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  1. terrydactyls
    Which is IL and which is life threatening (baseball life, that is).
  2. terrydactyls
    Absolutely. But I also like accurate writing.
  3. terrydactyls
    two cents worth..... Right now, I would rather see Houston at SS and Culpepper at 2B, Keashall at1B, ERod in RF, and leave Martin in LF. The Twins might lose a lot of games but at least the defense wouldn't be the deciding factor. And it would make for exciting baseball.
  4. terrydactyls
    The MiLB teams were 1 and 3 for the day. I would not classify that as a good day.
  5. terrydactyls
    A strong arm is more important at SS than at 3B. The SS has less time and a longer throw.
  6. terrydactyls
    The median income in San Diego is just over $108,000 compared to the Twin Cities median income of $80,000 (in 2024 dollars; source census.gov). In my opinion, the wealth of the area creates more "value" for a franchise than the typically used market size. But even if my hypothesis is valid, the product on the field (trying to win versus trying to protect the bottom line) determines the team value. Who wants to buy a crappy product, especially when two valuable pieces (Ryan and Jeffers) are poised to jump ship. Invest in the future now (extensions and free agent signings) and then put the team on the market.
  7. terrydactyls
    Caratini is also looking good at challenges. Now if the Twins can prevent Wallner from making challenges, ABS may really help the Twins.
  8. terrydactyls
    Of course they can't. But it doesn't contradict that some seem to have a knack for doing it and others play in the minors.
  9. terrydactyls
    I'll take zero runs allowed over all your xyzERA/FIPPITY DIPPITY "advanced" metrics. If Abel keeps allowing two or less runs per start, I'll be very happy even if the advanced metrics tell me he sucks. And then, your "working out of a jam isn't a thing" comment. HUH? Is that because no one has invented a mythical statistic to measure it?
  10. terrydactyls
    I don't know if he will sustain this pace. I really doubt he will. But, I was commenting on the statement that Lee had "barely" improved lately.
  11. terrydactyls
    So far this season, after 10 game, Houston is hitting .289 with an OPS of .883. There is hope.
  12. terrydactyls
    You should be sorry. You responded to a post that didn't mention Wallner.
  13. terrydactyls
    for the last 7 games, Lee is hitting .292 with 4 HR and 8 RBI. That ain't barely.
  14. terrydactyls
    "The numbers are really good, and we use them for that, but then ultimately, the game tells you. That statement is music to my ears.
  15. terrydactyls
    I would pick Wallner every time. There is nothing sweeter than watching a "clutch" hitter taking a pitch right down the middle for strike three, and then unsuccessfully challenging the call because he's embarrassed.
  16. terrydactyls
    YOU MUST BE JOKING???
  17. terrydactyls
    Almost 100% of players called up to the majors are from the minor leagues. Some stay, many go back. You named mentioned five who stayed. Not a big list.
  18. terrydactyls
    Who is this Calvin of which you speak? Are you talking about John Calvin, the 16th century theologian? Or maybe Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president? Maybe Calvin Griffith, former owner of he Twin? In any case, what does this obscure naming even mean?
  19. terrydactyls
    The first hit up the middle was more like 5-10 feet left of second. And moments latter, he managed to catch a very similar hit which held the runners to a single base.
  20. terrydactyls
    The definition of a strike has not changed (ANY part of the ball crosses the plate); just the accuracy. If a pitch is that close, step towards it and hit it to the opposite field.
  21. terrydactyls
    With the ABS system in place, having a catcher with an eye like Jeffers in invaluable. In my opinion, the discussion about framing is irrelevant. If a strike is called incorrectly, challenge it. Jeffers is doing extremely well at this. I also think that excessive glove movement by the catcher to frame a pitch might be making it more difficult for an umpire to make the correct call. The circumference of a catcher's mitt is roughly four times greater than the circumference of a baseball and hides the true path from the umpire. And the more that larger circumference move, the less of the ball is visible to the umpire.
  22. terrydactyls
    I really like the enthusiasm shown by Lewis and Lee over the past two days. BUT... for heaven's sake, quit looking towards the dugout for peer approval when running to first.
  23. terrydactyls
    Did I miss the sale on exclamation marks?
  24. terrydactyls
    1. "Corbin's line tomorrow" 2. "Valdez on Wednesday or Abel on Thursday?" 3. "Twins have a habit of making bad pitchers look good" I don't understand what items 1 and 2 are supposed to mean. I do understand item 3 and agree 100%.
  25. terrydactyls
    Why can't it be both?
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