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  1. Original_JB
    Richie, you posted this: "1) It seems likely to me that the poor performance leading up to the IL stint was caused by the injury." He hurt himself celebrating his walkoff hit, and as far as I know, didn't play after that, so what are you even talking about?
  2. Original_JB
    Well, this is when he hurt himself. How many weeks of inactivity since then? Can't be pretty. *pic from startribune.com
  3. Original_JB
    I wonder if anyone has straight up told him to let the bat do the work. Ever watch in bowling the guys that wind up and feel the need to chuck the ball at 25mph, forcing it down the lane with little control instead of going with a consistent, naturally fluid throw? The ball has plenty of weight/momentum to do the job. Likewise, Miguel is a big strong guy, and as such, he should be able to swing a heavier bat than most guys, while maintaining the same bat speed --- which applies more force to the ball. He doesn't 'need' to go nuts trying to murder the ball, just try to hit it squarely, and let the bat do it's job. I know it isn't easy to hit a ball, but I think focusing on driving the ball through the pitcher's face with a 'normal' swing might help him. **yeah, I know he's been resistant to coaching** horse, water.....
  4. Original_JB
    https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/21/sinclair-to-launch-20-mo-direct-to-consumer-streaming-service-bally-sports-on-june-23/ $20/mo
  5. Original_JB
    It leads to "we need more luxury suites".
  6. Original_JB
    1. Who plays short? 2. We already have Correa; The pitchers you mention will be available to anyone. And why would they take one year deals? You're talking committing to probably 5 years each, with escalating yearly salaries. You see the Twins doing that? My idea commits (god I hate to say 'only' but) only a one-time $10M payout to get you to next year which buys time to see how Lewis heals and if Gordon improves.
  7. Original_JB
    Offer him $10M to buy out this year's opt out.
  8. Original_JB
    Taking this back to the original post though, how IS his recovery/rehab going? Yes, once he's 'recovered' all those trade/where to play/what to do questions will come into play, but unlike seemingly every other injured player, who we get fairly regular updates as to how they are progressing, there's really been 'zip' in regards to 'he's doing the stationary bike and doing his PT' or 'he's working on getting his weight down', or even (yeah HIPAA, but still) what the surgery showed -- 'minor meniscus tear that they sewed down or trimmed, no other damage' type of reporting. For all the angst over him and his playing ability/potential/???, the lack of anything gives me the "they've already cut the cord" feeling, like he's already been exiled.
  9. Original_JB
    Maybe it's just too many years of conditioned response, but I fear that if the Twins do go out and get some decent pitching heading into the playoffs, their ongoing bouts of the bats going to sleep for long stretches is almost guaranteed to rear it's ugly head in the first playoff series.....
  10. Original_JB
    My wife and niece were HUGE AJ Pierzyski fans so we've got a lot of signed stuff from him. To this day, taking my wife and niece to the HOM store up in the northern suburbs where he was signing one day is etched into my mind; it was like those old films of the Beatles, where the gals are just losing their sh*t; I was going to make sure that we did it right, so we got there early. Good thing, as by the time he rolled in (in a big white Hummer) there were 100's of people in line. They went over the rules, 1 item signed per person, etc., etc. We were first in line. Since there were 3 of us, we got our three items signed and the gals got their pictures individually with him -- real pictures with arms around him, the whole nine yards. Well, even though we were just doing what we were allotted, it was obvious that if everyone took that kind of time, he'd be there for days, and they had to make it a bit more restrictive. Got to be honest, I've never seen two girls more swoony in my life. But for me (and I'm at work so I don't have a pic to post) is a limited edition (I think 100 balls) 1991 WS Ball signed by Jack Morris with the 1-0 10 inning complete game Win inscription that the Twins offered shortly after the series.
  11. Original_JB
    Just so I'm not called out as ageist, I love Fenway, and personally think Wrigley is a dump. Yeah, it's on the bucket lists, and I've been there myself, and overall, the experience is great, especially getting to, and hanging outside the park. And as a longtime Metrodome attendee, I can even say I enjoy the troughs, but you know, the sightlines are crap, the place is 100 coats of paint over rust, it just doesn't cut it. Best part of Milwaukee is their tailgating arrangement.
  12. Original_JB
    And the ticket will have only cost $3-4 more than your parking spot.
  13. Original_JB
    Actually, they went fine. They had to clean up a bunch of cartilage, etc. while in there as well, and they essentially told me "It would hurt, but I wouldn't be doing any damage to it" moving around after surgery. Phys Therapy guy looked pretty shocked when I walked in 2 days after surgery without crutches though. But after 3-4 months, my knee was back to normal, and wasn't requiring icing 2x a day. Now, this was the "Tria" method where you really don't take any down time after the surgery, you just start working it right away. My 'dig' if it were one, is at the "better than before" comment. A cleaned up/repaired knee is never as good as one that hasn't had the injuries/wear and tear. Is it better than the injured, but yet to be repaired one? Of course.
