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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    Biggest issue I see is that it really doesn't tackle any of the "why" to this. Honestly, they probably wrote it trolling these message boards.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    This, a hundred times over. Besides, who exactly is Walker going to replace? DH/1B - Park, Mauer, Vargas for 2017. Park is out of the question this season. RF/LF - Rosario and Kepler. Nope. He's not as good as either one of them, and those two should be playing every day. Grossman? - maybe. Of course, he's a defensive downgrade here too, as he's not good with the glove. The man has only one natural position, and that is one is occupied right now by someone who needs those at bats just as much. Oh, and for all the issues with Walker, Palka was more deserving, a sure 40 man add this offseason, and he didn't called either. He walks more than Walker, he strikes out less (while still striking out too much), and has maintained much better avg/obp over his minor league career... I like Walker, I really do, but the idea that he's getting snubbed here is ridiculous.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    So guys, if you want to talk football and the Bradford trade, please take it here: Side note, but just b/c it's a football conversation also does not mean that the level of respect we expect on TD get to change.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd note that the PP article mentions the GM position for AA, not the POBO. I'm a bit surprised that they would be interviewing for the GM if they wanted a POBO. Not sure what to think about that.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    Now you know why I prefer wine.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm sorry, but DH at 23 isn't a reasonable solution for Sano. I think it's better for him and the team to work through his defensive issues, especially considering he had a lost year in 2014, spent most of 2015 as a DH and most of 2016 playing OF for some silly reason. It's really not fair to simply relegate him to DH given how little repetition he's had at 3B over the last 3 years... especially when you factor his age. My advice to him would be to spend the offseason working on his defense. It's better for both his career and the team if he's competent at the position, and there's little evidence saying he cannot be if he puts in the effort.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    No Lewis Thorpe? That's two lost seasons for him... not good.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't know if they cut corners here or not, but that is something that I've read they have done. That's unfortunate if that's the case. Goofy is one way to put it. I'd have a few other adjectives to describe that. It's basically shooting yourself in the foot.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    The reasons not to extend Hughes are very similar to the ones that would exist to not have extended Bautista. That was more or less my point. Don't get me wrong, AA hit a home run there, but by logic we've all heard here on TD on many occasions (not necessarily from you), he shouldn't have... Side note, I'm not against an AA signing here. He's not my first choice, but I'd be happy if he was the guy they got.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    I guess I'm on the other side here. How does a guy with a .729 OPS (Granite) make it this high on the list... unless that's a typo. I like what he did this season, and the fact he plays at a premium defensive position is nice too. I like him as a prospect as well, but I think he's a tad overrated getting more love over guys who were in general much better hitters... Especially when the award is for the hitter of the year.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Again, drastic fixes to solve problems that don't exist will make said car run worse. I don't think anyone is saying there shouldn't be change, but I do think that taking the time to identify what the actual problems are and making changes accordingly is the right strategy. Change for changes sake is rarely good. If it works, it's more luck than anything. I do hope they are smart about the changes. I don't want them to gut everything unless the new GM/POBO truly thinks everything is broken (and I doubt they will conclude that). Keep what works, fix what is broken. That's how this team will return to respectability.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    from the sounds of things, MN in general has less staff across the board. I wouldn't be surprised if most of the scouting department stayed and a whole bunch of new ones were added. AA, I'd note, did something like that in Toronto.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm guessing Law hasn't seen Gonsalves personally, so to be fair he's relying on reports that may be old. I do know that Gonsalves spent a lot of this offseason working on a breaking pitch... If that's what really helped him this season, then his ceiling is higher than 4... if it isn't... let's not go there
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    In my own limited view, Escobar was the superior SS. Now, that was a small sample, and I do think the age plays a role here, b/c as Thrylos noted, he's 23. Escobar is much older... So here's the question for 2017. Do you trade Escobar and plant Polanco at SS and Dozier at 2B, or do you trade Dozier and put Polanco at 2B. Keep in mind both Esco and Dozier have 2 years left, so that doesn't factor in. Dozier likely has more trade value, but Escobar could potentially have nice value too if his performance this year was due more to his health. You also have Gordon sitting in AA next season, who while is not a sure thing, can be reasonably considered to help as soon as 2018. I still end up trading Dozier in this scenario, but that makes Polanco a 2B.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    Not to pick nits, but it was incredibly bold to sign Phil Hughes to an extension too... and there are similarities there.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    Hmm... ace pitcher? "This is not the pitch you're looking for..."
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    I like aggressive to a point, but let's remember that Bill Smith was aggressive as well. Aggressive and smart is the key there. AA isn't my first choice. He's not a bad one. I think I lean more towards Cherington personally.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    I see the reasoning, but then you could take those guys and flip them to a team with a MLB ready asset that won't be competing any time soon.. at the very least, it expands the options... I tend to agree on Sanchez, except that he fits a position of need and the Yanks can go out and get Ramos... I don't see us doing that.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    Wait... you're saying there was a chance? I didn't realize we were playing meaningful baseball in September.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I've got to think he gets another chance next season. We did see some change in those peripherals. Hopefully that continues, but I'm not really sold on him at this point. All world potential, but until that K rate drops, he's in trouble.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    Yankees? Not much at the major league level, but 3 good options that just finished up their seasons in High A Tampa. They would all open in AA. Would a guy like Justus Sheffield and others make sense, especially if by chance they could snag Sanchez in the deal?
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    Mod note, a few posts are moving into the bickering territory. Please be careful.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't think the choices are choosing between going all in and just sitting back. The big issue to me at least is making intelligent and rational decisions and simply advocating change for change sake. Change for change is a bad thing. Change b/c we've properly identified the problem is not. I find most people/orgs aren't very good at problem solving personally. But if you don't understand the actual problem, the solution will almost always make things worse.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    He could carve out a career as a utility guy and potentially (I think) a defensive sub at some position. Not going to hit for power, but he makes good contact. I hope he makes the most of it.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, the only SP worth anything this season has been Erv. I have to think that improving the defense behind the starters would help at least to some extent, but truthfully, short of Dozier and the possibility that Buxton starts in AAA (which is a defensive downgrade), there won't be a lot of position changes this offseason.
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