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  1. terrydactyls
    Don't you just hate auto correct? Why is there a "relief picture Ken Phil" or having faith in some pagan reliever?
  2. terrydactyls
    Sorry Doctor Gast but I think that fewer innings by the starters does wear out the bullpen. I also think that the third time through the lineup theory might be a Catch 22 situation (or a set up for failure). Why, you ask? If the management philosophy (or the analytics department) have determined that the third time through the lineup has a declining positive impact, then the on-field management team no longer will spend time and energy on stretching out their starters - which, in turn, leads to a poorer performance by the starters if they ever face a lineup for a third time. And that just reinforces their belief that facing a lineup for a third time is bad. Catch 22. I would really like to see a spring training where pitchers are truly stretched out and see if they can go 7 or 8 innings without a significant decline the third time through the lineup. Back in the olden times (when I was just a fifty-year old), pitchers routinely went longer outings and they also seemed to have far fewer injuries. I am in of the opinion that if you are programmed (i.e. stretched out) to perform at a high level for nine innings, you can maintain à high level of competence for at least 6 or 7 innings which greatly reduces the workload of the bullpen.
  3. terrydactyls
    My thoughts. 1. Correa opts out and hopes for a big contract (but doesn't get it). 2. Palacios takes over SS and plays until Lewis is ready. Then a decision needs to be made. If Palacios is playing well, does Lewis take over RF or LF? 3. Extend Miranda for ten years at $85M. 4. Find a catcher. 5. Resign Fullmer. Convert two or three minor league starting pitchers to relievers (take your pick of the many that have been mentioned this year). That gives the Twins eight or nine arms in the bullpen (Fullmer, Lopez, Duran, Jax, Moran, Thielbar, and the converted minor league starters). Fill the remaining slots with current minor league relievers. 6. Use the remaining $55M for two starters and a catcher. And ask Pohlad for an extra $5M or $10M to make sure at least one is better than Mahle/Gray. 7. That takes care of 2023. Should we start on 2024 next? ??
  4. terrydactyls
    Just a few random thoughts. Did anyone else notice that Otani did not touch second base when he scrambled back to 1B after Buxton's diving catch? Unless the rules have changed since I was an umpire, a runner must retouch any base he passed when retreating. Is that still the rule? Bundy looked very good through five innings. I thought he would definitely return for the sixth. Thielbar looked unhittable. I don't understand why he was taken out in the middle of the inning. Twice in the late innings, Kepler came to the plate with a runner on and the shift used. The first time, the first pitch to him was belt high on the outside half of the plate and he let it go by. That was a perfect time to hit one to the left side. In both at bats, he grounded out to 2B who was playing 60 feet into the outfield. So many opportunities to advance the ghost runner and not a single attempt at a bunt. That is sad. I have been a supporter of Baldelli all year. But as a Twins fan from 1500 miles away, I haven't had too many chances to watch games. MLB Network has shown both the Dodger games and all the Angel games this week and now I have a better understanding of the complaints. I was talking to the TV quite often this week, questioning what the heck was he doing???? Other than watching Arraez and Miranda, watching the Twins hit is painful. Correa had a good game yesterday, but the rest of this week he looked inept at the plate. Still fun to watch throwing the ball, but I'm not sure that's worth $35M a year. These west coast games take a toll on an old man in Maine so I'm going to sign off now and take a nap.
  5. terrydactyls
    Oops, sorry. I know we are supposed to only say negative things when the Twins lose (or even if they win), but I thought the obvious should be at least mentioned.
  6. terrydactyls
    The Dodger lineup is frightening. One all-star after another coming up to the plate. And then they bring in relief pitchers with sub-2.0 ERAs. They are on a pace for a 113-49 record. Yeah, the Twins got swept but I think a whole lot of teams have suffered that same result.
  7. terrydactyls
    A total bust? No. A great disappointment? No. A horrible signing? No A big success? No. So I guess what I'm thinking is that his performance has been a little short of expectations but he will opt-in for 2023 to prove he deserves a big contract. Sounds good to me.
