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  1. USAFChief
    It looked to me like Archer was fairly lucky to get through 4. I think it was exactly the right move. But I've always been a "better too early than too late" guy. It's one of the things I feel Rocco does very well. By comparison, I grew to hate watching Molitor trudge out to the mound with a desultory look on his face to take the ball from his starter AFTER said starter had given up 3 with runners still on the corners.
  2. USAFChief
    Or getting 2 PAs against the LH starter, who's only going to see the opponent lineup twice.
  3. USAFChief
    Platoons have always been an easy way to squeeze extra production out of a given position. It's just been increasingly more difficult to do as pitching staffs have grown in size over time and gobbled up roster spots. He's a good fit for the Twins because a team is going to carry more than three OFers and the Twins regular corners are lefties at the plate. Garlick's particularly strong bat against lefty pitching is perfect. The platoon advantage is real. No sense fighting it. Where you can, use it.
  4. USAFChief
    I would say Tim Anderson should be ashamed for having compared himself to Jackie Robinson in the first place.
  5. USAFChief
    We do, however, have a four furlong lead.
  6. USAFChief
    As to the topic...I'm going to need another month to believe. But so far, so good.
  7. USAFChief
    What's ridiculous is claiming the Dodgers got there in 3 different ways. They got there by having the most, or close to the most talent. Max Muncy didn't get them to the WS by himself. He was on a great team, with a deep lineup and strong pitching. Multiple players capable of taking over a series. Multiple good pen options. That doesn't guarantee anything, but over time, that's the way to get to a WS. Have the best team.
  8. USAFChief
    The postseason isn't played like "5 random games in May." Nobody is resting their best players. The bottom of the rotation and bottom of the bullpen aren't going to be in any close game. Managers will be managing AB by AB rather than for a long season. There is noise in 5 or 7 game series, but not nearly the amount you're claiming.
  9. USAFChief
    Take your kids, it'll be cheaper. I'll be tugging on your sleeve asking for another beer every odd numbered inning and to take me to the bathroom every even numbered inning.
  10. USAFChief
    The Twins are undefeated when I'm in attendance. If you want to take up a gofundme or something, I will attend every game for the rest of the season. Shoot me a PM and I'll let you know where to send the funds. Half price for military tonight too! You're getting a bargain!
  11. USAFChief
    Ahem.
  12. USAFChief
    Hey...didn't you used to be Trevor Larnach?
  13. USAFChief
    Cameron BA .273 ... SLG .273 Hahahaha
  14. USAFChief
    literally 1 swcond prior to the GS.
  15. USAFChief
    How does MLB suspend someone for calling Anderson what Anderson called himself?
  16. USAFChief
    Nitpic: I could be wrong but I remember it as 2 of 3.
  17. USAFChief
    Bringing his MLB line against righties to .177/.255/.294!!!
  18. USAFChief
    Nice job Nick. A completely cromulent compilation covering current...um... ... week.
  19. USAFChief
    I've said this before: there are no "low leverage" relievers in a modern pen. You're using 3, 4 maybe 5 relievers every night. Most professional baseball games are close, it's just the nature of the game. EVERYone in the pen is going to be in a position to win or lose games, and not just as an oddity. A manager can't just use 3 or 4 guys for 4 innings every close game. I'm not a Rocco apologist, by any means, but he needs an inning of performance, minimum, when he puts a guy into a game in the middle innings, no matter the guy. And He doesn't have the luxury of having another guy already warmed and ready when a Cano starts an inning. Cano needs to perform. The problem really is not Rocco leaving Cano in too long. The problem is not providing Rocco with enough good options. Blame Cano. Or Falvine.
  20. USAFChief
    Ish.
  21. USAFChief
    Kepler. Uffda. That'd normally be Correa's spot... But $35m per doesn't get you 4 games in a row.
  22. USAFChief
    Nope. Never happened. I have no memory of any of this. Surely you're making this up.
  23. USAFChief
    Except Lewis is specifically playing other positions currently in St Paul. That was specifically mentioned when he was sent down, and he's played both 3rd and LF since then. Not to mention, if in contention, there's no way they trade Correa. No chance. None.
  24. USAFChief
    Bell and Eovaldi would both be very good fits. I think they need bullpen help, but I don't trust Lopez.
  25. USAFChief
    Feeling better about Pagan by the minute. Edit: feeling better about Stashak by the minute.
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