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  1. HitInAPinch
    Question on Melotakis: Is he a lefthander that can get righthanded hitters out? I'm not really big on the LOOGY thingy. Need more value than that to be on MY Big League roster! The Haley's and Belisle's, etc. of the baseball world are around for only one reason: you need them around to pause MLB advancement for RP's that aren't quite ready. And they're disposable. I'm guessing, if the Melotakis and Burdi's of the world stay healthy and keep improving, they should be up in a couple weeks. Unless, of course, the Haley's and Belisle's of the baseball world crash to earth a lot sooner...
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    I'll add: Always keep eyes and mind open, because there's always another Kirby Puckett lurking out there......
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    So, Buxton is great again, right? I really like this kid. I think it's just a matter of time before he puts it all together. DAMN THE STATS!!
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    Thanks, Seth. Very interesting stuff. Wish I could be there.
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    In my simplistic mind, the New FO is nothing like the Old FO: a history of creating and using advance statistics, rapid evaluation of fringee players, player movement, etc. The acquiring those fringee-types is a logical plan to slow desperately moving MiLB players before their time. I believe they are now in full change mode after an early delay due to a playoff and WS hunt. And, yeah, I think they are having a real affect on Molitor's decisions. As we get closer to the AS break, I think things could get really interesting...
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    Well, I don't give Gibson that much credit when he allows 6 hits and 4 walks in 6.1 innings. Not to be mean here, but hope he can drive up some value so he can be traded for something respectable. Thou the Twins could really use another guy that can rack up innings, Gibson seems to be trending in the wrong direction. Don't know if this is a fair comparison or not, but here we go: Berrios dominated AAA.
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    With Gordon, I think it's pretty simple: Twins starting middle infield is set. Do you let a talent like Gordon ride the bench or let him have more development time in the MiLB?
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    IDK, sounds like I coulda started an entirely new thread on "Pitch to contact angst"
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    Nice article, Nick. The whole "pitch to contact" angst always confused me. That's been a standard strategy for a long, long time. Except when you have lousy pitching. Still need to see more of Berrios, but his recent start was a good start! Santiago recent start was, well, what is was. Need at least one more good starter. And I don't know where that player would come from. Trade?
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    How about that Buxton!!
  12. HitInAPinch
    Well, there was a moment. Then the moment was gone....
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    OH CRAP !!
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    Oh, man........ Well, Mauer made him throw a lot of pitches. That'll count later on...
  15. HitInAPinch
    Great Start!
  16. HitInAPinch
    I've been a little surprised by the complaints about the lineups. Seems to me that they were an attempt to follow the new metrics.
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    Damn, missed it. I'll have to catch the replay today.
  19. HitInAPinch
    Again, very well written article and insight. Count me as a firm "Hold" on Berrios. I learned a long time ago to not pay too much attention to MiLB stats. Remember Willie Banks? Boy, did I get caught up in the static on that one. I've looked at some of the videos of Berrios pitching and, yeah, he looks different on the mound. Delivery looks more consistent. Still believe in his future as a MLB pitcher. Anyway, I look at this as just another step in his development. I don't believe that Falvey has been able to fully integrate the MN MiLB with the "Cleveland Way" of pitching development. Berrios is a 1st sample case. And I'm hopeful that Twins on-field staff has recognized their bad handling of Berrios and Meyer in Houston and don't leave Berrios out to slaughter again.
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    AUDRA !!
  21. HitInAPinch
    Finally get to see Buxton hit. Been missing the games for a while...
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    Sano BOMB! That's the kind of thing you should be do against a weak pitcher like Tomlin.
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    Embrace the gut! I say it's time to send Hughes to the bullpen to get straightened out and, now that Berrios has been called up, call up Mejia too. Seasons change. And this one is headed towards the AllStar break! LOL
  24. HitInAPinch
    Among all the things happening this year, the Eddie Rosario story has been pretty well ignored. To me, he's just damn fun to watch! If they're good, the age of the pitching staff is meaning less. Then there's the other side :-) I'm concerned about the ages of the MiLB pitchers? Should I be? At 26, I would have expected one of them to have at least a moment in the MLB, instead of retreads from other teams. Please tell me if there's really a plan. There's a lot of good things to say about the current team and the advances from last year. Personally, I'd like to see more. Greedy?
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    So, Nick, sounds to me that Berrios has made a transition from a thrower to a pitcher. Sound about right? This is what I've been preaching about Berrios: The first will get you great numbers against MiLB hitters. The 2nd will get you MLB success. Very Greg Maddux-like... Looking forward to his 1st MLB start of the season!
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