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  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    Donaldson?
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    My main takeaways are that I like to win and I hate to lose. I like hustle and I hate watching a batter jog to first base. I like a good bunt and I hate not seeing one. I like strong throwing arms at SS and at 3B. I like a good fielding first baseman and I hate errors. I like a game where the umpires are not even noticed and I hate a game where the umps are noticed. I like Minnesota nice and I hate pitches which hit Twins' hitters' hands. I like nachos with cheese and peppers and I hate pike on a stick. I like the Twins and I hate the Yankees.
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good report. Thank you.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    I used to see that when I was pitching in high school.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    Put Lewis at 3B, and let him learn while playing next to Mr. Platinum Glove, for as long as Correa wants to stay a Twin (at least 3 years I hope). Remember the Twins OF former motto of "nothing falling but the rain" of several years back. With Lewis and Correa on the left side of the infield, it reminds me of the Korean DMZ's 10 foot tall chain link, barbed wire topped, claymore mine lined, barrier fence, guarded by heavily armed soldiers of the Second Infantry Division in numerous foxholes and mini-towers along the southern border of the DMZ, where I was one of those soldiers in 1968 and 1969. Our Rules of Engagement were: "Shoot all unidentified individuals who are between the MDL and the barrier fence, day or night, unless obviously attempting to surrender or defect." Well, maybe this a little too much digression and not a good analogy, but it was the first example of not allowing something to get through, that I thought of, based on my life experiences. Maybe I'd better think of another example. I'll get back to you.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    Miller is doing well, but nowhere near ready.
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    HELP WANTED: Catcher with positive attitude, and skills at pitch framing, catching the ball, blocking throws in the dirt, hustle, good people skills, no past concussions and a strong throwing arm. Must be able to hit to the opposite field and bunt. Contact Derek Falvey or Thad Levine at BR-549.
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    Melissa that was an excellent article and a story that all of us who have experienced rain and wind and thunder and lightening at outdoor sporting events could relate to. Thank you for sharing your experiences so vividly.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    Covid induced rule change.
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    I hope he gets to throw a pitch today.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    Thank you for this interesting and informative information. I still submit we must look at a whole season because maybe April 2022 was the coldest and wettest month in major league cities in a decade. The weather is a variable which the mentioned studies seemed to ignore.
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    Matt, We agree that baseballs do not go as far in the air in cold, damp weather. Therefore I submit we need to wait until the entire season is over before we pronounce the baseballs currently being used in MLB are "dead". May 11th is too early in the season to conclude this. In compiling the end of this year's stats, one must also somehow factor in the addition of the DH to the National League, which will increase the homeruns due to having a professional major league hitter batting instead of a pitcher batting. However, I do agree that there appear to be more fly balls being hit to the outfield in today's game than in recent years. I submit it is due to 1) the greater speed of the pitches being thrown by the pitchers, 2) more batters swinging in an upward plane instead of swinging level and 3) more pitches being thrown higher in the zone by pitchers (to try to take advantage of the upward plane of the batter's swings). Thus, I agree with your conclusion that speedy, good defensive outfielders are more important in today's game than in past years, due to the increase in fly balls being hit to the outfield. Thank you for an interesting article.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    To answer the question in the article: Sano's positives have "not" been enough to find me happy with his overall trajectory. I don't personally know these players, but some are to be admired for selfless play and dedicated training and hustle and positive talk in interviews and charitable works and team before self attitudes. Some are to be pitied for a "me first" attitude, lazy play, lack of hustle, over indulging in food and/or drink or drugs and a lifestyle out side baseball which is troublesome. As Will Rogers was famously quoted: "All I know is what I read in the newspapers." With Sano, there have been problematic newspaper reports of some troubles. Yes he was young, yes one can't believe everything one reads in the newspaper, yes some of the problems were "he said, she said", but I do recall some of you, whom I respect, vigorously defended your female friend in one set of allegations which were made against Sano some years ago. There was a period of time when it seemed it was one thing after another with Sano. In summation I have not been pleased overall with Sano being a member of the Minnesota Twins. Have I cheered when he homered 162 times, yes. But I have also groaned three thousand times as he swung, especially a slider low and outside, and missed, or took a strike. I, for one, am ready to move on.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    I have been preaching "Chemistry", especially when the Twins signed Donaldson. Just as optimism is contagious, so is "me first" negativism. Correra, Buxton, Lewis are refreshing examples of healthy, encouraging optimism. Pagan reminds me of Fernando Rodney.
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    Extremely well written article, Matt. Thank you.
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    Great summary Theo. Thanks to all the writers who prepare these minor league reports. They contain so much information in a concise format. This is really excellent sports journalism.
  17. tarheeltwinsfan
    Really witty and informative article. Thanks Nick.
  18. tarheeltwinsfan
    I was just going to mention the pitching match-ups coming up this week. I'm glad Monday is an off day so I can rest up for the excitement which starts Tuesday.
  19. tarheeltwinsfan
    That's OK. Not everyone is meant to appreciate the nuances of baseball. I went to a fight one night and a hockey game broke out. Go Canes.
  20. tarheeltwinsfan
    Good summary of my favorite moments too. This has been such a fun season. Filled with good solid baseball, positive comments from the players and staff, and hope for the future.
  21. tarheeltwinsfan
    Sherry does have a nice writing style, but the credit for the "tight rope over a volcano" goes to Monticore in his/her post.
  22. tarheeltwinsfan
    I am sorry you feel this way. There is a lot to appreciate and enjoy about the game of baseball being played with good pitching and good defense and hitting to the opposite field. The proof is in the pudding and 16 -11 is the "proof". The "pudding" is good defense, good pitching and hitting the ball to the opposite field, if that is what the opposing team's defense and pitchers are giving you. Winning this way is fascinating to watch.
  23. tarheeltwinsfan
    After watching Royce Lewis' interviews with MLB and with Dick and Justin, I would not trade Royce Lewis for any player in baseball. What an incredible young man.
  24. tarheeltwinsfan
    A shout out to Sanchez also for blocking three low pitches by Pagan in the ninth. Nice job Gary. Winder also gave him praise in Winder's post-game interview. I'm glad we got Gary Sanchez to be a Twin.
  25. tarheeltwinsfan
    "Tightrope over the volcano". Great writing. Thanks. It perfectly described the top of the ninth inning in last night's game.
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