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  1. strumdatjag
    Can someone explain the benefit of larger bases? Easier to steal? It seems to me that Nishioka would just have broken both legs on larger bases.
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    No problem with no more than 3 in the outfield (even short field). But the Third basemen and first basemen must be allowed to play on the infield grass if a bunt is suspected.
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    My favorite play is a lefty bunting to a third base area emptied by “the shift”. Teach it at all levels.
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    Agreed. Many players put in greasy seasons during the Great Depression and during times of war.
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    Tying salaries to revenue makes some sense. Still, MLB doesn’t have the popularity of the NFL and NBA, and therefore the comparisons are misplaced Nevertheless, it’s not a niche sport like the NHL or MMA either. It’s somewhere in between.
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    I’m more likely to just BBQ at home more. It’s cheaper, even after factoring in inflation. The point is that MLB, the orchestra and others in entertainment and Sports take a risk when they give their fans a hiatus from going to games, concerts etc. Many of the fans will find other things that they prefer to do and others will determine that their lives didn’t need the Sports or Entertainment activity and the expense and commitment.
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    My wife and I used to split a season ticket to see the Minnesota Orchestra. Then the Orchestra went on strike. We found other things to do. When the Orchestra resolved its dispute, we decided that we were not going to buy season tickets anymore. I’m a bigger Twins fan. I have split Twins season tickets since 1986. Still, after a few pandemic years and this CBA year, I’ve learned that there are more ways to occupy my time during Minnesota’s warmest months. At this time, I’m coming back. But my mind could change in the future as my time away from baseball gets longer.
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    By far, my all-time favorite Twin for every month of every year. Don’t think there will be another to overcome Kirby’s #1 position in my lifetime. I hope so (and Kirby would agree) - because that would mean the Twins will find someone to lead us to another two championships at least.
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    I can agree with all the positives. Still, this is the second “nice guy” face of the franchise in the last 10 years (Joe Mauer before BB). Byron doesn’t have to go full AJ or Josh. He plays with reckless abandon already. Yet, wouldn’t a little “edge” sometimes help?
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    Some may disagree, but starting the season in Late April or Early May would be no problem with many fans. I belong to a large season ticket group. The late March and April games are the least popular ones. I know - don’t wish for a work stoppage or it could go till August.
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    The title of the thread states mlb.com. At the time it was the leading story. It’s still among the top stories on the mlb home page. Long detailed article
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    Too long to post here. Go read the article. https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/mlb-mlbpa-cba-talks-progressing.html
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    Except for Torii Hunter, there ain’t much to get excited about there. I guess we wait a few more years for Joe Mauer to.appear on the ballot.
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    I don’t think Torii Hunter gets enough traction in future years. Joe Nathan would have had slightly better odds if he got through this year
  15. strumdatjag
    Torii Hunter barely made it over the 5% threshold to stay on the Hall of Fame ballot next year. Joe Nathan was just below the required 5%. The steroid issue is less of an issue since Clemons, Bonds and Sosa didn’t make it in their last year for the writers to vote any of them in. Curt Schilling only got a little more than half of the votes, and claims it was due to his conservative political views. If that is true, then it’s a shame.
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    I remember Jason Bartlett was such a quiet guy, that he had trouble communicating with his teammates in the field. Being able to shout “I got it” really helps in baseball. Sonebody correct me if my memory is wrong.
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    Nobody is mentioning Louisville, Ky, a town which has been a consistent supporter of AAA baseball. It is in many ways synonymous with baseball, being the namesake of the most famous of baseball bats. Kentucky hasn’t had a major league twin in any of the four major sports since the days of the ABA (the Kentucky Colonels).
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    My “less obvious” favorite Twin is former relief pitcher Gary Wayne, because he gave kudos to my one year old daughter at Spring Training in 1991.
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    This shouldn’t even be close. Put away your stat books. I’ve been watching this team since I was 7 years old in 1961 (I can still sing the Old Dutch jingle and even remember “National Tavern Month” in those 60s era beer commercials - people would explode at those today). Here it goes. He led the team to two World Series wins. He was great offensively and defensively. He exuded excitement. You couldn’t imagine Bob Casey introducing “aw-shucks”Harmon Killebrew like he did when the Twins all-time greatest came up to bat: Kirbeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Puckett!!!! End of story!
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    Don’t trade him now! If the Twins are in the hunt at the deadline (presuming this season isn’t dead- CBA?), then Josh Donaldson will probably be an important piece (at 3B and part-time DH) to keep for the season and post-season. if the Twins are out of the picture, then trade him prior to the deadline. One caveat: this strategy only works if JD stays healthy and is productive.
  21. strumdatjag
    You’re right on Game 6 in 1991. However, as much as I appreciate all things Kirby Puckett for the Twins, he was NOT the center of attention in Game 7. That designation goes to Jack Morris. Rodney had the greater overall career due to longevity - Kirby’s years with the Twins we’re better than Rodney’s.
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    Indeed, he is Andy’s MacPhail’s son and that would make him Lee MacPhail’s Grandson.
  23. strumdatjag
    Time to vent. I think that names should not start with the letters Jh. I started thinking this when Jhonny Peralta was playing. Jhoan Duran and now Jharel Cotton currently mess with our spellchecks. It’s incredibly inconvenient to have to write their names 3 times in order to get my IPhone to print it out with Jh. The Twins have a legal department. Let’s get them working on name changes for these two. Get the H out.
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    He’s getting close enough that we should know - how are we supposed to pronounce “JHOAN”??? This question coming from a Dan who remembers Twins announcers for some time pronouncing our shortstop’s name “Ver-sallees”.
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    When he was drafted, I remember one pundit describing the ceiling on Royce Lewis as becoming another Derek Jeter. If his injury issues haven’t diminished that expectation, then this “high character guy” deserves the top spot. Part of me, however, yearns for more “characters” (Eddie Rosario, Tortuga, Mike Redmond, Sergio Romo, A.J. Pierzynski …). In fact, during the lock-out, somebody with a better memory than mine should come up with the all-time Twins “characters” team. On the current roster, Josh Donaldson (after last year’s rants) may be the only one true “character”.
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