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  1. Platoon
    If JP is an "active" owner, it's one of two things. Either it's something that was never evident in the last, or it's something one would wish was not evident in the future. And yes, it's his perogative to be an active owner. But if he is going to hire a new GM and tell him Molitor is untouchable, that eliminates any idea of cohesion between the FO and field staff right out of the chute!
  2. Platoon
    This has likely been said in six different ways already, but why didn't they just leave Albers as #26. Then just send him back? And deal with Buddy as a separate issue? Maybe I am being too simplistic, or else am missing the sequencing. Btw, I do wish you had titled it "Techinical Explanation of 26th Man Optional/Recall/DFA Requirements After Aug. 1st". Then I wouldn't be confused about something that interests no one outside the USA! (And remote parts of Canada)
  3. Platoon
    "Even some comments, to paraphrase, that came out of Molitor talk about Nunez NOT being a regular player, or would play rookies but the team still wants to win (sheesh!). " This has been a major aggravation of mine, playing these games to win vs a learning and evaluations experience. Others are playing for one run early in a game, with this pitching staff, and seemingly valuing offense over defense, regardless of the position. That said, no matter ones take on Molitor, unless the new GM is completely sold on him, he needs to go. The Twins need everyone to be on the same page, which is hard to do with a manger that is not your choice, on a one year contract, and ownership protection. A recipe for disaster.
  4. Platoon
    No one who has over 15K 's worth of post should ever use the word 'plan' when discussing the Twins FO. Therefore, forthwith, and henceforth, and heretofore, I am formally petitioning a moderator to penalize you 10,000 posts, putting you back with those who would! :)
  5. Platoon
    This team needs pitching, pitching, and then some more pitching. They are going to have to give up something to get it, and the only thing they have is offensive asssts. Someone, or several, treasured by many are going to have to go. Otherwise the last 2-3 weeks will be the future, hot winning streaks and cold losing streaks. And since Doziers current streak is as unsustainable as his lengthly cold one, I would sell high. This team isn't sitting here with good pitchers on the DL coming back next year, or any guys waiting in the Rochestere wings. And so far our top stud has only produced questions. The SP is a serious issue, with no resolution at the end of the existing tunnel.
  6. Platoon
    It seems to me when we discuss, and the team comments on players, it's always offense first, defense second, even the premium defensive positions, i.e. SS, CF, and C. I constantly hear that Turner is a MLB ready catcher, but doesn't hit enough, Vielma is a picking artist, but doesn't hit enough, and nothing needs to be said about Buxton. I know you can't carry 3-4 Mendoza sticks, but somewhere you have to get someone to catch the ball. Buxton being gone, screws up the defense in two positions, and today it showed again. And 4 errors today, and that's not counting 3 more GB that were mishandled and did not result in errors.
  7. Platoon
    Someday, somehow, I hope that a decision on SS based on the defensive capabilities of Polanco/Escobar is not a discussion we will be having. It's not so much about whether either can "play" SS, it's whether they can raise the level of play there so it is a defensive plus. For the record, I still see Polanco's future at second, or as a possible fill in at third depending on the Sano outcome, and EE as a utility IF. I would still trade Dozier, but his streak makes the concept hard to defend. But no human being can continue not only to get his favorite pitch up in the zone, inside FB, PA after PA and continue to not miss one of them. It's beginning to border on crazy.
  8. Platoon
    It is daring pronouncements like this, that will make our country great again!
  9. Platoon
    This post made me think of watching the Twins, since April. It's like in an alternate reality. The games count for someone, and it's been fun to see some of the new guys, but deep down you know it don't make one hell of a bit of difference if they win or not. It's basically a 110 game extended ST!
  10. Platoon
    I am past fervent, or hope, or probably next year as well.
  11. Platoon
    Just think if you were an established NFL, and got yourself hurt in a f*^king preseason game! Ugh!
  12. Platoon
    What is Orlando hitting? If he can field like that, it can't be over .200
  13. Platoon
    I always wondered how that bunch in the Bible could wander if the desert for 40 yrs! I am beginning to know how they felt.
  14. Platoon
    I am really excited to see what this team is going to look like next year when we get out pitching issues straightened out............
  15. Platoon
    Catching up. Does Robbie know that you cannot walk unless the pitcher throws 4 pitches out of the strike zone? Just because you want to walk every AB, you might not get to.
  16. Platoon
    Yesterday FSN showed one of those catch up to the action videos, and the first three plays were Grossman lead footing it after a double. He really is not much help out there.
  17. Platoon
    The Twins are to pitching velocity, what the octogenarian in the tan Buick Park Avenue is to I94.
  18. Platoon
    There was a heated discussion on a GT recently about the appropriate time to use the CAP LOCK button. I doubt there will be any disagreement in its use on this thread! NO! NO! NO! I might add, the comments on this article would have been far more interesting if Reusse had written it! . Someone was going to broach the topic, and Seth did it in a relatively cohesive manner. . That said, I thought the 'con' section was about 4 pages too short!
  19. Platoon
    BD will be a barometer for a new front office. He is a valuable but replaceable asset. What the new FO does with him, will indicate whether they will be proactive in re-balancing and improving this roster, or continue to make square pegs fit round holes.
  20. Platoon
    Where's Chi's auntie when we need her?
  21. Platoon
    AND THEN?
  22. Platoon
    Something makes me think I am so glad I am not related to your parents!
  23. Platoon
    I saw Maddux quoted once where he said he throws about 85 of his pitches every game exactly where he wants to, that made it tough to hit!
  24. Platoon
    Without trying to troll! I was thinking this afternoon, we are now in year 7 or so of ineptitude. And so far we have our stud CF in Rochester, our young ace getting hammered, and our third baseman possibly without a position except DH. While there is still plenty time, I pondered, what if they all don't make it? What then? Wouldn't that be some kind of cruel bizarre joke!
  25. Platoon
    What has your aunt said about it?
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