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  1. Platoon
    I sort of agree, which is why I gave it one of my much desired "likes". . But using your Russian Roulette analogy, I don't think the goal of RR is to purposely put the hammer on a loaded shell. It tends to shorten the game significantly. Rocco missed the call on Berrios and Littlel. Being short handed, he should have rolled the dice with Berrios and hoped to make the 6th in one piece. I will add though this observation: After watching the Twins play defense all year, who can blame a pitcher for not throwing the ball across the plate! It's not just the called errors, it's just simply horrid glove work, game after game. All over the field.
  2. Platoon
    A nice on base guy. An Altuve? Not. Not the power. Not the glove. Not the speed. Doesn't make him a bad ball player at all. But not a comparable to one of the better players around. I will way this though. If I was a pitcher I would find him aggravating as hell. Almost impossible to get a ball past him!
  3. Platoon
    I didn't get to see the game (thanks mlb) but from everything said, it seems the Twins weaknesses showed up in spades. Poor team defense, mental errors, weak bullpen and BP management, short start by starting pitcher, lack of hits with RISP? That about covers it. One thing not mentioned is we aren't in Kansas (City) anymore Dorothy. The Yankees play in an environment that is unforgiving every home game, all year. That said, I don't understand pulling Berrios? He had an inning left, he is our "ace", and we aren't blessed with a long relief staff. Secondly Dobnak v Odorizzi? GB v FB pitcher? I know Odorizzi has left a lot of innings for the pen, but since the debacle last night left the pen pretty much intact, I would go that way. Throwing Dobnak to the Yankee Stadium wolves may not turn out that well? An experienced Odorizzi would be my choice.
  4. Platoon
    And that's why the FO now often hire 30 something inexperienced managers. They do what they are told. Actual game experience is not a criteria.
  5. Platoon
    Amen Brother! Plus, not everyone is as comfortable navigating the intricacies of the interweb as others. Plus I need another ap, site, ID, and PW like I need a nother hole in my head.
  6. Platoon
    136 made predictions. 65 preseason posts. 14 post season comments. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
  7. Platoon
    Same here, our local cable company doesn't even carry MLB tv. But this isn't about cable companies, it's about the greedy pigs that own MLB itself. They expect their fans to follow the team all year, celebrate wins, new players, a new baseball, and the chase for WC status. But, oh by the way, when it comes to watching the first playoff game, they take the bucks and run. It wraps up all the bad things about major sports in one neat little package! Ps: I hope my cynicism isn't too evident!
  8. Platoon
    See! "Ish. Makes the prediction which I know I did not make, much more accurate! Although I will conced that if I had actually said "84ish", I should have spelled it "84iiiissssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh".
  9. Platoon
    I wish someone had dredged up these numbers in Sept. Early Sept. that is. . Well, makes no difference. I was mis-quoted, if I actually gave an estimate. But I don't think i did. But if there was one, it was likely someone using my stolen password and ID. Maybe you had me confused with 'Spitoon'? All I know is I was positive the Twins would exceed 100 wins. I just wish I had remembered to post that week!
  10. Platoon
    Agree. I especially want to see what an off season after success does for (to) him. As for worth, if MLB ever goes back to using a baseball again his power will be more valuable. But I do doubt his ability to stay at third, his glove really is bad, and it just increases his injury potential.
  11. Platoon
    We also took a road trip to Beloit that year on the bike and saw him during a late regular season game. Hit a line drive off the base of the CF fence, one of the hardest baseballs I ever saw hit, also had another single. Also kicked a garden variety GB, and dropped a pop up just behind third base. I texted my son, and said he can hit with enormous power, but that the kid who played third base on his old high school team would eat him alive with a glove. So far, I think those observations continue to hold true.
  12. Platoon
    double like this! The Twins SP pitching is in tough shape. And Ordorizzi's "day to day" leg issue didn't help it. While I believe that Rocco's pen usage needs some fine tuning, this was an excellent move. Sometime this week they need to know who's in and who's out on the playoff roster. And one of those "who's" is definitely Gibson.
