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  1. mikelink45
    Yes, it was simply a response to what was presented. I hope the upward trend continues, but then we cannot predict injuries or other situations that might arise - like Paddock and SWR running out of gas.
  2. mikelink45
    We play the Yankees with a starting lineup that features Margot, Farmer, and Vasquez - did we not want to win. I do not care about the righthanded/lefthanded bs. learn to hit anyone.
  3. mikelink45
    Nice response, but we also need to consider other possible trades using the same assets and that is really difficult, so it still comes down to who we lost and who we gained.
  4. mikelink45
    I think we are doing fine, but as I review your list we are better than projections: C 1B 2B CF We are worse than projections: 3B SS LF RF DH SP RP 3 - 7 - I enjoyed this review, but we have a lot of work before us. I know some were close, but at 1/4 of the season it is a good time to assess. Let's hope quarter two builds on the end of quarter 1.
  5. mikelink45
    I would love to see two columns - players we have traded and players we have acquired in trades by the current FO. We have lost some really good players and gotten some real good ones, but there are plenty of losses too. I know Steer and CES are most current and I think both are going to be really good players while Mahle was a big loss. As was Dyson. As you point out - Duran was not the big name in the trade and the ones we got did not meet potential - just like Celestino. Predictions and projections are hard even when the sport has turned into a mathematical chess board. Do the trades balance out over time? SI review 2023
  6. mikelink45
    I am constantly frustrated when you use pictures and do not identify the player. Please help those of us who have not gotten face recognition. Otherwise I love these reports.
  7. mikelink45
    Ober has become our Ace at this point - time for Lopez and Ryan to take the challenge and surpass him. Another good game. But Farmer, Margot, Vasquez are lost at bat and Martin seems to have lost it along with Kiriloff. That is a lot of hitters we need to get going.
  8. mikelink45
    I am curious about the so-called pipeline and how players rank as replacements should anyone go down this year. Is Zebby now number two on the list?
  9. mikelink45
    He should be up already. Not only has Margot not been the fielder he was supposed to be. He isn't batting either. Since the other teams are paying most of his salary, why are we waiting. I will take take Castro and Martin over him and I'm waiting for a true center. Fielder like Keirsey to come up.
  10. mikelink45
    So glad you said that - it was my take too. How much does the offense have to do?
  11. mikelink45
    For me the answer to your question is yes. The other s until they get a chance in the majors have not reached the level that woods Richardson has. He's demonstrated that he can pitch up here and that's a big deal
  12. mikelink45
    The Robo ump may not be perfect, but it is closer and reduces potential for argument. Why are we waiting?
  13. mikelink45
    I agree, I just want to maintain perspective - the Mariner wins are what impresses me.
  14. mikelink45
    The pitching line for the major league has Varland next, most then say Festa. Where does Zebby go on the next man up list?
  15. mikelink45
    Yes, I am concerned. I'm also concerned about Julien and I am frustrated with Santana and Margot and Vasquez and Farmer. I know we had a nice 12-game winning streak, but that isn't enough as I pointed out on the athletic. Athletic we are 7 and 0 versus the White Sox. Take that away on our record. Doesn't look as great. We need all of our players performing at the level expected.
  16. mikelink45
    No pipeline, Varland proved he was not ready and SWR took his place. Who is next. A pipeline needs to have pitchers being pushed from below. Give credit to the FO for some good trades, but we are trying to forget all the sign and fail pitchers of the last few years. Gray is doing great for St Louis, Kenta Maeda not so good for Detroit, Mahle has his usual position on the IL. Other than Ober the best minor leaguers from the Twins draft so far are Gil with the Yankees and Tyler Wells with Baltimore. We can also add Cano with Baltimore and Graterol with the Dodgers. Luckily we do not have the list of losers that we previously signed to fill the slots, but if SWR slips, Varland does not regain his status - who is next on the pipeline and can they actually throw 100 pitches in a game? Sorry, we only do 90 now.
  17. mikelink45
    Because Margot at a RH is providing so much value?
  18. mikelink45
    Gunkel is 32 with an era of 10+ - don't we have some prospects we can use in AAA? Keirsey vs Margot - I call up Keirsey.
  19. mikelink45
    Wouldn't Tommy Pham look good on this team?
  20. mikelink45
    Margot and Santana are really disappointing. And Margot is a waste of a roster spot. Bring up Kiersey. Martin keeps proving he is an IF playing in the OF
  21. mikelink45
    I love him and expect the best from him. We hoped Julien would give us what Luis did, he hasn't so far. I will always be his fan.
  22. mikelink45
    The Twins have a history of shooting themselves in both feet. From Calvin and his famous racist remarks that drove Carew out to going into Target field without a top team, to budget ups and downs, to changing radio stations back and forth, to messing up the TV situation. And those are just cherries picked from the top. Last year we won a playoff series - it all seemed so hopeful. Isn't there a marketing person, a business person in this group that can understand that they are in a sport that needs fan enthusiasm, not confusion. They need exposure and that is not flashing one good player contract in 10 years, They need to give us hope and not have us spending our time wondering where the Twins are. In the sixties the audience in the Met Stadium were from rural communities, from ND and SD and even WI. How do they keep in touch? Very sad, very good and depressing article.
  23. mikelink45
    This is one of those games where I wish the official scorer would use the discretion that they are allowed and given the win to SWR. SWR six and no runs, Jax one inning one run and he gets the win. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  24. mikelink45
    Thank you - none of our pitching prospects looked really good last week. Let's root for Zebby!
  25. mikelink45
    When does Rayne Doncon make the prospect list/
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