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  1. HarmonK03
    If the starting 8 is not in the organization then build for it. But the Twins are not doing that. They are purposefully drafting shortstops to move them around later. They are not trying to build a starting 8, they want to move players around like chess pieces and this is where the logic fails in the playoffs. They don't have a Wallner or Julien ready to play against LH pitching and you have to start lesser players. That works during the season over 162 games not in the playoffs. This year Wallner should not have been sent down when he was, he should have had a longer leash, Kiriloff should have been at 1B. Yes you have to plan for 162 games but you don't have to move players as much as they do.
  2. HarmonK03
    This is where we need Kiersey up here instead of in St. Paul.
  3. HarmonK03
    Having a strong starting 8 mitigates the need to move players around. That is where you only need a player like Castro to fill in at different spots as needed. And this is my frustration, they seem to value position flexibility over having a strong starting 8. Texas pinch hit once in the World Series last year, that should be the goal. You have a bench to give players a day off here and there not three days a week. I get platooning one or two guys like Leius and Pags at 3B in 91 but having a team of platoon players is not a winning recipe.
  4. HarmonK03
    My point on moving players around is it not just based on injuries, they do as a regular part of their lineup juggling and other teams don't do it to that degree. I agree with you on when injuries occur.
  5. HarmonK03
    The pinch hitting streak will not be continued today for Margot, maybe Rocco is trying to let him break the record at home.
  6. HarmonK03
    He is starting at third today.
  7. HarmonK03
    This just shows the platoon model doesn't work, it leads to players like Castro and Santana leading your team in AB's. It also leads to sloppy play in the field because players are not being put into positions that are their strengths. I know are you saying this in the context of utilizing the platoon model. I am hoping against hope that they will do an honest assessment of this model and realize it isn't working. I don't have a problem moving Castro around but he gets stretched at some positions i.e. shortstop and by playing every day. That is not putting your best team out there. And not all the other 30 teams move players around like chess pieces like the Twins do.
  8. HarmonK03
    When do you trust Miranda, we already lost this year of development for him, at what point do you give him a chance. At some point we can't keep waiting for prospects until they are 27 or 28 to determine what role they can play for the team. They need to either play them or trade them for other needs. They have done this with Larnach and Wallner as well. This is not a good use of your assets.
  9. HarmonK03
    Castro has shown he is not an everyday player. He needs to play 3 or 4 days a week. If a player goes down, they need to bring up a replacement that plays that position, not just throw a body in the position because they can stand there. Castro's best position is probably LF, he can cover other positions on a short term basis but shouldn't be asked like he was this year to cover those other positions long term. Having Castro lead the team in AB's is not a formula for winning.
  10. HarmonK03
    Does Rocco just throw a dart at the board to see who pitches next, not even a spreadsheet would come up with this usage.
  11. HarmonK03
    Are the Twins trying to get into the playoffs or they acting like it is still June. You have to play your best players, put the spreadsheet down and watch the game.
  12. HarmonK03
    That worked out well.
  13. HarmonK03
    Take out your hottest hitter for Mr. 0fer.
  14. HarmonK03
    Rocco just can't help himself.
  15. HarmonK03
    Because he is a switch hitter he plays every day. He has 65 RBI's barely in the top 75 in the league, not something to write home about.
  16. HarmonK03
    Sure glad we have Santana batting third, way to keep the rally going.
  17. HarmonK03
    No he should be a 7th inning pitcher, not middle innings when you need length.
  18. HarmonK03
    This is analytics at its finest. Relievers are just plug and play and per the analytics staff they can go into any role and throw the pitch selection provided by the staff. The dynamic duo in the front office has decided roles in the bullpen do not matter and they will just continue to cycle thru pitchers and not worry about putting your best pitchers in roles to succeed. Alcala is a one inning pitcher and should not be in middle relief but that doesn't work in this organization.
  19. HarmonK03
    He has had two good months and been league average the rest of the time. He needs to be a defensive replacement and starting only against LH pitching. He has had his moments, but he should not be one of the leaders in AB's for a playoff team. Wait we may not be a playoff team, point taken.
  20. HarmonK03
    Is Miranda hurt, he has played one full game in the last week.
  21. HarmonK03
    I agree with all except for number 4. Watkins might be gone, but this regime doesn't like to admit mistakes and making a scapegoat of someone might be admitting to a mistake.
  22. HarmonK03
    Need to quit solving 1B on a year to year basis. Either give Miranda/Julien/Kiriloff the keys to 1B or move on from them and bring in a long term solution that will be above league average replacement value.
  23. HarmonK03
    Nothing says playing for the playoffs like a lineup with Santana hitting 3rd, Castro 5th and Margot in the lineup at all. Someone please tell when the team is actually going to play with any sense of urgency. This front office has assembled a poor roster and their analytics staff needs to be cut in half at a minimum.
  24. HarmonK03
    If they are still injured, then they should be on the IL. We have 14 games to go, we have lost two in a row and not looked good doing it. They need to be in the lineup if they are on the active roster. If you don't have a sense of urgency with 14 games left and barely hanging on to a playoff spot when will you.
  25. HarmonK03
    Nice play by Lewis. One example of why you keep him there, let him get comfortable and he will make more plays like that.
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