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  1. MplsFan
    Really good perspective I hadn’t thought about. Thanks. I had initially thought: he looks like he belongs up here- they can’t send him down, but after reading this, I’d be totally fine if they send him to AAA in the interests of the future of SS for the Twins
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    Interesting angle to highlight one game where his managing decisions paid off. I’d agree that after Duffey and Thielbar performed poorly, Rocco effectively changed how he uses them. I appreciate that, but overall I don’t get the sense that he’s doing markedly better this year.
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    Yep. And to repeat what’s being said on Twitter a lot: why in God’s name was Buxton unavailable to pinch hit at all. So weird- the playoffs are not a given so why do they act like they need to keep everyone healthy for it?
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    Ooooh. Excited for Balazovic, SWR and Povich tomorrow. Thanks for this write up!
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    Wow. I’ve been nervous about the bullpen but maybe I have no reason to be.
  6. MplsFan
    Nice work, Griffin Jax! All the pitchers actually. Duffy really needed that clean, high leverage inning and Pagan batted.
  7. MplsFan
    Get Miranda (1B) and Lewis (CF for a while) up here. They can’t do any worse than what’s currently on the field
  8. MplsFan
    Nice post. I also thought Sanchez missed the home run by a “couple feet” though an earlier poster said a couple of inches. A buddy of mine said it “was very close” but I didn’t think so. Regardless, not enough to merit a bat flip in my opinion. He was getting roasted on Twitter saying he thinks he’s still in Yankee stadium. Great insight on Duran and the question of what he is: an inning 5-7 fireman or the closer? Like you said: “good problem to have” and I enjoy it, but if he’s got the intestinal fortitude for it, I’d say just make him the closer. Not sure who else could do it.
  9. MplsFan
    A lot to like! Opening Day for a number of teams. A well-written article (thanks Seth). Royce Lewis 3-3 on steals in 3 games- I guess I didn’t realize he had THAT kind of speed. Those LEDs in Cedar Rapids were wild- makes me want to take in a game there even more! ENCARNACION-STRAND! Wow. What an opener for him. Will be fun to follow him on these pages this season. Can’t wait!
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    Ooo Landon Leach is back. There’s a name I had basically forgotten about. Hope he can find something
  11. MplsFan
    Yeah this season has been a dud, but I took my wife and five year old tonight. Great weather and we got fired up during the offense’s outburst. Kepler’s triple was awesome. Fun to enjoy some outdoor, winning baseball on a beautiful evening. Wish we could have more of this.
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    Games like this from Sano give me fleeting hope. Now I’m buckled up for him to stink for a week. Some consistency would be great from him. Limit the strikeouts, please! I like how his plays 1st base too.
  13. MplsFan
    Great write up. I was laughing enough to take the sting out of a loss. Just wish a highlight of Turtle’s route had been included.
  14. MplsFan
    I really like this group. Thanks for the write up! Where can I read more about Beck’s circuitous route to MILB?
  15. MplsFan
    At least three DNPs in a row for Cavaco. Is he hurt?
  16. MplsFan
    His diving catch in center last night was sweet
  17. MplsFan
    No way they will trade him, but they absolutely should.
  18. MplsFan
    Holy smokes. How soon can that Yennier Cano guy get to Minneapolis?
  19. MplsFan
    I’m excited these write ups and the minor leagues are returning. Thanks for mentioning that Saints games will be on the radio. That’s really cool and a huge benefit for having the AAA affiliate so close. Can’t wait to listen to a couple of those!
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    Attended the game today. First one since the pandemic. It was boring as heck. The players seemed as bored as the fans. Until the bats heat up and the players and Rocco show any urgency, I’m not going back. Appreciated Smeltzer’s effort today- he might be our best pitcher. Cave’s effort too (I said in another post that I’d be fine with him carrying us for a couple days).
  21. MplsFan
    If Jake Cave wants to carry this team for a while, I’m all for it
  22. MplsFan
    As far as a third stringer, I’m not too interested in Romine, Lin, Riddle... I’m curious if Lewis’s injury would open a spot in camp for another prospect like Spencer Steer or Will Holland. Seemed like both of those guys put up good numbers in the minors in 2019
  23. MplsFan
    I appreciated the article and think most of the comments are fair. Not much room for him on the roster it seems but I was very impressed by his at-bats this year. He just never seemed to have a throw away plate appearance and with men on base I’d find myself wishing he was up
  24. MplsFan
    Lol! Yes
  25. MplsFan
    Not to diminish what Buxton’s done because he’s been awesome the last ~8 games and I agree it doesn’t seem like he’s hit his stride yet, but shouldn’t someone being talked about for Team or AL MVP be able to hit higher than 8th or 9th in the lineup? I just feel like Rocco treats him with kid gloves and frankly I don’t disagree with where he bats him. I wouldn’t want to move him to 1st or 4th in the order (is that where his stats say he should hit?) if it means his average would quickly drop to the Mendoza line. Just seems to me that isn’t the mark of someone being mentioned for MVP...
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