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  1. Mike Sixel
    going back in time.....this was posted on 538 today: 75 percent Share of the time the “‘i’ before ‘e’ … ” spelling mnemonic is accurate. Looking at the second part of the rule, “… except after ‘c’,” that’s also correct in about 75 percent of the words where and “ie” or “ei” follows “c.” [Nathan Cunn] You would think that site would have something better to do than to mine TD for content ideas.....
  2. Mike Sixel
    If anyone thinks those who don't want them on the roster are only looking at 2 months of data, they are wrong.
  3. Mike Sixel
    which young guys are the RP leading, since there aren't any young guys in the bullpen? What is the ratio of leaders in the bullpen to young guys? How bad would a player have to be for his leadership not to be worth it?
  4. Mike Sixel
    Emapthy does seem to be the missing ingredient among many in this country.
  5. Mike Sixel
    Oh, I was just being snarky, Bob. I get the concept, and agree that it would be nice to have that much speed in the OF over SS. I just want him to be good, because they passed on three legit SPs, imo.
  6. Mike Sixel
    I have previously posted studies on the topic. And someone else posted their research showing there is no evidence either way.
  7. Mike Sixel
    couldn't disagree more. It's time to move to the youth in the bullpen, and let them ride this year out. There is no value in Belisle or Breslow. People have now been typing for 2-3 months that Belisle/Breslow won't be long for the team if they don't perform..........maybe this FO just likes old players?
  8. Mike Sixel
    Super efficient though, you have to admit that.
  9. Mike Sixel
    true, I expect them to know every move from the rookie leagues all the way to AAA for all 30 teams, plus the pioneer league, and also all the HS players.
  10. Mike Sixel
    Is Trea Turner too fast for the infield? I get the concept....
  11. Mike Sixel
    Sacrificing only makes sense in the late innings, because a run or two matters when there aren't many ABs left. IMO, that was one situation (before the AB started) where it made decent sense to me.
  12. Mike Sixel
    It's why management is harder than people think....but at least in baseball, you can send a guy down and keep him in the organization....
  13. Mike Sixel
    quotes from Jack Morris, Brandon Kintzler, Jason Castro and Craig Breslow in this article about mound visits: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/players-view-are-mound-visits-really-an-issue/
  14. Mike Sixel
    the problem is you still need to pay for internet, or bundle phone services, or whatever......heck, getting internet is cheaper with Comcast if you pay for the lowest tier of TV from them! I use Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO services right now. If the BBC would actually stream all its shows on its service...... Mostly I use Amazon to get shows from AMC, ironically.
  15. Mike Sixel
    Cole 12:44 Do the Twins have a solution to their bullpen woes for the 2017 season in the minors? If so, who? Eric A Longenhagen 12:48 They've drafted plenty of arm strength relief prospects (Jake Reed, Nick Burdi, Michael Cederoth) but those guys have had issues staying healthy or just being effective. Relief prospects are volatile so it's hard to say if internal help is coming. I think Hildenberger, Melotakis and Fernando Romero could help, perhaps Turley's role is in the bullpen. They, like everyone else, will figure out a way to make 'pen arms from scratch. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-627/
  16. Mike Sixel
    I would really, really, like to see him in relief.
  17. Mike Sixel
    He could DH or play first base also. I know that's not "sexy", but he's a better hitter than many DH and first base types (or was last year). If I was the Yankees, I'd want him at first/DH for sure. Dozier is outhitting the Astros DH group also....
  18. Mike Sixel
    I will also take the under. Terrible decision.
  19. Mike Sixel
    which would be GREAT! you want the bases loaded more than you want them not.
  20. Mike Sixel
    http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs/daily-prospect-notes-627/
  21. Mike Sixel
    If you wait until someone is 100% ready (how would you ever know, btw?) to give them an assignment, you aren't running your business the right way. people need to be stretched and challenged to grow. There may be legit things these guys need to work on, but waiting for some mythical time when they are 100%/developed is not how the world works.
  22. Mike Sixel
    It's not jerking him back and forth, it's what some teams do with young players to get them some time in the majors, w/o putting them in the rotation the first 2 months they are there. Especially if they are on an innings limit, as is likely in this case. It's a move for 2 months, to keep him pitching, and to get his feet wet.
  23. Mike Sixel
    Brusdar Graterol, RHP, Minnesota (Profile) Level: Rookie Age: 18 Org Rank: HM Top 100: NR Line: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 R, 4 K Notes Well built and owner of god-like arm acceleration, Graterol sits 93-98 and throws are tight, short-breaking slider in the 84-88 mph range. At times, his fastball lacks plane and his delivery lacks fluidity, but it’s pretty easy to dream on Graterol as a back-end bullpen arm even if those issues are never solved. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/instagraphs/daily-prospect-notes-627/
  24. Mike Sixel
    If they are willing to move on from Hughes as a starter, then I can see adding a FA or a SP in a trade. Even w/o him....you have: Santana Berrios Santiago Mejia Gibson May Gonsalves Jorge Romero Assuming you let one of Gibson/Santiago go....you think they'd let them both go?......do you think they'll go get one?
  25. Mike Sixel
    I just want them to give the inexperienced players a chance to succeed and fail. They'll never be ready next year, if the rule is you can't put them in tough situations as rookies. I just don't buy it, that inexperience in and of itself is reason not to give them a shot. Talent might be....but that's not what I feel is always happening here.
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