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  1. Dman
    I like the presentation and it sounds really good except that I don't see the Twins winning all their games. It is amazing to me that this team is still in the hunt. Nice analysis though.
  2. Dman
    I was very happy last night when they won the first game for the same reason. It is all gravy for me from here on out. I was one of the doubters that thought they could achieve 80 wins this year. I was thinking around 72 as a best case scenario. They surprised me and it has been a fun season regardless of what happens at the end.
  3. Dman
    I like the season Vielma put together. Defense is his calling card but his offense improved significantly IMO. Not sure if he can keep the offense up in AA but if he can then we have a really good SS on the way. Won't likely hit for power but if the OBP is good then he can be more than a utility player.
  4. Dman
    So if Palalcios makes it into the Twins top 20 does that mean we will have 4 shortstop in the top 20? Polanco, Gordon, Vielma and Palacios with Javier likely not far behind? Middle infield should be good for a while.
  5. Dman
    Not too surprised about Palacios as he swings the bat well. Lots of multiple hit games and he doesn't seem to K that much either so he gets good contact. Hoping his Defense is better than Polanco's. Very excited about the bat and hope he rises to the challenges he will face in Cedar Rapids. Wade seems a bit old for the league to be considered IMO. He was very good when he was there but struggled in A ball. Not sure why he fell so far in the draft? Does he not have power? Is he short? Bad arm? Seems like a promising player although I said the same thing about Mad Max and he had a very tough year this year.
  6. Dman
    A lot of people on this board were not Duffey believers despite his good K9 numbers. Perhaps it was just the lack of faith in a reliever turned starter but I thought I heard several posters mention his fastball wasn't fast enough as well. Anyway he is looking pretty good right now and next year you have to decide what roles May, Duffey and Berrios will play with the Twins versus Nolasco, Gibson, Santana and Hughes. I wonder if Duffey and Berrios are gonna end up in AAA most of next year again. Nice to have some good pitching again and even better good young pitchers. Things are looking up for the Twins and Duffey is big part of that.
  7. Dman
    Other than Gordon the Kernals didn't seem to have any real potential All-Star type players. They really surprised me this year as I thought they might have a down year. Seemed like pitching carried the team as the hitters kind of struggled. I was very surprised they made it to the championship game as so many other teams looked better on paper to me. The Kernals were solid the whole season though and I felt they were the best affiliate this year in that regard. If they can get it done with that group it seems like the Kernals should be good every year. Tough luck for them to lose the last two but still a great season for most all the players.
  8. Dman
    With the promotions of Sano, Buxton, Berrios and Duffey and the demotions of Burdi and Reed I didn't give Chatty much of a chance in the post season. Baxendale looked broken in August and Wheeler looked like a lost pitcher in AAA. I would not have guessed that those two would pitch so well in the post season. I know there was a lot of talent left with Kepler, Polanco, Walker, and Michael among others but I didn't think they had enough pitching to get it done. Boy was I wrong. Congrats to those guys on an good season and great post Season.
  9. Dman
    I like what Gordon and Vielma have done this year but I am the most excited about Polacios right now. I know it is at a low level but his hit tool seems really, really good. I don't know a lot about his defense but the box scores stand out. Especially the multi hit games. Way too early to say but I think he might be the best of the bunch. I am interested to see Wander as well as the price tag there was very high. Hoping for great things there as well. I really do like them all and feel they all have great potential. Time will tell which ones have the most success.
  10. Dman
    Would be weird to have a first baseman that runs as well as Kepler. Nice flexibility though if he lands there as he can easily play outfield if needed.
  11. Dman
    Don't forget the Twins just signed Wander Javier as well. So shortstop looks pretty stacked. for Quite a while. Palacios sure looks like the real deal to me but there is a long way to go to know for sure. Appy league doesn't prove a player will be successful at future levels. Very impressive season though and I hope he is future all star type player.
  12. Dman
    I have been thinking the same thing. Dozier has been brutal at the plate for a while now. Power is down. Walks are down. BA is down. The only thing steady is the defense. His bat feels like it has been a rally killer. When he comes up in an important spot I cringe. Keep hoping he busts out again but maybe some time on the bench might help.
