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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    Seth, Your introduction is wonderful. It puts the whole book into perspective. I understand your passion for the Twins, because I feel the same way. Largely due to your faithful, informative writing, I have 150 "Twins" players to read about and to learn about and to pull for instead of just 25. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    Since the Rays traded their 32 year old third baseman, maybe the Rays would be in the market for a really young third baseman with tremendous upside in power, (can anybody think of someone like that?) in exchange for Archer?
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    Brilliant post.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    I may be the only one, but being reminded this past season of how much a superior defense helps pitching and wins games, and looking at Escobar's hitting and his leadership, I would definitely propose signing Escobar to an extension and then (here is the controversial part) I would see which ACE starting pitchers plus flame throwing relievers the Twins could get for Sano in a trade. Gordon can be the utility infielder.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    It will be worse that a tough pill to swallow if the Twins don't sign Darvish. It will be more like air gun shots in both arms at the induction center.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    Trade Garver plus Gordon, so Miami can still have a Gordon playing there. Since Gimanez was Darvish's personal catcher at Texas, would Darvish plus Gimanez be a package deal?
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    Yes, please, someone explain this.
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    I'm saying the first year (2 million dollars plus the cost of training facilities and trainers, etc.) will yield no 2018 benefit, I have no stats to prove this, but it is my belief that many pitchers are cautious, or cautiously used, or just not ready. the first year back after TJ surgery (8 million dollars more plus a roster spot) which will be for 2019, Then the Twins must bid him good-bye, no matter whether he is a huge successor a huge disappointment. However if the Twins had a team option then the Twins would have a choice of keeping him if he should become a huge success in 2019 (which we all hope will happen) and he will merit pitching for the Twins in 2020, or letting him go with little or no buy out ,if his performance in 2019 is not worth a spot on the team.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    That would make my day and the Twins next 4 seasons. .
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    It looks like the Twins have signed a 10 million dollar reliever to pitch one year in 2019, with no options after 2019...his first year back from Tommy John surgery. I'm not impressed.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    One correction: The Twins do not get a healthy Pineda in 2019 for a modest $8 million. It will cost the Twins $10 million to get him for 2019. Whether that is a modest amount or not, I guess time will tell.
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    Stanton's salary is a lot of money tied up in one player.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    I'd rather bite the bullet and get Archer complete with his strikeouts and his good 4 year contract. The Twins do not have any minor league pitchers who project to be as good as Archer has been. Even if you argue that 1 or 2 "might" be, you still have the word "might" in there. He is a bulldog on the mound.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    /Interesting article and charts. How would you rank the importance to a pitcher of the following: Control, movement, speed, a smart catcher who is the best pitch framer in the majors and who studies the hitters and can call a good game mixing up pitches and location, a gold glove center fielder, release points, endurance, health?
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    H.alsey, Where have you been? It is good to see your post
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    I'll bet you a dollar at 75 to 1.
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    I've never placed a bet through someone in Las Vegas. But I'll take the 75 to 1 odds against the Twins to win it all. I'm going to sign off now and see if I can figure out how to place a bet with a "reliable source".
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thank you moderators. I must confess that I have been gently chided and guided several times...and I appreciate the gentleness of the nudges. You really are necessary for this site to succeed.
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    Excellent topic and illustrations and discussions. Thanks Parker for getting this most interesting concept rolling and keeping the conversation going with your participation in the discussions.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    I really agree with this. The odds are against his succeeding as a two-way player. Was Babe Ruth truly a 2 way player or was he a pitcher who converted to a hitter? Name the best true 2 way player in the entire history of baseball. Exactly. That's my point.
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    Apparently so should the Twins.
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    Penalties? The federal government has been doing this for years.
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    We may find out about May in May...maybe.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    Darvish is worth $25 million a year, or more, "if" his signing causes Ohtani to sign with Darvish's team. Santana is a switch hitter. Morrison is a lefty. Grab Santana and keep Sano at 3B. Buxton ®, Mauer (L), Santana (S), Dozier ®, Rosario (L), Sano ®, Kepler (L), Castro/Garver (L/R), Polanco (S). Keep Granite, Escobar, Gordon, and Grossman. That is a powerful offense.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    Great job Seth. Thank you! I wanted to select an all star team made up of the top ranked prospects based on your rankings. I was interested to see that of the top 25 players in your rankings, there were 4 OF, 6 middle infielders, 1 3B, 2 1B, 2 C, 6 RH SP, 2 LH SP, 1 RH RP, and 1 LH RP. This is a top 25 that is well balanced by positions. Even if I dropped the two lowest ranked middle infielders (Arreaz and Miranda) and substituted the 2 highest ranked pitchers after number 25 (Jax and Segers...I had to drop Rodriguiz since he is no longer with the Twins), we have a balanced, functional team. Congratulations to the front office for the balance of positions among our top prospects.
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