Jump to content
Twins Daily
  • Create Account

Ultima Ratio

Verified Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    2,365

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Profiles

Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis

Minnesota Twins Videos

2026 Minnesota Twins Top Prospect Rankings

2022 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

Minnesota Twins Trade & Free Agent Rumors

Minnesota Twins Fan Guides & Resources

2023 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

The Minnesota Twins Players Project

2024 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

2025 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

2026 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

Forums

Blogs

Events

Store

Downloads

Gallery

Everything posted by Ultima Ratio

  1. Ultima Ratio
    What happened?
  2. Ultima Ratio
    The general rule to follow for "Fair Use" is not to copy more than 10% of the material, but that's for the purpose (which is a key consideration) of teaching and scholarship. There are other considerations and purposes that limit "fair use" though.
  3. Ultima Ratio
    So.... Valencia was ejected tonight for arguing a 3rd called strike. That's nice.
  4. Ultima Ratio
    I love the Pirates' batter's eye. Just google it. That would be very nice.
  5. Ultima Ratio
    In all seriousness, I'm not sure how to make a pitch f/x computerize strike zone work, but I'm becoming more receptive to the idea. The reason is because of how poorly umps call the outside corner. Most umps set up on the inside corner and have a great view of that corner, but really guess/estimate on the outside corner. There are way too many balls outside being called strikes, especially against our lefties. Tennis has successfully appropriated technology in support of human line judges to call the lines on a serve. I think you could have a computer call the outside corner in this same way, or this would be like only using the technology to call the service box line deep, but not the center line. I only want the outside corner called by technology to begin with to see how it goes, and I really don't see how to computerize the strike zone high and low since batters are different heights, therefore while the corners are the same for eery hitter, hight and low strike differ and would be more problematic for a computerized system to call. Last, you still need a human ump to call safe and out on the base baths after a ball is in play. Just like the variety in stadiums, I used to really enjoy the human variety of different strike zones... but the more I've seen with the pitch location technology and with my own eye, I think a consistent and accurate strike zone would be just swell.
  6. Ultima Ratio
    Only one base on a overthrow oh oh oh and peg outs!
  7. Ultima Ratio
    I don't see the wisdom in bringing in the fences because we have a light hitting team. Would you lower the basket to 9 feet if you only have a couple guys over 6 ft.? I love being able to dunk, but when playing against guys that are taller than me... it's all the easier for them -- not pretty.
  8. Ultima Ratio
    Rockies suck, guess we can try to get Cuddyer back.
  9. Ultima Ratio
    I should have said SLUG rather than OPS earlier about Morneau catching Willy. But since I'm looking at OPS right now, I didn't realize that Revere was out slugging Mauer by 31 points before today's game (.432 and .401 respectively, ouch)
  10. Ultima Ratio
    I think Morneau catches Willingham in ave and OPS in a couple 2-4 weeks barring injury.
  11. Ultima Ratio
    Why do you think that Revere has more range? Speed is not directly proportional to range.
  12. Ultima Ratio
    Without a cowboy hat who can tell really?
  13. Ultima Ratio
    If I were GM, I wouldn't go beyond 3 years on FA contracts except under unique and momentous conditions. I believe the chances of seriously courting Greinke are quite remote, and I don't think it would be money well spent. I'd rather they go after 2 #2s or 3 #3s at SP next year. We are not one ace away from competing and succeeding the playoffs. Career ERA of my potential 2013 Pick-ups (all for 2 or 3 year contracts) I like to see 2 or 3 signed -- I know, it's just a wish, reasonable though I think. All the following are definite FA, without a club option remaining for 2013 Brandon McCarthy 4.06 Joe Blanton 4.30 Jeremy Guthrie 4.24 Colby Lewis Last 2 years: 3.70, 4.42 and so far this year 3.30 Anibal Sanchez 3.61 Joe Saunders 4.13 Guys that would be nice but probably out of reach: Shaun Marcum and Cole Hammels
  14. Ultima Ratio
    I think this poster is referring to Drew Butera, blessed be his name, with Doumit at DH.
  15. Ultima Ratio
    Tomorrow is a big day. De Vries make his debut. Hope he keeps the ball in the yard.
  16. Ultima Ratio
    Does someone have link to a photo so we can see how big the inscription is? I fine with him doing this so long as it's not a gaudy display. Just writing small initials is a classy and touching tribute to his girl. Size does matter in this case.
  17. Ultima Ratio
    Therefore, he's not coming back to the Twins, and the Twins don't want him back. I respect his talent and the years he played for the Twins, but good riddance after all that's gone on since then.
  18. Ultima Ratio
    Does anyone remember when AJ spiked Morneau on the ankle/foot running to first? I think it was around 2008. It was intentional. Love his competitiveness but he's also a red-ass dirty player. Found it. From Wikipedia: On May 28, 2007, in a game versus the Minnesota Twins, Pierzynski twice ran down the first base line with his feet on the inside of the base, possibly nipping Twins first baseman Justin Morneau with his spikes. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was furious with the umpires, which resulted in a long tirade. However, he was not ejected. Pierzynski denied any attempt to step on Morneau.[15] And here's the link from mlb.com for this reference. AJ said "I'll do it again if I have to" http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070528&content_id=1991531&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min
  19. Ultima Ratio
    Go carbon compadres! Diamond and Cole. Get it?
  20. Ultima Ratio
    I wish for an O-dog K. Please.
  21. Ultima Ratio
    I hope the discussion is this: You have the ninth until you give up a hit or walk.
  22. Ultima Ratio
    P.J. Strikes out the side???!!!??? Nice! And please don't let this be a fluke first few starts. Thanks. Love beating up on them smelly sox.
  23. Ultima Ratio
    I like getting Slama up and Swarzak to start. Second preference is to recall Hendricks and leave Swarzak in the pen. Leave Duensing alone.
  24. Ultima Ratio
    Hmm.. tone can be obscured and a problem with these posts: try reading my post while smiling and you'll see it's not cutting. You read in seriousness that is not there, and I don't believe John is endorsing the actions of Sade, where do you get that from? A nod means a reference in my use. Why would I ask if John's read Sade if I already think he endorses his philosophy? (I'm not offended or asking it to be taken down for goodness sake), but called it questionable. Here's why: I have read Sade and besides the philosophical ‘contributions’ of the man (I would tell you what he did and thought he was accomplishing, but this post would be taken down), which I don’t find comparable to Jason, I find the connection – the pun – a facile one, and therefore a poor choice. This is constructive criticism for John. What’s the connection besides the name Marquis? I’m guessing John picked this because of Sade’s infamy and likened that to Jason but this is not at all clear. I see the connection as half a wink too cute. But if the connection is meant to be stronger than just the name, I don't find it deserved. I find that a little ridiculous and it gives me a chuckle (see my headline below). That's all "Philosophy in the Bedroom and Jason Marquis"
  25. Ultima Ratio
    Nod to Marquis de Sade? Gross. Have you read him? No matter how pitiful the pitcher is, he is no Sade and I don't want to have to tell you why. Questionable pic and headline.
×
×
  • Create New...