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  1. Mike Sixel
    I'm not giving up on Gordon at all, but last year has to make people question what he might become......Trea Turner was taken not long after Gordon.....sigh.
  2. Mike Sixel
    Are the Twins blowing it, “it” being “a theoretical window to compete”? Or are they wisely recognizing that their young stars aren’t developing like they expected and holding off on mortgaging the future future for a 2nd place AL Central finish? A: I think they’re blowing it. As noted above, the Indians can be had. The Twins don’t really want to get ’em, though. As to why, you’d have to ask the Twins. https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2019/01/30/twitter-mailbag-6/
  3. Mike Sixel
    And he's been a Gordon supporter up until now......
  4. Mike Sixel
    Not to mention a federal legal investigation into their international practices....
  5. Mike Sixel
    I guess I don't get teh fear with Gibson at 33 or so. By that argument, you never sign a FA pitcher, because that's pretty much how old they are. they literally have 1 pitcher under control past this year with any real MLB experience. And, as we see with this FO, somehow Perez is who they think is a good idea to sign. Not to mention the two Rule V guys they wasted spots on.
  6. Mike Sixel
    Tru dat
  7. Mike Sixel
    Jamie 1:23 Has Nick Gordon fallen off the prospect ledge? What are scouts saying about him? Keith Law 1:23 Look at what he did in AAA - and scouts said it was like he was swinging a wet noodle. Derek 1:24 Guys like Alonso, Rooker, Yordan to name a few are they dinged in rankings because of the high threshold for 1B Bats? Keith Law 1:25 Yes, and none is a good defender. Randy 1:33 Hi Keith, do you think Kirilloff could make it up to Twins by the end of the year? Thanks! Keith Law 1:33 Nonzero chance but very unlikely. Larry 1:34 Is Fernando Romero still a prospect? Keith Law 1:34 No longer eligible. Still love him, want to see him start. Hank 1:36 Does BRUSDAR's height create the same plane concerns that Berrios' did on the fastball for you? Keith Law 1:36 They aren't the same pitcher. Graterol's issues are more delivery-related - see the just missed column for more.
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    Lale 1:17 What are Vlad Jr’s weaknesses? When do you think will be his most productive years? Keith Law 1:19 He's probably a DH. He's huge already at 19, not a good defender now, not likely to get better or get lighter. If you asked me which prospect I'd want for 2019, it'd be him. This list looks forward though, and for career value, I couldn't take him, a likely DH who could get extremely heavy as he ages, over Tatis, a potential above-average defender at short who has a better long-term physical projection. The difference between an average SS and a DH just in positional adjustments for one season (150 games) is about 20 runs. If you think Tatis is just an average defender at short, Vlad Jr would have to outhit him by 20 runs of value just to pull even in total value. David 1:33 How difficult was it deciding between Tatis and Guerrero for the #1 ranking? Keith Law 1:33 Not really. See above - we're talking a ~20 run advantage for Tatis out of the chute, and I happen to think Tatis is going to mash, plus I have long-term concerns over Vlad's body that aren't there for Tatis. randplaty 1:42 A lot of people are putting an 80 grade on Vlad's hit tool. You don't think that adds up to more than 20 runs? Or do you think Tatis' bat is better than others are giving credit for? Keith Law 1:43 I don't think his bat will be 20 runs better than Tatis year in and year out - and I think Tatis may be better than average at short - and I would bet on Tatis having a longer, healthier career than Vlad.
  9. Mike Sixel
    Great post.
  10. Mike Sixel
    Neither of which is close to as good as him. Which is the point. I'd like actual good players here, not affordable ones.
  11. Mike Sixel
    It is a very deep system.....let's hope they have improved the development side.
  12. Mike Sixel
    Anyone got video of the boiling/freezing water thing? Always loved that one....
  13. Mike Sixel
    Of course....this all started with someone saying they can "easily" replace him FA next year if he leaves....
  14. Mike Sixel
    He was in a front office. He wanted to have a different life style. And, plenty of ...just writers.... at fangraphs and other places have taken front office jobs.
  15. Mike Sixel
    And, I wish you were here more often. Your comments are usually quite good.
  16. Mike Sixel
    The part that got me was saying 26 year old all stars won't be signed until they are the last piece. That is ridiculous. I get it with older players, but then they sign Cruz, making me question the actual plan.
  17. Mike Sixel
    No one claims WAR is perfect. But to say it is arbitrary is a disservice to the very smart people working on it every day. Including every front office, who have their own versions.
  18. Mike Sixel
    The Dodgers have all stars at third and short. One of whom was injured last year, so they traded for Machado. It isn't about anything more than that. And cheapness, of course.
  19. Mike Sixel
    Actually, outside one season where he was injured, Harper has been a decent to good fielder. But in general, I agree, he's not a difference maker on defense.
  20. Mike Sixel
    Thanks! And yes, I don't get the approach on younger players not being added to open the window.
  21. Mike Sixel
    That was a small part of the post, and misses the point, but he did use them as part of it, yes.
  22. Mike Sixel
    I was walking around without a coat, but it might start raining here again soon..... My son reported very light traffic yesterday. I had one friend that lost power last night, but they got it back.....and had a gas fireplace running.
  23. Mike Sixel
    Number 108 is no love?
  24. Mike Sixel
    Are you suggesting this front office will sign a super expensive pitcher next year?
  25. Mike Sixel
    That was in reply to a post about spending free agent money next year to get pitching..... If they don't sign Gibson, who are the pitchers next year?
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