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  1. HitInAPinch
    New leaders, new players, new attitude. If only we could locate some Sweet Music...
  2. HitInAPinch
    Had to read your write up on Gonsalves a few times to figure out how those 2 runs scored LOL At still only 22 yrs old, I'm hoping Gonsalves can pickup a few mph on that fastball. Another year or 2 at AAA....
  3. HitInAPinch
    Josmil Pinto is available again. Cleared waivers and sent to AAA Colorado Springs. Split time between catcher and first base while hitting a strong .308/.362/.517 in 315 plate appearances with 11 home runs.
  4. HitInAPinch
    Just one man's opinion..... Overall, I'm not a believer is this whole "blocking" thing. If the "up and comer" can't get playing time due to someone else "blocking" them, I'd have to question the skills of that "up and comer".
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    Think Big, or Go Home: I'd take a shot at Ramos. Injured, no QA from Nationals. 1 year contract for recovery time plus option year. Not sure how I'd structure that, as Ramos would probably bolt after 1st year if fully recovered. Weiters. Another, 'why not' ? From MLBTR: "Wieters also didn’t receive strong framing reviews, though he was solid with his arm by measure of Baseball Prospectus." Would OK framing be OK for Twins pitchers? Take a shot at a lot less than the $17M he made last year? His hitting was off last year. Which included 17 HR's. Avila: "Fangraphs' measure of catching defense, Avila ranked second in the major leagues in 2014. He also led the American League, throwing out 36 baserunners attempting to steal. Avila was second in caught stealing percentage, and had a league-best three passed balls among qualified catchers." Castro. Probably the safest bet, if he can hit anything. Good 'change of scenario' bet? Take a whack at Ramos, but would be happy with either Castro or Avila.
  6. HitInAPinch
    ****** Conspiracy Theory Alert ****** The reason for the firing Brunansky is that new Twins management has struck a deal with JOE MAUER to be the new Twins Hitting Coach!!
  7. HitInAPinch
    No question with these 2 guys. It's a 2 year plan. Bruno and Davis, IMHO, were kinda 'low hanging fruit'. Hitting and defense were problematic. No pitching staff can be successful with that. So, out with Bruno and Davis. I see pitching, especially with Flavey's background, really getting a workover in year 2. Need to gather those stats before making changes.
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    Agree. I believe the phrase is "knee-jerk reaction". I just don't see Falvey and Levine as being those type of people. Something needed to be changed throughout the organization, as far as MiLB training goes. There may still be more changes. But with Falvey's background in Cleveland, I bet any pitching coach/philosophy change may be a little later.
  9. HitInAPinch
    Sweet !!!
  10. HitInAPinch
    Thanks for the write-up, Cody. My thoughts are: Trevor May will be in the starting rotation. Back issues are causing too much stress when a reliever. Actually, I'd try to trade him, if possible at this point. Plouffe is nothing more than a maybe. Maybe at a really low price, maybe as a bench player, etc. I firmly believe Plouffe will find a better job elsewhere. No to Drew (promote from within), a maybe or "what the heck..." on Avila. Matz for Dozier in some kinda trade? I don't actually know who is playing 2B for the Mets, and what I've seen on their 25 roster doesn't mean much to me. I'd really like to see something like this play out.
  11. HitInAPinch
    "The crux of Plexiglas is this: A team that improves in one season tends to decline the next, and vice versa." Yeah, I'll hang my had on that! LOL
  12. HitInAPinch
    As a reference point (for better or worse): Dayton Moore then was offered a job with the Kansas City Royals and took the job on June 8, 2006. Year-by-Year Results Season Team League W L PCT GB 2016 Kansas City Royals American League 81 81 .500 13.5 2015 Kansas City Royals American League 95 67 .586 2014 Kansas City Royals American League 89 73 .549 1.0 2013 Kansas City Royals American League 86 76 .531 7.0 2012 Kansas City Royals American League 72 90 .444 16.0 2011 Kansas City Royals American League 71 91 .438 24.0 2010 Kansas City Royals American League 67 95 .414 27.0 2009 Kansas City Royals American League 65 97 .401 21.5 2008 Kansas City Royals American League 75 87 .463 13.5 2007 Kansas City Royals American League 69 93 .426 27.0 2006 Kansas City Royals American League 62 100 .383 34.0 2005 Kansas City Royals American League 56 106 .346 43.0 This is how long it could take.....
  13. HitInAPinch
    FULL REBUILD: no, IMHO. STILL REBUILDING: Yes. Bits and pieces in place that still need some more MLB playing time. In very SSS'es, they all need more MLB time. I guess: Time will tell :-)
  14. HitInAPinch
    The Clock is Ticking !! http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/doomsday_clock.png
  15. HitInAPinch
    From the Pioneer Press: Falvey did not come to Minnesota wielding a scythe. “I’ve seen some people do that,” he said. “What we’re going to do is introduce a vision and give everyone the opportunity to get on the bus. We’re going to build out and go that way, then see who’s aligned with that vision.” In short, that vision is a collaborative marriage of analytics — or, as he calls them, “evidence-based values” — and player development. That collaboration starts with Levin, whom Falvey independently hired as the team’s general manager. Gotta get the new lingo down :-)
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    From MLB-TR: Hochevar underwent surgery to relieve thoracic outlet syndrome in August, and it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to return to game action. His numbers last year were ok. Not really against a move like this. But I do have to question: 1. if a person like Hochevar would provide much value to the Twins or 2. if signing him [gambling on his recovery] and betting on his recovery and 3. wonder if Hochevar could provide enough value to justify using him instead of developing young relievers for the future.
  17. HitInAPinch
    I'm guessing most of the groundwork for FA has already been done. I read somewhere [ i.e. can't find it again ] that Rob Antony's position is TBD.
  18. HitInAPinch
    No way the Yankees trade Gary Sanchez.
  19. HitInAPinch
    1991 Game 7: hands down for me Best Baseball Game EVER!!!
  20. HitInAPinch
    From MLB Rumors 9/9/2016: The right-handed Ruiz, now 22, is seen as one of the top recent pitching prospects from Cuba. Badler has suggested that he’s ready for the Double-A level, with an advanced mix of pitches that he generally mixes and commands well. With mid-rotation upside, he’s a highly intriguing target. I'm with Mike: Pricey. And I think to the point where the Twins would be outbid quickly.
  21. HitInAPinch
    Thad Levine:
  22. HitInAPinch
    No "Kennys Vargas Bandwagon" yet? Surely you must be kidding!
  23. HitInAPinch
    1st full year last this year. 2015 was 80 games. I'm giving him a little slack here
  24. HitInAPinch
    Now that everyone's on board, it'll be interesting what, if any, direction they go.
  25. HitInAPinch
    I wouldn't even consider trading Sano until after his sophomore season.
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