  13. Platoon
    This is a question that really can't be answered because in my opinion it all evolves around Buxtons health, since it seems Sano has turned the corner on the health issue. Unless of course he shows up next spring at 325. IF both are healthy it's Buxton. Not only is he a elite CF, he is so good he makes his side mates look even better than they really are. A game changer on defense, and on the bases. His hitting was on the upswing, which followed his history in MiLB. Sano can flat out hit with power. But a good slider gets him out too often, and his defense anywhere on the field is easily replaced. So the question really is, will Buxton ever stay healthy? Sadly, I doubt that he will.
  14. Platoon
    Playoff games are tighter, you may need a lefty specialist more. And you need length with the shortage of not only starters but starters who can drag you into the 6th. Add in the fact that both the opponents will be pretty offensively laden, and you need both arms and flexibility. Perez the LOOGY may work in that case, as could Thorpe. I would think twice about Brusdar. He was impressive in Mpls. against KC. But we aren't going to Kansas Dorothy. (or MO) As for Willians, a lot of that depends on Garvers health. The Turtle isn't hitting well right now, but Andrainza hasn't payed in quite awhile either.
  15. Platoon
    Nitpick #2. The Lewis catch was Buxton like. Getting up off the ground without assistance was not!
  16. Platoon
    Would "somewhat more immune" be better?
  17. Platoon
    Well there are some positives here. One is that Duffy has become the Twins best bullpen choice, passing Rogers. Plus Duffy seems immune to extra usage. The other good news is that that there are no amounts of weaknesses that a dozen runs a game won't cover!
  18. Platoon
    Rosario should get some "quality rest time" for one of two reasons. If he is hurt and scuffling, then he needs to get better before Oct. if he isn't hurt, his recent attitude and lack of effort are signs of some sort of problem. The jogging on the bases, the flip throws into the infield, not cutting the ball off in the corner the other night, and the hustle "double" on the ground ball last night are not acceptable for one of these two reasons.
  19. Platoon
    Did I miss something last evening. Not to pick nits, but I think he gave up 3 hits? In one inning. He has a solid smooth look to his delivery, and I do think there's plenty there, but it ain't there yet. While his stuff is overpowering, the results aren't.
  20. Platoon
    My favorite part of the evening is your "favourite". :). I love the extra "u" youu guuys throw into wourds! :).
  21. Platoon
    I stuck up for Esdie when Molitor had a fit over him stealing an open third base with two outs, and later had him sent down. But the one last night wasn't excusable. First off it's an unwritten rule, do not make the first or third out at third base. Secondly he did not hustle, posed, sloughed off, or dogged it. Take your pick. The problem isn't simply this play. His attitude in the last 6? weeks has seemed somewhat poor. Lacksidasical efforts catching fly balls, not exactly hustling chasing gap shots. Something is amiss. Basically he doesn't seem happy right now. I know that's a view from a distance, but frankly he gives the impression of someone who doesn't give a bleep!
  22. Platoon
    This has made me wonder how common bullpen games have been in playoff baseball?
  23. Platoon
    Two dogs: ". IDK, I think Nolan Ryan might have thrown 95 or so.". Yes he might have. With today's three true outcomes approach, a lot of the outcomes would have been SO's. Also a lot less hitters would have been swinging as freely, guys back then were "effectively wild". While there is no doubt the athletes in today's game are better, and the game is faster, many from the "old days" would have survived quite nicely. Plus they too would have benefitted from the better gloves, cleats, and the Tiltleist 3 BB. I wonder if Harmon would have hit a few more? Or Aaron? As to defense? Some conflate the shifts (team defense) with players (individual defense). Yes, the shift can take away obvious hits, but that has zero to do with a players ability. The shifts are the results of the people who brought us the computer, and the people who knew how to integrate them into baseball analysis. Player defense should not be confused by team defense in this day. The field and the bases measure the same. An Ozzie, or a Brooks, or a Mays would still do quite nicely in today's game. Take a local example: The shift makes Polanco a "palatable" SS. Without shifting it's doubtful even Polancos above average bat could carry his glove for a season at that position. He plays SS like a third baseman. The harder it's hit the better he is. Let it bounce twice, and he is in trouble.
  24. Platoon
    The amount of baseballs that make it to the backstop for this team is starting to get beyond acceptable. Whether passed, WP, or whoever the catcher is.
  25. Platoon
    Clenching of some body parts could possibly lead to not clenching at all?
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