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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    I assume so, but nothing stops a lawsuit or some idiot DA trying to make a statement. I know for a fact that many Christians are concerned about this type of thing, and while it's likely not to happen, a simple guarantee would make it a ton more palatable for them.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd like to see them both hit.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    Seems to me that the compromise on the gay marriage thing is to allow Gays to marry but simultaneously protect the rights of religious organizations to say that there is no recrimination for choosing not to perform the weddings. I think that would assuage about 90% of the population minus the rather loud and obnoxious 5% on either side. Gays would be able to get married in the courts or in denominations that have no problem with this. Regardless of which, this is where the states need to step up.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    Part of that was consistent play I think. But Pinto definitely didn't run with it when he the opportunity. I think the Pinto comment was the most surprising. I expected him to say more about defense, given that this what we heard about last year. I expect Pinto to be the backup catcher and hope they give him some games at DH and maybe even first occasionally to keep his bat in the lineup. I think he can be .800 OPS guys pretty consistently.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    Guess I've never really looked at Buxton like he's a middle order bat. Strikes me as someone who could hit 20 home runs in his peak, but with the OBP and speed, I think he'll be more of a top of the order kind of guy. Perhaps he'll play out like Ricky Henderson did and be a leadoff hitter with some pop, but those are some pretty lofty expectations to foster on anyone, much less a 19 year old kid with 1 game in AA. And even if he exceeds/meets them, I hope he never gives an "I am the greatest" speech
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    Interesting that the consensus seems to be that this class is going to be pretty crappy, but there's some nice options up at the top. The more I think about it, if the Twins want pitching, I hope they go younger and get a HS guy or a guy like Aiken. I'd be happy with a guy like Happ if he can play average defense in the corner as well. Really starting to like Rogers too. Having both Gordon and Rogers in the system would be nice if one failed, and if both succeeded, you can trade the lesser guy for a premium price.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    I think there's something to be said about muscle vs. fat. There's something else to be said about him likely being a very large boned person. The large bones will probably help him from an injury standpoint, and if he's not carrying around a big belly, I'm not so sure we should be terribly worried. You're right in that he's not going to be a good defender out there. I'd like to believe that he can at least peak out around average going into his mid to late 20s. Long term, I think he moves to first or DH. As long as he can smooth out his contact issues, his bat will be exceptional enough that he can be a standout there. I do agree though that him being at 3rd for the first 5 or so years of his career would be absolutely necessary for the Twins.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    Well, at the end of the day it comes down to revenue I'd imagine. Baseball contracts are also guaranteed, so I'd expect them to rise a bit slower.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    Minor nit to pick, but I think we all wish Steinbrenner was with the Twins I'd say the pen is a big area. I expect Tonkin to go north. I also think we will likely see Burdi, Reed, and possibly Zach Jones at some point this season. I completely disagree on May. He needs to start.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    I think the deal will be 5 years and in the low 30s (32-33M) with a possible 6th year team option around 10M. That would be about right for what he'd get. It also makes the contract very, very tradeable.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    I think he did the right thing personally. I'd go after each and every one of them. It's really nothing more than depravity at its core, but you can see real quick how people behave when they think no one is looking. Problem with a lot of people is that they don't realize just how much of their information is available on the internet. You really aren't anonymous. As for the kids, they had it coming. Hopefully they learn something.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    The Cubs really like their college hitters. I could see Theo going after him.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    I seem to remember the Twins giving the offer if the agent agreed not to shop it. The agent agreed and Sano is a Twin.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I think May graduates. Meyer will get some time, not sure if it will be enough to graduate. Really not sure on Sano and Rosario. Sano is going to need some time to shake off the rust and needs to show that his contact issues in 2013 were more due to impatience than anything else. Rosario has yet to prove he can hit advanced pitching. Other than May, I think the guy who is most likely to graduate at some point this year is Burdi.