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  1. USAFChief
    “Playing hurt” is always a tough call. First off, few players are 100 percent physically during much of an MLB season. So most everyone plays at some level below 100 percent at points during a season. Then, It’s often really hard to know when someone is hurt, or just sore from the grind. If hurt, how hurt? Will they make it worse by playing? You might decide that 90 percent of a given player is better than 100 percent of his replacement. You might need that replacement player at another position anyway, because he’s subbing for someone in worse shape, so the guy at 90 percent HAS to play. It’s not as simple as “Don’t play Dozier with a sore knee.” Obviously there’s a point where you should DL him, but often these situations aren’t as black and white as we like to imagine them. Players have to play, or they’re worthless. And replacements don’t grow on trees, nor are they usually good as the player they are replacing.
  2. USAFChief
    Sano...woof. I know it’s the first game back, but sheesh. He looked awful, against a mediocre lefty to boot. And he had multiple pitches that were very hittable.
  3. USAFChief
    If the manager bats Mike Trout fifth, I’ve won. He might not come up to hit in a close game in the ninth. Can you imagine the firestorm from the press and fans if the last out is made in a one run game with Mike Trout in the dugout because he’s hitting fifth? I’d be willing to bet no manager is ever going to move any of his top hitters down out of the first inning. I guess I don’t understand the vitriol this idea is encountering. We asked for more forward thinking front office and manager. I certainly have issues with the front office, but i see no downside to trying this out, and it could potentially be a way to squeeze a few extra drops out of whatever pitching staff you have, good or bad.
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    Bailey apparently had offers from other teams, turned them down waiting for a better opportunity. It is nice that he views the Vikings as that opportunity. One thing I have to give the Vikes, from ownership on down...they at the very least give the appearance that winning a SB is the ultimate goal. I'm sure Ziggy is not inclined to give money away, but at least from a distance I don't get the impression he puts money ahead of winning. Which is a refreshing change from the Twins.
  5. USAFChief
    Possibly, but their is little evidence to review on what the injury/fatigue impact would be of spreading 180 IP over 60 games instead of 30. I'm guessing teams would be reluctant to try it out simply for fear of the "unknown." In the case of the "opener/secondary" pitchers aren't really changing usage patterns.
  6. USAFChief
    I have a hard time imagining Kepler as the full time center fielder. I doubt that happens.
  7. USAFChief
    It happens as you get older, Winston. A lack of passion.
  8. USAFChief
    Zylstra led the CFL in receiving yards last year. Outstanding athlete. They signed him for a reason. There is zero reason for Treadwell to see the field again. Baffling.
  9. USAFChief
    Could be both.
  10. USAFChief
    I dont think you bail on the kicker after one bad game. Treadwell, though...its a recurring theme.
  11. USAFChief
    I would not characterize that game as a choke. FAR from it. Wow.
  12. USAFChief
    Appreciate the recaps Tom. Seriously.
  13. USAFChief
    Yes.
  14. USAFChief
    Awesome game. Why does Treadwell keep getting on the field? Brutal special teams. Cousins really good.
  15. USAFChief
    A win at Maryland would be huge.
  16. USAFChief
    It was on one of the BTN alternate channels.
  17. USAFChief
    Tom...don’t forget the routine DP ball to third, where nobody bothered to cover 2b. Instead of ending the inning, that left runners on 2nd and 3rd. And of course there was a 2 run double from Gordon that followed, but that’s not the point. This team is terrible at baseball. Has been in the entire Molitor era. Talent can’t be pulled from thin air, but it’s Molitor’s job to get his players to play the game well. And they do NOT play the game well. That was really awful last night. Worse than you should see in MLB, and it is commonplace for this team. Start the repairs with the manager.
  18. USAFChief
    Astudillo forgets how many outs there are, to top off the night. What an embarrassing organization.
  19. USAFChief
    Routine double play ball yo third, no Twin bothers to cover second. Only one out recorded, pronging inning. Gordon two RBI double follows. I can’t stand watching a Molitor managed team any more. Send him home with a pink slip in the morning, and start the process of finding a manager tomorrow. A manager gets the level of play he allows.
  20. USAFChief
    And with that, I leave this in your capable hands, 'Bombo. Bring it on home.
  21. USAFChief
    Is it just me, or did this game suddenly get more Lively?
  22. USAFChief
    Mrs Chief, while I wasn't paying attention: "Honey, what should I do with these week-old buns?" Chief: "Try some deep knee bends."
  23. USAFChief
    Progressive! //insurance
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