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  1. strumdatjaguar
    Nobody - only Johan Santana could engender a legitimate debate.
  2. strumdatjaguar
    I understand the collective frustration with Miguel Sano. Still this ranking is ridiculously low. He remains as one of the few potential superstars in theTwins system. This is a guy in a Home Run era of baseball, who could hit over 40 dingers on a yearly basis for 3 straight years or more. Granted, he could be confirmed disaster and done in two years as well. He clearly is a more valuable asset than Gibson., May and Garver - and several of the players yet to be higher on your list. Craaaaazy!
  3. strumdatjaguar
    Seattle is in major rebuilding mode. Twins are in a weak division and can make playoffs with help of a very good 37 year old power hitter.
  4. strumdatjaguar
    Doesn't look like Kikuchi will ever win a Gold Glove with the way he finishes his pitches with a one legged hop!
  5. strumdatjaguar
    It would be so nice to have Goldschmidt. But the price must be reasonable. The Twins are NOT a team that needs to go "all in" on 2019, at the expense of the future.
  6. strumdatjaguar
    Both Mauer and Oliva should be in the Hall of Fame - although I agree both are not first ballot types. If they had played for the Yankees, there wouldn't even be a question. Compare Joe's accomplishments to Gary Carter who is in the Hall of Fame and Thurmon Munson who is not but many claim should be there. Catcher is an undervalued position in the Hall of Fame. Yes I know Munson was a Yankee./
  7. strumdatjaguar
    The starting catching job should be Mitch Garver's to lose. Jason Castro as back-up. Don't sign more 3-5 level starters. The Twins already have enough at that level and need to see what their young pitchers can accomplish (Romero, Gonsalves, Stewart). Here are more glaring needs: 1. 3rd Baseman (Josh Donaldson???), while moving Sano to 1rst (with Tyler Austin as back-up) - or sign a stud 1B while keeping Sano at 3B 2. Sign a high quality starting middle infielder - having Polanco play the other position. 3. Add more depth to the relief pitching staff.
  8. strumdatjaguar
    Ranking for Twins all-time MVPs - I put Mauer 3rd: 1. Puckett 2. Kiilebrew. 3. Mauer 4. Oliva (career shortened by injuries, but remains continuing ambassador for the team) 5. Carew (Great Years here , but went to Angels) 6. Blyleven (also played for other teams during career) 7. Johan Santana (dominant pitcher moved on to other teams)
  9. strumdatjaguar
    How about bringing in LaVelle or Reusse for a few games? Does it always have to be retired players?
  10. strumdatjaguar
    Twins should move Polanco to 2B and look for internal option (Adrianza) or FA for an SS. Jordy Mercer is available. Not going to excite too many here, but an option nonetheless.
  11. strumdatjaguar
    I'm hoping for Ozzie Guillen, especially with Gardie in the same division. Falvine would never do anything that fun. I just hope the new manager encourages lefty lead-off batters to bunt away from the shift to get on base.
  12. strumdatjaguar
    I know Falvine are never going to bring in another old-school manager. But how fun it would be to have Ozzie and Gardie go at it again - Or Dougie bursting a gasket. Until the interviews start, and the boring reality sets in, we can dream.
  13. strumdatjaguar
    Gonsalves is a potential longterm good, crafty lefty (rather than a fireballer) in MLB. I hope the Twins don't muck things up by signing Lance Lynn-types in FA. Let the younger pitchers fight it out for a spot in the rotation.
  14. strumdatjaguar
    Starting Pitching: It's time to see what our upper level guys have - Romero, Gonsalves, Slegers, Stewart, Mejia, and maybe a few more should be put into a competition for the last two SP spots. At this point, Berrios, Gibson and Odorizzi should be considered as nearly certain to make the rotation. \ Relief: FAs could add something here. Position players: Look for a prime top fielding shortstop and move Polanco to 2B. Try to sign Mauer for one or two years. Maybe go after a DH, or go with Tyler Austin - I'm ambivalent. A minor issue is what should be done with Logan Forsythe who plays adequately as a starting player but stinks as a utility player?? In other words, generally stay with the plan. KC Royals did and won a World Series - as did the 1980s era Twins..
