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  1. terrydactyls
    This article promised "bold" predictions but failed to deliver. Instead, it's a summary of most of the articles from the past two months. A "bold" prediction might be something along the lines of..... Luke Keaschall rediscovers his 2025 hitting stroke in mid-June and finishes this season with a batting average over .300.
  2. terrydactyls
    Has any organization ever swapped hitters between levels? Looking at the batting averages of the Witchita Wind Surge, maybe the Twins could send down most of the hitters in exchange for their counterparts in Cedar Rapids?
  3. terrydactyls
    The front office should be talking to Ryan's agent about an extension right now. That's the biggest question the Twins have about what to do at the trade deadline. If the extension is possible, sign him. If they so no, then put him on the block now and create a bidding war. If Ryan leaves, the Twins might only lose half of this season, but, in all likelihood, only about half of 2027. If the Twins wait until the offseason, Ryan's value drops immensely. How much would another team give up for just half a season? @DMAN asked what would the Twins look for in a trade (and he may be completely correct, but I feel differently 😀). He stated that in the infieldthe Twins already have Lee, Keaschall, and Lewis with Culpepper in the wings. Lewis and Culpepper are in the minors and Lee and Keaschall might soon join them. The Twins need improvement (defense also). In the outfield, he says the Twins already have Buxton (injured), Larnach and Martin (decent players) and Wallner (in the minors). The Twins could use help (the prospects are still a huge unknown). The pitching looks to be in decent shape for 2027 and beyond. So, in conclusion my fellow readers, if an extension is out of the equation and if a strong offer is put on the table, I feel the Twins should take it. And thus, the wandering thoughts of an old man who remembers Reno Bertoia at 3B opening day 1961 have come to an end. Now I have to go yell at some kids to stay off my lawn.
  4. terrydactyls
    Or maybe it's a sign that he is a very good AAA player?
  5. terrydactyls
    That is a very true, but also a very sad, comment. Just how much money is enough? Jeff Bezos money? Or do you turn that down in search of Elon Musk money?
  6. terrydactyls
    Not correct. He becomes an unrestricted free agent after the 2027 season. While he is playing on a one-year contract, the Twins and Ryan have a mutual option for 2027.
  7. terrydactyls
    Ain't the way his comments seemed to me.
  8. terrydactyls
    Two things. 1. Would telling Lewis to play 1B be the straw that breaks his back? He apparently doesn't change (remember the move to 2B). 2. Why is Lee thought of as a terrible hitter? His average is close to ,250 (close to .280 since early April). He is tied for 4th in HRs and is 4th in RBIs.
  9. terrydactyls
    And the one he hit a couple days ago was 368 feet.
  10. terrydactyls
    I would like to see Lewis also getting base hits that are not home runs before the Twins think about bringing him back up.
  11. terrydactyls
    Having a small stadium in which to hit doesn't hurt. There are not many 368 foot HRs in the majors unless the ball barely misses (or hits) the foul pole.
  12. terrydactyls
    Larnach.
  13. terrydactyls
    I just hope the Twins play Gabby every day until Gray comes back. I would hate to see him just watching games.
  14. terrydactyls
    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.
  15. terrydactyls
    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.
  16. terrydactyls
    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. 😄
  17. terrydactyls
    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.
  18. terrydactyls
    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.
  19. terrydactyls
    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
  20. terrydactyls
    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?
  21. terrydactyls
    Now that is what is known as "being competitive".
  22. terrydactyls
    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.
  23. terrydactyls
    I've got a skin like a rhino (and the stomach to match). I'm not offended.
  24. terrydactyls
    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.
  25. terrydactyls
    Maybe, just maybe, Lewis doesn't do slumps. Maybe he is actually bad hitting, bad fielding player who had a short anomaly in 2023.
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