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  1. eLee612
    I will be there May 2nd through the 5th, flying through ATLANTA (just under a 2 hour drive to Chattanooga, ~250 RT on a couple airlines and cheapasdirt on Frontier). Planning on going to games 2nd/3rd/4th for series against Jacksonville. They are off on the 5th. If anyone finds themselves in ATL at the same time I'd be happy to provide the drive ta' Tenerseee, assuming you don't chop me up into sushi. We won't be down south enough for that.
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    #PunsOnPoint Additional silver linings: 1) My doctor cut my anti-hypertensive in half now that we have successfully notched >1 run. 2) Twins overhead for grief and anger management has decreased by 25% following Friday's win against the White Sox, freeing up an additional $500 for the international draft signing pool. (It wasn't a very large fund.) 3) Barrio tacos.
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    See ya there!
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    All the more reason to let some of our AA infielders get in a game or two! Going to be interesting to see where this team is at (and who is on it) mid-season...
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    To answer some of the questions about how/when a player is tested... The current JDA, which expires December 1st 2016 (along with the CBA) requires mandatory testing for all players: - on reporting to spring training, happens in conjunction with the pre-season physicals (urine sample and blood test) - at least one additional "at random" urine sample during ST On top of that, there are the random samples, both the player selected and the time they're tested being random: - 3,200 urine samples during the season - 350 samples during the off season - 260 random blood tests in season - 140 blood out of season. No limit on how many times Russian Roulette calls your number... so a player could be selected 5 times or not at all (for the random sample - everyone gets the ST testing). In terms of "innocent until proven guilty" - every player has baseline values calculated with three negative tests. HOWEVER, if someone drops a hint ("Reasonable Cause Notification") that player X is juicing, they're required to be tested within 48 hours. On the question of legit use and going to the doctor to get a prescription... /Report.
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    Unfortunately, professional athletes aren't really afforded the luxury of that gray area... if they're going to take it, they need to know. The CBA and the Joint Drug Agreement both clearly (and extensively) lay out what what's approved ( NSF Certified for Sport Supplements ) and what's not ( MLB JDA ). That being said... I do think 80 games is a little extensive (and I'm probably biased because DAMNIT I just really wanted him to work out ). But regardless of whether the steroid induces hypertrophy or helps speed along the recovery process, it does still enhance performance and compared to those who aren't using, provides an unfair advantage. IMO.
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    Where's the link to register?
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    Curious - is there an official cap on the number of players an organization can hold in their minor league system? Or is there a minimum that they have to maintain?
  9. eLee612
    Speaking of this... does anyone know if MLB.tv has minor league games and/or is worth it?
  10. eLee612
    You're Right! Fixed.
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    Glad the conversation seems to have gone smoothly... like Thegrin said, Pelfrey is a good guy! At the time I heard his initial response, I do have to say it made me smile a bit. None of these moves are permanent - and our five starters now might (/probably won't be) our five starters all season - so it seems a little premature to get too worked up. Looking forward to see what he can bring in the bullpen.
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    Your opening section honestly had me on the verge of starting the slow clap from here on the couch. Spring training encapsulates everything that I look forward to from September to March, and probably the only thing that keeps me alive during Minnesota's Jan/Feb months!! This is my first year going at the end of the month, and I will say it has been nice to have so much anticipation building up to the trip!! Will you still be there this next week John? Anyone else coming this next week or there already?
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    Where is this $99 condo that I should be staying in?!
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    That's a pretty definitive projection for mid-season level of fitness. We know it's not a matter of skill, so I feel pretty confident that the kid can get the outs. Just a matter of when/where Moli will use him.
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    Any concrete thoughts in that conversation about his plans for Escobar?
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    I love reading these recaps!! Feels almost like I'm there. Can you tell me what the deal is with watching minor league games? I intentionally skipped Twins/Blue Jays tickets on the 24th to hopefully go watch the minor league crew. The schedule (the one I could find online at least) shows AA/AAA vs Red Sox at Jet Blue. Do I need tickets for this or can just show up? Different field than the main field?
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    I always loved getting the ortho/trauma cases... but WOW. That's impressive.
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    You two would make for a really fun game of phone tag. If anyone wants to hook me up with Vern or whoever we have down in the DR right now with international scouting, let em' know he has a little bilingual energizer bunny with high heat tolerance ready to jump the next plane!! I am not a scout - just have been fortunate enough to work with and watch a bunch of dedicated and hard working kids as they develop and mature, see some of them sign, and then develop and mature some mo'. Wander is two years younger than the class of kids I know the best, but just like the few I've seen sign, has that same natural flow with the ball and on the field. The bat will come. Just a PS if anyone else wants to get excited... a little bird told me the IPL will have another showcase in Florida this summer, dates to be released.
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    IPL is the International Prospect League.
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    I've worked with a handful of kids from the IPl, six of which have now signed (Rockies, Cubs x2, Nationals, Tigers, and Dodgers) ... but have had my eye on Javier for the last year. It's no question that he's woth an investment. Whether or now that investment is 4mil is up to debate, but it's pretty damn close to it. I have no doubt that SOMEONE will make him that offer, and I'd much rather have it be us.
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    There's a full playlist of my favorite walk-up songs loaded on my phone... all cued up to hold me over 'till spring training (or keep me from crying when my favorite guys get traded). A couple songs from Pelotero have been used and I wish SOMEONE would bring them back! No Te Conosco Loco and Tan Atrás! Other favorites: Tom Ford (Cano) and Already Home (A Rod... sshhhhhh).
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    A little quiet on my end this winter, but I've been dutifully reading! I won't make it down until the end of March - probably 23rd to 28th. Hope all the TDs haven't gone home by then!
  23. eLee612
    I really enjoyed your analysis! A couple thoughts that come to mind... Schafer. My excitement for him is roughly equivalent to what I feel when fans get excited that we put someone on base due to the opposing team's error. I know he has earned his playing time as of late, but my gut reaction is much more ambivalent. Indifferent. Unimpressed. Santana. I'll say it time and time again... let the kid play his position!! Let him be full-time SS until/unless he proves otherwise that he can't handle it, at which time try splitting time in the outfield. He can't prove his worth at short without playing there. Escobar. I like him a lot, but can't give him the job just because I like him (and his smile hahhaha). I wouldn't consider a trade until we were sold with Santana as our everyday SS, and even if then I'd much rather keep him SOMEWHERE. With Florimon gone, someone needs to hold the Best Smile in the Clubhouse title. Annnnnnnnd Mauer. Did anyone have the same reaction as I did with a 'He's not a free agent UNTIL 2019!?!?' :|
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    I think the Twins need to commit to either a) yes we're going to develop him as a catcher and give him the playing time he needs to do it, or I like his bat better, and where else can we play his glove. Until they make that decision I don't see any reason to plan on him being Suzuki's primary backup. Same thing with Santana - it's really hard for me to envision him as our main SS when we never play him there. My ideal: with the Suzuki extension I'd like to see a Suzuki/Pinto split with Herrmann (don't shoot!) as the next backup.
  25. eLee612
    Well my 'dreaming' wish happened - RBI MN Twins fast pitch girls team going to the SHIP in Texas. Way to go ladies!! Brandon - if you could please pull off such luck, and extend me into your dream of all access tickets all the time. SOMEONE has to be there cheering, rain or shine or snowmageddon, win, loss or sufferfest. Might need one of these on some days but I will be Twins Proud until the very last day!!
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