  15. strumdatjaguar
    Biggest DONE RIGHT? Not signing Yu Darvish. Biggest DONE WRONG? 2018 season free agent signings (LoMO, Lance Lynn especially).
  16. strumdatjaguar
    At least give the March games to the teams in warmer climates and in domes. Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, Angels, Dodgers, Arizona, Texas, Houston, Miami, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Toronto, That leaves two other teams from areas where the snow could land on the field. I'd suggest odd year/even year alternating of St. Louis and K.C. - Washington and Baltimore -
  17. strumdatjaguar
    My bad - didn't see the other thread in my canadian wildfire induced blurred vision.
  18. strumdatjaguar
    Because of the wealth of talent in the outfield, I would not be surprised if Kepler was traded. I would be surprised if the Twins did not sign Mauer/
  19. strumdatjaguar
    Indeed, the team seems to be playing better than the squad did prior to the trade deadline.
  20. strumdatjaguar
    Oh, the expectations are so much less than they were at the start of the season. Twins currently 60-65. With 37 games remaining, the Twins would need to go 21-16 to finish at .500. Coming up, they have Oakland and the Yankees, who are fighting to get into the playoffs, plus games against the Astros and Cleveland. The rest are against the dregs of the AL Central and the Rangers. Overall, it looks like a tough climb for the boys. I'm predicting final record of 77-85.
  21. strumdatjaguar
    The Twins should contend - Barring injury with A to F Grade: Starters (B+) Certain Starters : Gibson and Berrios Probable Startera: Pineda and Odorizzi Competition for remaining Starter(s) Romero, Gonsalves, Slegers, Stewart Certain Relief Pitchers B-): Hildenberger, Rogers, Reed and one or two FAs Likely Relief Pitchers: Moya, May, Magill Competition: Busenitz, and many others. Catcher:© Mitch Garver and Jason Castro DH (C+) Competition: Tyler Austin, Kennys Vargas (very good recently), possible free agent. Infield (B+) Certain:Starters Mauer (will be resigned), Sano, Polanco Second Base (in order of likelihood): FA, Forsythe or Adrianza Utility: Forsythe, Adrianza Outfield (who knows to A): Certain: Rosario' Probable: Kepler and Buxton Possible: FA, Cave, Wade, Granite Manager: Almost Certain: Molitor (one more year then likely to retire) Certainly a probably, contending team, but far from the 1927 Yankees. I know many fans hate patience but much talent is in the 2-3 years away category. I hope the Twins don't block their progression with too many FAs signed to long-term contracts.
  22. strumdatjaguar
    I know it's too early to write in Kirilloff as a starter in the Twins outfield. But if he is, who is the proverbial odd man out between Buxton, Rosario and Kepler. Should the Twins plan for that likely Kirilloff future by trading Buxton or Kepler in the off-season? If something happens to Kirilloff, there are other options (Wade, Cave . . .) to fit in.
  23. strumdatjaguar
    Gordon's numbers are NOT good. Sign Forsythe to a one-year if it can be done. Based on his poor production in LA, I wouldn't sign him to a multi-year deal.. If Gordon proves his worth, Forsythe is versatile enough to be a good utility guy at 2B, SS and 3B - if we can get him enough at bats not to stagnate like he did in LA..
  24. strumdatjaguar
    I found Rodney to be an entertaining diversion in a disappointing season (like Bartolo last year). He exceeded my low expectations. Twins have money to spend in the off-season and should bring in a legit closer to add to the bullpen.
  25. strumdatjaguar
    Max and Byron should look over their shoulders. Alex Kirilloff is getting closer (may cruise both AA an AAA next year!)
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