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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    Well, I take everything in the strib with a grain of salt. The team is notorious for 'leaking' crap like that when it suites their needs, and quite frankly I'm not a fan. He's what, 23? At that age, he's going to make boneheaded mistakes in the field, and his case more so given that he didn't play in 2014 and was mostly a DH in 2015, and an 'outfielder' in 2016. He has had very few reps at 3B in the last 3 years, and whether he's lazy, hardworking, or somewhere in between, he's going to make those types of mistakes.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    No. Might consider positions of excess if Tampa were say interested in BD to presumably flip along with guys who are somewhat redundant like ABW, but no way I'd send Buxton or Sano over there. I'm guessing that would probably kill the deal too.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    I liked Nunez and Abad. Not a big fan of Nolasco (I'd rather have just used a DFA and kept Meyer), but the trade itself is pretty sound. I'm kind of curious what the post waiver trades will look like. Suzuki, Plouffe, and Kintzler are all potential assets that might be traded. I'm guessing at least one gets shipped off.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    Kepler is on fire right now. Not quite sure how long it lasts, but if he keeps it up, he's going to win that award.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    To answer the question, I think one of Garver or Murphy turns into a decent catching option. Not ready to close the book on Murphy just yet, but that certainly hasn't done well. Given his success with NY and in the minors, I'm wondering if different coaching might do him well... who knows... or perhaps he's working on a weak point in his game and that's why those numbers are not good...again who knows. I'd probably go do something. Personally, I'd love the Ramos splash. I can understand though if they don't want to give up what will likely be a high pick, but that allows us to give Murphy a shot as a backup C in 2017 and then a chance to rotate Garver in during late 2017/early 2018 for injury or ineffectiveness. If that's not the option, then I'd do the 1 year make good lotto ticket knowing that I'm probably flipping the guy if he does well and going Garver/Murphy/Turner in 2018, unless of course a guy like Dozier nets a really nice near ML ready catching prospect.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    Given ABW3s performance in Rochester so far, I don't see the point in muddying that debate for the time being, but Park needs to come back up here.... Plouffe does too if there's going to be a trade. If there's no chance at that, he may as well just sit the bench or get DFAd. The real issue is figuring out PT. You could potentially have some sort of Park/Mauer/Vargas platoon and have them playing 2 of every 3 nights, but I'm not sure how much PT I want to take away from Sano, especially since I expect to be pretty underwhelmed by whatever Plouffe finally nets.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    But does he know when to fold'em?
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    I think Brock needs to rethink the ads on this site... WhiteSox tickets, Cubs tickets, and Asian dating sites... Edit... Arab dating sites as well.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    Every time I listen to Hawk Harrelson... or go to a Federal facility for work.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    Knowing Bert, he could have been talking about global warming and gotten the two confused.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Time to resurrect the fun with numbers thread. Those counting stats might equal April and May combined.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, don't have a problem with Vielma as a defensive replacement, but not sure I like him taking too many at bats.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not so certain Sullivan is right here. I agree that SP is likely going to be the thorn in this team's flesh for the next couple of seasons, but I don't think all is dire. Santana is an above average starter. Gibson has shown that he can be an above average starter. He needs to put it together. We just got rid of our worst starter and replaced him with a guy who is probably average for starters, but could also be a non-tender if we don't like him. You've got above average potential in Berrios, May, and Duffey. I don't see them all taking that big stride forward in 2017, but there could be a nice positive move there, and if it happens, you're taking about a rotation that is suddenly average to go with a lineup that should be above average next season. That's a pretender that should keep fans coming late into the year at the very least.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure food missing mouth is an eating disorder...
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    Offensively, he's above average to date. yeah, defense has been bad, but he's been shuffled around all year too, and that really isn't fair to Sano. I'm not sure what demoting him would accomplish... and while I have no problems with Molitor giving him the occasional day off, if he gets the Polanco treatment, I have a huge problem... not exactly setting him up to succeed.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, pretty sure Mauer can say no if claimed.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    How does the Abad trade not help us in the 2018 timeline? Light has 6 years of control.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    well, a bit longer for me, but some genetics are pre-disposed against them. I seem to have the right mix of genes
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    It is possible to drink large amounts of alcohol and never have a hangover...
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    We should pretty high up on the list, though I'm trying to remember if there's a league preference here that gets in the way. As I said before, I'd be happy to pick up a guy like that if his problem isn't 'player cannot hit X pitch', but there's a very real problem of moving someone to play him. The more I look at Rosario, he may be a sell high candidate sooner than later. I'd be OK replacing Rosario with Puig... not quite sure I'd be OK trading Rosario for Puig at this point. The Dodgers kind of put themselves in a pickle.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    Yeah, it will start probably today. Just about everyone goes on waivers, though it won't necessarily happen all at once. Anyone who is claimed can be traded to the team that claimed him, pulled back, or basically given away.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not quite sure the love for Wheeler. Not a bad prospect I suppose, but he's going to be more of what it is that we don't want in the rotation... very limited upside. He is having a good year in Rochester doing the whole pitch to contact thing, striking out 7.5 or so per 9 innings while limiting walks. For his minor league career, he's looking at a K/9 of 6.5. Perhaps he's figured something out and those peripherals will improve over the next couple years, but guys like Wheeler/Dean are good to be stashed in AAA while they have options and called up for the occasional spot start. I think Duffey is likely to have a much better career, whether that's in the rotation or pen I'm not sure presently. Decisions around Duffey should be based on what is best for his development. I'd lean personally towards keeping him in the rotation.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    I will note this though, if he performs to his career, Santiago gets flipped next year this time or possibly offered arb for a pick (assuming that is still in the next CBA). Both could potentially have value too, even if Meyer is successful. I'm not sure I like this deal as I don't like the potential they gave up, but they certainly improved the short term position of this team, taking a rotation spot away from a vet for 2018 when guys like Stewart, Gonsalves, Jay, etc. are likely pushing for one.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    Got to say that I have the high opinion of Meyer, but I might the only one not liking this for a change. I won't argue getting rid of Nolasco, but I'd have rather DFAd him and just kept Meyer... oh well. That has sailed. Now that said, if Antony did anything, it was ensure that whomever has the next GM role likely keeps him around. I wasn't a fan of this trade, bet I really liked the other two, and in reality even though I hated giving up Meyer, he just ridded the Twins of a really bad contract for what will likely be a guy with tons of potential who never gets there due to injury and control issues. Doesn't make me a fan, b/c I hate giving away upside on a rebuilding team, but it does rid the team of a really bad contract. It does not however, open up any spots in the rotation.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    Because Ryan would have traded more than this? I don't think TR moves that many guys at the deadline... call me nuts. Also, not thrilled about Meyer. I'd rather have DFAd Nolasco personally.
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