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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    Just loving that we get to see these reports again.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure how the pickoff even comes into play here. That stuff will happen, and a pitcher can fool a runner. Not saying it isn't heads up and cannot be corrected, but to me at least, that's a tradeoff for having someone who will be an aggressive base runner. As for not running out the pop up... yeah, no excuse. At the very least he should have been moving down the line. Even at a jog, he's safe or potentially forces an error.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    I like Dozier as he's one of my favorites, but with the talent in the pipeline, Polanco, and probably Gordon at some point this year, the Twins really don't have a need to keep him. I could see 2019, but beyond that, it's more than likely a poor allocation of resources. I wish the guy well, and I would definitely QO him, but beyond that, I fully expect him to be playing elsewhere.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    I think one of the things the new FO is doing is concentrating more on HS pitching prospects... just my thought. I don't think it's an accident that they went after Enlow and Leach. Wouldn't be surprised if you see an HS pitcher taken in rounds 2-4 this year too.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    ok Buxton, let's not K here.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    walk is a run
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    pretty impressive K rate right now for Duke.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    I didn't know Santana was healthy... nor did I know we traded him to Pittsburg.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    given the way the game is going, I may as well work today
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    If he put up those numbers, I'd think he would be a candidate, especially on a winning team with good defense. I know defensive metrics don't seem to like him, but I don't think they are capturing that. He's got above average range and a strong arm. He makes the occasional boneheaded play in the field, which I hope goes away with maturity. I know people are in love with Kepler here, but I think Rosario is more likely to be a star. If he keeps dropping his swings on bad pitches, he's going to be a monster with the bat.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    Hopefully this is an omen of things to come with Kyle. Him taking a big step forward would be a huge addition to this staff.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    It will be supply and demand. I seem to remember the Yankees being kind of weak at 2nd as well. If Dozier is the only blue chipper out there, he's going to get a nice offer. As for the report, yes, this is odd. I didn't know they were in talks given that Dozier wanted to be a FA... That was his way of saying wow me or let me try FA. In his case, with Gordon in the pipeline and Polanco under contract, at best we will only need him for another year. He's right in wanting something more than that. He's going to get a QO from us unless something really bad happens. That's probably the best possible place the Twins can be in. Dozier can gage the market and decide if he wants to accept it or not.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    Sigh
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't think means what you think it does.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    Unsustainable BABIP strikes again.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    My game day is frozen, DP?
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't think this is an issue with Buxton getting his feet under him, but one that he looked absolutely awful in two at bats. As noted, a professional hitter was needed in that situation.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Um...hildy... some strikes please?
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    Time for Sano to get his first HR.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I was about to give Reed crap for a 4.5 K/9, but he struck out Valencia to make it a 9K/9... all is good. He must be a good pitcher now.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    TIE GAME!
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    Is there a rule against how many curveballs a batter can get in a game?
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Most of the 1 year deals have replacements that should be able to prove themselves at some point this year. I don't think that this is too concerning personally. So to answer the question, yes, they are in win now mode... and yes, they have the core in place to win down the road as well.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    ah, the sweet relief of a game thread. Glad to see RB got the opening day nod today. Now let's win our first.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    This is a reasonable take, but they've lost some players here (and to be fair, we really haven't), and I think there's more "primed for regression" candidates than what we have. Lots of guys had career years. Perhaps that continues for them, but it's also possible guys take steps back. I do tend to agree that Cleveland is (and should be) the favorite... as much as I hate that, but I tend to agree with Levi in that I don't think the gap is that large. I doubt they win 102, especially with a much stronger team here, not to mention a Chicago team that is talented enough to likely not be pushovers. I think Cleveland is a 95ish win team. I've said I think the Twins can win 95... Truthfully, that's my top end projection (probably more 92-95 and pre-Polanco) baring injuries of course. Baring something catastrophic, it should be a good race. While Cleveland can (and should) be the favorite, this is a team that can surprise them and take them down.
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