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  1. Loosey
    I would disagree on your comparison to the A's and Rays. First of all the AL Central in the mid 2000's was the weakest in baseball and the Twins owned it. The Rays play in the AL East with the Yankees and Red Sox and still put together a great stretch and reached a WS. The A's play in the AL West with good teams as well. The A's had a dominant stretch in the mid 2000's as well as the Twins with what I think was a tougher division. The A's also know when it is time to abandon ship and reload their roster with young cheap players and develop them. The Twins never figured out how to start over completely.
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    Probably not at the full capacity of GM, but MLB roster management I could make an argument that many here could do it as well if not better. If not, there are a lot of deserving baseball men out there who have paid their dues in other teams front offices who could do a much better job. Also, I think a lot of the people on this message board who follow the Twins as hobby have had better foresight and ideas than Terry Ryan has when it comes to managing this teams roster. Terry Ryan is paid a lot of money to run this team and it is only job. While the TD readers who have other full time jobs have often called out what is going to happen if a change isn't made, while Ryan hasn't been able to see the same things or has chosen not to act on it.
  3. Loosey
    THIS! The fact that a bunch of "bloggers" who watch baseball as fans had the foresight to see what would most likely happen by shortening up the Bullpen by playing a bullpen game on Friday, while management either: A) Didn't see that (even with starters struggling) Did see it but was willing to risk it (terrible idea) C) Doesn't think it was that big of a deal (shows teams inability to adapt) This shows this team is going to be very disappointing to watch in the coming years if there isn't a very big change at the top. Terry Ryan doesn't know how to adapt and react on the fly. He had opportunities all year long to address what was a pretty well known fact was the teams biggest weakness. Terry Ryan needs to be held accountable for the mismanagement of the roster this season. This team isn't great, but the American League as a whole is down this year and they had a chance to be a playoff team by simply making wise decisions at times of need. However they sat on their hands or made moves too late or made the wrong moves entirely and effectively blew what was once a promising season.
  4. Loosey
    I think the problem is for a while Gibson was the only pitching prospect in the Twins system. Therefore his expectations were greatly elevated. He was a 1st round pick with a lot of potential and instantly there was hope by some he would be that top of rotation guy. But reality is he is probably solid #3. Which is great when you think of it in terms of how many mid-late first round pitchers flame out and never sniff MLB success. I think he is good enough to have stretches where he will pitch like a #1, but his stuff just isn't that of a #1 guy consistently. This is why I like Gibson. Imagine having a true #1 Ace, say Berrios in a year or two, a legitimate #2 and Gibson as #3 going through a stretch where he is pitching like a borderline #1 or solid #2. If the Twins could have that scenario and have it occur during the playoffs they would be a very difficult team to beat. But to expect Gibson to be a "True Ace" is not going to happen.
  5. Loosey

