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  1. slash129
    I just want one of the three to be good enough to trade for multiple prospects in a few years, so that Pierzynski can be the gift that keeps on giving.
  2. slash129
    I would guess he needs to keep up what he did in July to maybe see a week at Rochester at the end of August. If we go SSS just back to July 18 (basically the second half of the month), then he's at a 14.5% K-Rate along with a 19.3% BB-Rate. If he kept that up through August along with the rate of power stats, I wouldn't think a September call-up would be out of the question. Of course, there are other factors like the 40-man move and any defensive improvements that he needs to make.
  3. slash129
    Rooker's K-rate is under 25% in July .... Hope he can keep that up in August as well.
  4. slash129
    Isn't Austin the a-hole who tried to take out Brock Holt at second and then blew his top when he got called on it? Maybe a clubhouse cancer ... Rookies charging the mound are more pre-madonna than fiery spirit.
  5. slash129
    Top 20 overall prospect for sure ... His clubhouse mojo all but assures a championship
  6. slash129
    Costello looks like a slight upgrade and younger option to Robby Rinn at A. De Jong looks like a DFA candidate.
  7. slash129
    Falvey was saying the same thing in the press box the other night, but he's in a position where he needs to sell hope to the fans. I'm not saying there isn't a front line starter possibility, but you have to take Falvey's words with a grain of salt. You'd never expect him to say something like, "Yeah, we unloaded Pressly for a couple guys that can eat innings at AA and then they'll probably peter out in Rochester."
  8. slash129
    Gordon has drawn a walk in 3 straight games now. Progress!
  9. slash129
    Ober's elbow injury sure sucks ... He was looking like a riser ... At this point in the season, he's probably done with any meaningful outings
  10. slash129
    Akins goes 3-4 after the Escobar trade. That's doing what you can to not get the pink slip. Unfortunately for him, he's probably still a release candidate.
  11. slash129
    In terms of return? I think the returns on both are decent considering the situations. Pressly was bound to command more with that year of control and profile as a power bullpen piece. 60 games and prayer with a player like Escobar returned solid value, IMO. The pitcher looks like a promising player for sure.
  12. slash129
    The order in which these guys move isn't going to necessarily line-up with who we think should be gone. This is going to be news filled weekend. I really hope Gibson stays as well, but you never know who will offer the farm. Falvine gets their opportunity to make a stamp, I guess.
  13. slash129
    Not trying to play editor, but ..... Celestino has been at Short Season A ball and what looks to be a fill-in job at AA bridging the gap from EST. "Splitting time between high A and AA" is a bit misleading.
  14. slash129
    Garver benefits and gets to hit cleanup tonight.
  15. slash129
    The fact that he went 7 2/3 is a good sign compared to last year. He never went more than 5 innings after June 25 last season.
  16. slash129
    Kirilloff is up to #31 on MLB Pipeline Top 100
  17. slash129
    Nick Gordon drew a walk. Is that more news-worthy than Kirilloff's six consecutive multi-hit games?
  18. slash129
    Garver's up to a 111 wRC+, if you've been paying attention .... The Twins will probably needed a defense first tandem catcher who can hit better than Bobby Wilson to pair with him, but he's starting to prove the bat can play. Kepler had a dismal June, but he battled through it and is having a solid July with a pretty decent on base streak still going. I got nothin' on Sano and Buxton, but it's way to early to throw in the towel on these 25 and unders and their 27 yo catcher friend. I'm hoping these younger players can supplement those four, not replace them.
  19. slash129
    Also, getting rid of the rule 5 draft.
  20. slash129
    Part of the strategy is to let a guy go out there and let it fly against the first three hitters (typically three of the best hitters) in a "guaranteed" lineup situation. That pitcher doesn't have to worry about what he let's those hitters see or saving any gas for an extended appearance. It's another analytically driven adjustment to the game.
  21. slash129
    I don't think the sign of the cross will go away anytime soon, if ever in our lifetimes.
  22. slash129
    Probably two dudes on the kiss cam
  23. slash129
    Rooker's K and BB % by month: April - 29.7% / 2.2% May - 28.7% / 7% June - 28% / 11.2% July - 28.4% / 11.7% Yes, he needs to get that K% down at this level to be expected to advance and have success, but he is definitely doing his part to increase the BB% and make the expected higher K-rate of a power hitter less of an issue.
  24. slash129
    Geez, you write that in a way that would make one think he's a geriatric at the AA level. He's still a year younger than an average player in that league. I'm not in the 2018 September call-up camp, but he's certainly a player that to be excited about. He's been on a two year roll of success including an SEC Triple Crown and crushing the very pitcher friendly FSL. Until he doesn't answer a challenge, why can't we get excited?
  25. slash129
    Excellent take and I agree that patience is the way to go. The one difference between Rooker and those players that I mentioned is that he was shot up to AA after only 261 PAs as a pro. Yes, he's a college prospect and is a bit older to start, but he's been drinking from a fire hose since he signed, and I think the results show he's up to the challenge.
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