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  1. HitInAPinch
    Santiago: Well, he has the continuing ability to remain left handed on his side. Kintzler: The closer until further notice. Bank on it. Gibson: I just haven't seen enough good things about him to even keep him around. Oh, yeah. Innings eater.... Pressly: The longest delivery I've ever seen. And this guy could be a closer? Only if they use him like the Twins did with Perkins: rarely let him get into a game with a runner on base.
  2. HitInAPinch
    Just don't call us 'Davey' ......
  3. HitInAPinch
    SOP. Twins management is kicking the tires on Bautista and probably many other available players. Having said that, I'd probably take a shot with Bautista. Obviously, he wants to rebuild his reputation. Seriously: Does the sum-total of Miguel Sano, Joe Mauer, Kennys Vargas and Byung-Ho Park come close to equaling Jose Bautista??
  4. HitInAPinch
    Hey, show some respect! The Metrodome got us a World Series Championship!!! http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/4933/7355856_1.jpg?v=8C9DD5B8101B300
  5. HitInAPinch
    I certainly hope the trade works out. From what I've been reading here, the opinion of JDL range from a 2-3 to 3-4 type pitcher with a changeup as his best pitch. I just can't believe that JDL was the ONLY thing offered. I like the addition of Alvarez, but let's face facts. For all the talk about his upside, Alvarez ended the year in A-ball. I mean, that's still a long ways away. Based on this, I'd say JDL and Alvarez is just not enough.
  6. HitInAPinch
    http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/three_stooges_slice_01.jpg
  7. HitInAPinch
    Protection in the lineup for Dozier?
  8. HitInAPinch
    If that's the case, then what's on second?
  9. HitInAPinch
    Yes, he can. Eventually........
  10. HitInAPinch
    Or one of last year's Xmas Card: "Hey Raphael, Feliz Navidad"
  11. HitInAPinch
    Thanks Bluto !! http://a.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/nc_john_belushi_ll_130725_16x9_608.jpg
  12. HitInAPinch
    I don't believe that either Falvey or Levine would think such a thing.
  13. HitInAPinch
    Maybe, just may, would the new FO be looking at a better hitter to protect Dozier in the lineup? Potential 2 big trades at the same time?? Something to think about...
  14. HitInAPinch
    I Googled "percent of left handed pitchers in mlb 2016". Left-handed pitchers accounted for about 28 percent of all plate appearances since 2010. So, Vargas would be playing only 28% of the time? IMO, I think I would have taken one of those alleged trade offers for Vargas. Or maybe the Dodger would take him? LOL
  15. HitInAPinch
    My Kingdom for "at least passable" players.
  16. HitInAPinch
    Random thoughts: Escobar had a groin injury in May and then a hamstring injury in July that lingered a bit. In that time, Eduardo Nunez took over and went on to hit like a madman. Rosario: Ahem, "The Throw." Yeah..... http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article96623782.html Yeah. But there is this: http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/73955164/v1030918183/houmin-rosario-throws-995-mph-to-nab-bregman Both deserve another shot. That, and I really don't think Polanco is a good shortstop. Second is his best position and not a bad fill-in at 3rd. Love his bat. Aybar would be a good add. Kinzler did very well as a closer until overuse caught up with him. At worse, I'd like to see a MiLB pitcher step up as a co-closer. Shopping for a veteran? If not Neftali Feliz, how about Sergio Romo? Rest of bullpen: I wouldn't change a thing. Need to see those young arms develop further. Pretty sure Hughes will be in the pen. Starter: If Berrios and another MiLBer aren't in the rotation, I'd sure like to hear Falvey and Levine have in mind. May needs to be in the rotation, so does Ervin, for different reasons. Last spot goes to Santiago. Hughes injury history is 1 great season, injury from over-use and into the bullpen, if I remember correctly. The Twins adding onto his innings for stinking win #16 was a bad move. OF is set. Need a 4th: anyone with solid+ defense, speed and some OPS. Starting catcher is set. Backup? Stop whining about Mauer.
  17. HitInAPinch
    I agree. 100%, even! That whole "Risk aversion" was shattered with the hiring of Falvey and Levine. Both came from organizations that had to build a team. OK, OK, Texas to a lessor extent. Lot's 'o old money there. It remains to be seen if Jim Pohlad will OK the money. With his choices for new leadership, I'm somewhat confident he's on-board. I'm fairly confident that the "core" you mention has a good looking future. If they keep developing and a trade of Dozier for pitching is completed, I see at least a start of a new future. Even a bright one. Now excuse me. If off for my morning "Kool Aid".
  18. HitInAPinch
    Man, I sure hope it does. This is getting exhausting.
  19. HitInAPinch
    I respectfully disagree. Oh, sure, it would be great if any pitcher the Twins acquire can bolt out of Spring Training an force their way into the rotation. However, I don't believe the hitting core is there, yet. I'm hopefull this is their year, but I still have some doubts about Buxton, Kepler, Rosario and Sano. They're still in the "MLB in Training" phase. It would be fantastic if all of them put it all together this year. I just feel there's nothing to lose by acquiring pitchers with an upside that may need another year in the MiLB. That's all.
  20. HitInAPinch
    Any pitcher that the Twins acquire don't need to be ready this year. There's more work to be done. A year or two would be perfect, IMO.
  21. HitInAPinch
    I'd say the holdup is the Twins have a MLB-proven player to offer for a position of need for the Buyer. And the Buyer is offering unproven players at the MLB level. I'd be as hesitant as Falvey.
  22. HitInAPinch
    Heed the Klingenbeck warning on any trade with the Dodgers.....
  23. HitInAPinch
    I think I'll come back after the weekend.....
  24. HitInAPinch
    This just in: Twins have signed pitcher Jim Miller to a MiLB contract and purchased the contract of indy OF Leandro Castro. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/twins-sign-jim-miller-rangers-sign-jaye-chapman.html This message was brought to you by the "Free Brian Dozier" committee. You may now continue with your blog
  25. HitInAPinch
    My bet for the eventual Twins MLB job is Falvey going outside the organization.
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