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  1. USAFChief
    I have mentioned this multiple times. He has really bad hands. The number of times a pitch hits his glove, and doesn't stick, stands out.
  2. USAFChief
    I think it's inaccurate and misleading. Over the past 365 days, Gibson has thrown 192 innings, 185 K's, a 3.46 ERA, and a 1.227 WHIP. He might fall back, but he's been legitimately, consistently good over the past year. Every pitcher throws a dud once in a while.
  3. USAFChief
    And if you trade him, add "quality starter" to that list. Also... You did ask 'How else do you get better?' There are lots of ways to get better that don't include trading off your best players for minor leaguers. For one thing, you could be trading your minor leaguers for some other team's best players. That's in addition to internal promotions, improved play from players you already have, waiver wire pickups, and free agents.
  4. USAFChief
    The Twins will not get a return that will be better in 2019 than Gibson. I’m 99 percent confident in that. I want the Twins to do everything in their power to compete not later than 2019. So I don’t care if some team offers a top prospect. That guy will be in A ball, or lower, and I’m not interested.
  5. USAFChief
    I’d rather have 1.4 years of Gibson. Easily.
  6. USAFChief
    Way cool.
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  8. USAFChief
    Will someone with access, PLEASE ask why Belisle is still on this team? PLEASE? I mean, geez.
  9. USAFChief
    it means another season of failure. I hate that. Hate it. So no, I'm not going to celebrate a failed season, no matter what they might acquire by trading players. I want to watch a meaningful game this afternoon. Care about winning or losing. That's why I watch. I wish they had won these two games in KC. Today would be more interesting. Some A ball hope and prayer in Return for Dozier means nothing to me. Zero. Less than zero.
  10. USAFChief
    Thank goodness those of us hoping for the Twins to win have you to remind us what the goals of our fandom should be.
  11. USAFChief
    He drove in a run in the bottom of the 7th with the Twins down 2-4. Rosario also came around to score on the play after an error to tie the game.
  12. USAFChief
    "It's just like making a trade" an oldie but a goodie
  13. USAFChief
    Well duh...Duensing will be used as trade bait, of course.
  14. USAFChief
    Extending Escobar now would be the definition of buying high. He wont be any more expensive this winter, and probably less. Or you can QO him if you really feel he's necessary next year. He's had a great first half, but he isnt this good.
  15. USAFChief
    I dont understand any answer to this question that isnt "Buxton and/or Sano."
  16. USAFChief
    I understand the concept of platooning. True platoons were a great way to squeeze production out of a position back when pitching staffs were 10 or 11. True platoons are virtually nonexistent these days. If you see one it's probably at an outfield spot, where teams carry an extra player anyway. I stand by my opinion it's tough to carry a part time 1st baseman, particularly when you're not getting all that much from him when he does play.
  17. USAFChief
    We were specifically talking about 2019-2020, no? Six years of control isn't part of the conversation. So no, I don't expect either of those two to be leading the Twins to postseason glory in 2019-2020. Beyond that, who knows, but by then there will be other prospects for folks here to salivate over. And for the record, I have never advocated dealing both Lewis and Romero for Realmuto. One or the other, although I'd be reluctant to deal Lewis. I don't think it takes that much.
  18. USAFChief
    IMO if Sano and Buxton are busts, it's going to be extremely difficult for the Twins to contend in the next few years. So you might as well operate as if they will develop into stars, because you're not hurting yourself if they don't*, and you need to help yourself if they do. *The prospects used to acquire Realmuto won't be leading the Twins to glory in 2019-2010 anyway. And you can probably restock at the deadline in 2020 by trading Realmuto if necessary. I'd be much more upset with the front office if they let the team squander a chance with Buxton/Sano/Berrios/et al than I would be if they made trades that ultimately didn't get them were we all want them to go.
  19. USAFChief
    If "Joe wants to play" when he's 60, should the Twins still offer him a contract? If the FO thinks he'll help them win, sign him. If it's anything else, don't sign him. There's no room for sentiment or nostalgia on a 25 man MLB roster. If you want to win, at least.
  20. USAFChief
    nonconcur.
  21. USAFChief
    a bit strong, at least in July. Regardless, W's count the same no matter who you get them against. And 3 of 4 from a TB team above .500 i the AL East doesn't count either?
  22. USAFChief
    That's a fair take.
  23. USAFChief
    CONGRATULATIONS Mr Rodney!!
  24. USAFChief
    No, it’s really not. Find us two examples. First basemen who play no other position and get a couple days off per week.
  25. USAFChief
    Just have a fifth ump in the press box who decides what and when to review what and when. I thought the idea was to get the call right.
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