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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    I could see a Netflix getting into that game too.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    this is my biggest gripe with keeping Santiago. I would have given Gibson, May, and Ervin a spot. Hughes would get one if he's throwing 90+ in late March, and then one for Mejia/Berrios/etc. I get the need for depth though. Perhaps Santiago catches lightening in a bottle and can get something other than org filler in a trade.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    things to think about... My brain is fried. I got nothin.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    JRM
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I like Garver a lot, and think he could be one of those late bloomers you hear people talk about. His minor league OPS is .766 for his career, which is pretty decent for a catcher, but his worst season came in a hitter suppressing league in the FSL(his HR total in particular took a hit) , popping an .820 OPS last season. He's got a good eye and modest power (10-20 HRs and 20-30 doubles). Given his defense is average to slightly above at this point, that's a fantastic piece. I don't think he starts in MLB, but I have to think that by June/July he's getting an opportunity, and hopefully he runs with it.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    Nice night for Poche. Kendel was 1/3 with a HR and a walk.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    For guys who have no worries about making the team, ST is about working on things. I am hoping that this is what is going on with Sano right now. He's not walking up to the plate looking to do whatever, he's walking up to the plate to work on a specific weakness in his game.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    Nice write up on Poche. I have to say, nearly getting back to back no hitters is impressive. I cannot find much on where his draft stock was to start the season, but this guy might be a fun one to watch. he didn't pitch last night, but it gives a second reason to check LSU's box scores.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    Bukauskas - nice night, 7 IP, 105 pitches, 9 K, 1 BB. Alex Lange didn't make it 2 innings. Not a good night. McKay hasn't pitched since the 24th of Feb.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    106 pitches to make it through 5 innings for Wright last night. Struck out 8, walked 2, 5 runs (3 earned). http://www.gomatadors.com/boxscore.aspx?path=baseball&id=12609 Cannot find a box score for Faedo, but he went 7 scoreless last night.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    you set your sites too low. You need to shoot for all the forums.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    The X-COM reboots were very well done. I play them on Steam though.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    umm... Ryan didn't trade Nolasco for Santiago. He had already been fired at that point.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I do believe they sacrifice to Jobu as well.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    We also tend to underestimate the fact that surgery can have real complications. I don't have a problem at all with an attempt to rehab first.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    I think the implication is that you do something like that if there's little gap between the top 5 talents. There's a pretty big difference between 1 and 5, and someone might give up some slot for a guarantee... I would think... now if that slotting difference isn't quite that big, then you're right. For me, it's more of a curiosity. If there's a clear BPA, you take him, no question. But if there's not really a gap there, then perhaps that's a game you play.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    I love that you've been using this to shine the light on guys that everyone else would ignore. Here's to hoping he has a nice season this year and puts himself on the map.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    That makes sense... so here's the real question. Is there a guy or guys that may be a mid-first rounder that would fit the mold of someone they could offer an overslot to at 35 or 37 who they could entice to demand a lot more if they could get their top pick under slot by a bit? (Hint, that might be an interesting series on its own). Given how hard it is to find successful picks after round 1, this seems like an option they should strongly consider.. unless of course they are enamored by the HS talent in this draft.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    It's spring and optimism reigns supreme. I'm taking the over.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    Definitely encouraging, but let's see if it continues. I was hoping we'd have a Park/Vargas/Mauer 3 way platoon at 1B/DH. Perhaps that could still happen. Might have to DFA Santana to get it to work though... not that anyone here would be upset about it. That said, with the DFA, I have to think Park is on the outside looking in, no matter well he hits this spring. The Twins were able to clear his spot just a few months ago, I don't think they will bein a hurry to put him back in.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    Most of the guys I'll be watching have already been covered here: Thorpe, Arraez, Palacios, pretty much all the HS guys drafted last season, Cabbage, etc. Lots of those younger guys that aren't on the list certainly have the ceiling, and any one could take a big enough step forward to start getting national attention. Hopefully, we see a bunch make the step.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    so here's a question Jeremy. I know that the slots are a bit lower at the top due to the new CBA, but let's just say for a second that at the end of the day, there's not much distinguishing a BPA in your top 5. Do you think the Twins could potentially play some games and get two of them? That would probably rule out Green, but they could potentially work out pre-draft deals with say Faedo and then possibly get a guy like Kendal or Wright to say they want enough to scare off the rest... thoughts?
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm with Dave on this one. Giving up alcohol doesn't mean you have a problem. I make it a point to do that every spring, in large part because I want to cut back on those empty carbs to shed my holiday weight. Not many 22 year olds think that way I might add.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    MLB can print money, and they skimp by using cheaper balls??? I didn't know this, but I really have to wonder just how much money they are saving. I can kind of see it with practice balls, but I'd think you'd want minor leaguers using the exact same balls as the major leaguers. How much are they saving? $1000 per team? Just seems silly.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure I'd write off Escobar to be honest. But I might be the only one here. Dozier will hopefully be traded for a haul come June/July allowing Polanco to slot in to 2B.
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