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  1. Mike Sixel
    You should judge the trade twice.....first in what you know at the time of the trade. Second, years later. But, really, the most fair is the first, given what you know now, would you make the trade? Anyone can make a good decision five years later. Now, that said, we do not have the same information as Ryan....so that makes it a bit harder.....if all three out pitchers work out, it is an A for the future......
  2. Mike Sixel
    Is this tracked on hardballlltalk as a best shape of my life? They actually tracked those last year and then looked at performance......
  3. Mike Sixel
    That is what AAA is for. Use it.
  4. Mike Sixel
    Because pitching in the minors is the same wear and tear. Start him in MN, put him in limits, use others to finish his games. If they are tired, use AAAA to supplement.
  5. Mike Sixel
    The Vikings added a big time starting left tackle, got two starting corners back on the field, a legit starting safety, the best kicker in the league, and added two new back up corners. What, exactly, did the twins do that is like that?
  6. Mike Sixel
    I was being both sarcastic, and not. Sarcastic because Ryan said he could not give his money away, and I read here every day that no one wants to sign here. Not sarcastic because I think he wants to win, and there are years and years of evidence that Ryan will always play for the future, and never go out and spend money to win. If Justin has 3 or so more years left, and he wants to win, won't he follow Hunters path?
  7. Mike Sixel
    I would not hold my breath on local writers holding the team that accountable. D for 2013 sounds about right. They are likely worse at two OF spots, did nothing to improve the infield, and added bad starters to the rotation. B sounds about right for the future.
  8. Mike Sixel
    I think the strategy was play for the future, and 2013 was all about not making any long term commitments. I think the strategy was to cut costs. So they paid low dollars for low impact guys.
  9. Mike Sixel
    Then have Gibson start and have a designated reliever in the majors. If the reliever gets tired, call up the next guy from AAA....you know, use AAA for flexibility, like other teams do.
  10. Mike Sixel
    I agree, every player is different. Frankly, I would most want guys willing to do anything for A WS that was not cheating. Those are all good reasons to stay, I would go where the team was actually playing to win, but others would not.
  11. Mike Sixel
    I would consider the trade if they did not have plouffe at third, since Olt is young.
  12. Mike Sixel
    But why would Justin sign here, if he can go elsewhere? That is the part I do not compute.
  13. Mike Sixel
    None of those were adds, he let guys walk and backfilled.....when has he had a mediocre player on the roster, and just upgraded the position?
  14. Mike Sixel
    The problem with ignore is that you do miss some nuggets......my brother.
  15. Mike Sixel
    Seth, my brother, when has Ryan ever supplemented the roster with a legit MLB player? Signing one legit pitcher this year helps them this year and next year and the year after. Signing a legit pitcher does not atop you from drafting well. The only reason not to do so is to increase profits. So, how is signing one legit player bad for this team? If money does not matter, why d id they need a new stadium at all? Clearly they believe money matters, or they would not have begged the taxpayers for a new stadium.
  16. Mike Sixel
    Agreed. Good luck cleaning it up. I am weary of the name calling and tone. There are respectful ways to disagree.
  17. Mike Sixel
    Easy for Jim to write....he is not a fan. He does not pay for tickets. The Twins had money to spend, and refused to do so. They also refused to do so when Ryan was the GM before. I do not think this is a coincidence. This is who Ryan is. I feel had for Mauer. At least Morneau can leave after this year.
  18. Mike Sixel
    Yup, yup, good trade. I agree with the above, how do you get four pages out of an article like this? I suppose we could argue the ranking......that is probably the only point of controversy.
  19. Mike Sixel
    Olt at what position? Third? Let's see if Plouffe can play before we give up on him. As for Olt at first (when Morneau is traded), they have Parmalee and other options. I don't think Olt is a great fit.....Now, if you want to trade Rosario and Morneau and 2 other prospects for Profar, I'm interested in that.....
  20. Mike Sixel
    so, Worley, and Corriea, and um, who? I think they'll start Gibson in AAA. So, Hendriks. That leaves two open spots for injured guys, or AAAA guys. Two open spots. As some of us have been saying, this approach left no room for error/injury. Right now, this rotation looks like last year's rotation. Hopefully Hendriks is what some of us think he can be, and not what he was last year.
  21. Mike Sixel
    Well, that is a bummer.
  22. Mike Sixel
    Great Q&A...I may not agree with every decision, but the Twins seem more available lately. As a fan, that is appreciated. Thanks.
  23. Mike Sixel
    Fourth option is that they really were going to sign players, but changed their mind .....but that is only a different option if it was not dependent on money.....
  24. Mike Sixel
    Read it like Shatner....sounds awesome.
  25. Mike Sixel
    As always, Seth and I are in total agreement.................
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