    Perkins

    Loosey replied to DaveW's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk

    I really don't get how a closer wears down over the course of a season, even though apparently some do. At best they may pitch 3 times per week and throw 20 pitches per outing. So 60 pitches per week max. If I had a gun to my head I would bet some sort of injury comes out soon.
  6. Loosey
    the double play I was thinking was 6-2-3 Double play.
  7. Loosey
    The problem is they were playing the Yankees and for whatever reason these things happen to the Twins when they play the Yankees. The ball wasn't smashed at him, it was was a two hopper hit directly at him. And somehow he drops it. Had he made the play its a probably double play and there are 2 outs runners on 2nd and 3rd. The other problem in Nunez is not a good SS.
  8. Loosey
    Once again it seems that the Twins lose flexibility due to having to play #7. Without Mauer they open up so many options. Kepler can play 1st Base while the OF of Rosario, Buxton, Hicks rolls along. Plouffe can play 3rd with Sano DHing, or switching them around with and adding in flexibility of Plouffe at 1st Sano at 3rd Kepler DH, or in OF while one of the other outfielders gets a day to DH. So many options to be had if Mauer weren't there causing a jam.
  9. Loosey
    I think the team really has to give Kepler a taste of the Majors this season. Buxton should be up as soon as possible to continue his development. My opinion on the 4 outfielders the Twins should be carrying next year would be Buxton, Hicks, Rosario and Kepler if he proves the real deal. Kepler can play 1st as well so that spells Mauer, which is good. If Plouffe is traded Sano gets majority of 3B reps and a position opens up for a "thumper" DH in Arcia or whichever non-fielding hitter performs the best.
  10. Loosey
    David Dorsey of News Press in Fort Myers has a nice bio piece on Kohl Stewart. http://www.news-press.com/story/sports/2015/08/12/kohl-stewart-shuns-spotlight/31558345/
  11. Loosey
    I thought I read somewhere that he said this was his last year.
  12. Loosey
    Hope he goes and loses his mind during Spring Training and punches Ricky Nolasco in the jaw for saying that he doesn't think "Atmosphere" is a great hip hop group because they are from Minnesota. Nolasco is out for the year, again, and Mauer's contract is terminated due to conduct a clause where I assume violence towards teammates is not tolerated on any level. IF that doesn't happen. Big IF. Bite the bullet and start to platoon him at 1st base with Sano/Plouffe/ possibly Kepler next year.
  13. Loosey
    I know it is more than far fetched, but I thought why not ask. I also was interested if there has been any examples of a MLB player making a transition from another position to catcher. Obviously I know this isn't going to happen, but if it did doesn't it seem like it would solve so many problems!
  14. Loosey
    For months now talks of a trades on TD has been for the most part surrounding getting a catcher and trading Trevor Plouffe. But how possible, (as in has it been done ever) would it be to try something outrageous this offseason and in Spring Training next year of actually giving Trevor reps at Catcher? Before you all jump down my throat on this one, this is purely hypothetical. Just conversation . . . . mostly In order to get a catcher of the quality most of us want (.675-.700ish OPS), the Twins would have to give up something of value (Trevor Plouffe) who is about .725 career OPS guy + maybe another piece. Why not take that .725 OPS and 15+ HRs in Plouffe and shift it over Catcher? Is there any precedence for this extreme of a position shift this late in someone's career? Rick Ankiel is the only one I can think of from when he moved from Pitcher to Outfielder and was mildly successful for a few years. Trevor is an athletic guy with nice reflexes as a third baseman and has a solid arm. Do you guys think something like this could ever happen in this scenario or even another team trying it to fill holes with pieces they have already?
  15. Loosey
    The Twins could have a very nice young core of starting pitchers should Berrios continue his ascension at the MLB level in 2015-2016. If he does, Berrios could become that true #1 starter the Twins have lacked since Johan. They have 2 borderline #2 guys in May and Gibson when they are both pitching to their potential. Then the rotation is rounded out by two solid veterans in Hughes and Santana. This offseason the Twins can actually go spend money on other areas of need instead of starting pitchers like they have the last two offseason. Perhaps another middle of the order bat??
  16. Loosey
    No / Probably, unfortunately.
  17. Loosey
    Perhaps it was pointed out on here already, I didn't read all 5 pages worth of comments. But if Buxton is recalled after 10 days but before 20 days does that not count as an option and give back another option year (hopefully not needed) Also, that pretty much makes him eligible for a September Callup while reducing service time and avoiding an option year. If this is correct, it's the smartest move the FO has made all year.
  18. Loosey
    Why do you trade (arguably) your best player when you are close to being able to contend for the post season? In my opinion, if you trade Dozier and replace him with say, Polanco. The Twins are probably giving up 40+ runs produced/scored/saved. They better get A LOT of quality pieces that more than make up for those runs incrementally over whoever they replace. For Example if they get a Catcher, they better be 40 runs better than Suzuki, etc.
  19. Loosey
    The problem isn't that the team isn't acting like a contender it's that they aren't acting like a rebuilding team either. This team tries to convince itself that they are better than they are every year. Below seems to be the FO's mindset the last few seasons: 2011 - It's because all the good players were injured, 2012 will be better 2012 - Just a down year, but some younger guys are coming soon and it will all get better soon 2013 - Ok - were not as good as we thought, but we have the pieces in place in the minors 2014 - We just signed expensive pitchers, we're coming! 2015 - Were above .500 at the ASG. No need to do anything. The front office never completely went with the idea of a rebuild outside of high draft choices. 2014 signings of Hughes and Nolasco are very strange in hindsight. Did they believe they were on the doorstep of contending and needed just a few pitchers?
  20. Loosey

    Apathy

    Loosey replied to DaveW's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk

    In regards to the poster who mentioned us being grouped together with Astros and Cubs as being in similar situations the last few years. The difference I believe is in the GM's ability to make the team better using methods outside of the draft. If Terry Ryan and the Twins are serious about being real contenders over the next few years they need to be proactive and change things up. The Astros and Cubs both have strong farm systems, but they aren't afraid to deal prospects in return for proven players. Terry Ryan seems to be terrified a prospect would turn out if he traded one. The Twins have 5-6 legitimate OF prospects that are nearing Major League readiness. So what if one turns into an all-star if you trade him away. Hopefully the return is worth it. But Terry Ryan doesn't believe in Trades or Free Agency. That is like saying at my job as a financial analyst I don't believe in revenue and expenses.
  21. Loosey
    The way they managed May's "temporary" move to the bullpen is baffling. The organization should have had a plan for if/when a starter got hurt, or became ineffective. One way would have been to keep May "stretched out". But as you mentioned, he hasn't gone longer than an inning at a time except for once or twice. However, they keep on throwing out guys such as Boyer, Fien and Graham for multiple inning stretches. Now to confuse things even more, Molitor said he hope to make May his 8th inning setup guy. The way the team is playing right now, he might get 15 innings of relevant pitching the rest of the way. I hate to say it because I really did like Molitor as a manager, but I feel like he is doing things the same way Gardenhire did and is putting even less trust in his young pitchers. How many years do the Twins give him before they move on? I know it's only one year, but I would hate to see 4-5 years of "blah" baseball before they make a move again.
  22. Loosey
    When I think of pitching inside I don't think of plunking guys. Just make them move their feet every once in a while. The Jays were WAY to comfortable in the batters box. Pound inside off the plate, inside corner, etc. Then you can pitch away effectively because they can't just sit and wait for the meaty one over the middle.
  23. Loosey
    Gibson has not been as good as he was during his stretch of great starts but I don't think he has been as bad as it appears. In two of those bad starts he left with runners on base and two outs and I think the bullpen allowed every single one of those inherited runners to score. Yes, those guys on base were on him, but you would expect at least a 50% strand rate.
  24. Loosey
    I know you're not my psychologist, but I had dream last night. It was weird. There was a mini-bus and it was driven by TC Bear. Right behind him in the 1st seat was Terry Ryan whispering something in ear with Paul Molitor sitting in the seat across the aisle. I couldn't tell if Molitor was agreeing with Ryan or pleading with him to do something else. Anyways the rest of the team was on the bus as well. Needless to say the mini-bus was driving right towards a cliff and it seemed that TC was accelerating and Terry Ryan was yelling go faster! What does this mean?
  25. Loosey
    That's an infinite Percentage improvement!
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