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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    See Bob's summary here.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    For the right deal, yes. That pitcher would need to be controllable for at least 3 more seasons to start, and not just be average... but I'd dangle Gordon. I would argue it's a tough pill to swallow, but if they aren't going big for a guy like Kershaw this offseason, then dangling a guy like Gordon makes sense. I'd note that I'd much rather trade Polanco personally, but he definitely doesn't have Gordon's value (though he should have value).
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    That's a bit more understandable, but prospect for prospect doesn't always work, and prospect for established major league pitching will likely end up with a net loss. I would probably move ESan for that major league ready high ceiling C prospect, but that is still a 2018 move. ESan could get a guy like Justus Sheffield, but he's in AA. He would be another depth option for 2018 with a reasonable shot at breaking in at some point there, but hardly someone to rely on. For pitching that is ready now, I still think Dozier is the best shot.... You might get lucky with Grossman or Kintzler, but I don't think either would get much in terms of high ceiling.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    strikes me more as a baby steps approach. Fixing Buxton at the plate is like trying to eat an elephant. Rowson is looking at some easy things to reduce pop ups and get Buxton hitting the ball harder. As Byron gets comfortable, I suspect there will be more minor tweaks to get him elevating the ball a bit more. If we want him at the ML level, we are going to have to put up with that and be patient.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I don't remember where, but Bob (I think) mentioned the other day that his defense was behind his offense and that he wasn't the best defender on his team. I don't know if that as a high compliment to someone else or indication that Lewis needed more work there.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    If I could get a couple of good young arms, one of which I could plug into the rotation right away, I'd consider making the trade. But why would a team who had an ML ready good young arm want to trade that away when they could plug that arm into the rotation? If we want ML ready pitching, Dozier, Grossman, or Kintzler are likely the guys to get it. Don't get me wrong, I'd trade ESan for the right offer, I just don't see him bringing in the pitching we need.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    From what I've read, movement isn't his problem. Hitters have a tough time squaring up on him, but at the same time, they don't whiff either. Stewart is very much an enigma. Here's to hoping this start is the first of a string of starts where he gets some Ks.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    I would argue that you could set yourself up for 2018 but trading Dozier for a pitcher that is ready now. Might be a kid in AAA. That may be a wash in 2017, but a win for 2018. I don't see how trading Santana would be a win for 2018.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    Polanco has no options left... That said, Hildenberger has certainly been encouraging. Hasn't given up a run yet. Walk rate a bit high in SSS, but so far he looks like he's going to be staying a while.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    to be paired with the blue footed boobie
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    I think it's control/command they are looking for. His last couple starts have shown that, but it was fairly shaky when he started. I think Stephen will be in Rochester fairly soon.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    The ultimate answer to a guy like Escobar is an issue of velocity vs. acceleration. It's a calculus problem at the end of the day. Top end velocity is one thing, but you have to combine it with fast acceleration. Buxton has both. I'm guessing a guy like Escobar might be missing something in the acceleration category (along with say poorer instincts or a poor lead) making that minor split second of a difference a really big one when the catcher is firing a much faster throw to 2nd or 3rd.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    Personal cheeseball to keep an eye on, but Tademo is a SS who is only 17 in the GCL after doing pretty well in the DSL at 16. That will be a fun one to follow.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    Given that Romero will at some point be shut down due to innings, the pen actually does make sense. He may learn a thing or two and collect a major league check for a couple months. Not a bad deal. Gonsalves appears most ready, but I don't see him (or any of them really) skipping AAA. I suspect some moves are made at some point (with Gonsalves likely the first to book a flight), but I don't think all 3 get sent to Rochester.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    No, that's just the Vikings.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    and every American football team has a....
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    That's a requirement in you're moms basement?
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    I need a copy of that little almanac... of course if it had that many scores, it wouldn't look like candy aisle comic book... but oh well.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    (Yankees + Beards + Inferiority Complex -Red)/So?
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    We don't want to see you with you're shirt off.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    He's Canadian!!!!! Or do you disown your French ancestry?
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    Then how do you explain Morneau?
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Math alert: That sums up twitter in less than 140 characters.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    very positively
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    You guys are going to make Chitown's head explode.
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