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  1. USAFChief
    You'll just have to trust me on this one...plan for the future, and start collecting adult-large.
  2. USAFChief
    Not to mention, the deal as reported was Graterol to the Dodgers for Maeda. Technically, if that's true, the Dodgers would have to be the one to object to medicals, no? The Red Sox' beef is with the Dodgers, from whom they're getting Graterol.
  3. USAFChief
    I think it's just the opposite. Teams don't see "medicals" or schedule physicals until trade parameters are agreed to. That's why we often see "pending physical" when we learn of trades on MLBTradeRumors. And it's why, to the best of my knowledge, this trade was never formally announced by any of the three teams involved. It was reported widely in the media, but by none of the teams. And again...the simplest explanation is, when Boston did see the medicals, they didn't like what they saw. No PR considerations, no conspiracies, no attempts to squeeze more from the Twins. They just don't like his chances of being a full time MLB reliever. My guess is the shoulder is the problem, not the elbow, but that's pure speculation.
  4. USAFChief
    Could it be the simplest explanation? The RS looked at Graterol's medical history and didn't like what they see? Sheesh.
  5. USAFChief
    I would expect the four pitches to be: "Fly Delta to Tokyo." "When Miyumi and I celebrate another Twins win, we always dine at Sven And Ole's All-you-can-eat Lutefisk, Lefse, and Sushi Buffet!" "Sheboygan Brats!" and "Like Joe Mauer-san, I drink Kemps!"
  6. USAFChief
    An admirable pivot from failure, to be sure.
  7. USAFChief
    you cant just isolate Ryu + Graterol, which was your point. I'd probably have preferred Ryu, too, but these things dont happen in a vacuum. If they'd signed Ryu, Donaldson doesnt happen.
  8. USAFChief
    probably Ryu + Graterol vs Maeda + Donaldson
  9. USAFChief
    Moving from one league to another just isnt very significant. Average ERA difference between leagues is down to around 1/5 of a run. What matters is the quality of pitcher, not which league.
  10. USAFChief
    well crap, he'll never pass Boston's physical.
  11. USAFChief
    Feeling better about the rotation, but not convinced the bullpen is good enough, or deep enough, to be an asset. The everyday lineup is tough, and very deep. And there's some depth on the bench.
  12. USAFChief
    I prefer it to Cole vs Dobnak.
  13. USAFChief
    Bobby was a cojoined twin, better known as Dusty Kielmohr.
  14. USAFChief
    I'm just full of thoughts tonight, here's one more: This is not Terry Ryan at the helm anymore.
  15. USAFChief
    I will say, I never really bought into the "Twins pen is really good" theory that is accepted around here, and taking Graterol out of that mix is disappointing. I'm a big believer that a strong and deep bullpen is way more valuable than the sum of it's parts. "Just a reliever" is a little overblown, IMO. Consistently owning the final three or four innings wins a lot of games. Still...I will say this is a good trade. That it has me conflicted probably means its fair, as others have pointed out.
  16. USAFChief
    Further proof, along with Bailey, Hill, and Chacin that the front office isn't too enamored with trusting a rotation spot to any of Dobnak, Thorpe, or Smeltzer for anything other than emergencies. An opinion I share, for the record.
  17. USAFChief
    ftfy
  18. USAFChief
    http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/omnisport/92/2a/bartolo-colon-110717-usnews-getty-ftr_1xp2rbniqrmrq1etrzwyg0wky4.jpg?t=-1719394857
  19. USAFChief
    Big arm to give up, but the Twins were still in need of starting pitching. 4 years of control. I think I come down in favor of this deal. At the least, gotta give Falvine credit for courage. This is all part of the cost of not getting one of the top FA starters.
  20. USAFChief
    Mrs Chief, a couple minutes into the halftime show: "I think I'd rather watch Carole Channing."
  21. USAFChief
    Worst. Halftime. Show. Ever. Book it.
  22. USAFChief
    There was never a time when throwing at someone's head was common or acceptable. By the way, by "the opposite is true," I take it to mean you believe YOUR generation is superior?
  23. USAFChief
    Concur. https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2016/02/26/report-post-recession-cleveland-is-in-worse-economic-shape-than-detroit-or-anywhere-else
  24. USAFChief
    ... wait for it... ... "yes."
  25. USAFChief
    New Ulm says they already have Terry Steinbach Strasse, danke.
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