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  1. strumdatjag
    Looks like our top trade pieces are Dobber and McGaughey (you spell it).
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    So, I’m thinking the Twins will be sellers at the trade deadline.
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    Is “Clutchness” a word?
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    Directv shows it being recorded even though I haven’t ponied up for the season fee. I guess just wait to see what happens tomorrow.
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    Any news on the channel on Directv? I see nothing on my search thru the menu.
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    All kidding aside. This is a good move for one of the good guys.
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    The Dobber is back!!! First step to a World Series championship. It’s a lock!!!
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    You and Linus said it better than me. I wanted to be brief in order not to be too much of downer at this early stage.
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    The defense was sub-standard.
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    Darn it - I responded to the SATIRE semi-seriously. Got me!!! Sort of.
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    This is similar to the legendary jazz Trumpeter Jazz Trumpeter Louis Armstrong. During the civil rights battles of the sixties, some of the younger musicians treated him like he was an “Uncle Tom” (because he was an older black man who did not act like the new “hipsters”). Many jazz musicians and fans stopped calling him LOUIE and called him LOUIS (apparently a name imparting more respect). Satchmo himself called himself “LOUIS” in his singing of his hit “Hello Dolly”. However, long-time friends and associates still called him LOUIE. Then we could go on about how Basketball coach BOBBY Knight suddenly started insisting on being called BOB Knight. Don’t get me started on Mike or is it Giancarlo Stanton. LOUIE Varland should just accept that pro sports is the land of nicknames. If the player is good, he’ll get a nickname (Puckett is Puck, Hrbek is Hrbie …), SCOTT always seems to become SCOTTY, and STEVE becomes Stevie (rarely Steven or Stephen). Does he really expect Rocco to refer to him as LOUIS in a post-game interview???? Rocco seems to give nicknames to every player (and most sound much dumber than LOUIE). Rocco certainly won’t go with Miles Teller Varland. Accept LOUIE. if Royce Lewis regains his hitting stroke, expect Rocco to call him LEWEY too.
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    But the Twins Klingon pitcher, Jarrett Whorff, gave up ZERO runs. It’s time to promote to MLB a man with a Klingon sense of honor. Go Whorff.
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    Twins fans have been spoiled with above-average to stellar fielding First Basemen over the past 40 years: Hrbek, Mientkiewicz, Morneau, Mauer, and most recently Santana. There will be a fan mutiny if a klutz is playing most of the games at 1B. Internal options at least had some hope of developing into at least an average fielder at 1B. Ty France has been around too long to expect him suddenly to transform himself into something he has never been. At a million bucks, the Twins can use him at DH or a sub at 1B. Rocco, however, seems to have already slotted France into the starting role. I see London, I see France …
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    For you Trekkies - apparently the Twins’ Klingon prospect, Jarret Whorff, didn’t get an invite to MLB Spring Training. He had a taste with the AAA Saints. Could he be the first Klingon player in MLB this season???
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    The time has come - How the heck does one pronounce “Keaschall”???? Unfortunately, there is no mention of Luke by the announcers from the opposing team in the clip provided above.
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    For those of us who have the regional sports channels via cable or satellite: Will the Away Games broadcasts of opposing teams be blacked out?
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    Durán appears to be slipping to me, albeit slipping from a very high level. This would seem to be a classic “sell-high” opportunity if another team is willing to give a little bit more than you described.
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    Actually, NBC Sports ranked all of the available free agents (including a few from Japan). #54 - Carlos Santana #76 - Max Kepler #112 - Kyle Farmer (Dead Last - I guess being a great guy in the clubhouse is not a quality that is valued that much). Former Twins include #103 Jorge Lopez, and #50 Jorge Polanco (just covering those named Jorge). Maybe just maybe we value our players too highly in our own minds!!!
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    The Twins need Jovani Moran to contribute as a needed lefty in the pen. It wouldn’t hurt to add another lefty in the offseason.
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    Brusdar Graterol (Dodgers) to miss half of next season after shoulder (labrum) surgery.
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    As he progressed thru the minors, AK looked like he would be a major league hitting machine. But it’s not only about ability but also about durability.
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    The Twins should have a wall dedicated to accomplishments and history of the Washington Senators. There must be some memorabilia in storage. First in War, First in Peace, Last in the American League.
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    Anyone down there see the Spring Training facilities and ballpark? ESPN mentions that the Red Sox facility has minimal damage.
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    I propose Nvidia’s Jensen Huang. Then if the team stinks, Nvidia can use its artificial intelligence to make us believe the team is great.
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    I’m old enough to remember Calvin Griffith selling the team to Carl Pohlad. Pohlad was a clear improvement. I didn’t like the contraction threats, but he helped get Target Field built. The sons and grandson were willing to spend some bucks to bring in Josh Donaldson and Carlos Correa. They paid the price to keep Joe Mauer here. Indeed, I don’t remember many home-grown superstars being let go due to monetary concerns I understand some just don’t like billionaires and multi-millionaires. But as the Twins hit the market, we all should hope for the most extravagantly free-spending billionaire alive to buy this team. I hope that upcoming uber-rich owner is the type of guy or gal who buys more yachts and houses than one would ever need - AND will also spend much more on this team than would ever be economically sensible.
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