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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    The Twins players individual stats should have each improved in the second half of the 2023 season, due to the brutal first half schedule against really good teams, vs. the much easier second half schedule, which was rated as one of the easiest in all of major league baseball last year.
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    I wonder what available non-tendered starters have the possibility of being converted to successful relievers?
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    Nick, I based my statement about Varland wanting to be a starter because they are paid more on a September 5, 2023 Star Tribune article by Phil Miller, which quoted Varland as saying: "I believe the best version of myself is a starter. Starters also get paid."
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    What is best for the team? I read that Louie stated he wanted to start because starters made more money, That may be true, however Louie would be more assured of being a full time major leaguer more quickly as a reliever, thus earning big money quicker. A bird in the hand....
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    Really spot on article. Frankly I am puzzled why Rocco failed to play Vasquez any, any during the Twins playoff games. In my opinion, by his 2023 defensive play and his handling of the pitchers, Vasquez had more than earned the right to start a game or 2 in the playoffs, especially against the Astros, his former team from the previous season. He is a veteran leader, who was told, by Rocco's actions, that he was not good enough. And keep in mind, he does have 2 World Series rings.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    Hopefully the Cleveland team will sign him to play SS, next to his buddy, Jose at 3B.
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    My hunch is, and it is just a hunch, that Anderson was one of the main reasons the Pale Hose were dysfunctional.
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    Yeah, I heard that and it stung this Twin fan a little. But to be candid, if I were not a Twins fan, I would be a Cardinals fan, as are my son and grandson, even though we all live in North Carolina. The Cardinals just seem to be a classy organization. Plus the Budweiser horses trotting around the ball park are a spectacle I would love to see some day. Stan the Man was a childhood hero of mine. As a Little Leaguer, I tried to imitate his unusual batting stance, to no avail. Plus the uniform with the red Cardinal perched on a yellow bat and the red hat with the script STL are beautiful. I'll sum up my final reason to pull for the Cardinals in 2 words: "Bob Gibson".
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    Satchel Paige said one of my favorite quotes, which I use frequently as I grow older: "Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you."
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    Agree 100% Mike.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    You are 50% correct. The Cards will not improve from their 2023 record and have no chance to be in the World Series in 2024. Gray, Gibson and Lynn will all perform more poorly than they did in 2023. Mark my words.
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    Three former Twins pitchers will be starting for St. Louis. Sonny Gray, age 34, for the next 3 years at 25 million per year; 300 pound Lance Lynn, age 36, for 10 million in 2024 plus a 1 million buyout in 2025 or a 12 million contract; and old friend, Kyle Gibson, age 36 for 13 million in 2024 and a 12 million team option for 2025. I wish Sonny Gray and Kyle Gibson well. Lance Lynn...not my favorite. A total of 25m plus 10m plus 12m = $47,000,000 for 2024. Average age of 35.33 years with those 3 new starting pitchers. I am glad the Twins are not on the hook for any of these 3 contracts. Bill Petti wrote an interesting article on Pitcher Aging Curves in Fangraphs published April 30, 2012. On the average, it does not bode well for the 2024 Cardinals having 60 % of their 5 starting pitchers averaging 35.33 years of age. Plus an aging Goldschmidt, age 36 at 22 million, Arrenado at age 33 at 35 million and Contreras (a 32 year old catcher) at 18 million. The Cardinals are an expensive, old team. With the signings of Gray, Lynn and Gibson, they just got more expensive and older.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good point about Kep's second half being against mainly sub .500 clubs. The same is true for all Twins who had second half surges in 2023. It was an unbalanced schedule, with a really tough first half and a really easy second half.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good thought-provoking article. It would probably work to shift Polo to 1B, but is it the best option? I see the pros and the cons. Depends on who is offered on trade for Polo.
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    Now is the best time to get a good return for Kep. As Kep's stats show, he has been an up and down player offensively. He either can't or won't listen to the sage advice of many of us knowledgeable TD posters and hit the ball to the opposite field. (OK I admit that is debatable, but it is one of my pet peeves). This has resulted in Kep hitting numerous 2 hoppers to numerous second basemen. His defense has been solid. Reminds me of an Elvis Pressley song: "It's now or never".
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thanks Tony and Rodney for an extremely nice post. I don't know if you are "Minnesota nice" or whether you have "Southern Hospitality", but your posts are almost always well thought out and are always polite.
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    Looking at the weak class of free agents at SS this year, I believe Farmer could be a valuable trade asset to a team needing a SS or a quality utility infielder. Therefore I suggest the Twins sign Farmer for 2024 and attempt to trade him for a relief flame thrower.
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    Ted, Thanks for an interesting and entertaining article. I would enjoy more articles like this.
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    Sonny Gray may have been the most valuable Twin in 2023. He was a pleasure to watch pitch. I hope he comes back to the Twins, but he probably won't. I wish him well. Thanks for the memories.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    I respectfully submit that Mr. Longenhagen is badly mistaken about E. Rodriguez and also just plain wrong about the Twins lacking players who played multi-positional roles successfully in 2023. My Exhibit A is the following: Farmer, Castro, Solano, Case Closed.
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    Congratulations to Noah Miller. Well deserved. He had impressed me with his fielding from the first time I saw him at spring training. His nickname should be "Smooth".
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    How do the Twins rank over all as a team using these metrics? Based on the number of high rankings shown above, I would venture to guess that the twins were among the major league's best defensive team.
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good article. Well researched. Thank you Matthew.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    Maybe Tim Anderson could sign with the Cleveland Guardians so he could play next to Jose Ramirez.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thanks for this offensive comparison. This is why the Twins need to sign Kiermaier rather than Taylor. I hate those SO's. New major league record for most SO's by an offense. I really liked having Taylor in CF for DEFENSE ! Kiermaier will be excellent at DEFENSE also. Up the middle DEFENSE makes our pitching better. Plus he would make things happen when he gets on base.
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