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  1. DocBauer
    Said it the other night and say it again, I just love this team. They are a, mostly, young team who is winning and playing good, competitive ball and have been in the thick of things for most of the season. What? A .500 team in the thick of things? Sounds crazy I know, but it's reality. Especially when you consider the last 6 years. There is an awful lot to like here people. Something is building, and it's only going to get better. And isn't it strange/funny, how when you give guys chances with talent how they perform? Over the past several months, even going back to last season in some cases, (Berrios), guys that should be given up on, jettisoned, etc, are showing real life. Zombie or not, at times, there have been claims Berrios was a bust. Buxton was a bust. Same with Rosario, Polanco, etc. There's still a long way to go, but if you look with an honest eye, you can see all the young talent starting to mold itself.
  2. DocBauer
    You bet I'm excited. And not necessarily due to the playoffs themselves. My team is playing fun, competitive ball, they've been doing so most of the year and still are in August. They are coming together as a team, learning to play and win together and the future looks bright to me. Win the WC spot or miss by a game, I'll still be happy, overall, with the journey to get there. But win or rebuild? Why not both? Keep playing the kids, get more up here in September, but try to find another useful bat. Not sure if it's Vargas, Garver or whoever, but it would help. Otherwise, is ride with what we have, make internal adjustments as necessary.
  3. DocBauer
    A fun game and great do win. I really enjoy watching Colon and all the fun he has out there. I've become a fan. And I'm sure Molitor really wanted to secure the win, but Belisle for the 9th with a 4 run lead and an 8 man bullpen that is rested just doesn't make sense to me.
  4. DocBauer
    Yeah, we need the big FA or traded for SP...but I'm starting to like Colon for the 5th spot for next year. At least while May recovers and the kids gain experience. I just love watching him pitch and the fun he has.
  5. DocBauer
    That was a really nice 7 innings. Great way to finish it off!
  6. DocBauer
    Long inning. Someone get Big Sexy a hotdog to keep his strength up.
  7. DocBauer
    Maybe I'm just sounding corny, but I'm becoming a fan of Colon. He really seems to have fun out there.
  8. DocBauer
    Dozier hot!!
  9. DocBauer
    Personally, especially with the throw to the 3B side, thought Polanco did a nice job. Just a great slide. (Shrug)
  10. DocBauer
    Great slide
  11. DocBauer
    Yep...timw to give up on Polanco.
  12. DocBauer
    Anyone else catch that graphic they showed a couple minutes ago? Twins are something like 28-18 or something against the other teams in the wild card hunt. Granted, might have played some of those teams when they weren't playing as well, but we've had our streaks also.
  13. DocBauer
    It might be awkward with Joe on the roster, but Mauer just impresses the heck out of me. He kmows the yoing players on roster, and on the way up, andnhis teams at every level seem to perform. Alomar could be very interesting! Anyone remember which Martinez the Twins were talking to a couple years ago for a coaching spot? First name is escaping me at the moment.
  14. DocBauer
    Nice write up and I agree you should look everywhere to see what you can find. Just like international FA, you leave no stone unturned. After Turley could have a future in the pen, but control at the ML evaded him early this year. Melville is interesting due to age and previous prospect status. If he hadn't gotten hurt, who knows what he may have become. Late bloomer? There are ML players who don't cut it, get hurt, have awful years, etc, who get a fresh/new start and turn themselves around and become solid contributors to good players. The fact that someone hit independent ball before getting another shot shouldn't be an automatic detractors. Long shot? You bet. But they shouldn't just be dismissed.
  15. DocBauer
    Always rooted for Tonkin but I agree I just think he's a AAA player. I still believe Vargas has the ability to be a nice ML bat and decent backup 1B. And I still don't like him being a human yo yo this season even though I understand the roster reasons why. But he hasn't done himself any favors with inconsistent production at both levels. Could Melville be a find? 27 and a former top prospect who took a couple years to find himself post surgery? It does happen. I wouldn't hang my hat on him, but he's worth a look see. I think Goodrum has a shot to contribute down the road. Remember, this is his first season at WAS. There's still to grow more as a hitter. Slegers, Reed and Curtis all deserve their shot! More than any pitchers at Rochester. Lastly...free Garver!
  16. DocBauer
    Not knocking Kintzler, or his contributions, but really, Gee ended up as an "acquition" to replace him.
  17. DocBauer
    Kepler started the blitzkrieg
  18. DocBauer
    Sure wish Buxton would catch a serious case before the game is over.
  19. DocBauer
    Who was it who called the comeback again? Oh yeah...ME. lol
  20. DocBauer
    Then AWESOME again!
  21. DocBauer
    That was...whats the word? AWESOME!
  22. DocBauer
    Rosario! I think the light has started to come on!
  23. DocBauer
    Hard to type and sip beer with crossed fingers for Mejia.
  24. DocBauer
    Comeback time!
  25. DocBauer
    Yep. Thought the same thing.
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