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  1. mikelink45
    Hope is one of the things that gets us through the off season.
  2. mikelink45
    My only concern going in to next year - at this time - is Kiriloff and his too frequent injuries. We need to figure it out and make sure we do not have Gallo as his replacement. Otherwise the off season as it usually is will be filled with surprises, frustrations and expectations.
  3. mikelink45
    Only complaint - why take Ryan out after 2? But the season is over, it was fun, there was a lot of controversy for all of us to obsess over and we have a positive outlook for next year. Now - who do I root for the rest of the post season? I guess my choice is Arizona just because they look like the unlikeliest.
  4. mikelink45
    Ryan gives up HRs - Alvarez hits HRs. Not a good combination. So yes, walking him is a safer choice. I am holding back all personal predictions and just hoping things turn upside down - Ace Grey melts down, Ryan who was passed over comes in and shines! Talk to the Baseball gods - this is good theater.
  5. mikelink45
    That's fine. The whole season is recency
  6. mikelink45
    Not for me when he makes that much of a difference.
  7. mikelink45
    I expect that Ryan should be ready quickly if needed, but this makes a lot of sense. Amazing after the way that Ober has been handled.
  8. mikelink45
    Lewis is my choice- he came in with a hot bat, a great attitude and energized a team that was just playing 500 ball no matter how good Gray and Lopez were pitching. He was the difference maker and I look forward to a long productive career. This is my MVP even though all the others are worthy contenders for the honor.
  9. mikelink45
    At this stage, I am just happy to be watching playoff baseball and I think the Twins have an excellent chance in this series. I would not favor them, but the odds are closer to 50-50 than many would have predicted.
  10. mikelink45
    No to Buxton - his statement about not being 100% is enough to convince me. Yes to Ober, I might start him over Ryan.
  11. mikelink45
    Brooks LeeWalker JenkinsEmmanuel RodriguezMarco RayaCharlee SotoDavid FestaAustin MartinTanner SchobelBrandon WinokurLuke KeaschallConnor PrielippYasser MercedesKala'i RosarioYunior SeverinoSimeon Woods RichardsonJordan BalazovicJose RodriguezDanny De AndradeBrent HeadrickMatt Canterino Not sure how the voting procedure works - but I have Walker Jenkins Brooks Lee Luke Keaschall Austin Martin Kalai Rosario Brandon Winokur Yunior Severino Davis Festa Andrew Cossetti Emmanuel Rodriguez Marco Raya Yasser Mercedes Pearson Ohl Zebby Mathews Jair Carmargo Charlee Soto CJ Culpepper DaShawn Keirsey Cory Lewis Simeon Woods Richardson Cory Lewis
  12. mikelink45
    So great - Lewis confirms my belief that he is the MVP for the team this year.
  13. mikelink45
    I see him at third. Players seem to do best when they have a position rather than just a bat.
  14. mikelink45
    I take Larnach - not Buxton, I think Ober has passed Ryan in reliability, but it is too late to line him up for game three. Paddock in - Keuchel out. And most important - we need Lewis! He is more valuable to us this year than Correa or Buxton.
  15. mikelink45
    Good luck Celestino - he will be like Rooker and catch on someplace - maybe the A's. I think he is a good player. Alcala is not someone I trust at this point. It is hard to be out all year and suddenly appear and be good in the playoffs.
  16. mikelink45
    Larnach over Buxton. Lewis the most important player to bring back for the playoffs. Paddock over Keuchel. Good writeup Nick - I am ready for the playoffs this year and I think the Twins are too. Game three I prefer Ober versus Ryan.
  17. mikelink45
    That is an amazing roster of managers. Only Schneider is an unknown for me. The experience of the other managers is outstanding. Like everyone else I think Cash is the best and has been for a long time. Dealing with issues in TB - every year he could be the MOY. Baker is a good story, but I see him as a manager who keeps his team on an even keel and is not a strategic manager, but someone who can prevent panic and keep his team happy. Bochy is an excellent manager and has a proven track record. But Hyde came out of nowhere - can Schneider be that kind of manager. I am really impressed. I am not trying to knock Rocco, but in this list I would have him rated number 5, but this is an all-star list so 5 is still good and Schneider is a strong 6.
  18. mikelink45
    I know I have been criticized by comments in the Bench article, but I will stick with my thoughts - Larnach is healthy and hitting and I would take him over Buxton in the playoffs. Nice to see things work out for him. I still worry about Kiriloff's and Lewis' health. These two top prospects have had so many issues over the last three years and if they can get past that the lineup with Julien, Wallner, and Jeffers as a magnificent young core. I agree with those who see Paddack over Keuchel in the playoffs.
  19. mikelink45
    We don't know Buxton's health, he has not been hitting for a long time and he was not hitting that well before he went down. I don't hate Buxton, I just think you go with a more known bat (if he can't be in the OF Buxton's glove is not part of the equation) and health.
  20. mikelink45
    Like others I would not take Buxton, Gallo, Gordon, but would take Larnach. We need someone who has been hitting and has some potential to make a difference.
  21. mikelink45
    I agree, but 1050 feet versus 5280 is a pretty dramatic difference and the Atlanta humidity would also diminish the contrast.
  22. mikelink45
    Watching the ball movement in Colorado I cannot imagine them ever winning and being a good playoff team. Imagine Atlanta playing in that stadium.
  23. mikelink45
    Lewis is good at many things, but to me he was the second half catalyst. He brings more than a glove and bat to the team and could be crucial to playoff success.
  24. mikelink45
    Gray should have twice as many wins and fewer losses. Let's hope the trend of not supporting him stops in the playoffs. He deserves a laugher.
  25. mikelink45
    Wait a minute - how could I forget Larnach. Add him to OF mix.
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