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  1. Loosey
    Thanks.
  2. Loosey
    Jeremy, If for instance the Twins do go over their spending pool amount (without trades) Is there a penalty for not being able to sign any players the next year? I thought I read that this year the Yankees, Red Sox and Angels were non-players in the international signings because they went so far over last year and they seem to do that every other year. True or did I misinterpet?
  3. Loosey
    I completely agree. The Twins should have had him in AAA a month + ago to prepare to face a slightly higher caliber of pitchers before jumping directly to the big club. I think they should have done the same with Buxton. Pitchers in AA vs Pitchers in MLB is a big difference. Everyone of those guys you listed had at least a handful of AAA games. The Twins don't do that because they are concerned about something pointless going on with a fringe prospect in AAA instead of moving their ELITE prospect up for a stint before they come up. So my thought it they might struggle right off the bat, but will catch on soon after hopefully. The degree of the struggle could be tempered by managing their "career path" better.
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    Is it just me or does Alex Meyer look either extremely nervous when he is on the mound / completely lacking confidence? To be completely honest he looked scared sh!tless against the Reds. I know it's a lot of assumptions just by looking at facial expressions and body language, but somebody needs to calm that kid down. These past outings were the first times I have seen him in HD on a Television screen and I think he clearly has the ability to be nasty. Do the Twins have a sports psychologist on staff or someone who can get him to relax? Because I think if he relaxes he will hit that arm slot he tries so hard to consistently hit pitch like we hope. It has to be hard to pitch well when your entire body is as tense as his seems to be.
  5. Loosey
    I don't think Terry Ryan is savvy enough to use those complicated stats like OPS and games played.
  6. Loosey
    Ramos for Capps, NO WAY. Didn't like it when the trade was made. Span for Meyer I would do again. They had Hicks waiting and needed pitching so they took a double chance that Hicks would be good and Meyer would develop. So far not ideal but Meyer could make it a good trade at some point.
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    Is it just me or does everyone else cringe when listening/reading Terry Ryan quotes. Totally contradicts himself and is straight up afraid of bringing guys up that will be or are already better than the current players. He wants the callups to be Major League players before they are major league players and that can't happen unless they get some time in the big leagues. "You never know if a guy is ready until you get him here," Ryan said. Yet he claims Sano isn't ready, how does he know, he doesn't have him here yet. Sorry I'm done with my rant. . .
  8. Loosey
    No, he looked like a 21 year pulled out of AA. Which was to be expected. Hopefully the Thumb/wrist heals up quickly and he can get some more needed reps so he can get off to good start next year with the big club.
  9. Loosey
    Any trade for a Lucroy type will take a lot of "pixie dust" But if they do make trades it should be for guys with some years still left on their contract.
  10. Loosey
    I think what this unexpected winning may do is force the Twins to decide which prospects are really and realistically a part of the future. (if they want to make some sort of deadline trade). Is Arcia really a part of the future now what about Pinto. Those two are guys who have played for the big club and have had successes and failures yet are still back in AAA. Other players like them as well could be dangled if they want to improve this years team without hindering future teams.
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    Maybe I am misunderstanding this first part, but why would they make a trade for an Arcia or Pinto-like bat for the bench when they have Arcia and Pinto in AAA? I agree with May staying in the rotation. He needs to stay there since he is a long-term piece. As good as he is pitching now, I think Milone is odd man out. Also agree with Duensing AND Thompson getting the boot. RE: Duensing -The Twins have hung on to "nice guys" too long and it probably sucks for them on a personal level, but from a competitive standpoint those decisions need to be made.
  12. Loosey
    Depending on what happens with the team during his time on the DL, I think it might be fair to say he could use a little seasoning in AAA. The 2 step jump after missing most of last year and playing 40% of a AA season may have been a little ambitious. I would bet he eventually figures it out, but let him feel what its like to be successful again before bringing him back up to most likely struggle in the Bigs for a bit.
  13. Loosey
    If they weren't in interleague play right now, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Kepler Call up. Plus he is in the Futures game. Maybe a mid-July callup for Keppy?
  14. Loosey
    While on the DL will Buxton travel with the team? May be nice to get him acclimated to a Major League road trip while not having to worry too much about struggling at the plate as well as just getting a chance to learn some things. Then come back refreshed with a clear head and hope he can get going a bit.
  15. Loosey
    I agree and thought the same thing. Probably being a rookie who was somewhat struggling and wanting to play downplayed it as long as he could. Molly better teach the kid the right way to slide.
  16. Loosey
    I would like it to be Meyer. I also think he would make sense as in a Bullpen Arm for a Bulpen Arm. Also wouldn't mind Kepler.
  17. Loosey
    Gleeman made this point on his podcast yesterday. Basically was saying if he wants to get a shot at a starter role again he will need to be pretty damn good in the relief role in the Majors this year. However, if he is lights out and becomes almost unhittable in 1-2 innings of work the Twins may never move him. He needs to be good but not TOO good. I'd be fine with TOO good, but I also would like to see him get one more shot at starting.
  18. Loosey
    Tonkin optioned, corresponding move to come. Meyer?
  19. Loosey
    I'm pretty sure Rochester has had multiple games to give him this opportunity. What's the holdup?
  20. Loosey
    Watch his swing and look at his stature. He reminds me of a young Shawn Green.
  21. Loosey
    Does anyone know what it would take to in trade to get Graham and be able to move him to AAA? He isn't used in any high leverage situations and seems to be blocking more ML ready arms at this point. If the Twins were willing to trade and move him down to AAA it would give him opportunities to improve in game situations and give the Twins some more reliable arms in the Major League Pen.
  22. Loosey
    The Twins have been playing with fire in the Bullpen all year long. The only guy anyone should be completely comfortable with in Perkins. After last night when they failed to keep the game within 1 run I think it is time to move Aaron Thompson for Alex Meyer and give him a taste of the big leagues.
  23. Loosey
    Whether he is giving up pulling the ball or not I like what we have seen over the last week or so. If he is giving up pulling the ball, I would much rather see him hit a few left field lasers that should be hits against a traditional shift, versus trying to pull 80% of the balls and rolling it over to 2nd base. Basically, I will take a .290 hitting opposite field hitting Mauer over a .250 hitting pull hitting Mauer.
  24. Loosey
    When he is healthy he is still one of the best shortstops in baseball. I'm sure the Rockies would point that out in trade negotiations. 5/$100M would be ok for the next 2-3 years. But $20m for his 34 and 35 years of age would be a killer and would most likely be right in the time the Twins will be solid contenders would like to spend some money.
  25. Loosey
    I remember that double and if I recall it was the one where Stewart seemed to think the wall was going to there about two steps sooner than it was and the ball dropped in as he was preparing to run into a wall that wasn't quite there yet. Damn Yankees . . .
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