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  1. KGB
    So you don't see any opportunity for a player to improve his fielding ability? No ability to get into better shape to improve mobility and work on his game in the outfield? Nobody should have thought Sano was athletic enough to make the leap to playing the outfield? I know we want to blame the FO for everything, but the players on the field have a part in the teams success or failure also. Probably more than the FO.
  2. KGB
    http://makenolittleplans.net/age-position-and-injury-risk-in-baseball/ There is some data that show right field is the least likely injury risk and third base the highest risk. Third is a quick reaction position, which I would think would increase the risk of pulling muscles. I'm not sure watching Sano diving for ball at third would be more healthy than running in the outfield.
  3. KGB
    It acceptable, but probably not what you what from an athlete. http://www.builtlean.com/2010/08/03/ideal-body-fat-percentage-chart/ Eveyone want what best of Sano and wants him to be a great player and hit 800 home runs. It's easier to carry weight when you are 22, but hard to drop it when you start approaching your 30's. He the biggest star the Twins have and reporters are going to analyize his ever move. I just can't believe people are upset with the column and trying to rationize his weight gain.
  4. KGB
    I thought making assumptions on flimsy evidence is what we do on this board . He has an opinion that you don't have to agree with, which is fine. I guess we'll have to check back on this at the end of the year.
  5. KGB
    Reusse didn't move him to the outfield, he just wrote a column about his drive to be great. He reported to camp heavier than last year, so the weight he lost was weight he put on over the last year. Not complaining isn't the same as being committed to being at your best. His commitment could be the difference from being a Twins HOFer and an baseball HOFer. I guess I just don't see this as a hit piece.
  6. KGB
    Because of the high expectation for Sano and the question on if he can play in the outfield. Spring training articles are about how a player prepared for the season and his new position. Every year we get an articles about how Mauer is in the best shape of his career. It hasn't been translating to production, but we don't ripe the columnist for writting it.
  7. KGB
    [ I support Sano here. I think he's a good person with good character, a good player, and I hope he has a long successful HOF career wota Twins. Agree and I don't think anyone here including Reusse would disagree.
  8. KGB
    "He's going to mature with his mental approach and become an everyday force in the lineup, whether it's in right field, on an infield corner or as designated hitter. For the Twins, it's a matter of when" I can't believe Reusse riped into him with like that - he such a Sano hater. Did people actually read this article or just the thought of him writing an article makes you upset?
  9. KGB
    I think everyone would agree to that to a point, but managers and front office job is push players to be better and I don't think asking someone to be in better shape is that big of a request. Jesus Montero was just cut by Seattle, he has gone from a top 5 prospect to almost eating himself out of the league by the age of 26.
  10. KGB
    I'm actually amazed that people are upset about someone saying Sano playing at 270 is probably too big. Most 22 year old do have some growing up and when you are potentially the future of the team, you are going to get more attention than other 22 year olds. It not picking on him, it comes with the territory. He is not going to have the same career expectations of Kenny Vargas. This article just pointed out some obvious things, not sure how anyone can disagree with them.
  11. KGB
    I think you are missing the point, he doesn't have to be 270. He knew at the end of last year he was going to the outfield and the front office asked him to lose weight. But he showed up at camp weighing more than last spring training. According to my doctor, when I gain weight, it has mostly to do with what I eat and how I exercise then blaming someone else. Even though it's clearly my wife's fault.
  12. KGB
    I'm assuming you are not using HUGE in reference to his playoff contributions ALCS .146/.222/.220 WS .160/.276/.300 I'm sure referring to another Ruesse column will not help, but even Big Papi found out you need to take care of yourself. http://www.startribune.com/at-40-and-near-retirement-big-papi-ortiz-looks-back-on-career/372810781/ FORT MYERS, FLA. – David Ortiz was having lunch at a table outside the Boston Red Sox spring training clubhouse. It was a paper plate dominated by avocado, with white rice and a few small pieces of chicken. “One year, when I was 34 or so, I was 20 [pounds] over, and I got on this diet,” Ortiz said. “I take care of myself. I have to do it.
  13. KGB
    Good article, Sano a great talent, but it will take more than that to become a great player. He added about 70 lbs and gone from a gone from a shortstop to 1B/DH player in 4 years at the age of 22. If he want the long-term success, he going to have to take his conditioning serious. It's easy to blame the Twins front office, but player also need to take responsibility for what happens. I'm glad they are pushing him to be better and not just coddling him because of his potential.
  14. KGB
    I think being more aggressive eariler in the count would help. His contact rate is still very good and if he would jump on pitches earlier, he would see the decrease in K's. I know that might take away from some of his value in getting walks, but I believe it would still increase his overall offensive production.
  15. KGB
    As someone who doesn’t believe the drop off in 2014 was created by the concussion (2013 BABIP was 40 point higher than career average and he just went back to his 10 year average in 2014), I think getting back to a closer to his career BABIP in 2016 should see him increase his line to around .280/.350/400 One thing I am encouraged about is his changing to wearing sunglasses. Not that it’s a medical breakthrough to consider wearing sunglasses if you have glare from the sun, but a sign Mauer is ready to make changes. There is really no reason for a player with Mauer’s swing to strike out a much as he’s been doing for the last 5 years. A more aggressive approach at the plate would decrease the K’s and raise his average closer to .300
  16. KGB
    Good article and I hope the second half of spring training is different to answer some of these questions. Playing Buxton, Sano, Park and Arcia should be the priority and if it hurts the feeling of the veteran FA's, then so be it.
  17. KGB
    Michael Cuddyer retired this year with another $10+ million guaranteed. Like Oldgoat said above, you got admire the integrity to walk away from millions of dollars.
  18. KGB
    Just like all players, I hope his playing time isn't guaranteed. He may have a longer leash than most, but if the Twins are a serious playoff team, they need to play the best players.
  19. KGB
    I agree the production was sliding before the concussion, his K's rate had been increasing for years and his high BABIP hid the reduced production. Once the BABIP went back to his career normal in 2014, you saw the big drop in BA. But cutting Mauer makes no sense. If he doesn't produce this year, you can just reduce his playing time. He not worth what they are paying him, but he not a terrible player. He's still a Twins HOF player and he should get respect for his prior contributions.
  20. KGB
    With the number of pitching option they have in the system, they need to make roster space to see what they can do in the majors. If they fail, Ryan can alway add bullpen through a trade.
  21. KGB
    Yes, unlikely he get 5 more productive seasons
  22. KGB
    Going from 50% league average to 90% league average doesn't correlate to the league average strike outs increasing. That's like saying Mauer`s BA decrease is similar to the drop in MLB`s
  23. KGB
    I hope Jay's ceiling is a 1-2 starter, because if it's lower, you are waisting time trying to convert him to a starter. Keep him in the bullpen where he has the potential to be a shutdown relief pitcher.
  24. KGB
    http://twinsdaily.com/topic/20211-mauer-lack-of-training-and-overflow-of-excuses-catching-up-to-him/ So when Mauer says he's doesn't have any symptoms, isn't training by choice, or is in the best condition of his career - we shouldn't believe him. When is says he has blurred vision and some training problems, we should believe him and conclude that is the reason behind his drop in production?
  25. KGB
    He only had 4 HR's in 2014 and 10 in 2015. If his average is dropping because he trying to hit for more power, I think we can call it a complete failure.
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