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  1. laloesch
    hmmmm..... yogi-issms
  2. laloesch
    Not very reassuring. What's plan B? Santana Gibson Santiago May Meija / Berrios
  3. laloesch
    I don't agree on the part that neither of these pitchers is part of the club's future. The Twins VERY MUCH seem to have Gibson in their long term plans because they've given him every opportunity and then some to stick in this rotation since 2013. I'm not sure whats going to happen with Santiago (although i have my thoughts on the matter). His 11 games last season were mostly atrocious and he's not exactly a diamond in the rough find. He's still here because of lack of options IMO. That said, people need to see this for what it is. The Nolasco, Meyer, Santiago deal was a desperation move on Ryan's part to rid the Twins of a chronic under-performing clubhouse cancer. Unfortunately, it appears that they don't have a whole lot of faith in some of the young guys like Berrios, May and Mejia. I would be giving all three a legitimate chance at the rotation this season. I don't really give a dam about guaranteed money obligations to Hughes, Santiago and Gibson. After losing 100 games last season Falvey and Levine would be crazy rolling with those three if they are seriously under performing later this spring.
  4. laloesch
    If Santiago pitches the rest of spring training like yesterday he better not get a starter spot by default. That was atrocious.
  5. laloesch
    Sigh. Sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you. or is it Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you. Either way bummer. Was looking forward to this kids progress this season.
  6. laloesch
    I'm a little surprised that Thorpe is still being written into top prospects reports like this. Guy hasn't pitched in what 2 + years?
  7. laloesch
    Greene is whom i'm gunning for. I realize it's VERY early but if he fails to pan out as a starting pitcher he could always be groomed into a shortstop. Is this a weak starting draft?
  8. laloesch
    Good post.
  9. laloesch
    I think Tyler Jay has better stuff than Duffey or Gonsalves, but we'll see. Developing that change is key to his long term success.
  10. laloesch
    yawn...that's how interesting this is.
  11. laloesch
    Well in 12 games for Elizabethton he was 1-7 in 8 starts with a 4.83 era. Not exactly a good start.
  12. laloesch
    Worse case scenario he doesn't stick as a starter and becomes a lights out RP or closer.
  13. laloesch
    So is the consensus now that Polanco's defense is no good at SS AND 2B? That would be disappointing to say the least if they never find a position in the field for him because Dozier isn't traded.
  14. laloesch
    Agreed. Control is everything and multiple offerings is the difference between a flame throwing relief pitcher and an ace starter. If he was a bit further along with the secondary offerings it would be a no brainier pick, but at this point it's iffy.
  15. laloesch
    One has to wonder how much "pro active enforcement" might effect the performance of a lot of these players. Hold these players feet to the fire. You want a starting gig? Fine, but you better take the training seriously.
  16. laloesch
    I don't disagree but like i said mediocre talent is mediocre talent. And if you don't trade for soon to be MLB talent you have to develop it from the draft so we are back to square one again. There is no easy way around this.
  17. laloesch
    Look i appreciate the optimism and focus on strength training which is thinking outside the box for this organization, but there is no way around the mediocre talent this team currently has. There isn't some trick that is going to magically make this staff better. The Twins have to draft better talent and develop it more effectively end of story.
  18. laloesch
    Not to change the subject but that pic. reminds me of my lab through age 3. Crazy crazy crazy.
  19. laloesch
    The upside is the high draft picks which can in theory if done properly bring in premium talent.
  20. laloesch
    I'm not gonna step in that. All I'm saying is that we need more higher level pitching prospects before these hitters gets further along or we could end up in the same scenario the Texas Rangers were in during the early 2000's.
  21. laloesch
    Exactly how i feel. By the time we have a decent competitive rotation, Buxton, Kepler and Sano could all be approaching arbitration and free agency. Waste.
  22. laloesch
    That was my interpretation of that hire. Basically a coach to keep an eye on Molitor and reign in a somewhat unpredictable factor.
  23. laloesch
    I echo your sentiments. Very disappointing off-season. Sure Falvey and Levine have not had much time to get immersed within the organization but they appear content to roll with what they have. Perhaps patience is the key here.
  24. laloesch
    HUH? ....uh no. Let's just go get veteran players that provide leadership, have a positive impact in the clubhouse, increase the win total for the team while leaving the race politics and hustling to the slimy politicians. There's no room for that garbage in the clubhouse.
  25. laloesch
    Ehhh.....I'd wait another two seasons. None of the guys has been consistently productive yet. Way to early yet to commit big bucks to them IMO.
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