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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." One can say that about PECOTA predictions, however It is the hope of the entire Twins nation that this prediction is close to being accurate.
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    Really interesting article Seth. Thank you for this information. I really like the minor league housing changes.
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good diagnosis Doc. Good treatment plan. This will help heal the ailing Twins from their malaise.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    I couldn't agree more.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    I can't agree to signing these two, historically mediocre - minus pitchers. However signing the Free Agent Colorado SS is another story.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    I don't think that is strumdatjag's point. He is simply saying, no matter who's fault this lockout may be, some fans will leave baseball. I get it. On a related topic, and this is just my opinion, but probably professional violinists and percussionists have more financial need to unionize, than do major league baseball players. I may be wrong, but I am assuming there are more financially struggling violinists, than financially struggling major league baseball players. However, as strumdatjag has pointed out, one does not have to understand labor relations law in order to say, "To hell with this mess. I've better things I can do in beautiful Minnesota (or North Carolina) during late spring, summer and early fall".
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    Great story about the formation of TD. For me, and many others, Twins Daily has become a community of friends. Even though I live in North Carolina, I have immediate access to all things Twins through this site. I was originally a Washington Senators fan due to my grandparents living in DC and the Charlotte minor league team (40 miles from my home) was a Senators' farm team. We got the Charlotte Observer when I was a kid. When the Senators moved to Minnesota, I transferred my loyalty to the Twins. I am big on civility, and because of TD moderators and careful planning, TD has achieved amazing civility. So I say "Thank you" to the founders. Congratulations on an amazing first 10 years.
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    I don't think I found TD. TD found me. We were made for each other.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    I've got tickets for Twins v. Yankees on Sunday March 6th, the Phillies and the Twins and the Red Sox and Twins that week. While there is life, there is hope that these games will be played. If not, I'll watch some minor leaguers practices and enjoy the Florida sun, visit Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, visit an army buddy who lives in Florida, visit Thomas Edison's homeplace, eat some seafood, sit on the beach and enjoy spending time with my wife. There I've said it and now I feel better. *#%$&*#*^&%#$@#%#.
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    That's what I'm talking about.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    Lewis, Martin and Buxton would be a terrific defensive OF. Now about the SS position....
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    Strotman wasn't listed in this series of listings previously in the 11 - 20, nor in the honorable mention list, so I figure he will be in this list. Maybe I'm wrong. If Ryan is eligible to be part of this list, then I will be wrong about Strotman.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    #10, 9, 8 and 7 are all promising pitchers. And there are 6 more spots to go, which will surely contain three more pitchers (Strotman, Caterino and Balazovic). I like it. 7 out of the top 10 prospects will be promising pitchers. Plus, neither Ober nor Ryan are eligible for this prospect list. That means, my friends, that the Twins have at least nine young, good, promising pitchers...some of whom can really throw heat. What are the odds that 50% will pan out to be useful major league pitchers? What are the odds that 2 of the 9 will become healthy, long-term starters? This group of pitchers is what I was hoping for when Derek Falvey and Thad Levine were hired. Thanks FO. Plus Lewis, Martin and Miranda will all be productive major leaguers for years to come. I am very optimistic for the Twins future. Especially IF, and these are 3 huge IF's, Lewis can quickly become 1) an above average, major league fielding SS, 2) an average hitter and 3) a team leader.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    These statistics about high school pitchers are concerning.
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    This has been a great discussion. In summation I guess most would agree it all depends on who the Twins would receive in a trade for Sano or Donaldson. And I contend now is a good time to find out.. There's no harm in asking. Thank you to all who posted on this topic.
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    What word fits the definition of doing the same thing for 6 years and getting the same result then doing the same thing again for the 7th year and expecting a different result ?
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    What about paying Story with Donaldson's money once JD is traded to the NL?
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    Yes.
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    I contend the Twins should trade Sano or Donaldson to an NL team as soon as the current lockout rules allow. Frees up Arraez to be the Twins DH more, Miranda to be 3B (Donaldson is not as good as he used to be fielding due to age and injuries) and Kirilloff to be 1B (Sano is not a good fielding 1B).There are reasonable options for substitutes at each of these positions (Arraez, Garver and Rooker at DH, Arraez and Gordon at 3B, Rooker and Garver at 1B). Plus Lewis, Martin, Rortvedt and Larnach are in the wings.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good write-up. Thanks for this encouraging report.
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    Based on this analysis, Polanco should be the Twins SS this year. I would rather have a top defender at SS and a below average hitter, rather than a top hitter and below average defender. I can see both sides of this argument, however this is just my preference. .
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    With the shifts being used today, the Twins need 2 shortstops (like Houston with Bregman and Correa) to play SS and 3B. Rifles for arms, quick feet, sticky gloves, smart leaders, able to hit above ,250 with some power (20 HR's) and STRIKE OUT LESS THAN 25% OF THE TIME . (Note: Caps were intended to make a point that I'm disgusted with the lack of contact in may hitters today.)
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    Any chance of seeing the minor leaguers play the already scheduled Spring Training Games? I'm going to Ft Myers March 5-12 and have tickets to the Yankees, Phillies and Red Sox games with the Twins.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    I am so happy Buck signed with the Twins. I felt the same way about Joe Mauer. They both are outstanding examples for young people to emulate, and for us old guys too.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    To the owners and the players: Quit whining, quit posturing and get a mediator and compromise or you will kill the goose who has been laying the golden eggs that you all have been enjoying. You have certainly affected my spring training trip and I don't appreciate it. And while you are deciding how to divvy up your millions of dollars, will somebody please reimburse me my 400 dollars for spring training game tickets to see the Twins play the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies and reimburse me for my Ft. Myers Airbnb which I rented to the tune of a thousand bucks?
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