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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    He missed a few details. I work for Microsoft now and was able to get you a bunch of unused copies of Windows Vista.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    While I think he's going to have a better career, and echo what others said that he's a much better prospect than Santana ever was, I suspect he's going to take some lumps next year. I hope he doesn't, but I'm not seeing it.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    I think at the end of the day, given failure rates for prospects, you're better off letting as many a chance to succeed before you trade than to trade one for another prospect. The OF situation as it is will likely be Hicks, Rosario, Buxton, Kepler, and Arcia, with one or two of these guys in AAA next season. If they are all succeeding as they rotate in, this team is in a great place to trade one of them off for a kings ransom. If we weed out the failures, the team is still successful. If they sent a guy like Kepler away now, there's a lot more risk.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    Given the amount I'm traveling right now, keep the Netflix recommendations up... enjoying this... Side note... why in the world did SyFy cancel Ascension? I've been pretty impressed with that show.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I think the time is coming, though I could see one more year of Ryan, as he's going to be able to play into his strengths a bit this offseason with a couple of trade chips... My concern is that we need a plan for the pen, catcher, and possibly SS (though at least with SS there's help in the high minors) that contains a few sure things at the back and room for some of those Rochester arms a realistic chance to take their lumps.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't think it's wrong to wish Mauer back to catcher, but let's be realistic in that I doubt it happens. It would most definitely solve a big problem for the Twins, as even Mauer's numbers right now wouldn't be out of line for a catcher, and if by chance it's related to that concussion he suffered, there's a chance he finds some sort of semblance of his old self. That said, I don't see it happening. I hope the Twins look hard at getting Susac or Pawlecki this offseason.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    I think the moves they make this offseason will determine the level of excitement for 2016. More and more of the core is in place, but there's some surplus at P, 3B, and OF and a shortage at SS, C, and RP, and of course there's a prayer that Mauer manages to rebound. If they manage to pick up a solidly above average catcher and pick up some needed help in the pen, I'll be pretty excited, b/c they should challenge KC for the central if they do. If they have another offseason like this last one, I'm not quite as certain.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    My 2 cents, someone will struggle next season (probably Rosario) and that makes for a good opportunity to swap them when the time comes. It could also be that someone gets hurt at which point Kepler is the first guy up. He's got two more options, so starting in AAA is where I think he goes, but I suspect he gets some time in MLB at some point. If everyone's doing well, one of those guys gets traded for something of need... On that note, If there was a well above average cost controlled catcher/SS on the market, I'd consider trading Kepler now.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    Loved it.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    I would think Bats would be the next guy up if someone gets promoted to AA yet this season. He's a college pitcher who has absolutely dominated the lower levels (which I'd expect). His arm is probably also a bit more used to the rigors. I'd imagine that both Gonsalves and Stewart are getting to a point where they will be shut down.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    I missed the last two, though I have to admit after rewatching them on Netflix that I really didn't miss out on much. The series took a big dive when Duchovney left. Speaking of which, X files is being rebooted in January with a 6 episode mini-series on Fox. All the big characters are in it. But that said, I finished up The Fall and was very impressed. BBC did a good job on that and I'm looking forward to season 3 release later this year. Speaking of good Netflix shows, anyone here check out Sense8?