  14. Original_JB
    Better than before (they were injured)? Um, no. I've had mine done. Once they cut out the torn flap part and send you on your way, your knee essentially needs to re-create it's normal 'groove' for lack of a better term. You don't do any damage to it while doing so, but it can be pretty painful, and it will take a boatload of icing until it gets settled down. You can come back to where you were before, but 'better', no. And if he doesn't lose about 50-60lbs it won't matter, his knees won't take the punishment.
  15. Original_JB
    While you never want to see anyone get hurt, I have a hard time calling this a 'tough break'. Did you see the picture from the Strib? The man makes Prince Fielder look like Michael Phelps. At some point he needs to be held accountable for his weight/preparation to play the game.
  16. Original_JB
    Wasn't Sano supposedly down 25lbs before the season started? This is the 'celebration' picture where he hurt his knee. There is no way he isn't pushing 3 bills there. It's time to cut the cord. It's obvious he isn't taking his career seriously. *picture from Startribune.com
  17. Original_JB
    They need to reduce the weight of the ball by 10%.
  18. Original_JB
    Did you see the article yesterday about Magic Johnson? Apparently, in the day, Nike made him a sponsorship offer (with stock options, etc.), that had he taken it, would have him at over $5.2B today. https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/how-magic-johnson-missed-out-on-5-2-billion-it-kills-me-every-single-time-i-think-about-that
  19. Original_JB
    First off, I'll say that I hate the idea of changing the game with these 'micro' rules changes (no shift, guy on 2nd to start the 10th, etc.). I compare it to the 'travelling' call in the NBA. IMO, the 'creep' of adjusting the rule over the last 30 years has made the game unwatchable for me. That said, I can see where the game of baseball has changed to where something has to be done. When there have been too many HRs, they 'deaden' the ball; when pitchers are getting too good, they 'tighten the stitching' or reduce/eliminate grip enhancers, etc. OK, so our main issues are 1. pitchers are better, so it is harder to hit; 2. hitters are better too, so a lot of HRs 3. lack of 'balls in play'. Seems to me they need to adjust the ball. We need to 'deaden' it for both the pitchers and the batters. Keeping all other things the same (size, 'hardness', seam heights, etc.), what if they lightened the ball a titch (or some other physical alteration)? Obviously, it would take some experimentation, but if the pitchers kept the same 'control' they have now, but now the ball slows down by say 5mph more from when it leaves the pitcher's hand until it reaches the plate, and there is a 5-10mph decrease in 'exit velocity' when it is hit, batters will be more capably able to put the ball in play, but not necessarily be able to 'put it out' as easily.
  20. Original_JB
    You know he can count higher than 4, he uses more pitchers than that daily.
  21. Original_JB
    I get up at 5am, so I haven't jumped on any of the bargain seats; I used to be a 40 game STH, but they started hosing anyone without a full ST in game amenities, quality of seats and such when they moved to Target Field. I kept my seats initially, but closest I could get was the beginning of the outfield grass (I'd been 15 rows off the field between the mound and 1st at the dome). Home opener no longer included in package, option to keep seats for playoffs gone; then ability to buy full playoff strips gone. After being a season ticket for all those years and willing to buy the best tickets, I could get seats at the top of the top level on the 3rd base side for 1 playoff game. They lost me. And they just keep after adding restaurants and bars. And now this. If I was a STH paying a minumum of $50/seat to be on the 1st level, I'd be livid. But the Twins don't care. I'm not their targeted audience anymore, I'm an actual baseball fan. I'll have a beer or two (that I brought from home) before the game and maybe one at the game, but for the most part I want good seats to sit and WATCH THE GAME. Hate all the music and crap. No OTA broadcasts.... At least they moved back to 'CCO, I struggled to pull in KSTP way out in rural Golden Valley.
  22. Original_JB
    Donaldson (known quantity) vs. Miranda (unknown quantity) + "nada". I will never assume the Twins are committed to spending to a certain level. When Correa walks the end of this season, you really think they're 'committed' to spending that $30M on another $30M/yr player?
  23. Original_JB
    Remember, this is the Twins' medical staff, who seem to have a knack for under-guessing the severity of injuries.
  24. Original_JB
    These are not the ways you want to be figuring your 40 man.....
  25. Original_JB
    I guess my musing for the day is whether I'd prefer Story or Correa under the conditions of the contracts they just signed.
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