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  1. HitInAPinch
    Surely you jest.....
  2. HitInAPinch
    For what it's worth: I really like Duffey where he is right now. If they can stretch him out a little during the season, work in on pitch, starter? Why the **** not?
  3. HitInAPinch
    "I can't be the only one very uncomfortable with our current back end of the rotation (Specifically the #5 spot)". You're right, you're not I have to wonder if the Twins owner or management are really willing to make such moves. Yes, Jim Pohlad made a big jump by hiring a search firm to look for new management with younger, more innovative ideas. Innovative, as in, what the rest of the league had already advanced to. And, I can't say this as factual, Falvey and Levine seem to have a knack with the pitchers. And the offense and defense are on an upward trend. If I'm a betting man, the Twins would not do anything this year. If they are in contention after the All Star Break, maybe. Next off-season: at the very least, they should be kicking some tires. IMHO: the Twins are no longer in a 'rebuild mode'.
  4. HitInAPinch
    2) Miguel Sano's batting average: .310 Here's another one: So far this year, in 40 games, Miguel has 30 walks. The previous 2 seasons? 196 games, an average of just over 53 BB's. The next Jim Thome? Stretching a bit?? 3) Jorge Polanco's UZR/150: 9.5 Consistent time at one position does wonders...
  5. HitInAPinch
    Ervin Santana is the very pitcher that the Twins have needed: a veteran pitcher with the veteran demeanor to lead a starting staff that is FINALLY getting younger and better.
  6. HitInAPinch
    Just the right amount of snark!
  7. HitInAPinch
    Can never go wrong with a Wisconsin boy!!
  8. HitInAPinch
    Are we done with Gibson, yet?
  9. HitInAPinch
    What percentage of drafted players make the major leagues? -- NCAA senior players drafted by a Major League Baseball (MLB) team: Less than eleven in 100, or 10.5 percent. -- High school senior players eventually drafted by an MLB team: About one in 200, or 0.5 percent. Just sayin' : temper your expectations...
  10. HitInAPinch
    Will the son of a banker, and a banker himself, spend big money on baseball players? Well, did anyone expect Jim Pohlad to hire executive search firm Korn Ferry to run the search for new management with a modern approach to the game? I don't believe we've seen the full effect of the new Falvey/Levine management yet...
  11. HitInAPinch
    With the position players doing well on offense and defense, largely with youth, I recommend the same solution for the pitching staff as well. Start taking whatever lumps you need to absorb and get the process running.
  12. HitInAPinch
    Done so after yesteday's game. 10-day disabled list with shoulder discomfort.
  13. HitInAPinch
    As far as I can tell, he simply got removed from the game for a pinch hitter.....
  14. HitInAPinch
    It seemed pretty obvious that Hughes hadn't fully recovered from this past years surgery('s?) Completely expected to hear this. Now follow up with a lengthy rehab assignment and call up another young pitcher!
  15. HitInAPinch
    I don't recall much about the Hicks promotion. But clearly remember the abomination in Houston, with both Berrios and Meyer. Travesty, is the best word I've got. Politest, fits too And I also recall the days of and outfield of Darren Mastroiani, Logan Schaffer and Shane Robinson. The promotion of Buxton was way too early. And WAY too needed. Self-inflicted desperation. On the daily players, I'm feeling very confident. Offense and defense much better this year. The pitching is a product still in development, and that's OK. OK, because there is a person in charge now that knows pitcher development, with a track record.
  16. HitInAPinch
    Totally agree. People seem to be missing the point that this new FO got a late start and were playing catch-up. I don't quibble too much about Berrios choosing to play in the WBC over SP. Not sure if he took a hard look at what might happen with the Twins. Overall, worked out OK. If I remember correctly, the main thing the FO and Twins coaches were looking for from Berrios in the MiLB was consistency; repeatable mechanics. So far, so good. So, so very good
  17. HitInAPinch
    On defense, I think he's being judged by his size alone.
  18. HitInAPinch
    I really like that kid!
  19. HitInAPinch
    At some point, the Twins do need to see what Mitch Garver and John Ryan Murphy can do in the MLB.
  20. HitInAPinch
    If some of the young starters develop, they may be able to hang around .500. Which, in Twins terms, would be quite the victory. More to come!
  21. HitInAPinch
    I've never really paid that much attention to Top Anything lists. It's a moment in time, and then the moment is gone. I think both Duffey and Tyler just need more time to build up arm and repertory before being committed to being starters. Adam Wainwright started off in the bullpen. Seemed to work out OK.
  22. HitInAPinch
    I think Rosario comps to Puckett are way off base. Olivia seems like a good one.
  23. HitInAPinch
    Great article! Twins are on the right path. This year, I'd be happy with anything close to .500. Expect much more next year, if better pitching can be found.
  24. HitInAPinch
    Is it time yet to do something about Hughes? I mean, Hughes and Gibson: Talk about Twins!!
  25. HitInAPinch
    Biggly!
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