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    The problem is redundancy. I don't have an issue letting Duffy have some time in the pen as you suggest, but I don't see the Twins dumping those contracts to get guys like May and possibly Duffey in the rotation. The Twins have some nice depth at SP. Trading off Milone for some help somewhere else, say a decent prospect, catcher (though I think he would need to be packaged with someone here) or a good relief pitcher, fills a need without sacrificing too much that depth. Gibson and May aren't the guys I'd trade. They have far more upside, have had success in the majors, and are controllable for a long time. That makes them cornerstone pieces.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    I know Neil Allen has made it an emphasis for Twins pitchers to get Ks, so I don't think Stewart's low K rate is that the Twins are trying to turn him into a pitch to contact low K guy. They could certainly be having him emphasize that aspect of things as it may be something he's weaker at, who knows... that's certainly a part of what controlling the fastball is all about. We will see. I think the concern though over his Ks is a bit warranted at this point.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I could see Wimmers added. He's not really much of a prospect anymore. I know injury has been a big factor here, but he hasn't exactly lit up AA either.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    This is Walker's third full season since college. I don't think he's rule V eligible this season. If not, I'd have to think he's a lock to make it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it was 4 full years after college and 5 after HS/intl for 40 man consideration.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    While I tend to agree, I don't see the Twins simply eating Nolasco's contract or being able to trade him. That's the first problem. While TR could definitely flip Milone this offseason for something, even after doing so, that leaves one of Duffey/May out, as well as Berrios. I think having that extra guy in AAA is a part of any ML team from the standpoint that everyone needs one that can come up in a pinch b/c someone always has to come up. Duffey is that guy for me at least for 2016, and I could see Berrios filling that role nicely in 2016/17. That said, moving May to the pen to me screams poor use of resources (as does leaving Berrios in an AAA/MLB shuttle for an extended period of time if he's doing well). I think as a ceiling May is easily a top half of the rotation starter and as a floor he's already in that mid-rotation territory. While I'm not against a temp move, the idea of him being there for 2016 is a really bad idea (unless by chance this is what May wants). I get that the pen is a need right now, but those 3 large contracts are going to be a problem, especially with 2 deserving guys in AAA and one more in MLB... and that assumes that guys like Meyer, Rodgers, Dean, etc. don't suddenly take big steps forward.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    So the A's are calling up the first (that I know of) ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte. He was in the majors briefly earlier this year. Venditte isn' exactly a prospect at 30 years old, but it's an interesting story. He's got pretty decent career minor league numbers for a relief pitcher as his career WHIP is 1.07. He strikes out a batter per inning, and he has a pretty respectable walk rate. Because of his unique ability to throw with both hands, MLB added a rule basically saying that the pitcher has to declare which arm he's using so that the batter can change if needed, so in a switch hitting scenario, the batter had the advantage. The other big thing is that he doesn't get to warm up his other arm if he switches arms. That said, from what I can tell, most of the switch pitching occurs in game. Here's my question: If say Pat is good enough to stick (or for grins, let's say someone else comes along), does it make more sense to have him to pitch more and switch arms game by game or to pitch in less games and switch arms in game? It's an interesting advantage, as having an RP who can use both arms would be very beneficial to a pen. Thoughts?
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Someone needs to refresh my memory on AFL, but it's primarily A ball guy with a waiver for AA players, correct? I know it's used to help determine 40 man considerations, so the first thing I think of is who on the team is on the 40 man bubble this offseason? Walker - I think he has another year yet. Goodrum - HS draftee in 2010. He's a candidate. Meyer - already on 40 man, playing in AAA. Could use the time, I don't think he's really a candidate here. Michael - played quite well in AA this year. Also on the 40 man bubble list (though I think he's most likely a sure thing). Stuart Turner - I could see that. Not on 40 man bubble, but a candidate. Burdi - definitely a candidate. I think Brandon Peterson or Mitch Garver would be a good candidate here as well.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    Duffey can be the one phone call away guy for next year with Berrios, which from a depth standpoint is a good thing. I just want to know that TR is able to unload either Nolsaco or Millone so as to let May be the rotation next year too. It will be a waste of his talent if he's in the pen.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    Thanks for bringing this kid to my attention... someone else to follow One big difference between the two is that Thorpe did this as a 17 year old in the GCL and obviously the Ks (which you listed here). He was still in high school which essentially prevented him from moving to Elizabethon (which he skipped altogether). That said, regardless, those are some impressive numbers for an 18 year old in the GCL. I wonder if he will follow Thorpe and go straight to low A.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't get the 'sign a starting pitcher' cry. We have too many as it is and all another signing will do is keep guys like Berrios out of the rotation. We don't need more Nolascos and Santanas. No one will take the ones we have as it is.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    given the pitching in the upper minors pipeline. I'd think HS pitching is the way to go right now.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    The way Hicks is hitting right now, he's top of the order. Long term (if he keeps hitting), I'd be looking at some form of Buxton, Mauer, Hicks and drop Sano to 4th. That's a lot of high OBP in front of Sano, Dozier and Arcia/Vargas.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    Is it an issue of shelving it completely or just using it a lot less? I could definitely see the focus on command, if for no other reason than to get more 2 strike counts, but if contact is always on the ground, that's not a bad thing. He doesn't need the slider that much. I'd think though that he'd be going deeper into games with that scenario... who knows.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    Nolasco would be up there no doubt. Santana would be as well. Not quite sure who will be worse over the next 2 years (much less 3 in Santana's case). A few will say Mauer, and I think that's a fair answer once there's some prospects really pushing him for PT. Right now, there's no obvious replacement, but that I think will be changed by the end of next year.
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