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  1. Mike Sixel
    Sullivan chuckled and then we got interrupted and talked about mountain climbing more. There wasn't much actual baseball talk.
  2. Mike Sixel
    If trading two great prospects makes the farm barren, then this team has no pipeline. No one is saying they are one player away either, so let's not put words in people's mouths. There is room to trade for this guy, and buy some free agents. For those that say no to a catcher.... Where do you propose spending assets to get better? Not the outfield.... Probably not first, or third, depending on how you feel about Sano. Short and second and DH? Name the guys you like more than the best catcher in the game. Not a good player, an elite player. The guys that are available and they will have a shot at. Maybe you think Ramos is a better answer. Of course, they'll have to win the bidding there too. That's possible, but he's not a difference maker. Oh, and when not catching, Realmuto could DH....
  3. Mike Sixel
    Jeffers too low, Diaz way too high.
  4. Mike Sixel
    Seems like trading for this guy might be a good idea, but I haven't given it much thought....
  5. Mike Sixel
    I hanged out with Jeff Sullivan and five athletic writers tonight. They were all very nice
  6. Mike Sixel
    Maybe in a few more beers
  7. Mike Sixel
    Hanging with five writers from the athletic and one fangraphs writer. After two hours, now talking sports.... Go twins
  8. Mike Sixel
    95? another great example of how Dems are VERY bad at conceding messaging.
  9. Mike Sixel
    https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/daily-prospect-notes-7-9/ tons of video...
  10. Mike Sixel
    Baddoo is scorching, on an 11-game hit streak during which he has amassed 20 hits, nine for extra-bases. He crushes fastballs and can identify balls and strikes, but Baddoo’s strikeout rate has doubled this year as he’s seen more decent breaking balls, with which he has struggled. Considering how raw Baddoo was coming out of high school, however, his performance, especially as far as the plate discipline is concerned, has been encouraging. He’s a potential everyday player with power and speed. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/daily-prospect-notes-7-9/ loads of video.....I find some of the OF plays on his hits to be, well, a reminder that minor league players aren't major league players.
  11. Mike Sixel
    Grossman in the OF? Interesting that Garver is the DH.
  12. Mike Sixel
    Their backup catcher is hurt, and he still isn't catching! That said, I'd trade Wilson for him right now.....and our SPs would be POd....
  13. Mike Sixel
    Agreed on this also. He knows the rules.....
  14. Mike Sixel
    High all the time is not the same as testing positive. Of course if you are high all the time you shouldn't be working. But that is 100% not the same thing at all as what most of these are.... There is zero evidence he ever showed up high, as far as we know. Occasionally smoking pot when you aren't working shouldn't, imo, get you suspended. Showing up high for work should get you at LEAST suspended, if not more.
  15. Mike Sixel
    Good luck to him!
  16. Mike Sixel
    Dan Szymborski is leaving ESPN Insider, and will join Fangraphs full time. Great news, imo.
  17. Mike Sixel
    Tim 2:13 Have we reached the end of the road with Joe Mauer? Dan Szymborski 2:13 Nearly reaching it. Not sure what's going on with Minnesota, there are a LOT of guys who should just be playing a lot better than they are. On offense https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/dan-szymborski-fangraphs-chat-7-9-18/
  18. Mike Sixel
    while I agree that Dems can succeed with more liberal (and coherent) strategies, I have plenty of friends that are turned off by going "too far". Not having the actual data in front of me, it's hard to say what they should do if they care more about winning than they have achieved in some time..... I'd push hard on healthcare and gas prices skyrocketing, and what they plan to do to help with those. I'd push hard on education spending at the local level (somehow, even nationally) but not so much on college costs. Fixing college costs won't win them elections....I'd push hard on stories about how their policies have helped, and GOP have hurt. I'd appeal more on emotions and stories and solutions than on right and wrong messages. And I'd show kids behind bars every single day in late October. I'd run ads showing how much farmers have lost due to tariffs, and all the companies that have sent jobs over seas too. As for the article, it was an opinion piece by a democratic socialist, so I'm not sure it's really all that unbiased.....
  19. Mike Sixel
    Not a huge NBA guy.....and some of what is discussed here is why. As a 'wolves fan because I have friends who are: I'd definitely deal Butler....100%. He's a FA to be, and they have zero shot to win next year. I'd be aiming for 2-3 years from now, frankly. Every decision should be about that. Probably starting with finding a coach that cares about development.....
  20. Mike Sixel
    Joe Mauer is either a HoF or very close....but he's not going to help this team win ball games next year. IMO. If you sort on offense and first baseman....it's not pretty on the leaderboards for this team. Also odd: Astudillio (sp?) has not caught one time. The reports from the internet say he has an average glove back there. Given the state of catching in this org, I don't understand why he hasn't caught. Heck, he's barely played the last few days, despite, so far, showing he might be a hitter. Maybe he can play first next year, while we wait for Rooker or give Sano more time at 3rd? I expect Lynn to be traded, and maybe Escobar and Rodney. That's about it, I'd guess.
  21. Mike Sixel
    Raising the question....what is the plan? I think it is showing Lynn and Odo for trade..... As for "working on things", he can do that in the majors....though maybe psychologically that is hard.
  22. Mike Sixel
    Oh, I agree....I just don't think we should be suspending players for this....
  23. Mike Sixel
    Steve Motivator 12:17 Hi Travis. I'm curious what you think of the status of the Twins. They have almost nothing committed in way of payroll next season. They should be selling at the deadline, but how far should they take it? Can they really come back strong next season? Thanks. Travis Sawchik 12:18 The Twins still have a great thing going for them: they play in the AL Central and get almost 60 games against the Royals/Tigers/White Sox. Also, I still believe in Sano. I'm more worried about Buxton. Rosario/Barrios look legit. While I might try to spin off some pieces this year, I'd expect them to be aggressive buyers in the winter. They were connected to Darvish last offseason. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/travis-sawchik-fangraphs-chat-66/
  24. Mike Sixel
    Fair take. Thanks
  25. Mike Sixel
    That's from generations of being told alcohol is ok, and marijuana is not. I think that was the point of the past you quoted.... That alcohol is bad for you too... It's too bad this happened. If it it is marijuana, it's a silly rule, imo.
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