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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    Feel free to send me a check. Then you don't have to watch soccer.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    to be clear, you're most likely right. I just don't think it's wise to simply toss out a candidate simply b/c they are internal. I'd be more interested in knowing if they are able to identify what said problems are.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    I enjoy reading Gleeman and often find myself agreeing with him, but unbiased is not a word I'd use to describe him
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    Not disagreeing. It all depends on the internal dynamics, none of which we have access to. Perhaps said candidate has been very vocal for a while, and has largely been shoved aside but still valued for being contrary... who knows. I personally tend to lean towards an external candidate (to be clear), but I don't think they should simply toss anyone b/c they already work there... especially if said internal candidate is looking externally to fill several roles.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd argue that bad pitching can make defense worse, and bad defense can make pitching worse. I've played/watched enough games to see examples of both. Anyone remember watching Jose Lima back in the day?
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    well, he hit one out today, so perhaps we should bump this more.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    Where do you put Randy Johnson? Seattle and AZ Edit: duh... lefty
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    True, but he has gone long stretches with OPS over .800 (and to date has one I might add). Granted the slumps count to, though some of that is explainable. I think Polanco can be a good player. I don't think it's a given he will be better than Dozier. I do think he can be an above average 2B, which is why I trade BD every day. 2 more years, even if BD puts up a .900 OPS while playing GG defense, and then he's an FA taking the highest dollar and entering his decline... right when the team is entering its prime. Makes little sense to keep him.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    I do see TR making those moves. Viola for Tapani/Aguilera isn't much different than AJ for Nathan/Liriano. The problem I see is that organizations are much tighter with their prospects now than what they were. I'm guessing that's part of the reason why TR hasn't been nearly as trade happy. He rarely gets the value he wants for the risk he's taking as the market has repriced itself.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    Agree on the external hire, not so much on the internal. Plenty of internal candidates can/will usher change. It might be more based on who the internal candidate was that would answer that question.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Did Gleeman not sit down with him? If so, that's rather disappointing. Honestly, this is the first I've read this and that interview with Antony has been cited extensively here and elsewhere. This says more about the guy than anything else I've read. If anything, that he learns from his mistakes. It would be nice if he got that opportunity to clarify. He deserves that.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    Yeah, I want Polanco up, but I think BD is probably the route best served to get him up. And I have to think BD can generate a decent return. Keep Sano at 3rd for now. Mauer, yeah, he's a problem on the team. Not one that is going to get fixed this season, or quite possibly the next two. Hopefully new management moves him more to a bench role as better options are available. It's an expensive bench role, but given his production, it has to be considered... unless of course he's suddenly amenable to going back behind the plate.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    No, not really. All four have been identified as people most on this board want to trade. Nunez is probably the only one that I'd rather keep, but even that would be an exception if the right offer came along. All four also have the advantage of being on short deals. All four are also blocking guys in the high minors (OK, maybe not Suzuki) who look like they could be decent future pieces.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    For the most part, he said the right things in his strib interview. I just hope he's willing to take a long hard look at that perception that he's not convinced is true.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    I think (hope?) you're correct here. Antony hasn't done much to impress me to be honest. My biggest concern is that he's going to be more of a bill smith guy with the trades coming up. You may not like the value we get back. Hopefully, he's smart enough to rely on his scouts/analytics here.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    This doesn't really surprise me. Really curious what they could get for these guys. Not expecting much in Abad/Kintzler, but that opens up spots for Melotakis/Chargois. Honestly, that's probably more a win than anything as these guys need experience and could have a bright future.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    The only bright side is that rough season ticket sales may force ownership to step aside and let the baseball guys make baseball decisions... Mr. Pohlad may not like eating salary on bad signings, but at some point, he may finally recognize that this is his way out of that mess.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Is that why he fell? Not necessarily a bad way to acquire someone with higher upside. Kind of sucks though that you won't see him for a year or more.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    Wouldn't be against them going for it, especially since I think they still have bonus money. This isn't really where the org needs lie though, but I'm never against adding talent.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I highly doubt Pittsburg parts with Tallion or Glasnow. Count me in if they want to.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    Not sure I agree here. Identifying talent doesn't appear to be the issue (at the moment at least). You could have made that case a while back when it was clear that the scouting department didn't shift with new baseball trends, that's part of why this team had no help when things hit the fan in 2011, but that is a symptom of problems that were going on in 2006. This team's problem is development. That's completely different from identifying talent.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    Well, I live there You're right, winters are a breeze in Indiana in comparison to MN. However, I'll be honest in that for a 7 figure salary and a good opportunity, you can afford to turn up the heat and buy a heavy coat. I don't think the weather is going to be the reason someone turns down the job, nor should it factor into hiring.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Hmm... not sure I want to start a new thread on this, but read this gem this morning on MILB. A few parallels here, especially if Texas is selling low on Profar and Gallo. Those are the types of moves TR would have been all over. Sounds like it is as bad for Texas fans right now as Twins fans.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    Not sure about that Moxie thing. Jim didn't build the Twins, he inherited them. Perhaps he does have business acumen, but so often in that scenario you have someone who thinks they have it due to the hard work put in by their predecessors. That scares me a bit, especially reading some quotes from Jim of late that at best indicate he's out of touch with the fans and at worst appears that he's clueless.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    Given his current play, that isn't a problem. It's an asset as it's way undervalued.
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