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  1. HitInAPinch
    I can drink a lot of beer and eat a lot of chili dogs. Qualified enough?
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    Pootie Tang?
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    I guess I'd add the question: At the time of Park's dramatic dive, was his wrist already hurt? Yes, it's very true that there would be a large difference between MLB and KBO pitchers. I'm just curious if there was something else in play. He’s been outrighted to Rochester and will compete in Major League camp. So we'll get another look.
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    "I don't know" is on 3rd. At least that's what Abbott and Costello said...
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    My guess is that the new FO will be looking at someone who can provide better play in the field than Vargas. DH rotation, just like changing who plays against whom based on adv. stats. I don't know how a one-dimensional player fits into Falvey's team construction model. I like Vargas, he's shown some pop. But his defensive play at 1st was "good for a big guy".
  7. HitInAPinch
    Hey batta batta batta, saaawing batta batta
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    Agree. Falvey & Co. had a pretty quick trigger on Park.
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    Sad, either way....
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    It would take some change in his mechanics. Maybe just quicken up that big leg kick? Anyway, just like the MLB beginning of Buxton, Kepler, Polanco, Sano and a host of young relievers, I just think it's too early to just give up on Park. And for the same reasons that we just don't jettison young position players: new ballparks, new set of pitchers, etc. Do we even know when Park's wrist injury 1st happened? That needs to be taken into account, too. As always, Brandon: I really appreciate your articles.
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    Yeah, that's kind of my thing. Who? In the fantasy fantastical idea that the Twins, somehow, get out of Mauer's contract and release/retire him, who's next? Sure would have been sweet to get a guy like Bellinger. And, please, NOT Vargas.
  12. HitInAPinch
    Question: Who would be the MiLB 1st baseman on deck?
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    If Vielma can hit anything over .250, has an OBP over Fangraph's 0.340 AND play great defense, he would be the next Twins HOF'er! Just to clarify: Twins, not national Hall of Fame...
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    Who on earth would claim him? And, I'm reasonably sure the a guaranteed contract still needs to be paid by somebody.
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    Seems a little odd to me that a guy, at best a part time starter, throws a slider.
  16. HitInAPinch
    I'm on the side that says: The Twins couldn't possibly suck as much this year as they did in 2016. I had a spreadsheet on that, but my dog ate my laptop.
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    I'm thinking, with the new front office, Vargas may not be guaranteed 40 man guy. We shall see.....
  18. HitInAPinch
    If Stubbs could regain his offense circa 2009 - 2014, he could be a great addition. And a nice rotational player for days when the Twins face left-handed pitchers.
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    My thoughts on lineup placement: Things have changed. Example: Hitters like Cabrera and Ortiz were put in the #3 hole to give them an extra AB or 2 each game. If Buxton is more comfortable batting leadoff, let him. Let's pack the bottom portion of the lineup with OBP guys and just let Buxton hit. Towards the end of last year, Buxton started taking some of those outside breaking balls and slapping them to right. Now, imagine that with a few guys on base. Of course, you'll need someone a lot faster than Grossman, even if watching Buxton almost running him down would provide great comedy. Kepler: like his swing, like his demeanor. Wish he had a Sano-like arm, but he'll do. What happened to him later in the year was to be expected. The brick wall he ran into was the learning curve. Pitchers adapted, Kepler must, too. I don't see Kepler as a big HR-guy, but could be a good OPS/OBP guy. Rosario: I'm with you. I still see the potential. However, if he doesn't keep his head on straight, this season may be very short for him. It's year number 2+ of MLB development for Buxton and Rosario. Could still be a little ugly at times, but I expect better things from all 3 right around the All Star break.
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    I think the thing I liked about Buxton's progress last year: he stopped slamming into the OF walls. Oh, it was also nice to see his offense in the MLB tick up. I see both Kepler and Rosario rebounding after learning some lessons last year. Rosario had better: this could be his last year with the Twins if he doesn't.
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    oop ack!
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    Couldn't resist.... https://youtu.be/qoYsfbq3vMc You can call me Ray or you can call me Jay....
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    You'll have to ask Falvey.
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    I think a solid case for Tonkin being overused last year can be made. I have to wonder if he was "arm weary" at the end of the season. But that fastball is straight as an arrow. Gotta minimize his exposure [much like a closer] and make better use of his slider. And like you said, Tonkin barely made the roster last spring. I lean on the "move on" side. The rest of the bullpen is still taking shape. Would love to see more of the young guys get MLB auditions this year. There's new management. I doubt they'll feel too much towards Perkins, other than can he pitch now and actually help the Twins. And, [as I've posted before] at a bare minimum, I want to see Berrios [and maybe Duffey] in the Twins bullpen and getting more MLB exposure.
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    I, too, want to see the young relievers step up. There's a decent amount of talent there. And I believe both Tonkin and Boshers [along with Belisle] are just spot-holders until those young guys are ready. I do believe that the Twins over used Tonkin, by a lot. But stats don't lie. I'd be looking more towards maximizing innings for the Chargois', Melotakis's, Burdi's, Reed's, and Hildenberger's of the world before overusing Tonkin again.
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