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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    This is tough. If Tate falls, I'd go with him. Otherwise, probably Allard.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm sure it helped... then again, half of their guys were playing way over their heads... which is why it worked for them.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    Things to think about. 1) I'm on vacation (sort of). Ocean City, relaxing, nice temps, nothing to do. 2) 11 games over .500. Yeah, that's awesome. 3) Rainouts - well, at least we don't live in Texas. 4) Exceeding expectations... Kind of nice for once. 5) I'm not good at game threads.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd note that Escobar was pushed by the WhiteSox and was in the majors at age 23. He had a break out season at 24 in Rochester for us, which I'd add also carried over to the majors. I think his minor league numbers probably aren't worth using to point out what his career might be like. Santana is in a bit of a similar situation, though right now he's struggling in the majors. I'd like to let Escobar have a chance of playing every day at SS where at least he's a defensive upgrade (and probably offensive as well) and so we can go out and bring up a real DH (which is an offensive upgrade).
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, I think he gets the call when they do the June promotions.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    I really do think that at some point there will be a WAR for managers. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Molitor is contributing in a way that the stats cannot see. Is this team really the best in the AL? No, but they aren't bad, and if they keep this up for much longer, it's going to be real hard for there not to be a post season with the Twins in it. I think we also forget just how bad they were in the first week. I know it's wrong to toss out those stats, they happened, but this is a different team since then. In the end, I still think this is more of a 2001 Minnesota Twins type team, but until then, I'm enjoying it.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    The WhiteSox won a world series lucking their way to wins.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    It doesn't strike me as out of whack. I think they are playing a bit better than their talent right now, but they are playing well.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    I seem to remember reading here a few years back that by the 3rd round, teams start seeing guys picked who weren't even on their boards. Kind of interesting to think about in a 40 round draft.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    Given his age, I have to think he's going to get pushed up soon. He's clearly not being challenged in low A.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Nunez strikes me more as the late inning pinch hit bat. He's got a decent stick and some pop. Not very good in the field, but OK for the occasional start. I don't mind him occasionally DHing, but there are better options in AAA. I think the comments on Santana are pretty spot on. I suspect he's going to be headed back to AAA sometime soon.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    Not a bad list. I'd kind of hope for one or two more HS guys if they could, especially if they can get someone under slot at the higher levels. I also wouldn't be surprised if they take more catchers. The system is pretty weak there.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    I have to think the Twins would jump on Tate if he fell that far. He's got front line potential. Not a fan of a college pitcher here, but if Tate was there, I'd think long and hard about taking him.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I was going to say, they won 20 in a row in 1991 and after losing a game turned around and won 5 more.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    Perhaps, but he seemed like he was turning it around posting a >.800 OPS in his appearances for 2 weeks prior to being sent down.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    well, I see another 15 day stint in his future and a 2-3 start tryout for Milone.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    Yay, another win. 11 games over .500
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Flip side, is Bautista just good at TF or against Twins pitching? He makes Babe Ruth look like a wimp at Target Field. I say trade for him.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    and Bautista
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    He's going to have to wait.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    Vargas getting sent down after doing fairly well for 2 weeks straight is a bit odd. I suspect there was something else going on there. He's hitting well in AAA as well. I'd like to see him, Arcia, or Pinto back up and hitting in the DH role soon.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    Hmmm.... Gamecast: "Reyes singled to second. Reyes out stretching at second" Discuss...
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Look on the bright side, you won't see Graham or Stuaffer for a couple of days again...
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    Yep, and then take one from his hip to replace the ligament in his elbow.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    This is pretty standard for the Twins medical staff. He'll likely be out most of the season and have TJ next spring.
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