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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    Walker vs. Palka is interesting as both have undeniable power (with Walker being a bit better there) but some plate coverage/discipline issues (with Palka being better there). Not quite certain there is room on the roster for both, and both will struggle for playing time as long as Kepler and Rosario are healthy and continue to produce. One of those two could supplant Grossman at some point or potentially DH once Joe Mauer is gone, though neither have the speed to play CF which makes them less than ideal 4th OF candidates. I tend to agree that Walker in particular gets traded as he's only got 2 options left, one of which will most assuredly be used come 2017, because like it or not, he hasn't been that good this year. Yeah, he hits home runs, but if you look at the rest of his peripherals, they aren't exactly sexy. You do have a point about repeating a level, hopefully, he figures things out a bit during his second go around in AAA, but the issue right now is BB and Ks. He's been a bit better there this year, so perhaps he is figuring it out. If he does, he's a beast.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    He was eligible last season and got put on the 40 man. And no, he wasn't a victim of the Park decision. He was going to be in AAA regardless.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, not sure I'd advocate intentionally tanking, but this team isn't making the playoffs, so picking top 1 or 2 at the very least is a nice reward. Now that said, play the kids. They may or may not outperform the vets, but if they climb out of last, I want it to be b/c Berrios hit the ground running, Chargois came back up and was lights out, Buxton figured things out, and Polanco hit the ground running after the Dozier trade...
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    That's just like making a trade... Oh crap, the fact that statement hasn't been in that thread... Not sure what to think. TD is losing its edge.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I assumed it was fans checking in to see if the Twins made a trade.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    Man... references to green and none of this? http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=red+green+show&view=detail&mid=761390D6C652533183A5761390D6C652533183A5&FORM=VIRE
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm kind of in the same boat, but your mom's dad only gave her one X chromosome. The other one came from her mom... That said, I suspect that the rate of baldness is controlled elsewhere, the primary gene for baldness is on the X chromosome.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    Indianapolis Indians.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    The entire event. That one is the kind of thing you don't forget (kind of like Nolan Ryan putting a guy a headlock and punching him repeatedly).
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    It's your mom's fault if you have it. The baldness gene is on your X chromosome, and you only get that from your mom. It's more common in men since men only have one X chromosome. To see if you're at risk, pay attention your mom's dad or those on your grandmothers side of the family.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    I tend to believe you flip those fine number 5s for minor league assets if your team is out of it. Usually some contending team needs a fine number 5... Unfortunately, too many number 5s alive in the Twins rotation...
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    My former youth pastor and his wife... now lives in Baltimore. But hey, I like baseball, and I haven't been to a game since the spring... and I haven't watched a real baseball team play since sometime last year.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    Why is it that I have no memory of this? It had to be an instant classic. Nothing quite like the Phillies mascot being beaten with a doll.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    nature did that to me at the ripe old age of 21. I'll warn you though, she doesn't do a very good job and leaves a lot around the sides. My adivce, get a wet-dry razor and use it in the shower and finish the job.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    nature did that to me at the ripe old age of 21. I'll warn you though, she doesn't do a very good job and leaves a lot around the sides. My adivce, get a wet-dry razor and use it in the shower and finish the job.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    He peaked in Super Mario 2, though to this day I'm still trying to figure out if that was an adventure or a bad dream about eating vegetables.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    I was thinking nasty beer. I'll take water to Coors any day of the week.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Looks like I'll be at Camden next week visiting friends. Any good tips?
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    I know a lot of dogs that could pass with a nickname of Shaggy.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I think it was more a 40 man move. You can do this. You can also outright Ramirez and make a 40 man add. Also, I have no clue if Molly will even play Chargois... that's a bit of a different issue, but one that is a problem.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    You're missing my point I'm not saying he's a GG. I am saying that he's under control for 2 years and EVEN IF he puts up a .900 OPS playing GG defense, I'd still trade him. As someone else mentioned, decline will kick in for him sooner than later (though I'm not sure it will be on his current contract) and we have a nice promising player in Polanco who has nothing left to prove in the minors. I'm not sure Polanco can ever do what Dozier has done this year, but I think Polanco can be above average at the plate and in the field.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    Wade is now officially younger than his league (1.5 years) as well. I have to agree. SSS, so obviously take it with a grain of salt, but he's looking like a late round gem.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    I really cannot disagree with anything you just said... I just think based on what Antony said in his interview with the STrib that they are working through offers. I'd be shocked if Abad isn't moved for something, might not be much, but given the talent coming up, take what you can get. I don't have a problem juggling this type of thing for a few days, but I do hope that once Chargois (and hopefully Melotakis) are up, they are up for the remainder of the season.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    I'll withhold judgement for another 10 days. I'm assuming (foolishly hoping?) that this is b/c of the following: Ramirez wasn't very good.Abad and/or Kintzler is being traded.Another 10 days for Chargois isn't that big a deal. Now if come August 1st this is only the change to the pen... then yeah, the more things change, the more they remain the same.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    He had a noticeable power spike last season mid way through. And let's face it, Kepler is young. I think the could end up having 20 HR type power to go with good on base skills and above average corner defense. That's a very nice player.
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