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  1. terrydactyls
    Are you 100% sure of that? What if Larnach or Wallner or Julien are hitting the snot out of the ball by late July? Would you keep Gallo around rather than trade him? I sure wouldn't. The same is true for the pitchers. I would trade any of them who aren't pitching as well as a younger player (and I didn't want to extend them or was unable to extend them).
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    For one of the few times that I remember, I agree with you 100%. Could be a huge year.
  3. terrydactyls
    When did he get his mandatory days off? 😀
  4. terrydactyls
    The incentives in Maeda's contract (I believe) are primarily based on him being a starting pitcher. Moving him to the bullpen would make him a severely underpaid player (in the financial fantasy world of major league baseball, not the real world). If the Twins are thinking of doing that, they ought to renegotiate his contract for this year. And if they have any thought of keeping beyond 2023, now would be a good time to make him a three-year offer at a solid reliever price.
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    Good satire. It just was too vague. We need a satire emoji.
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    Nice back track, doctor.
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    ????? What does Pagan have to do with Kirilloff?
  8. terrydactyls
    These opinions are all contingent on the player performing well during the first half of the season and that they are pain free. Mahle - Offer him a five-year extension. Gray - Offer him a Qualifying Offer. Maeda - Offer him a Qualifying Offer if he wants to be a starter. If he is agreeable to becoming a full-time relief pitcher, offer him a two-year extension.
  9. terrydactyls
    You really think they can get by with a 4 man rotation in the beginning? Between opening day and the end of May, the Twins play 56 games and have 7 days off. To me, that doesn't sound ideal for a 4 man rotation. Plus the pitchers are still building up arm strength. A 5 man rotation is probably the best, but I would have no problem if they use a 6 man rotation.
  10. terrydactyls
    Despite the anguish this will cause Doctor Gast, I see Lewis taking over left field (if Larnach falters) or right field (if Kepler/Gallo continue downward trends). Miranda stays at 3B and performs adequately, Lee takes over 2B (Polanco traded at the deadline), and Julien/Kirilloff share 1B and DH.
  11. terrydactyls
    "Some fans might grumble at Ross's low ranking or placement on pre-draft lists" Really? He has already become a Twin. Why complain that he wasn't ranked higher prior to the draft? That "low" ranking may have the reason he was available for the Twins at pick #144. And, IMHO, as soon as the signing is complete, what you do on the field is the only thing that matters.
  12. terrydactyls
    Maybe that is because Julien has shown power the last couple years and the K/BB ratio this spring is the opposite of his past performance?
  13. terrydactyls
    The obvious solution is to have a 50-man active roster (despite the rules limiting a team to 26) and to fill the extra 24 slots with Cy Young and Silver Slugger type players who never get injured. This, of course, would require a payroll of probably $600M (plus an additional $300M in luxury tax). But I'm sure the free spending Pohlad family would be amenable to that. Problem solved. Next topic?
  14. terrydactyls
    Predictions for an entire team formulated from one inning each by two different pitchers from a very early spring training game?
  15. terrydactyls
    The signing of Correa is looking better every day. He is a top tier SS, a great mentor for the younger players, and it appears that he is also an assistant coach and assistant general manager.
  16. terrydactyls
    Remember when the fans were going wild at the old Nicollet Park? That old wooden structure would shake so bad that I was afraid it would collapse! I wonder if that's the reason I won't go on a roller coaster?
  17. terrydactyls
    So what? Because he might turn it down? Make the offer anyway. If he doesn't like it, so be it.
  18. terrydactyls
    Keep on preaching!!! I'm with you 100%. It's why the position is called "pitcher" and not "flinger". (That's actually a pretty stupid name, but I couldn't think of a better one.)
  19. terrydactyls
    The best solution to the long reliever problem is for the offense to take command of games so the Twins don't need long relievers. Especially in the playoffs. During their current 18-game playoff losing streak, they have averaged only 2.5 runs a game (1.5 since 2017). That doesn't win many games regardless of how the bullpen is constructed.
  20. terrydactyls
    I am in agreement with the people who, if there must be a ghost runner, prefer that it comes into effect after a few innings of "real" baseball (that number is TBD).
  21. terrydactyls
    In my humble opinion, this thread may be the silliest I've read on TD. The primary goal for any team should be to put players at whatever defensive position that provides the most benefit for the team. Who cares what position they played when drafted? Once they sign a contract, it's management's responsibility to determine where they best fit.
  22. terrydactyls
    Alcala and Sands each worked one inning and allowed two earned runs.
  23. terrydactyls
    You are very correct that he should be considered only as a DH. But he probably among the premier DHs. And why couldn't the Twins be a perennial contender? Extend Maeda and Mahle and you have a top 5 starting rotation, a strong bullpen, good defense, and a decent offense. That sounds to me like the blueprint for a perennial contender.
  24. terrydactyls
    This is one person's view concerning the possible upcoming free agency of Shohei Ohtani. There have been many predictions that Ohtani may be the first $500M player. The reaction of most people is that a price tag like that eliminates the Twins. But, does it? If Ohtani becomes a free agent, I think the Twins should make a quick offer of 8 years at a total of $480M (an AVV of $60M). WTF? you say? Why not? You get a genuine "ace" and a top tier outfielder wrapped up in a single person. The top three free agent pitchers in 2022 signed for an average AVV of $32M and the top three free agent hitters signed for an average AVV of $27M (or $59M combined). The offer looks outrageous but it is in line with the going rate. It also frees up an additional roster spot! And, from what I am hearing on MLB radio and TV, the merchandise sales in Japan alone might cover the entire salary. It is certainly worth taking a shot at signing Ohtani. Tell his agent it is your BAFO (best and final offer) and is good only for 24 hours. If he signs, great. If he doesn't sign, you gave it your best shot.
  25. terrydactyls
    Young talent could be starting at 9 of 10 offensive positions in 2024. 1B; Kirilloff 2B: Lee SS: Correa 3B: Miranda LF: Lewis CF: Buxton RF: Martin DH: Larnach That leaves one position where a prospect is badly needed - catcher. At the trade deadline, the Twins should offer Polanco, Gallo, Kepler, etc for a talented AA/AAA catcher.
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