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  1. Richie the Rally Goat
    Iglesias is fine, if they do something with the outfield, and get more out of 3rd base than what Gio provided. They aren’t going to get more healthy in 2023. Need a better hitting RF than Kepler and a decent, CF capable league average or better hitting, 4th outfielder.
  2. Richie the Rally Goat
    Their product is the players on the field, their capital expenditure is their portion of the facilities. The literal investment is in the scoreboards and renovations. their figurative investment is more along the lines of the 6 Sigma quality initiative in the auto industry 60s and 70s. the Padres are like Toyota, churning out the 6 sigma learnings from Motorola and enhancing it, making the highest quality cars in the world on intiquated old factories compared to Chevy at the time (The Twins) who look at quality as “meh, good enough, we have a great investment in the brand and world class facilities”. Until the 90s and early aughts when their quality didn’t meet consumers’ expectations anymore and Chevy paid Toyota for consulting and still almost closed their doors in ‘08, well after they improved their quality, in part because they couldn’t shake the reputation. Twins sign Correa, and have the highest payroll ever, and we still don’t believe the quality has improved. Maybe it has, maybe it hasn’t. I’ll buy it, when I see it. 15 years later, I’m kinda thinking about buying a Chevy, still not sure, that ‘88 Oldsmobile lemon is still etched upon my memory. It burns…. will the Twins share the same fate?
  3. Richie the Rally Goat
    My Polanco shirzey is well worn and the lettering is half washed off. I love Polanco and the steady and consistent presence he’s provided over the years. I have no idea, but will jump at the chance yell Hip, Hip! Jorge!
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    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  6. Richie the Rally Goat
    I went with B, but C kinda fits too. I think a few more of his infield hits will drop for singles when they can’t shift him, but he won’t see any more homers and 2019 version of the Manfred ball inflated Kep’s power. Overall I don’t think it’ll be a big boost for him.
  7. Richie the Rally Goat
    San Diego is less than two hours from LA where there are Angels, Dodgers, Kings, Ducks, Clippers, Lakers, Chargers, Rams and LAFC. In San Diego? No…. But 9 other pro sports franchises are close enough to pull San Diegan’s dollars away. I do not buy the “only game in town” bit in the least.
  8. Richie the Rally Goat
    Is it fair to see DSP as an extension of the Pohlad family?
  9. Richie the Rally Goat
    https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/twins/after-disappointing-season-twins-president-disappointed-fans-are-disappointed?src=rss CRF shared the link earlier this year. DSP laid it out nicely, the fans should just be happy to have a team at all. fascinating way to act, I can’t imagine any business being successful with that attitude
  10. Richie the Rally Goat
    Ahem…..
  11. Richie the Rally Goat
    Agreed, (my auto correct got me) Fielding metrics are pretty soft and squishy. I guess, my feeling is if we’re placing a value metric, no matter how squishy of a metric it is, value should be weighted by importance. Like WPA weights outcomes in pitching, or hitting based on timing and value to winning the game. fielding value like OAA or def WAR should also weight the position and impact to the game.
  12. Richie the Rally Goat
    Defensive portion of WAR weights the same for RF as SS correct? Should it? I think so
  13. Richie the Rally Goat
    How do you fit the cup over a pair of boxers without the bunching in your uniform. That would definitely inhibit my reaction time while I’m continually adjusting my kit.
  14. Richie the Rally Goat
    And I thought pitching with one arm was tough
  15. Richie the Rally Goat
    I’m thinking SS and Catcher are not the reason the lineup was awful in ‘22. I’m looking square at the outfield, DH and Gio at 3rd that firmly underperformed in bat first positions. As evidenced by the record, 4-5 hitters can’t be compensated for by one SS. Especially with the shift being mitigated, quality fielding SS is a must. I’d love to see Correa re-signed, I don’t see that as likely. I really like Ahmed as a trade target.
  16. Richie the Rally Goat
    Only slightly used
  17. Richie the Rally Goat
    twenty-first-and-a-half Century!
  18. Richie the Rally Goat
    Over budget?! Is that allowed?
  19. Richie the Rally Goat
    TBH, I wouldn’t sign Hicks to be a backup for Buxton either, but I’d druther Hicks in CF than Wallner
  20. Richie the Rally Goat
    Really good read. While I don’t aspire to become a major leaguer, as a middle manager in my 40s, my career crest is on the horizon. Am I going to reach the career goals I set in my early 20s? Probably not. lots to learn from that article for all of us, including the importance of dreams and goals. How to stay hungry and realistic.
  21. Richie the Rally Goat
    Rick Aguilera
  22. Richie the Rally Goat
    He missed the vesting option because he was traded, right?
  23. Richie the Rally Goat
    Pitchers are limited to 13 roster spots. I like the idea of a 6 man rotation, but Winder can’t be in the utility spot. good job showing your work on a fairly realistic trade.
  24. Richie the Rally Goat
    @Brock Beauchamp FYI
  25. Richie the Rally Goat
    5 players short of a full roster
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