curt1965

Look, the kid is 24. I remember my maturity level at that age, and it wasn't pretty at times. Everyone is down with Hicks, and I admit there have been issues with this kid, but, IMHO, the talent is there. Same with Arcia ( and Pinto, as well)- this is a lost year. Let's these kids learn in the bigs, against the best competition. I hate watching the K's persist with Arcia, but I believe he has enormous potential. If you had a son or daughter failing or having a difficult time at their first job, I would hope your first response wouldn't be to send them to therapy!!

I could be wrong, but Joe has an oblique injury, NOT a back injury. Trevor Plouffe and Drew Bree's both had similar injuries, and have done fine after rehab. By the time he is finished, Joe Mauer will go down as one of the 10th greatest Twins of all time. Deal with it.....

It has really helped to read this entire thread. Many of my questions were answered. Thanks to all who helped!

JB-finally found it! Thank you!

I'm obviously a little slow, but where is the star, and where do you go to mark as read? Thanks!

I was watching snepp's video post, and one of the entries said, " you do not have permission to watch this." What's up with that?

We'll done! Extremely interesting, for a non-tech savvy person like myself!

Send him down to DOUBLE A for 2 weeks. Let him get his confidence back, and maybe a little humility as well.

Well said, gentlemen!

After getting my daily dose of TD, I headed to the sports section of the Strib. That got me thinking, who in the heck has been writing Sid's column?

Oswaldo Aria is one of my favorite Twins. When he came back up from his wrist injury, he brought energy, enthusiasm, and attitude along with his power stroke. Sadly, he has regressed big time in the month of June. In his last 10 games, here is his line, and it's not pretty: 2-32(.063) with 17 K's, with 0 runs scored and 0 RBI's. On the positive side, he does have one double and one walk. His defensive play borders on little- league material. I believe it was in the Brewer series (I could be wrong) that Roy Smalley exposed the hole in his swing. If he could spot it, I'm sure the advance scouts could too. It appears his answer is to swing hard in case he hits it. How has that been working for you, Ozzie? Don't know what Bruno's advise has been, but I do know he has taken Mauer's lifetime average of .320, and turned him into a .250 hitter (I know, that's not fair). Maybe the Twins need to hire a young, Latin coach who could speak to them in a language they understand. The present situation doesn't seem to be working.

What's up with this guy? I was watching him last year, and he was absolutely lights out at Fort Meyers (something like 9-0) with a crazy low ERA. He was promoted to New Briton was was shelled! He started this year at New Briton again with the same results. I believe he was hurt, and sent back to Fort Meyers. Tonight he threw 6 scoreless innings. Is he a prospect or not?

What's up with this guy? I was watching him last year, and he was absolutely lights out at Fort Meyers (something like 9-0) with a crazy low ERA. He was promoted to New Briton was was shelled! He started this year at New Briton again with the same results. I believe he was hurt, and sent back to Fort Meyers. Tonight he threw 6 scoreless innings. He he a prospect or not?

The Gardy and TR era seem to have operated under the philosophy of "at least we know what we've got-good or bad." With that being said, this is some of the good and bad for our boys: K. Suzuki-good handler of pitching staff, contact hitter with little power, good character player, positive club house guy, clutch J. Mauer- perennial all-star, almost certain .300 hitter, lacks power stroke, adequate defensively B. Dozier-budding star, great defensive player, surprising power hitter, good base stealing instincts, not great average hitter T. Plouffe-steady influence, improving defensively, has learned to hit to all fields, loses concentration at the bat occasionally E. Escobar- surprise of the year, better hitter than expected, adequate defensively, potential base-stealer, question consistency J. Willingham- great power, work in progress defensively, average arm, difference maker when healthy D. Santana-spark plug, better hitter than expected, good base stealer, question how he will react to failure O. Arica-great power, undisaplined, poor defensively, fiery, high ceiling, needs to improve contact K. Morales-professional hitter, good RBI guy, DH only, leader, communicates well with other Latin players E.Nunez- all-purpose back up, good pinch hitter, average to poor defensively C. Parmalee- can play OF and back-up 1B, has some power, disappointing results with the bat, last chance in the bigs E. Fryer-professional back-up, average to poor hitter, knows pitching staff S. Fuld-4th OF, good defensively, poor arm, contact hitter P. Floriman- great fielding SSS, liability with the bat, good speed and base stealer P. Hughes-bulldog, tremendous strike thrower, likes to live up in the strike zone, susceptible to the home run, ace K. Gibson-great sinker, possible future ace, tends to walk to many hitters, still learning the game, great at Target Field R. Nolasco-has pitched in tough luck, not over-powering, consistent winner, will fight through bad situations K. Correa-Twins best starter last year, also not over-powering, too many hits/inning, needs to step up S. Deduno-electric stuff, terribly erratic, lacks command, walks far too many, better suited for long relief G. Perkins-all star reliever, great attitude, team leader, can walk too many at times, strikeout guy C. Fien- solid 8th inning guy, doesn't walk hitters, can pitch multiple days, doesn't lack for confidence M. Guerrier-best times behind him, not a strikeout guy, has experience C. Thielbar-maybe the best of the lefty relievers, can pitch multiple innings, good situational guy, too many hits/inning B. Duensing-situational lefty, gives up too many walks, not over powering J. Burton- great change, has been hit hard, doesn't have definite role A. Swarzak- long relief guy, has been hit hard this year, looks like confidence is lacking Traditionally, the Twins have always been reactionary when it comes to roster moves. Last year, they waited for Arcia to strikeout 12 times in 15 at bats before sending him to Rochester. Parmalee was in a long 0-fer streak before getting sent down this year. Right now the Twins are 5 games behind the Tigers. It looks like there are some players-both hitters and pitchers- that are not helping the cause. If they wait until they are 10 games or more behind, the season could be lost. I hope they would instead be progressive, and give the players a shot in the arm and make some changes that tell the players, like the Morales signing, that the FO wants to win now! What do you think?

The Twins' minor league prospects had a terrific game in the AFL final. Winners by a 14-7 score, 3 Twins had key roles. Taylor Rogers pitched 2 innings, only giving up a solo HR. Max Kepler was held hitless, but drove in the go ahead run with a bases loaded walk against a tough lefty. The real star, though, was Eddie Rosario, who went 4-5 with a homer and double. His only out was a shot to right in his last AB. What a great platform for these future stars!

The Twins' minor league prospects had a terrific game in the AFL final. Winners by a 14-7 score, 3 Twins had key roles. Taylor Rogers pitched 2 innings, only giving up a solo HR. Max Kepler was held hitless, but drove in the go ahead run with a bases loaded walk against a tough lefty. The real star, though, was Eddie Rosario, who went 4-5 with a homer and double. His only out was a shot to right in his last AB. What a great platform for these future stars!