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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    Choose one of the following reasons for the huge contracts we are seeing: 1) all those millions of dollars which the owners got from PPP loans which did not have to be repaid. 2) The reasonable forecast of rapidly advancing inflation 3) Increased tv revenue, 4) climate warming. As for me, I choose answer number 2. To quote James Carville, "It's the economy, stupid".
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    If the Twins are not willing to pay top dollar for an ace FA pitcher, then the draft is the next best way to finally get an ace FA pitcher is to draft pitchers early and frequently, hire the best pitching development coaches and advisors and pay them well, and develop many pitchers, with the hope that one will make an ace in 3 -4 years.
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    Waldrep's strikeout numbers are impressive. But each of these pitchers has another season to pitch before the draft. I do hope the Twins chose to draft a durable, top pitching prospect with the number 5 pick.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    I second that opinion.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    I have asked this question 3-4 times in various comments to articles, with no responses. Would someone who knows the answers, please reply to these questions and explain the method the Twins use in pre-game discussions of what pitches to call, how the caller of the pitches is informed what pitches are working for the Twins' pitcher that particular day at different times during the game, who actually calls each pitch, how much leeway the pitcher has to call his pitches and how other "pitching successful teams" handle these issues? Thank you.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    Interesting article with some good stats. I feel that Gray probably knows these stats and will take appropriate action to modify his pitch selection and possibly his method of delivering one or more pitches. Who calls the pitches for Gray? The catcher or Gray or the bench?
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    Maybe the Twins can trade their #5 draft pick to the Reds for Petty. (Smile)
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    I respectfully disagree. I blame the season long, division leading Twins, falling out of 1st place in September in 2022 on an unprecedented amount of injuries.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    Or maybe, due mainly to the excessive injuries experienced in 2022, they just did not have good enough talent to win.
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    I disagree. I thought this was an excellent post.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    I believe this team with Correa, has gained intensity. Intensity to me means doing waht is necessary to win. Like getting a covid shot so you can travel to Toronto to play in meaningful games, like watching Johan Duran pitch the ninth inning, like watching Buck run down a fly ball, Duran, like watching Ryan and Gray wanting to stay in the game and get angry when being removed early, like watching a Luis Arraez at bat, like watching a stoic Griffin Jax pitch 1,2,3 in the 8th inning, like watching an Acala fastball, Duran, Correa's arm, finally seeing Polanco smile, Miranda at the plate, attacking a fastball, Rocco arguing with an umpire, and Duran.
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    I wonder what ethical considerations Boras has in representing both Correa and Bogaerts?
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    I continue to thoroughly enjoy Matt Braun's exceptional writing skills.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    Also right field is tricky with the overhang and wall angles. Kepler has the most experience in Target's RF and he plays it well. Hmmm. I wonder if Max and Pagan will be making the road trips to Toronto this year?
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    Looking at these figures, why in the world would Rocco bat Max in any of the first 5 positions? I'm beginning to think the problem is Rocco instead of Max.
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    Best wishes to Jason Castro. I hope to see him in a Twins uniform someday.
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    Let's "Nike" the deal. Just do it.
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good point String. It all depends on who the Twins could get for Arraez. Everything is relative.
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    I guess I would trade Arraez (Batting Champion) for Judge (HR Champion), if only Judge weren't a free agent. Alas.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    I suppose the 1982 Cardinals could win 62 games in 2023, even though they would all be over the age of 63 and many some would be in their mid-70's and Jim Kaat would be 85. I bet Ozzie Smith could still pick it at age 68.
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thank you for a good update, Theo. My wife and I were discussing this very thing this weekend, since we are planning our annual spring training trip to Ft. Myers.
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    Bogaerts, not Bogaertes. We all make mistakes.
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    Correction to your fine article: Bogaertes is 2 years older than Correa, not 1 year younger.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    Steve, what an awesome adventure. I look forward to your sure to be interesting posts.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good point Doc. We must remember to sign a catcher quickly.
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