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  1. mikelink45
    Unfortunate that we have to play two ughs!
  2. mikelink45
    I agree but Keirsey and Fajardo make more sense that Larnach right now. If Helman was healthy he would be better too.
  3. mikelink45
    182 .286 .273 .558 What do we expect form Larnach when this is his slash line in the minors? Keirsey and Fajardo what have made more sense for me.
  4. mikelink45
    I am not moved by this move. It is a so what signing and I am fine with it. Since he first signed with Cincinnati I thought I would share this report on Cincinnati from the Athletic team ratings: The Reds are flush with young, exciting talent, but no one is standing out as much as Spencer Steer. Before games on Monday, the left-fielder led the Reds in hits (18) and RBIs (18) and nearly three weeks into the season, he still has an OPS that is four digits long. Steer’s bat has come up big numerous times for the Reds already this season, but his glove is getting it done, too, including on a sliding catch against the White Sox over the weekend. And, as our C. Trent Rosecrans pointed out, Steer and his fellow Reds outfielders have been the best defensive outfield in the majors to start the season, according to Sports Info Solutions. — McGrath
  5. mikelink45
    There is no best defensive lineup right now. We just have to plug holes. But I would put Miranda at 3B and let Farmer sit. I know Miranda is not the answer, but neither is farmer. I am not as impressed with Santana at 1B as many are. Our defense at the moment is only good in CF and C.
  6. mikelink45
    Let's not make moves too quickly. Larnach has been tried over and over and found wanting. He is hitting 182 in the minors and some think he should be brought up? How many ABs did Kelly say were needed to truly measure a players skills? Santana is much more of a problem and our clean up hitter Farmer is not going well. Castro and Buxton are not hitting and Margot has not been exciting. Why are we singling out Wallner at this time?
  7. mikelink45
    Julien is 200/286/480. Too early for a promotional piece. And I really like him, but not ready for this. His fielding according to BR is a -6 RTOT and -4 in defensive runs saved so far this year.
  8. mikelink45
    I thought we were getting past the service time manipulation. Alcala was effective, Thielbar and Jax were not in their last outings. Funderburk has exceeded expectations. If I were making the choice I would keep the younger arms.
  9. mikelink45
    One more thought - question. Farmer 071 bats fourth??????????????????????
  10. mikelink45
    Alcala loses service time and we have to put up with Bowman - not a good decision.
  11. mikelink45
    SWR is smiling, the rotation is opening up and I am disappointed in Varland. I never heard of Bowman and I do not expect to hear from him again. Where is Alcala - I know - do the Twins? Kiriloff and Jeffers are the two leading bats. We need them every day. Thank you Miranda for stepping up. The last of the good hitters is Martin. Martin is not great, but with this lineup average is outstanding.
  12. mikelink45
    I always thought that Feller was right when he said you build arm strength by throwing the ball. With all the rash of injuries I do not think saving innings when you are good helps and I do not blame the pitch clock. I blame the excessive pressure to throw max every pitch. Pacing is also pitching.
  13. mikelink45
    Varland started hot too when first called up. SWR is in line, it is up to Louie to take charges of his position in the rotation.
  14. mikelink45
    Fun intro to a big guy, but no - I do not see a Twins uniform in his future.
  15. mikelink45
    Good article, but increased fan frustration. We have always loved Buxton's speed and potential, but ten years and 20.8 WAR - 2 per year and so far this year it is negative. 238/298/464 career slash line is not a superstar. Frustration is not about injuries, but 553 appearances in CF over ten years (55 per year) means his bat has to give more value. I hope it does, but I do not expect star level play -- I would just like a good major leaguer.
  16. mikelink45
    Do we have an organizational rule that SP can't go more than 4 innings now?
  17. mikelink45
    Great report - nice to learn anatomy as well as good news.
  18. mikelink45
    Of all the things you wrote about - sending Alcala down makes the least sense.
  19. mikelink45
    Who is the good hitter?
  20. mikelink45
    One out but he hit the ball hard and he walked. He is hitting 125! I admit that that is better than Wallner, Farmer, and Castro, but - no room for bragging. On a team with Julien, Buxton, Vasquez, Miranda, Margo all batting under 200 maybe Santana looks better, but! Martin, Kiriloff, and Jeffers all above 200- wow. None of them will win the batting title. Sorry to see Thielbar have such a bad outing and Jax too. By the way what is Bowman doing on the team?
  21. mikelink45
    Varland needs to step up, SWR just put the pressure on him. Sands has surprised me in a good way. I am also delighted by Funderburk and his performance this year. Hopefully Jeffers and Julien can join Kiriloff and start getting some hits on a regular basis.
  22. mikelink45
    Give Maeda credit - he did not have the strikeouts of Ryan but he went six and gave up 2 (1 earned) Who is Bowman? Why would you pinch hit for Kiriloff, the only batter over 250 and not Santana?
  23. mikelink45
    Will he strain an oblique coming out to remove the starter?
  24. mikelink45
    Thanks for remembering my comment on Spring Training. I was really frustrated by it. We seemed to be more interested in getting the scrubs playing time than getting our regulars to find their bats and arms.
  25. mikelink45
    That was brutal and it comes on the day when ESPN has their writers making predictions. They're asked to come up with something that was startling and one of the writers chose Detroit to win the American League Central. Of course another one chose Kansas City. Minnesota needs to regain some respect
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