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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    The current 2023 figures of Steer and Miranda on offense and Miranda's poor defense at 3B do lend credence to the point of the article. But I would argue that the sample size of just using the 2023 stats is too small to be definitive.
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    The Braves lost the 1991 World Series 4 games to 3 to the World Champion Minnesota Twins.
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    For Carlos to have a 2023 seasonal batting average of .260, he will need to have a .295 batting average the rest of this season. That's entirely doable, I hope.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    Maybe Rooker.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    Unfortunately, your well written article was accurate, Ted. The Twins have waited a half of the season for the resurrection of Correa's hitting and Buck's hitting and fielding, Gallo's hitting and Kep's hitting, to no avail. Each game already played this season, counts as much in the standings as each game to be played in the second half of the season. As you stated, the door to the 2023 AL Central Championship is closing slowly, but surely, and the Twins are on the outside, looking in.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thank you for this excellent research.
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    I would say Jenkins # 1, Lee #2, Soto top 10.
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    Exactly.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    Jeffers, Salano, Lewis (when he returns), Arraez (opps), Steer (opps), Rooker (opps), Encarnation-Strand(opps), Oh well, you may have a pointDJL44.
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    Outstanding summation of where the Falvine FO has taken the Twins in 7 years. I really feel you hit the nail on the head about the Twins current commitment to an outdated hitting philosophy which is not working. As much as I hate to cry, "Fire somebody", I now feel that is necessary with the Twins hitting coaches. Something must change quickly, regarding the lineups (the manager's responsibility) and the hitting philosophy of the Twins current hitters. The pitching is outstanding, the defense is very good also (just my observations). Gallo, Kepler, Vasquez, Taylor, Buck (who has not played a game in the field this year) and Correa are all above average fielders and have helped the Twins pitchers achieve greatness this year. But these good defenders are strikeout prone, resulting in the Twins being on track to setting an all-time major league strikeout record by hitters. Do you think this might be the problem? Duh ! Here's your sign ! Several of these players need to be replaced quickly. I suggest Gallo be traded for whatever , even if the Twins need to eat some of his salary. Kep keeps doing just enough defensively and offensively, to hang around. But he also needs to be traded. His thoughts just seem to keep wandering to the green summer hills. Vasques needs to bat less...say maybe 35-40% so Jeffers can play more. Someone needs to pinch hit for Vasquez in critical at bats. Let Farmer catch in emergencies and in blowout games. Yes, Farmer. Taylor and Buck need to bunt more and to start hitting to all fields. Until he can start producing at the bat, Buck needs to bat 7,8 or 9 in the order. It is not rocket science. Correa is needed to anchor the infield on defense every game, He needs to get back to hitting the ball to right field and stop hitting into so many double plays. All of the Twins hitters need some intensive lessons on bunting and hitting behind the runners, in order to advance the runners. I know folks may say a bunt is just giving up an out, but the Twins are not about to set a major league record for the most bunts in a season. There, I feel better now.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    Great job Jeremy. You have done so much good writing to help keep us readers informed as the draft approached and now during the chaos of the draft. You are having to deal with a lot of unknowns and variables and rumors and changes. Thank you for organizing so well the status of this draft as it progresses. Your hard work is much appreciated.
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    Outstanding article Seth. Great quotes by and about these players. I'm so glad you emphasized the importance of good character in your article. Thanks for not emphasizing stats and ratings of arm strength, etc. We needed to "meet" these new Twins prospects. Thank you for a personal introduction to each of these three new members of our Twins' family.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    Soto has great numbers and he seems to have a very positive attitude. He said he was excited to be able to play with Jenkins, who was his buddy in some prior games. I really like the first two picks of Jenkins and Soto. Let's see who is next.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    I chose not to listen to Levine nor Provus or Gladden today. Instead I watched my grandsons' U 18 travel baseball team get hammered. My grandson missed a game tying HR by a few feet. I know, I know: If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas.
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    I especially like what I have read about Jenkins' attitude. Someone compared his attitude to Royce Lewis' attitude. I'll take that everyday. Great pick. Plus he's from North Carolina.
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    Roll the dice and keep what you draft.
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    If Jenkins can hit, as the unbiased experts say, and if he has good character traits which compare to those of to Royce Lewis, and if he is available at #5 and if 1) Crews, 2) Skenes, 3) Langford and 4) Clark have been selected, please select Jenkins.
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    If the Twins get in the playoffs, then this team is built to win due to superb starting pitching. Ryan, Gray and Ober/Lopez/Maeda would be a great starting 3 for a 7 game series. Because the Twins can use the remaining 2 in relief, plus Duran, Jax and Thielbar. If Stewart can come back and keep pitching like he has done so far for the Twins, the relief pitching will be good. But I keep feeling that just one more reliable relief pitcher, who always throws strikes, is necessary. .
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    Jeffers is a ball player. He can bunt.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    Wes who ?
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    Castro looks very capable when he plays 3B.
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    I'm glad the Twins took a chance on Keuchel and Kuechel put his faith in the Twins. Although for Keuchel a big part of it may be that the Twins have no lefty starters and will lose 2 starters to FA next year.
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    The Twins sure could have used Cano in the 8th inning, instead of Duran, who had pitched the day before. I noticed that Cano, Arraez and Rooker all made the All Star team this year.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    By the time it came to the 8th inning and the Orioles brought in the 6 foot 8 inch 285 pound reliever, it was already too late.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good article Ted.
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