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  1. nater79a
    MLB.com has only had 1 or 2 first basemen in their pre-season top-100 prospects for a few years now. Generally, one of the weaker positions for new blood coming into the league. Quite often the top 1B are transplants from another position.
  2. nater79a
    Why can't I get Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke" out of my mind?
  3. nater79a
    My guess is we'll see six Twins in the 100: Buxton, Sano, Meyer, Berrios, Stewart and Gordon.
  4. nater79a
    If you check out the current MLBPipeline 2014 rankings Meyer is at #27 and Berrios is at #33. Not sure if that is a mid-season update or not.
  5. nater79a
    Surprised. I actually thought Berrios would have ranked higher than Meyer. Maybe Berrios in the 25-30 range (in the top 100 prospects) and Meyer around 60-65. That being said, the scouts like the big 6-5 (or taller) big-bodied workhorses so I'm sure that plays into it. Be interesting to see where Berrios and Stewart land when the 100 comes out 1/30.
  6. nater79a
    I don't mind Meyer starting in the bullpen. However, I don't really want him throwing an inning here and an inning there. He needs to be stretched out so he can slip into the rotation when needed. If he can't get that with the big club I'd rather see him in the Rochester rotation.
  7. nater79a
    I echo the comments of most on here. May is the guy for me in the 5th slot. I'm trying to remember if May had a worse outing than in his prior appearance through last August/September. There may have have been one. Point is, he was continually improving. I expect one or two DFA's and/or deals toward the end of spring training to "thin the herd" as they say.
  8. nater79a
    7. Lewis Thorpe: LHS, 11-23-95 2015 start: either TJ surgery or Cedar Rapids. Might be best to shut him down with surgery early in ST in order to save his 2016 season. He would still be on pace for an early-20s appearance in the big leagues. If he gets through the elbow injury fine without surgery this year . . . wow. Unfortunately, this guy is my #1 story line to watch once the minor league spring training camp opens up. Hate to be a "Debbie-downer" but I'll be cringing every day as reports come back from Florida...waiting for the inevitable bad news. Definitely hope I'm wrong though.
  9. nater79a
    Yeah, I don't think the player cares much about what you gave up for him. The player and agent are going to do what's best for themselves. All about $$$.
  10. nater79a
    The key is to get Strasburg to re-sign with the Twins. The only realistic way is to convince him that the Twins are ready to win big in 2017 and he would have a chance to be the ace. Not sure if it is possible though. Seems like Strasburg wants to test the waters in 2 years regardless. In any case, Buxton would be off limits for me.
  11. nater79a
    I sort of agree on Zimmerman. Just wait till next season and sign as a FA once our core is more in place. As for Strasburg, with Lucas Giolito and A.J. Cole fairly close to breaking through with the Nats maybe they'd prefer a pitcher in return that is a little deeper in the farm system but has high upside. Maybe go with Kohl Stewart (instead of Berrios), Dozier and maybe a Stuart Turner type prospect. Seems like a lot, and it is. But Strasburg is going to cost a TON in any trade. If the Twins are in position to win big by 2017, maybe you can convince Strasburg to re-sign here after he becomes a free agent post-2016.
  12. nater79a
    That's right! I forgot about that.
  13. nater79a
    What's the background of these arbiters? Do they have any connection to the game at all?
  14. nater79a
    Little bit off the topic of the Twins players, but I noticed that 1B Steve Pearce of the Orioles filed for $5,4 mil while the club countered with $2 mil. Filings don't even seem to be in the same zip code. I realize that Pearce filled in for Chris Davis some last year, but geeez...
  15. nater79a
    Scottz- I like that potential Twins ad too. Except, I don't know how many HR's he'll drop in the box just over the limestone. Maybe there's a flower box at the back of the plaza!
  16. nater79a
    From everything I've been able to glean on social media that Arcia HR was an absolute bomb. Must be feeling healthy.
  17. nater79a
    Uh oh..I sense a 5-year deal for Schafer being discussed as the Twins try to decide if he's the CF of the future. Buxton or Schafer? Buxton or Schafer...
  18. nater79a
    Wonder if the number of possible 40-man protectibles from this '12 class (as well as other classes) will affect whether Berrios or Buxton is promoted to the big club this year. Neither Buck or J.O. needs to be added till 2016 but would take an additional two spots if promoted in, lets say, September. I would hope the Twins would not let that affect their thinking, but you never know. Also, can anybody remember in the last 10 years or so the most players the Twins added to their 40-man roster between the September 1st expanded rosters date and the end of November? This year would have to be close to the top, I would think.
  19. nater79a
    Not sure about Shibuya and Levi Michael. Harrison would also need to re-discover his power at Chattanooga to be added (15-20 dingers would be nice). ABW needs to fix the holes in his swing.
  20. nater79a
    Mostly true, based more on age. Could have an older H.S. kid that only gets four years, I guess. Players are eligible for selection in the Rule 5 draft who are not on their major league organization's 40-man roster and: – were 18 or younger on the June 5 preceding their signing and this is the fifth Rule 5 draft upcoming; or – were 19 or older on the June 5 preceding their signing and this is fourth Rule 5 draft upcoming.
  21. nater79a
    Depending on how their seasons go this year, this 2012 class could add a ton of guys to the 40-man roster in November, if not before. Could see Chargois, Z Jones, Duffey, Rogers, Melotakis and ABW all being protected. Buxton would obviously need to be added if he gets the big league call this year. Then add in wildcards like Engelb Vielma (I-FA) and Travis Harrison ('11 class) - wow. Granted, not all will have production in '15 resulting in a Rule 5 risk, but a number of them will for sure. Wonder if you could slide a guy like Melotakis through without adding to the 40-man after his lost season to TJ?
  22. nater79a
    We can carry Suzuki's .250 career average if we don't see a huge dip in Vargas' or Santana's production from last year. If all three of those guys tail off we'll need monster years from both Mauer and Arcia just to maintain last years pace.
  23. nater79a
    I have a feeling that Milone could be the sticky wicket out of these six. Like Seth said, career numbers vs recent performance. Milone's camp will say " Look what we did the past three years: a sub 4.00 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP". Twins will counter with "You struggled down the stretch last season. And we don't really want to pay a $3 million salary for someone that may end up in the bullpen". Should be interesting. By the way, between Milone, Pelfrey and Duensing, the Twins could be paying around $11 million for three middle relievers this season. Seems a little pricey.
  24. nater79a
    I think Rosario starts at AAA with the logjam at Chattanooga. Rochester: Farris CF; Rosario LF; Robinson RF; Rodriquez/Ortiz 4th OF; Chattanooga: Buxton CF; Harrison LF; Kepler RF; Kvasnicka 4th OF Miracle: Kanzler CF: JD Williams LF; AB Walker RF Kernels: English CF; Murphy LF, Larson RF, Swim 4th OF/C
  25. nater79a
    Agree with this. Wrist injuries have to be about the worst thing for a hitter.
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