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    Arizona Diamondbacks - 71.5 - over Atlanta Braves - 73.5 - over Baltimore Orioles - 82.5 - over Boston Red Sox - 86.5 - over Chicago Cubs - 82.5 - under Chicago White Sox - 81.5 - under Cincinnati Reds - 77.5 - over Cleveland Indians - 84.5 - over Colorado Rockies - 71.5 - over Detroit Tigers - 84.5 - under Houston Astros - 75.5 - under Kansas City Royals - 81.5 - over Los Angeles Angels - 88.5 - under Los Angeles Dodgers - 92.5 - under Miami Marlins - 81.5 - over Milwaukee Brewers - 78.5 - under Minnesota Twins - 71.5 - over New York Mets - 81.5 - under New York Yankees - 81.5 - over Oakland Athletics - 81.5 - over Philadelphia Phillies - 68.5 - over Pittsburgh Pirates - 84.5 - over San Diego Padres - 84.5 - over San Francisco Giants - 84.5 - over Seattle Mariners - 86.5 - under St. Louis Cardinals - 88.5 - under Tampa Bay Rays - 78.5 - under Texas Rangers - 78.5 - under Toronto Blue Jays - 83.5 - over Washington Nationals - 93.5 - under Tie breaker 1: The two AL WC teams will be: - Royals and Orioles Tie breaker 2: The two NL WC teams will be: - Cardinals and Marlins
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    I was going to say something snarky that they will sign this kid for 3.948 M (and McDaniel rounded it up to 4), but if they are looking at more, they are planning on acquiring cap space. I like it.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    I'll say what I've said before here. Everyone knew this would happen. It was done intentionally to force an international draft. They can say they tried and it didn't work.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Interestingly enough, I'd probably argue that Cocaine is a performance enhancer (at least if he's using it while playing). That said, I do agree that it should be more of a conditional suspension based on counseling and what not as others mentioned. 50 games seems pretty appropriate here as long as he gets back on the wagon. I'll echo what Ben said having had to deal with some of those demons myself. You can want to fix the issue all you want, but your addict has some real power. It will give it up for a while, but you're never cured. It just goes to sleep. Hamilton really seems like a stand up guy. I do hope he can get beyond this.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    Yeah, this would be an ideal situation, and to be honest I think it's pretty realistic. If both do well this year, my guess is Plouffe is traded in the offseason and Sano is promoted to MLB for 2016. I don't expect Sano in a major league uniform this season unless there's a temporary opening at 3rd or DH (and Sano is hitting well). Plouffe would fetch a nice price on the market if he improves off of 2014.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I really want to know what went on behind the scenes here. I have to think that there was more to the situation. Perhaps that's me being a bit cynical, but I really wonder if Hicks is/was the quintessential example of what a personality conflict in the clubhouse can do. Who knows. That said, I think I'm with Levi here. I don't see how it's possibly in his best interest to go north with the team out of ST unless they've decided he's a strict platoon player, and that isn't best for his development. I get that Hicks may not be needed by the org with Buxton waiting in the wings, but not giving Hicks a chance to succeed is extremely short sighted by the org. I'd probably put him in AAA and let him sit there till he has a good month or two. Of course, I'd have also signed another CF this offseason too. I enjoyed Santana, but he played like a guy who doesn't normally play CF (and I'd rather him be at SS anyways).
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    I think Plouffe gets closer to 20. Mauer should improve on his number too. I expect a bit of regression from Dozier. I suspect the team will pick up a few home runs, as I think Arcia really breaks out. A full season from Vargas and Pinto should help in that capacity too, though I wouldn't be terribly surprised if Vargas in particular ends up struggling a bit and bouncing back and forth between MN and Rochester. I hope that isn't the case. I think the real improvement in this area comes when Sano arrives (hopefully) later this season.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm hoping for a bounce back. I'd like to see that OBP back up around .400. Add in some doubles and a dozen home runs, and I think we'd be in for a good year. That would be nice out of the two spot.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    He was an intriguing draft prospect. While his defense may be good, he's not going to amount to much of anything if he cannot hit. I'd probably keep him in Elizabethon and see if that tool will progress a bit more. Moving him up to face harder pitching when he cannot hit the easier stuff doesn't strike me as a good idea.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    I think the Cubs are a bit better in the elite talent department, where the Twins have a good mix on all sides of the ball and are a bit deeper. Both systems suite the team's major league resources well as the Twins don't have the resources to get the top end pitching that the Cubs' system lacks.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, I was hoping he'd fall. I think HS pitching is probably the way to go in this draft.
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