. Good news is Celestino and Correa, Megill and Moran. That's all I can say, I did not stay up to finish the game.
  20. mikelink45
    I do not know - but with the Twins playing so well, it is an interesting side story. Kirilloff had a position and then had an injury, last year and this one - that is just the way it goes. If there had been a Yankees Daily they would have been crying over Wally Pipp. Kiriloff looks great, but so do the players he would replace. Sorry Alex - keep hitting and your turn will come.
  21. mikelink45
    Good bye - good luck - he truly offered nothing we need.
  22. mikelink45
    I really enjoyed this. Nice to follow the Twins even when they are moved on. Pineda's issue is staying off the IL which he has not been able to do. Seeing Tortuga again made me smile - as usual.
  23. mikelink45
    According to the BP chart Moran/Duffey/Thornburg and Megill are the BP arms available tonight. I hope the starter goes seven, but I doubt that Rocco would allow that on the first game back for Ryan.
  24. mikelink45
    Love this article. Arraez is my favorite Twin - sorry Buxton. BA is something that still counts for me as well as OBP! Last night Buxton gets a HR and we get 2 runs because Arraez was on base. Love it. His bulky knees are like Oliva, his hitting is like Carew, and his positive attitude and desire to play is like Tovar. A nice combination.
  25. mikelink45
    I was a believer in Jeffers so I am very disappointed at this time. I wonder if we spent so much time at framing that we forgot hitting and throwing. I am anxious for the automated strike system to eliminate this nonsense about framing (stealing) strikes. Somehow I think he will get his bat going enough to not be a total liability, but right now with runners on base or a good pitcher on the mound he looks completely lost.
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