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  1. Dman
    I am very intrigued by Ross and while you don't see many D2 kids drafted that high, his Cape numbers indicate the skills he has play just fine at higher levels of competition. Everything is a SSS right now so hard to get a read on much but his pro ball debut was good and he is even holding his own in spring training (not many chances I think 6 PA) with an .821 OPS mainly made up of walks. Still every time you look at his numbers he seems to be doing well and honestly he should be in way over his head in spring training. He is a bit skinny and or has a slighter build than I thought he would, but he also appears to run well and as noted earlier has a good eye at the plate. If his level of contact is as good as his past results I think the Twins might have gotten a steal in the 5th round as he has the skills of a player taken late first round to early second IMO. Still there is risk just based on the fact that his level of competition wasn't the same as your typical D1 player and his build is lean so not sure how that projects out. I really liked the pick where they got him and with a good full year in pro ball he could rise up prospect lists real quick. I am bullish on the pick and hoping he just keeps putting up the same numbers he has in the past.
  2. Dman
    Yeah super small sample size (and in spring training which means less) and it could just be a little hot streak but given all his other skills he has, it is fun to think about him breaking out and being another viable utility option. I agree AAA to start for sure as there is no room on the roster for him just yet and spring numbers just don't mean all that much as players are not that dialed in. Still if he finds some consistency at the plate he is a major league player IMO.
  3. Dman
    If the bat comes around isn't he a stud utility guy at minimum? Maybe even solid at 2nd if he has some power. Is it possible the Twins could actually run into a slightly late bloomer here? His numbers looked real good in 2019 at AAA and SSS 2020 in MLB. The next two years he is brutal with the bat though with a 650 OPS being his highest. In total 3 out of 4 Major league seasons with a 650 or lower OPS one season 2020 with good numbers in a fairly small sample size. So still lot's to prove but hopefully he can move past whatever kryptonite weakness pitchers have against him to this point. Maybe he is who he is? Obviously the Tigers think so but just a little improvement with the stick and he could be quite the find. It is only spring training and he has a ways to go to prove himself all over again but he is off to a good start.
  4. Dman
    Kala'i Rosario having himself quite the spring training so far. 3 HR's, 6 hits in 13 at bats for a 462/500/1.654 slash line. Granted he isn't going up against starter level pitching but considering his highest level was A ball to this point those numbers are still very impressive. Willie Castro another player with a hot spring and he has hit well against actual MLB pitching. Have to say right now he is my pick for Sire of Ft, Meyers but there is a ways to go. Did he have an opt out? He might wish that he got one if not; I thought Ober had a really good outing. No hits, no walks, no runs and 2K's in 2 innings. Pretty dominant start IMO. Kind of thought the Twins would get pummeled with the way the Jays have been hitting this spring but the pitchers gave no runs and only 2 walks all day.
  5. Dman
    The comparison was less style related and more they both had so, so first years and Headrick was much improved in his second year. Don't disagree with lower end fastball soft tosser label for Headrick but he is a top 30 prospect\added to 40 man after his improvements. Hoping for the same with Adams but he needs to be quite a bit better than last years numbers to get there.
  6. Dman
    No question he had a good year last year but if you want to make the top 30 you should be dominant at those levels especially out of college. All the numbers look solid but nothing really stands out other than maybe WHIP. That doesn't mean he can't follow the Headrick track. Headrick didn't have a great 1st pro year and then blossomed. It takes time to get used to the competition level in pro ball. He is going to need to keep those K numbers moving in an upward trend as having an out pitch or pitches is very important if you want to be better than average. It looks like he has the velocity and the control so no reason he can't breakout and make the top 30 this year. I will be rooting for him.
  7. Dman
    Miranda with 2 HR's. He is swinging a hot bat right now. Just hope that arm comes back soon.
  8. Dman
    Vasquez has looked horrible at the plate every time I have seen him. Are we sure he is going to better than Jeffers at the plate?
  9. Dman
    I noticed the same thing. In the interview he said he was working on weaker pitches and getting them in the zone. I did not like the pitch down the middle with 2 strikes for the home run but it is Spring so I guess just let it fly and see what happens.
  10. Dman
    I like a good bat as much as anyone but when picking that high getting a bat only guy would be a disappointment to me. The bats going ahead of Taylor are both 5 tool players. I think Langford has better speed and power with a very solid hit tool as well. Both players seem limited by their arms though. I am starting to get really interested in Jacob Wilson. He could play all infield positions and likely left field if needed. I am really into contact hitters as I feel they put more pressure on pitchers as they don't strike out much. Those types need to control the zone to be successful but being a coaches son I am betting he is OK there as well. If he just adds a little more power I think he adds an elite hit tool with better position flexibility than Taylor. If the power doesn't look like it will be there then I guess it is a tough call between Langford, Taylor, Gonzalas for me but I still lean Langford since right handed power bats seem in short supply in the Twins system.
  11. Dman
    Man I can't remember a game with this many errors.
  12. Dman
    Looks like the same old Pagan to me.
  13. Dman
    Farmer that is nice to see! Farmer strong.
  14. Dman
    Man snake bit on soft contact all inning. When things are working for other team they are working.
  15. Dman
    It is a solid list. This could be the most impactful International signing crop we have seen since the Polanco, Kepler, Sano days. In Short season ball (FCL) you have De Andrade, Cruz, Pena, Acuna, Mercedes, J Rodriguez, Nova and Churio. With that many bats already set in the system the Twins should be able to focus on pitching in the 2023 draft. In A ball they have Olivar, A Pena and Agiuar, In High A Salas, E Rodriguez, Urbina. by 2025 there is going to be another big wave of prospects ready to break in. Notable prospects no longer in the top 30 are Sabato, Cavaco, and Enlow. Utility guys Helman and Rucker fall out as well. Nice to see some higher upside players in the top 30. The system is a bit light on the pitching side if you ask me as it is mostly dominated by bats. Again hoping the Twins pick more arms than bats in the upcoming draft to try and round out the system.