  13. Dman
    I don't love the comp as Berrios was a very fast mover, but I do love Gonsalves. The thing they seem to have in common to me is their intense dedication to their craft. They both seem to be guys that go above and beyond to prepare to pitch. If they stay healthy they will both be good starters in MLB.
  14. Dman
    I came into this thread thinking TR's decision was fine but SpyCake has brought up several good points and I think the Twins could use his arm in the pen. Berrios is a hard worker, has plenty of confidence and throws a variety of pitches. I really think he could help the team now and not jeopardize service time or create 40 man issue's. As several others have said it is hard to say how he would perform at the MLB level but he seems so prepared it seems hard to believe he wouldn't do well. I am fine with Twins decisions but without more information it is hard to say they are doing everything they can to try and win the Wild card spot.
  15. Dman
    Like most posters I am fine if they trade or do not trade Plouffe. To me the Plouffe scenario feels a lot like the Escobar scenario from earlier this year. You have a player with trade value but the player is likely worth more to the Twins than to another team in trade. We already have posts here talking about how easy it might be to replace his bat. He appears to be league average at best at third base and his decline years are not far away. I just don't see a lot of teams giving up much for him. If a team were to trade I think it would be for younger further away prospects or maybe a relief arm with some control. If the Twins can get something worth while they should pull the trigger otherwise just hang onto him as he is a good fit for this team.
  16. Dman
    I guess I am with the poster on this one. I don't mind a bash the front office forum but when it gets dragged into almost every article it just gets old. I look past it but I do get sick of the same tired rhetoric. That being said I am more of a FO apologist than I probably should be but personally i think it is my over reaction to others overreaction. I do love to second guess with the best of them but I also realize that I have the benefit of hindsight in many cases and often times what I would have done was worse than what the FO did. I think TR's patience will pay off and many of us will be eating crow. If you look at things optimistically then we had a great first half and still have a shot at a top ten draft pick or if we stay in the hunt a shot at wild card spot. Anyway you look at it we are in a good spot so FO must be doing something right.
  17. Dman
    I think Kepler supplants Rosario in the outfield eventually as the Twins need more left handed bats. I wouldn't trade any of those guys though as Buxton has been pretty injury prone and I think they could move Kepler around enough to make room for everyone. I am hoping Arcia can make it as a lefty DH\PH option against RHPing. I don't know what to think about Vargas anymore. Only other guy left is ABW. If knocks down the K's the Twins will want to find room for him.
  18. Dman
    Sign Sano to an extension before it is too late. Need to keep this guy in a Twins uniform as long as possible.
  19. Dman
    I don't remember anymore.
  20. Dman
    Horrible Trade. I would have been happier if they did nothing. Tapia is going to be really good. Hu is already really good and neither one are close to needing to be added to the 40 man. This trade just makes things worse IMO.
  21. Dman
    This a great get for the Tigers. I swear the Tigers have 9 lives. Just about the time you think they are gonna sink they pull another rabbit out of the hat. They can't sign Price with all the other high priced guys they have so why not trade for a solid controllable asset. Dombo does it again. I wonder what they will do next?
  22. Dman
    Wouldn't that be everyone's floor, then?
  23. Dman
    I guess I was one of the few who was happy with the pick. I liked that they got a left handed pitcher as it is a need. It is hard to find lefties with his velocity and control. Just look at all the hard throwers we have but they do not have control and find it hard to move up. He also was graded high on three of his pitches with future 55 to 60 grades on them. The pick might be risky as a starter but his floor should be shut down closer which is better than nothing. The only player that might make me think twice about the Twins decision would be Fullmer. Just have to wait and see at this point. These decisions are based on potential not a finished product. Give him at least a couple of years before writing him off as a bad decision. Once he figures things out I am sure the results will be better.
  24. Dman
    I don't see the Twins trading Arcia as he is the only Left handed power bat that they really have. I agree with other posters that trading one or both of the utility guys is most likely as Arcia can be more valuable in hitting situations than they are off the bench. He can play outfield if he has to. If the Twins do decide to trade Pouffe then Arcia should be in the mix to DH. I don't see them trading him.
  25. Dman
    Did Alex Wiel sign? I don't see anything that shows that he was signed. That is tough news about Cody. I wonder what they would have found that would have put them off like that as the Twins are typically pretty straight shooters. Hope it can work out well for everyone.
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