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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    Donaldson?
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    My main takeaways are that I like to win and I hate to lose. I like hustle and I hate watching a batter jog to first base. I like a good bunt and I hate not seeing one. I like strong throwing arms at SS and at 3B. I like a good fielding first baseman and I hate errors. I like a game where the umpires are not even noticed and I hate a game where the umps are noticed. I like Minnesota nice and I hate pitches which hit Twins' hitters' hands. I like nachos with cheese and peppers and I hate pike on a stick. I like the Twins and I hate the Yankees.
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good report. Thank you.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    Hmmmmm.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    "wander around in the dark" ?
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    What are the 2 sides saying?
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    Specifically what are the incentives in Buck's contract?
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    3 runners on base + 0 outs + 0 runs = 1 loss.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    I used to see that when I was pitching in high school.
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    Put Lewis at 3B, and let him learn while playing next to Mr. Platinum Glove, for as long as Correa wants to stay a Twin (at least 3 years I hope). Remember the Twins OF former motto of "nothing falling but the rain" of several years back. With Lewis and Correa on the left side of the infield, it reminds me of the Korean DMZ's 10 foot tall chain link, barbed wire topped, claymore mine lined, barrier fence, guarded by heavily armed soldiers of the Second Infantry Division in numerous foxholes and mini-towers along the southern border of the DMZ, where I was one of those soldiers in 1968 and 1969. Our Rules of Engagement were: "Shoot all unidentified individuals who are between the MDL and the barrier fence, day or night, unless obviously attempting to surrender or defect." Well, maybe this a little too much digression and not a good analogy, but it was the first example of not allowing something to get through, that I thought of, based on my life experiences. Maybe I'd better think of another example. I'll get back to you.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    Miller is doing well, but nowhere near ready.
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    HELP WANTED: Catcher with positive attitude, and skills at pitch framing, catching the ball, blocking throws in the dirt, hustle, good people skills, no past concussions and a strong throwing arm. Must be able to hit to the opposite field and bunt. Contact Derek Falvey or Thad Levine at BR-549.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    Really good analysis. My question is can Ursella play 1B? But then I probably should ask the same question about Arraez. I hate to see anyone get hurt, but not having to add Sano to the mix may actually help, especially in the long run. The Twins will need a reliable 1B next year.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    Melissa that was an excellent article and a story that all of us who have experienced rain and wind and thunder and lightening at outdoor sporting events could relate to. Thank you for sharing your experiences so vividly.
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    Covid induced rule change.
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    Agree. Play Lewis at 3B, next to the Platinum Glove. What a great mentor and mentee combo. At the trade deadline decide whether to trade Urshella for some more young flame throwers or keep him for the pennant run. I sincerely hope Correa stays a Twin for many more seasons. I like everything about him. But doesn't it feel really comfortable to finally know Lewis can play defense well as a major league SS.
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    I hope he gets to throw a pitch today.
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thank you for this interesting and informative information. I still submit we must look at a whole season because maybe April 2022 was the coldest and wettest month in major league cities in a decade. The weather is a variable which the mentioned studies seemed to ignore.
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    Matt, We agree that baseballs do not go as far in the air in cold, damp weather. Therefore I submit we need to wait until the entire season is over before we pronounce the baseballs currently being used in MLB are "dead". May 11th is too early in the season to conclude this. In compiling the end of this year's stats, one must also somehow factor in the addition of the DH to the National League, which will increase the homeruns due to having a professional major league hitter batting instead of a pitcher batting. However, I do agree that there appear to be more fly balls being hit to the outfield in today's game than in recent years. I submit it is due to 1) the greater speed of the pitches being thrown by the pitchers, 2) more batters swinging in an upward plane instead of swinging level and 3) more pitches being thrown higher in the zone by pitchers (to try to take advantage of the upward plane of the batter's swings). Thus, I agree with your conclusion that speedy, good defensive outfielders are more important in today's game than in past years, due to the increase in fly balls being hit to the outfield. Thank you for an interesting article.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    To answer the question in the article: Sano's positives have "not" been enough to find me happy with his overall trajectory. I don't personally know these players, but some are to be admired for selfless play and dedicated training and hustle and positive talk in interviews and charitable works and team before self attitudes. Some are to be pitied for a "me first" attitude, lazy play, lack of hustle, over indulging in food and/or drink or drugs and a lifestyle out side baseball which is troublesome. As Will Rogers was famously quoted: "All I know is what I read in the newspapers." With Sano, there have been problematic newspaper reports of some troubles. Yes he was young, yes one can't believe everything one reads in the newspaper, yes some of the problems were "he said, she said", but I do recall some of you, whom I respect, vigorously defended your female friend in one set of allegations which were made against Sano some years ago. There was a period of time when it seemed it was one thing after another with Sano. In summation I have not been pleased overall with Sano being a member of the Minnesota Twins. Have I cheered when he homered 162 times, yes. But I have also groaned three thousand times as he swung, especially a slider low and outside, and missed, or took a strike. I, for one, am ready to move on.
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    I agree, Urshela is trade bait at the trade deadline. He has done OK at 3B but the Twins don't need him now that Lewis, Miranda and Arraez will all be available to play 3B, SS, 1B and 2B. The Twins need to hang on to Sanchez. He is adequate plus.
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    Sounds like climate change has brought about a drought at 3B in the Bronx. But at least he gives that veteran presence in the clubhouse and helps teach the younger Yankees how to go about their business. (Sarcasm is my middle name.)
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    I have been preaching "Chemistry", especially when the Twins signed Donaldson. Just as optimism is contagious, so is "me first" negativism. Correra, Buxton, Lewis are refreshing examples of healthy, encouraging optimism. Pagan reminds me of Fernando Rodney.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    Extremely well written article, Matt. Thank you.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    Great summary Theo. Thanks to all the writers who prepare these minor league reports. They contain so much information in a concise format. This is really excellent sports journalism.
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