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  1. Mike Sixel
    college managers are obsessed with the bunt. Their best hitter, possibly the best prospect in the entire country, and you have him bunt....
  2. Mike Sixel
    I don't think I've ever listened to an audio book. BBC recreations of books, like the Hobbit and Foundation, yes. But never an audio book. btw, the Foundation recreation is free on line. A bit dated, and super hard to hear in a car as the audio goes up and down in volume....
  3. Mike Sixel
    I just bought Ocean at the End of Time. haven't cracked it open yet.
  4. Mike Sixel
    Wager No. 2 Contestant A: Cameron Metric: Brian Dozier’s WAR minus Logan Forsythe’s WAR. Over/Under: 0.5 Contestant B: Cistulli Chooses: Over
  5. Mike Sixel
    No matter how good he is, this is, imo, a great trade by the Twins.
  6. Mike Sixel
    clearly I wasn't serious......
  7. Mike Sixel
    Just saw one of my ALL TIME favorite books, The Lies of Locke Lamora is only $1.99 on google play books. If you like swashbuckling fantasy, with some dark tones, this is the book for you. Frankly, HBO should make this into a series. I love this book. Also, the first three books in the Black Company series by Glen Cook, as one "box set" is $9.99 on Play books.
  8. Mike Sixel
    that's going to cost me money.....thanks!
  9. Mike Sixel
    I think science needs a voice again, like with Sagan. I think Tyson is that, but somehow it's not sticking enough. I'm hoping with Nye returning to tv, that helps. But, science needs to be told more as a story. I guess all the engineers and scientists could just turn off their machines for a day, and remind people how much science matters....
  10. Mike Sixel
    Agreed, BPA, assuming they are close, I'd err on the pitching side, but if there is a clear number 1 that is a hitter, take him.
  11. Mike Sixel
    So, I'm going to try a book thread..... FYI, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is on sale on Amazon for $1.99 right now. I just finished a trilogy by Benjamin Wallace, the Duck and Cover trilogy. It was on sale on Kindle, not sure if it is still or not. The blurbs describe it as Monty Python meets the apocalypse. Clearly, that is an exaggeration. However, they are humorous books that take place after we blow the world up, as it were. I really enjoyed the first two books a lot. The third was good, just not as good. I'd recommend them to anyone that does not take fiction seriously, as lots of things just aren't "realistic". It is funny, entertaining, and very light in tone/style. The books feature a guy that just wants to make the world a better place, even though he was just a librarian before the nuclear bombs started falling. I am currently reading the 2nd Discworld book, and just am not into it like the first. Hoping that changes as I get further along. Otherwise, I think The Arm is next on my list. As always, read every Guy Kay book, if you like alternate history. Oh, and am probably going to buy the new Gaiman soon....
  12. Mike Sixel
    Can Jose Berrios be a 2-3 starter or is his fastball too flat as some have asserted? KLAW: As *I* have asserted, you mean. I don't think he's ever going to be a 2.
  13. Mike Sixel
    from today: How quickly do you expect Hunter Greene to move through the minors once drafted? As a SS/P will he need extra seasoning on the mound or could he follow a Julio Urias trajectory if everything clicks? KLAW: I don't think he's a fast mover, but I also don't think this is about being a two-way guy - he's athletic as hell with an 80 fastball and, if it is possible to throw an 'easy' 100, he does, but his secondary stuff isn't that advanced and he's a ways from average command. He's better than Riley Pint at the same stage, though. QQ: Do you think JJ Schwarz can stick at catcher at the next level? KLAW: I think there's 0% chance of that. Which college pitcher isn't quite in the first tier like Wright and Faedo that you think could get 1-1 buzz with a realistic breakout? KLAW: Brandon McKay. In a related story, I'm seeing him tomorrow.
  14. Mike Sixel
    Where did I even imply "everyone"? Of course the twins shouldn't only target a pitcher, and if Kendall hits with a "big step forward" of course he has to be considered.
  15. Mike Sixel
    I was never huge on Zimmer or Tate.....but ya. There is risk. Of course, not every hitter turns out either. As some people have pointed out, the Twins will never buy an ACE. So, while it would be great to only draft hitters high, and get a number 2 or 1 elsewhere.....not sure they can follow that path.
  16. Mike Sixel
    I don't think people realize how low BA is for the entire pool of MLB hitters right now.....but yes, catcher hitting is pretty bad right now.
  17. Mike Sixel
    I did sell some losses last year in an attempt to get our income lower for FAFSA purposes...but I don't think it worked. We'll see.
  18. Mike Sixel
    thank you.
  19. Mike Sixel
    to be clear, a certain kind of Christian....
  20. Mike Sixel
    Wouldn't surprise me, but how does the tax effect change your thoughts, assuming those are short term holdings, and the wash sale factor? Me? I just keep stuff I want long term....maybe I make a tad less here and there, but it has kept me from making some serious mistakes.
  21. Mike Sixel
    Let's say Hughes and Santiago pitch to a 4.5 ERA......which isn't good, but isn't TERRIBLE. Does anyone think those guys get cut at that point, or moved to the bullpen? That's not good enough for your 2nd, 3rd and 4th pitchers......not for a team to be really good. The worst possible outcome (other than injuries) is that the Twins have a "meh" rotation, not good enough to win, not bad enough to give the AAA/AA guys a chance before they lose velocity and get hurt.
  22. Mike Sixel
    Of course, many thought Appel was the BPA.....
  23. Mike Sixel
    Joe 1:15 Castro is an auto out in the lineup though. And there's no evidence that his pitch framing ability will translate to more than a win or two as long as MIN has marginal pitching talent. So that's worth $24 million? That makes zero sense. I could understand if he could get the bat on the ball occasionally, but he's a consistent .210 hitter. Pitch framing is a skill, but it can't be your only skill. Eno Sarris 1:16 Batting average? Castro is 6% worse than league average for his career, which is above-average with the stick for a catcher. Last three years he's been about average for a catcher with the stick.
  24. Mike Sixel
    No room for a top 20 prospect on a rebuilding team....
  25. Mike Sixel
    Joe 12:46 Have we gone overboard in the pitch frame statistic? I mean Jason Castro has a $24 million deal from MIN, but Wieters can't get a sniff of a contract? I understand he might have been looking for a lot of money initially, but this is getting out of hand. All because he's considered a bad pitch framer? There is no comparison between him and Castro yet pitch framing is winning the day? Makes no sense. Eno Sarris 12:46 Think about how many pitches a catcher frames vs how many he gets to swing at.
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