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Larnach.

I just hope the Twins play Gabby every day until Gray comes back. I would hate to see him just watching games.

Jose Miranda was DFA'd yesterday and is available for the Twins to sign. The Twins could have an All-Prospect Murderers Row of Miranda, Wallner, and Lewis. They would have to be playing in Fort Meyers to fulfill this dream.

If there is any question whether Ryan is leaving or willing to stay, any competent leadership group... oh, never mind. Weeks before the trade deadline, I would hope that conversations between Pohlad/Zoll and Ryan's agent will make that conundrum clear. If he won't sign, ship him to the team that offers the best return. If he will sign, then lock him up for five or six years.

I would guess that Vahn Lackey is anxiously waiting to hear his name called by the Twins at this year's draft. The Twins might have a duo of Lackey and Tait behind the plate in the not too distant future. And before any comments are typed, I did not mean at the same time. 😄

You pretty much thumbs down all comments. 😁😁 Plus the AI statement was based on baseball reference data. (And it's hard to avoid AI.) My main point (possibly also not explained clearly) is the use of an absolute statement that no one can be a good hitter if they have a high walk rate.

I did a quick google search and found six current hitters with high walk rates: Juan Soto Aaron Judge Bryce Harper Mike Trout Carlos Santana Shohei Ohtani These guys seem like "good hitters" to me. The four players with the most walks in MLB history are: Barry Bonds Ricky Henderson Babe Ruth Ted Williams These guys were also pretty "good hitters". Your assertion just doesn't hold up.

AI Overview The best MLB hitters who also walk a lot are elite players who combine high on-base percentages with incredible power or contact skills. Leading active and recent examples include: Juan Soto: Widely considered the best pure eye in baseball. He consistently posts walk rates well above 20% and frequently finishes near the top of the league in both bases on balls and on-base percentage (OBP). Aaron Judge: A towering offensive force who combines historic home run power with immense strike zone discipline. Pitchers are often forced to pitch around him, leading to massive walk and intentional walk totals. Bryce Harper: A perennial MVP candidate who boasts an elite walk rate, routinely drawing over 100 free passes a year while remaining a massive slugging threat. Mike Trout: Historically one of the most well-rounded players in MLB, combining top-tier hitting, 30+ home run power, and a highly selective approach that limits chases outside the strike zone. Carlos Santana: The active leader in career walks among all MLB players, serving as a legendary veteran presence known for his patient, professional plate appearances. Shohei Ohtani: A two-way superstar whose selective, aggressive-but-disciplined approach leads to a high walk count alongside MVP-level run production. Baseball-Reference.com +9

Maybe to reward someone who is performing well? Maybe to show young players that nothing is guaranteed? Maybe to let pitchers feel like someone in the front office likes defense?

Now that is what is known as "being competitive".

I'm old (79), have a pretty useless arm, but willing to sign for $1.5M. Have the Twins call me. And another plus, I have a bad back, two titanium shoulders, and one titanium knee. I'm a perfect fit for this bullpen.

I've got a skin like a rhino (and the stomach to match). I'm not offended.

In the two games before going on the IL, Lewis had two consecutive games against Detroit which raised his average from .172 to .222. After that, it's been all downhill.

Maybe, just maybe, Lewis doesn't do slumps. Maybe he is actually bad hitting, bad fielding player who had a short anomaly in 2023.

As I read this sentence, Lewis tends to get weaker contact on pitchers (should be pitcher's) pitches (rather redundant - who else would throw pitches?) and getting weaker contact leads to "weaker contact".