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  1. DJL44
    I don't know if this strategy has really paid off for the Twins. Pineda wasn't much better than any other random $10M starting pitcher. We'll see if Paddack produces more than an innings eater after his surgery. There is limited upside and plenty of downside signing Mahle.
  2. DJL44
    It takes less skill than playing 2B. It's hope that they can salvage some defensive value from Julien by playing him at the easiest infield position. If he can't play 1B then he's a 24 year old platoon DH who doesn't hit lefties. That's hard to carry with just 13 roster spots for position players. Julien is also having a pretty bad August so far (507 OPS). I might consider sending him back to AAA when Lewis returns.
  3. DJL44
    If Julien is strictly a DH I'd lean toward trading him for pitching this offseason.
  4. DJL44
    If Dobnak is in the opening day rotation it's a rebuilding year.
  5. DJL44
    I wouldn't be surprised to see another trade for a starting pitcher.
  6. DJL44
    Looking forward to seeing this article again in September and October, possibly again in November.
  7. DJL44
    If Miranda returns then you don't need Solano anymore.
  8. DJL44
    Notable that you didn't even put Julien in consideration for 2B. I would play Lee at 2B and Lewis at 3B and that could be a very good infield. I think I would keep Polanco as a veteran bench player but I don't think he has the physical ability to play every day anymore which means I would decline the $10.25M option.
  9. DJL44
    I got to attend the Saints game last evening. Looks like they're on TV tonight so I should get to see them back to back. Brooks Lee is going to be a very good baseball player. He made a couple nifty plays at SS and looks like he can clearly handle the position. His first flyball out was to the deepest part of CF and the HR was a bomb. Varland shut down a Triple-A lineup like a big league pitcher is supposed to do. Nice to see his success and fun to see him meet up with his family for fireworks after the game. The fireworks started a little early with one of the Bats hitters getting into it with Camargo. They let Louie stay in the 8th inning just to strike that guy out again and send him back to the dugout. Royce Lewis is ready. Just bring him up. He's not challenged by AAA pitching. Camargo has a little bit of a chip on his shoulder. That can be a good thing for a catcher. Larnach looks like he's pressing a little at the plate. Played pretty well in RF though. Martin and Prato are a contrast of tools versus skills. Kiersey looked overwhelmed at the plate and Celestino wasn't much better. Moran still can't find the strike zone. Lots of talent on the Saints right now and still the best ballpark experience in the Twin Cities.
  10. DJL44
    I don't think Martin is ready quite yet. He's certainly not a better option than Willi Castro at this moment. He's about where Castro was at the same age (24) - not quite good enough to help a major league team. I wish Martin had Prato's skills or Prato had Martin's tools.
  11. DJL44
    Any major league team willing to pick up his contract could have Randy Dobnak right now. The Twins would deal him away before the other team could change their mind.
  12. DJL44
    Especially now when two weeks = two opponents
  13. DJL44
    I get that they're all about the platoon advantage but using Gallo as your platoon guy is like when Mr. Burns pinch hit Homer Simpson for Darryl Strawberry.
  14. DJL44
    I hope nobody who buys a Saints ticket cares about the score at the end of the game. It's minor league baseball, which is VERY different from the Pohlads and the Twins. Most people go to Saints games for the sideshows (ball pig, ushertainers, Mudonna, corny promotions) and the beer.
  15. DJL44
    He will be the only major leaguer from Alderson Broaddus since that university just recently closed.
  16. DJL44
    Thank you Twins Daily for pointing out over and over again that Randy Dobnak is still alive.
  17. DJL44
    I have been watching some Saints games on TV and Prato impresses as someone who clearly knows how to play baseball. I don't see a path for him onto the roster at the moment. Castro and Farmer are playing well enough. I don't see a reason to force Prato onto the roster but he should get a chance to play in the big leagues at some point.
  18. DJL44
    If that's true they need to fire the gents running the Saints.
  19. DJL44
    Only Larnach and Varland look like they could help, as in they would be better than someone on the MLB roster. Funderburk could be interesting as a 2nd lefthanded short reliever.
  20. DJL44
    You and I are talking about the same player. Bechtold also has an .800 OPS in AAA which also shows clearly he's not ready to contribute at the major league level with his bat. Hitters who are ready for a promotion are above 1000 OPS in AAA. He's currently a Triple-A bench player.
  21. DJL44
    I disagree with this take. The Twins have room in the budget to spend to acquire players if they choose. They paid $11M for Joey Gallo this spring despite having 5 other LH hitting outfielders on the roster. Correa is only 20% of the payroll because they are holding down their payroll. There is no evidence they have maxed out.
  22. DJL44
    I think Louie Varland could be one of those guys in September. I trust him more than Balazovic. At some point they need to decide whether Varland is going to develop enough as a starter to contribute or if he should be converted to the bullpen. If he doesn't locate his slider better he's probably a reliever.
  23. DJL44
    Bechtold has a 9.39 ERA and 3 times as many walks as strikeouts in AAA. He's clearly not ready to contribute to a major league team.
  24. DJL44
    This was the most predictable thing ever. The previous month was his best stretch of pitching in 4 years. He wasn't good in AAA before his callup. He has overperformed compared to my expectations.
  25. DJL44
    Farmer and Solano have also been good depth pickups.
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