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  1. Lefty74
    I agree with these comments. While our scouting department has not done a good job drafting pitchers some of it has to fall on development. We have a close relative that is a minor league pitcher in the Indians org and everything stated is true. They have a separate program for every pitcher and development goals for the off season. Velo camps, weight, flexibility and strength targets that they take seriously. The culture in Cleveland is outstanding and they really try to understand what works for each pitcher. The Trevor Bauer example is a good one. His style and personality is very unique and they've allowed him to do what works for him. If you look through the Indians org you will see lots of outstanding pitching prospects, including many who are outperforming their draft position by wide margins.
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    2 things I would like other opinions (or facts if you have them) on: 1) Watching games as a Twins fan it seems Joe, more than any other player, gets called out on strikes on pitches out of the zone. When he was in his prime if he didn't swing at a close pitch the umpires gave him the benefit of the doubt.......not now. This clearly has added to his strikeout totals 2)In the recent Strib article Joe made a statement to the affect that "we're always adjusting at the plate". I just don't see him making adjustments. Certainly you have to work with what the pitcher gives you, however I'd like to see him come up to the plate with a mindset that he's looking to drive the ball early in the count. Why not look for the first pitch on the inner half and if it's there unload? It looks to me that pitchers are really comfortable throwing to Joe since he's so predictable.
  3. Lefty74
    Sano has elite skills with the bat, top 1% of MLBers in terms of power and potential value to a team. Unfortunately so far his dedication and commitment to his craft seems to be more in the bottom 10% (I think I may be generous here) of MLBers. Coming in overweight, not taking much practice in the outfield prior to spring training, heading to NYC when he should have been working on his game, yukking it up with opposing players, etc have left many far from convinced that he has the drive to be great. I'm not sure he has a mentor on the Twins or from the DR that can get him to realize his potential and the commitment it will take to reach it. A merely good Miguel Sano is still of value to the Twins but a fully engaged, committed to excellence Miguel Sano could carry the team for weeks at a time. Really hoping he matures and understands he could be a superstar, but it's going to take a lot of work.
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    The main reason is overall value. Polanco had a WAR of -0.1, Sano 1.3 and Vargas, 0.6. Much of the reason for Polanco's low WAR was due to defense, same for Sano. In Vargas' case I just don't see 0.6 being a B. I understand that WAR needs to be taken with a grain (or many) of salt, but I really think that Polanco and Sano need to deliver in the field as well as the plate.
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    3 examples- Polanco--B Sano--B- Vargas--B
  6. Lefty74
    Using this grading curve I think you need to re-think the inflield and outfield grades. I don't necessarily disagree with the pitching grades, however in comparison the others are way too optimistic.
  7. Lefty74
    Seth, This is great work and I have to say it's surprising the #'s are so high. The thing that shocks me is that we could be in the middle of the pack with the poor job done drafting pitchers. Comparing our pitching drafts vs. any Central Division team I have to believe we would be at the bottom and no other team would be close.
  8. Lefty74
    The big "if" is the assumption DeLeon is having a lot of MLB success with the Dodgers. Reading all the fangraphs articles and seeing DeLeon's MLB pitching line to date he is no sure thing. He may be a star and he may be something less. Dozier is a proven star, controllable for 2 years and based upon track record is more likely to success than DeLeon in 2017. The Twins deserve multiple solid prospects for Dozier, not just DeLeon.
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    Yikes! The comment about Twins winnng 10 more games next year due to current talent improving concerns me. Is the goal to win 69 games in 2017, is that progress? I would consider 69 wins a really awful year.
  10. Lefty74
    Think the world of Trevor but fully understand and respect the thinking of Falvey/Levine. He will not be enough of a difference maker in the near term and Twins are building for the future. I'm more impressed with moving Centeno to AAA and letting Walker go. Neither will ever be a part of a contending team. I know lots of fans like Walker's homeruns, but his history of SO's is off the charts. Centeno is a pitchers worst friend. He appeared to be wearing boxing gloves behind the plate. I've been amazed at how little emphasis we have paid on catchers since Mauer. His concussion issues have done more to doom the Twins than any other factor. He was an outstanding receiver and hitter. Since he was moved out we have really struggled.
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    Very much against trading Dozier. Now at 40 HR's and 94 RBI's. Where do we expect the infield production to come from if he goes? Dozier makes up for Mauer's lack of slugging at first base. Looked late last week and we had a player in center field who we believe is having a horrible year, Buxton at 28 RBI and Mauer who has played the entire year at 1B with 48 RBI. Keep Dozier, hope that Sano's production increases to 35+ dingers and we will see more wins. If someone wants to give us a #1 pitcher then go for a Dozier trade, but otherwise......no!
  12. Lefty74
    I guess the real point here is where have the Twins made a great pick in this timeframe? It points out the need to take a fresh look, clean house in the front office and try something else. In particular the poor pitching drafts are killing this team!
  13. Lefty74
    It seems that nothing fits together with this team. So many positions where we are incredibly weak: catcher, starting pitching, relief pitching, cf, lf, ss and I'm probably missing some. Chemistry and players out of position (Mauer 1B, Sano RF) and you'd have a tough time finding a position where a Twin's player would be in top 10 much less top 5 in MLB. I've had season tickets since 2010, however am very close to saying "no More" as we heads toward 2017. The pre season was a mirage--it never felt right to sign Park, then push Sano to OF while we have Mauer hitting for no power at 1B. Just a very poorly constructed team with little hope to resolve in short term IMHO. Berrios, Buxton, etc as saviors is wishful thinking at this point. Will Berrios be a very solid MLB pitcher I'd say yes, but not a 1 and probably not a 2. Buxton could be solid, but appears will be exceptional defensively and good at best offensively. Hope everyone exceeds current course and speed, but I need to see proof soon!
  14. Lefty74
    I would do the Gibson deal in a minute. I believe his is/will be a very solid #3 and many teams would have interest if he goes to FA. Would not do Plouffe's deal. Like him a lot however we seem to have plenty of pieces that could work at 3B if he were to leave.
  15. Lefty74
    Personally I do not like the trade. While it was a small sample size it appeared that a switch flipped inside Hicks late in the year. He carried himself differently, took very good AB's, seemed focused and started to realize his potential. I'm very concerned that we traded him just as he turned the corner and that the trade is going to turn out one sided--the wrong way! Time will tell and hope Murphy is better than forecast because I think Hicks will be a very good player for years to come.
  16. Lefty74
    Strange post......Gibson is the least of our troubles. .500 pitcher this year, ERA right around 4.00 and lowest BAA of starters. I like Deduno, but don't believe he would be swapping spots with Gibson anytime soon. If he stay healthy it looks like Gibson will be a solid 3-4 starter for years to come. Not a 1 or 2, but solid.
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