  8. terrydactyls
    It looks like the euphoria over the moves made at the trade deadline lasted almost 48 hours. Not too shabby! ?
  9. terrydactyls
    If they trade for Mahle, the Twins would get one, maybe two innings of a rest for the bullpen every fifth game. To me, that is not worth the loss of prospects for a team that needs three starters, four relievers, a catcher, and an outfielder to actually be a serious contender.
  10. terrydactyls
    DFA him. When no one offers him a job, sign him to a minor league contract and let him earn a roster spot.
  11. terrydactyls
    You sound like a politician. "This bill would benefit the nation. But I can't vote for it because it would make me look bad to the base." Screw optics. Do what is best for the team!
  12. terrydactyls
    If you don't think the Twins can win their division (to which I agree), then why not sell? Offer up anyone that doesn't figure prominently in their 2023 plans (including those eligible for rule 5) and see if anyone is interested. If they don't get any reasonable offers, then stand pat. No harm, no foul.
  13. terrydactyls
    If this team is destined for a third place finish, why upgrade the bullpen? Let the season play out, fire the front office and the manager, and get working on 2023.
  14. terrydactyls
    Five innings and 79 pitches doesn't even come close to "wearing out a rotation."
  15. terrydactyls
    The announcers said Kepler and Sano went on the IL. Any news about that? Also, I liked AJ Pierzinski's comment that Baldelli's handling of the bullpen is textbook for wearing out arms. He just couldn't understand why Gray was done after 79 pitches. And neither do I.
  16. terrydactyls
    Buxton finished the game in center field and stole a base in the 8th. Didn't look hurt to me.
  17. terrydactyls
    All of the above. ?????
  18. terrydactyls
    It's a seller's market. Time to join the fun and see how desperate other teams are. Offer up Kepler, Sano, Urshela, Sanchez, Cave, Beckham, and even Polanco. Who knows what you might get offered? And if no one offers anything of value, keep the players and you are no worse off than you are now. This season is over.
  19. terrydactyls
    Time to forget 2022, trade some MLB players for AAA talent, and start planning for 2023.
  20. terrydactyls
    I agree wholeheartedly. Beckham looks like a great trade chip. I was also wondering if it is legal for a Twins pitcher to go seven innings?
  21. terrydactyls
    You have an opinion. I have an opinion. I like mine. You like yours. That does not mean either of us are wrong. We just have different opinions. That's why I refrain from saying things like "the team you envision is no more a contender then the team they have this year is". That sounds like a statement of fact when in reality it is just someone's opinion.
  22. terrydactyls
    I would be happy going into the off-season with the following: Outfield: Buxton, Larnach, and Kepler Infield: Kirilloff, Polanco, Palacios/Lewis, and Miranda DH: Arraez ? TBD Pitchers: Gray, Maeda, Ryan, Winder, Duran, Moran, and Jax Bench: Alcala, Celestino, Jeffers, and Gordon That's a payroll of around $67M. Assuming a budget of $130M, that leaves $63M remaining to add two starters, two relievers, and an additional bat or two. The surplus of talent in the minors (rule 5 eligible players and multiple infielders) can be used to trade for some additions and $$$ used for the rest.
  23. terrydactyls
    This team is not going anywhere this year and will need some major off-season improvement to go anywhere next year. If the front office wants to trade anyone, they need to determine: A) Which players aren't in next year's plans, and Which players might possibly be lost in the rule 5 draft. Those are the players to trade. Two relievers aren't going to move the needle enough to get past the Yankees, Astros, Blue Jays, or Rays.
  24. terrydactyls
    I have a hard time picturing Sabato "scampering" home.
  25. terrydactyls
    Garlic ended any hope for a Twins' victory by getting doubled off 2B. There were so many things wrong with his thinking, it is not worth getting into. What a bonehead.
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