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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    He got off to a very good start and fizzled. Not quite sure I'd call him done as a prospect. He was drafted out of HS. That can take some time.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah sorry, but I don't see Polanco doing what Dozier did this year or last (second half swoons included) any time soon. I don't think we realize just how much of an impact Dozier has made. I'd trade him for the right package, but my asking price would be sky high... Plouffe is a bit of a different story there in that there's a very suitable replacement.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    Moderator note, let's keep this to the topic(s) at hand here and stop the personal swipes.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure the words glory days and Luis Rivas should ever apply. Rivas was pretty dreadful as a Twin. That said, I'd be hesitant to trade Dozier unless the return was really good. I know he's fallen off the map each of the last two years, but I don't think that's b/c hitters are figuring him out. I think that's b/c he's tiring out. A bit more support and he could get the occasional offday. Polanco will not match him both offensively and defensively. If it's for a king's ransome (one that includes taking Nolasco off our hands), sure... but beyond that, I think Dozier stays with the Twins.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    seems like Kepler's power of late has spiked. Wonder if he's growing into his frame a bit more.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    How about we define an ace as a top 30 MLB pitcher.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    being honest in that this team isn't a strong playoff team doesn't make you a bad fan.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, I think Brian would be served by taking a few days off from time to time during the first half. I'd add to it that he probably needs to change his offseason work out routine to focus on endurance. 162 games is a long season.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    I think we tend to forget just how much age matters in the short season leagues. A lot of standouts in those leagues never amount to much, so something to be aware of, particularly for college age hitters. A few years back, we were all excited about some kid named DB Romero after he posted an OPS north of .900. He was 20 (roughly league average for his age). What was exciting about Santana and Rosario is that both were very young when they did it. Of that list, Palacios turned 19. Arraez is 18. Blankenhorn was also a highschool draftee. Those are very good signs. I hope Wade can keep it up, but he was on the wrong end of that curve.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, I think you're underestimating Santana and Hughes. Bother are a bit better than #3s (though Hughes has either played over his head last season or is playing hurt this year, not sure which). Nolasco pitched pretty well prior to his contract being signed too. None of these guys were bad pitchers. And just as there was risk when they were signed, there's risk when you sign the ace. I think the Mets would love to have the Johan contract back. Most aces dont' age like Roger Clemens.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Honestly, it's more a testament to the bench than anything. It would be nice to have a guy who can be a decent pinch hitter. We don't really have a Jose Offerman type on this bench.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    Sounds like he's their version of Kohl Stewart. So here's the question... would you swap the too straight up? Granted there are differences with the level they are at. I might. I'd have to think about it though.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    I think people need to take a step back on expectations personally. He's a top prospect, but that doesn't mean he's going to be Trout, Jones, or whatever. Some prospects flame out alltogether. As it is right now, he hasn't been all that good. He's likely to open up next season in AAA. That doesn't mean he cannot be the next Trout, or that he can be, just that he needs more time. The amount of time it takes will be up to a lot of factors.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure what we have today can be considered 'effective politicians' if by that you mean, sold out to special interests, than sure. There's a reason congress has an approval rating of less than 20%. It needs to go back to what it was, a service concept where someone would take a few years off to run for office, not a career. Cut the salary and reduce the terms, and that will go a long way towards fixing things. We desperately need politicians who have non-politicial careers.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    This makes me want to puke.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    Escobar was brought up pretty early. I think we forget that. Sometimes guys take a bit longer to develop. Not sure if he's a classic case of the rule of 27, but he's clearly upping his production in advance of what should be his peak years. Kind of hard not to like. I'm quite fine with him being the regular SS in 2016. A > .750 OPS puts him well into the top half of SS offensively, and his average to slightly better defense is icing on the cake. Santana at this point needs to earn it, and if Escobar keeps doing this next year, you have trade chips in Polanco and Santana.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    Somewhere out on a remote lake, Ron Gardenhire just felt some jaring kidney pain, and he doesn't know why.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    I was wondering if they could flip a guy like Dean for international dollars or a comp pick in the draft. He's pretty much ML ready and the team would have full control over him. Only real problem is that he's a back end type with little upside. That's what I would do with him at least. There's no room for him in the rotation with what's already there and what's coming up.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    This. He deserves a full time shot. He's done this for several years now where he goes on an unbelievable offensive outburst while playing average to above defense. He was brought into the league very young, so I'd say it's quite possible that he could be an above average SS. The job should be his to lose at this point. Oh, side note, but at this point I think it's safe to say we won the Liriano trade...
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, the coin flip with Chicago was pretty far down on the tie breaker list though if I remember right. They were tied in a few areas.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    chances are you got more value on #4 with the shorter line too.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm encouraged by the ABW walk rate improvement. I think that will lead to a corresponding drop in Ks over time if he learns selectivity a bit better. That could be a boon for the Twins as he could be a star if he figures that out.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Call me crazy, but I highly doubt Kepler and Polanco aren't playing in MLB b/c of the new affiliation.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    If the price is droping, I'd be all over that pick up. Problem is that he wants to close and that's not happening here. He can be assured he's next in line, but that means very little if Perkins is healthy all year.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    I just think they don't want to deal with the cold.
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