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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm holding out hope that he gets the repair instead of the full TJS. He'd at least be ready for opening day next year instead of just getting back into the swing of things and in 2018... ugh. this one really hurts. I know some aren't high on him, but I think he was the best bet to be a above average pitcher on this team for the future... all those questions though won't get answered this year, and it's going to add another set of questions for him as well. Yuck.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    yeah, definitely encouraging on the Hughes front. Hitting 92 is something he didn't do much last spring at all if I remember right. Add to it that the HRs came off the changeups, which we know he's working on. That was never a big pitch for him, though it would be nice if he could work it enough to setup the fastball.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    Another 2008 wouldn't be the worst thing (for me at least). I'm positioned a lot better this time around if that happened. I wouldn't mind picking up a few more rental properties for 10k a piece... The problem is the damage it would do to everyone else. I got burned in 2008, but we came out OK. So many didn't and the economy as a whole has still not recovered. I seem to remember Trump (or maybe it was someone else) dangling Glass-Steagle during his campaign. Unfortunately, with a former Goldman higher up on his cabinet, I don't see it happening. It needs to though.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    I kind of assumed you'd go after the flash. He'd be one heck of an OF.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not too concerned about anyone right now. If Sano isn't picking it up by the end of the month, then I'm concerned.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    FA contracts will do more to check any video game behavior... But that said, I still think May can be a 1/2 type pitcher. I think the move to the pen was short sighted (though it may have helped a bit, so I cannot bash it completely). Here's to hoping Trevor locks up one of those 5 spots not just out of spring, but for the next 4-6 years.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    Rodriguez and Harrison are probably the best bets to make it, but those chances are definitely slim. If I wanted a dark horse, I think Derek Rodriguez may surprise some people this year though. He's only been pitching for a short period of time, and based on the light coming on last year, I'm wondering if he will continue. In all, I wouldn't be surprised at all if none of them make though.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm still holding out hope that Glass-Steagle gets re-enacted... probably asking too much though that the politicians actually do what is in the best interest of the constituents.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd add that the economy is not near good enough to raise rates. They have to raise them b/c they know inflation is getting bad. They never fixed 2008. They just punted on the problems.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    A correction is one thing. That's a 10-20% drop, which will recover in a reasonable amount of time. For example. we had a correction in Jan of 2016. The market recovered over the rest of the year. A crash is what you are very vulnerable to right now. That will take a year to unwind, and the time back can be long.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    The market is unwinding a lot of the Trump trades right now and testing it's bull market trend line. I maintained before that I think we're due for a correction, and I still think that (though it's taking its time). As for your points. 1. Trump will do plenty stupid. he's already done plenty stupid. The bulls though are irrational and I don't think Trump's stupidity will be the reason for a correction. 2. This will probably happen. 3. This will almost definitely happen in some way. I think the EU is going to look drastically different in a couple years. 4. Let's hope not 5. Let's hope not. In my opinion, the Fed raising rates in a couple weeks will be a wake up call, and not in a good way. The market is pricing 2 rate increases in, and if they go up in March, the thought is that we get 3 or 4 this year. Might not be a bad time to buy some out of the money put options. I'm considering it.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    supposedly, the jump to AAA isn't that much different from AA. Gonsalves did fine (minus the walk rate) in AA. I think starting in AAA would be appropriate. If he gets the walk rate down, he's on the short list for an eventual call up.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    silly question, but if we already get TD emails, do we need to sign up?
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    JRM
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    I like Garver a lot, and think he could be one of those late bloomers you hear people talk about. His minor league OPS is .766 for his career, which is pretty decent for a catcher, but his worst season came in a hitter suppressing league in the FSL(his HR total in particular took a hit) , popping an .820 OPS last season. He's got a good eye and modest power (10-20 HRs and 20-30 doubles). Given his defense is average to slightly above at this point, that's a fantastic piece. I don't think he starts in MLB, but I have to think that by June/July he's getting an opportunity, and hopefully he runs with it.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    For guys who have no worries about making the team, ST is about working on things. I am hoping that this is what is going on with Sano right now. He's not walking up to the plate looking to do whatever, he's walking up to the plate to work on a specific weakness in his game.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    umm... Ryan didn't trade Nolasco for Santiago. He had already been fired at that point.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    We also tend to underestimate the fact that surgery can have real complications. I don't have a problem at all with an attempt to rehab first.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    I think the implication is that you do something like that if there's little gap between the top 5 talents. There's a pretty big difference between 1 and 5, and someone might give up some slot for a guarantee... I would think... now if that slotting difference isn't quite that big, then you're right. For me, it's more of a curiosity. If there's a clear BPA, you take him, no question. But if there's not really a gap there, then perhaps that's a game you play.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    I love that you've been using this to shine the light on guys that everyone else would ignore. Here's to hoping he has a nice season this year and puts himself on the map.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    That makes sense... so here's the real question. Is there a guy or guys that may be a mid-first rounder that would fit the mold of someone they could offer an overslot to at 35 or 37 who they could entice to demand a lot more if they could get their top pick under slot by a bit? (Hint, that might be an interesting series on its own). Given how hard it is to find successful picks after round 1, this seems like an option they should strongly consider.. unless of course they are enamored by the HS talent in this draft.
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    so here's a question Jeremy. I know that the slots are a bit lower at the top due to the new CBA, but let's just say for a second that at the end of the day, there's not much distinguishing a BPA in your top 5. Do you think the Twins could potentially play some games and get two of them? That would probably rule out Green, but they could potentially work out pre-draft deals with say Faedo and then possibly get a guy like Kendal or Wright to say they want enough to scare off the rest... thoughts?
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    I'd like to see that walk rate drop, but lefties in the majors don't have to rely on speed quite the same that a righty does. I think Gonsalves has potential to be better than average, perhaps not that ace, but he could be a 2/3 for years. He's certainly exceeded expectations, but do remember he was considered to be a potential first round pick until he fell. I'd like to see him in AAA this season, and I wouldn't be against an aggressive move here to start this spring. He's a 40 man add guy for next year, so giving him some time at the highest ML level should give us a good picture as to his readiness in 2018.
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    Will the real Boof Bonser please stand up?
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    Seth, I cannot see Garver making the team out of ST, and that is coming from one of his biggest fans on this board. I've got to think that will most likely be JRM unless he shows this spring that last year wasn't a fluke. Even if JRM shows he's not the option, I've got to think Giminez is above Garver. No doubt that Garver is the future, but I think a few more months in AAA will help him.
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