  16. Dman
    Nice writeup! I agree with the others above. Just need solid production and eat innings if possible. Holding out hope the arm lasts the year but they probably should give him IL stint mid year to let the arm bounce back toward the end of the year. I am excited to have him back as I love his mentality on the field and personality off of it.
  17. Dman
    I don't really understand pitcher picks all that much other than those in the first couple of rounds. I thought the pick was OK but being he was a Senior sign I thought the Twins would save a bit more money on that pick to spread to later picks. As most people say pitchers seems to be a numbers game to some extent. Grab as many quality arms as you can get and hope the development team can turn them into something. I will say at the time of their picks I gave Varland and Festa no chance to be starters and thought they might not even be viable relievers. Nowlin seemed like a dart pick to me as well. All three look like they are developing good stuff. Which goes to show I don't know much about pitching prospects especially just out of the draft. The Twins picked him high and gave him close to slot so they are believers and they know far more about this young man than I do. Hoping this is another arm in the Povich mold who I also thought was a reach where they picked him. I will be watching all the 2022 pitchers closely hoping to pin my hopes on a dominant arm that can make it in the Majors. Hopefully Morris is the one.
  18. Dman
    I think it is his job to lose at this point. Walking a couple an inning can turn into a disaster right quick. In the minors I have watched him walk the bases loaded. Not something you want to do against the best hitters in the world. The thing he does have going for him is HR suppression. I think that alone may allow them to live with his apparent natural wildness at times. It kind of feels like now or never for him anyway so they should just give him his shot and see how it all works out.
  19. Dman
    It is going to be interesting to see how Jullien adjusts with 2 strikes. I can't tell with any real accuracy but both calls looked close according to the gameday app. He has a reputation now so I think once pitchers get to strike 2 they are going to stay on the edges with him. Should be some good cat and mouse there once he see's the trend. I know the odds were a bit long with Megill to start with for a pen job as I wasn't convinced about him being consistent last year. I know it is just one game and guys can blow up in a game at any time in the season but that was far worse than I was expecting. To make matters worse Headrick literally faced the Phillies starting lineup and gave up no runs. Megill was essentially against AAA or lessor guys and blew up. I mean he had all offseason to get ready if this is "who" he is it doesn't look good right now. Still plenty of time to get back in the mix but he sure put himself in a tough spot this spring. Again super small sample size and none of these things are trends yet as guys are ramping up and working on things. However, Laweryson was pretty impressive with his lower 90's fastball striking out all three batters faced with no walks and no hits allowed. Granted against lessor competition but impressive non the less. Can't get too worked up about stats in spring but helps the confidence level when guys appear to be doing well.
  20. Dman
    He has a big fastball and a slider so not too surprised the Twins are going to see how he does or if they can pass him through waivers. Given the way Megill pitched today guys with control problems don't really excite me much. Lawyerson can barley get his fastball into the 90's. Three K's, no hits, no walks. Granted against the B or C squad but still he hit his spots when he needed to. You can throw it 100MPH but if it is straight or you can't get it over the plate when you need to it doesn't really matter. Hopefully Santana is a tweak away and the Twins get another power arm.
  21. Dman
    Loving the updates and the insight! Keep'em coming.
  22. Dman
    I don't know what his specific swing issues are but he has a good eye at the plate. Generally patient hitters get good pitches to hit he just seems to have trouble barreling up balls and or missing them entirely and striking out. I have been negative on the pick since they took him as I didn't like the pick of a bat only player in the 1st round. I am tired of being negative about Sabato and hoping he can find a way to better contact secondary pitches and not just need fastballs to be successful. There are some large holes in his swing but if he can narrow those he has the other skills to be a good hitter. Hoping for a breakout year and he will be in a hitters league so no better time to get things moving in the right direction.
  23. Dman
    I just hope the bat and eye at the plate translate well at the MLB level. He still K's a fare bit so I still have minor contact concerns. If he keeps up his current pace for yet another year he looks like an elite bat to me. His current level of patience\eye at the plate\power is pretty unique and valuable IMO. Defense is another story as I don't know if he can be average anywhere on the field but if he can again that makes him very valuable if everything translates to MLB. Hoping for a great year from him and that he gets some chances with the big league club.
  24. Dman
    There is a lot to like about Steer. He has a good eye at the plate. A good K rate. He hits for a decent average with power. His defense should be solid at 2nd or 3rd and he could probably play left if needed. He is a good player that could over achieve to great but will have to wait and see. Still Lewis's skills and ability to play premium positions makes him far more valuable than Steer could ever be. Lewis just has such a short track record due to injury there isn't much to go on except SSS. The hit tool has to work out for his value to increase right now and there isn't enough to go on to project it IMO. Still IMO Steer will never match Lewis's Speed, arm, defensive flexibility so Lewis will always be better unless of course he becomes so injured he can't play and or his bat goes belly up. In a perfect world Lewis would have enough time last year to be off prospect lists but alas here we are with the same uncertainty we have had with him for years.
  25. Dman
    Have to say I was surprised by his response in the article as it seems to me it would have been very easy to blame the Twins org for the poor year. I think you nailed it for the reason why he didn't blame the Twins. They do all know that teams want players with hitting skill and power. Those players move the fastest and make the most money. I am sure he welcomed what ideas might help him achieve that. He tried some things they didn't work out and he is back to who he is more traditionally as a hitter. I think with a few tweaks to his current approach he could find more doubles power but I don't know if he ever will hit many HR's. First things first he needs his swagger\confidence back and then maybe they can look at what more power in that approach might look like.,
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