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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    I wonder how easy it would be to reach out to some bigger names for occasional stories. I could see doing things with some of the other internet blogging names. (example: Seth working something with John Sickles or a cameo from Gleeman)... that kind of stuff. Also, what would be nice is getting more things along the lines of what Jack Goin has occasionally done. A Q and A with Twins execs where we give a bunch of questions in advance or even a cameo appearance in the forums... Just a thought.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    I know of a couple: 1) Appears to be an IE 11 thing, but quotes, links, etc. don't work with the text editor. You have turn the text editor off and use the generic editor to quote a post. Don't see the problem with other versions of IE or with other browsers. 2) Some sort of timeout issues with longer posts. Spend too much time working on a post and when you post it, you get redirected to the main page and your work is gone. Seen it on multiple versions of IE.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    I think he has a decent game going into the 7th inning and giving up 3 runs. He will rack up a lot of Ks which will keep people hopeful.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    You really like Minier... Have you seen him play? He's doing well, but that ranking seems a bit aggressive.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    Parmelee has been major league average this year. Plouffe has been slightly above that. I don't see either filling a bench role, especially if they continue to improve. There's going to be a need in LF I suspect, so one of them may end up filling in there. I suspect the other gets traded for a decent prospect.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    merged threads.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    I think this is pretty close. Pelfrey will be on the roster, and I wouldn't be surprised if they picked up a bench guy.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    Nolasco can only do so many rehab starts before getting the call. I'd imagine it would be him.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    well that ship has sailed. I'm unfortunately in Fort Wayne today, but if I was in town, I'd be there.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    I should clarify that I think the potential for that crowd to be elite is there. The likeliness of that is reflected a bit in the rank. However, even if they are just above average, that makes the Twins pretty good going forward. No question on the cost controlled players, and I'd add that right now they appear to have a surplus of them coming up through the system, which can be good as the team gets firmly established.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Every organization has what is called filler. These guys have no future and are only there to fill a roster spot. They hold that place b/c in large part the guys behind them aren't ready to move into that role and there's no one else on the team that can fill it easily. Every org has these guys. When someone gets promoted, these guys are the ones that get released. It's the circle of baseball life.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure why we are seriously considering Boras's opinion on this. Would Boras say anything else? He's an agent. It's his job to talk up his clients. The choice to bring up Meyer now or next spring has nothing to do with cash at this point, as the Twins won't gain any advantage unless they bring him up next July. And earning his favor is pointless. Players hire Boras b/c they know he can get top dollar, and his clients want that. But at the end of the day, Boras doesn't make the call, Meyer does. If the Twins are concerned about anyone, it should be Alex Meyer, b/c if this leaves a bitter taste in his mouth, there will be no extension when the time comes. This tends to be true with Boras clients in general I might add (not as much with Pitchers) as his clients tend to want top dollar. It's on the Twins to make sure they have clearly communicated what they are wanting from him and what it takes to get there. If Meyer bolts after his 6 years, I highly doubt this will be why... Just my 2 cents.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    My guess is that Pinto will be the 2nd catcher to Suzuki for the next two years. He'll probably catch 60-70 games and spend some time DHing to keep that bat in the lineup. I could also potentially see him getting a few reps in the OF as well if needed to keep his bat in the lineup. I still think he's the catcher of the future, and I think his primary focus this year in Rochester is working on his defense. I think the comparisons to LeCroy are unfair. LeCroy was very 1 dimensional. Pinto is a much better athlete. I'm not sure about the concern of him working with our young pitchers... that's exactly what he's been doing this season. Meyer and May seem to be doing just fine in Rochester with Pinto behind the dish.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    loved the article Nick.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    me.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure why people are clamoring to promote Walker... He may hit a few home runs, but other than that, he's really not doing that well. His contact rate is horrible, and he's striking out way too much. Those aren't going to get better against tougher pitchers in AA. He's going to play out his season in A+. I wouldn't be shocked if he started there next season too. I like the guy as a prospect, but he's not ready for a bump.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    The problem as I see it was that last year was the year to do it. His contract was up. He signed a 2 year deal, so I think he's here till next season. Typically, they start looking at extensions a year out, so this could be another situation like last season where Gardy enters 2015 a lame duck. I agree that he needs to go. I think its time. I just don't think it happens this offseason.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    usually they like to give a pitcher a day or two before the start to get acclimated. I'm hoping they are breaking from tradition on that b/c I want May up. There's still no Sunday starter listed for Rochester, so I have to think that it's him.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    Hu is a bit low. Mid 90s stuff and outshining everyone in A ball. He's a little older than Gonsalves and Thorpe, but 20, he's not old for the league.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd be fine with Molitor or Glynn. That said, I doubt it happens this offseason.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    The nice thing about the guys in the top 10 is that most are doing what they are doing in the higher minors. There's a lot less chance of a flameout (though it's there).
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    I think some of these guys could still become elite. They are young and developing. Regardless, I tend to agree that you need these guys. I'm a pretty big fan of yielding an above average team at every position. I think the Twins can do that and still have guys to spare. That will go a long way towards building a championship team.
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Completely, no. But there's a huge balancing act that isn't agreed upon. Some people (like Keith Law) love their tools. Some prefer more results. I try to balance them. My goal is putting together a list that doesn't have many downward adjustments from year to year b/c someone fell flat on their face. I think when you bias it too much one way, you'll end up with quite a bit of that.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    Fair enough, but I'm not going to get too excited about an all glove, no hit guy. FWIW, Drew Butera out performed him in the FSL (though a year older).
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    guess I don't get the Turner love at all. Sub .700 OPS, yeah, he's young, but that bat is nothing special. He's a decent defender from what I read, which means he's another Hermann. That's of value as a backup C or a trade.
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