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  1. spideyo
    I always felt a little bad for him for all the crap he took from all the other guys
  2. spideyo
    I'd take Dickey in a heartbeat. He's got an amazing story, a true class act, and arguably the best pitcher in the NL last year. While it'd be nice if he were a decade younger, I'd take 38 year old Dickey over a 34+ year old "traditional" style 4th or 5th string starter
  3. spideyo
    I will say, I have an irrational hatred of Youk's batting stance. When I play MLB the Show and he is batting, it's hard to resist the urge to hit him
  4. spideyo
    Maicer Izturis is 32 and can probably be had for relatively inexpensive (possibly a cheap incentive heavy deal). He can cover 2b, 3b, SS, switch hits, not the greatest power but he's got a bit of speed. Might not be the best available competition at 3b, but could also be competition at in the middle where we have no clear starters.
  5. spideyo
    Is that Good Luck to delmon or to the Astros?
  6. spideyo
    What about Youkilis or Izturis? Youkilis could be a right-handed bat at 1b (not that we need more 1b options), and Izturis could also cover SS and 2b, two spots where we are pretty uncomfortably thin. Really it's too bad Parmelee is left-handed, if he could bounce between 1b, 3b, and outfield it would make our lineup a lot more flexible
  7. spideyo
    Is Houston officially AL now? Do they get first crack at American League waivers or National League?
  8. spideyo
    Anyone want him back? I'm betting we see him in Houston
  9. spideyo
    Chances are they'll have signed at least 1 or 2 pitchers by december 1st, but I think they'll keep at least 2-3 spots open heading into the Rule V draft, in case they see something they like in the draft or another team passes anything decent through waivers.
  10. spideyo
    Well dammit! I just had a long talk with Heidi a few weeks ago and it looked like she was interested in hiring me to join her department.
  11. spideyo
    I can't wait to get my handbook and start putting together my blueprint. I have waay too much time on my hands right now (seriously)
  12. spideyo
    I maintain the belief I have preached many times, that Grienke will not just go to whoever offers the most money. I suspect he also isn't quite as concerned with playing for a contender as he is playing for a team where he feels comfortable with the attitudes and his teammates. From a money standpoint, it's hard to say wether it would be worth it, because we don't actually know yet what he'll be gunning for in terms of salary. From a PR standpoint, it would be brilliant. It would be an unprecendented move for the Twins, and it would show that TR means business, and that they are committed to winning NOW and not 3-5 years from now. They are making an effort to maintain and build their season ticket base in advance of the all star game, and signing a #1 guy is going to do a whole lot more than trading for another 10+ year vetran in the twilight of his career. And who knows, maybe he will rebound to cy young form coming back to the AL for a whole season and not having to bat. All I know is, I'd rather see him at target field pitching for the Twins than against them
  13. spideyo
    I think Hernandez might be worth a "nothing guaranteed-incentive heavy" contract. Chances are they'll know prettty quickly wether he'll be worth throwing out there or not pretty early in the season, if not before the end of spring training. Although, it would have been much better if he was still Fausto, that's a much cooler name.
  14. spideyo
    If Guillen was the bench coach, who would take over when he and Gardy and Ozzie get thrown out?
  15. spideyo
    I think that's a great idea. The one thing I think a guy like Redmond would bring that none of our coaches the last two years seemed to have in them, is a willingness and ability to give a really "fire them up" locker room talk and/or a "what the hell is wrong with you guys" kind of talk. We need some more freaking PASSION in our coaches. I will say though, I seriously will be surprised if Ulger or Vavra are on the Major League coaching staff, unless they decide to add an extra coaching position or two. I can see them hanging around helping out in spring training, but I don't think we'll see them at Target Field next year.
  16. spideyo
    Remember too, that there are a lot of people in the "front office" and the scouting department, most of whom you've never heard of, and most of whom will not have their employment status announced at a press conference. Just because they haven't announced big changes in the front office, doesn't mean they haven't happened.
  17. spideyo
    I think you guys are missing the point. When Terry Ryan said Molitor isn't a good fit, that may have simply been a nice way of saying that he doesn't want the job. If he wanted to manage or coach full time, he would be already doing it.
  18. spideyo
    I still don't get why people say Revere is a "replacement level" player. He broke the twins rookie record in stolen bases last year over 117 games, and managed to steal 40 bases in only 124 games this year, fifth most in all of baseball. His discipline and bunting is improved, and he managed to tie for 16th in AVG in the AL, which is pretty good for a guy who hasn't played a full season at the major league level yet. He's the only non-pitcher to play more than 25 games this year for the twins and not record an error, and he consistently makes highlight reel plays that most other outfielders could not make. And he is still only 24. So why is he still considered "replacement-level"?
  19. spideyo
    Even if they bring up the whole Rochester crew, there will still be openings somewhere in the organization that need to be filled. I'd love to see them at least interview Mike Redmond, Sandy Alomar, Ivan Rodriguez, and Mickey Hatcher. Any other names that you'd like to see in the mix?
  20. spideyo
    Bizarre. But I expect no less from lewwwwww
  21. spideyo
    The Twins have not added a key piece from the minors in six seasons. Horrific is a very fair term. uh...I would say Denard Span is a pretty key piece, and without Ben Revere I'm guessing we would have lost a lot more games the last two years. And while they may not have been key pieces every year they've been with the team, Blackburn, Slowey, and Perkins have all been critical parts of the team and various times. No, they haven't had any Mike Trouts or Stephen Strassbergs, but how many teams have?
  22. spideyo
    I think Bobby Valentine demonstrates exactly why they didn't fire Gardy and Anderson. All of our non-pitchers are under contract next year, and you have a core of pitchers they hope to build around. Replacing EVERYONE could easily create the kind of culture clash that caused toxicity in the Boston clubhouse. Not only that, but now Boston is going to be paying Bobby V 2.5 mill to NOT manage them next year. Do you really think TR wants to be on the hook for two managers salaries next year? Far better to send a strong message and then simply let the contract expire and have only a few new pieces to add. Also, is Mickey Hatcher still looking for a coaching job?
  23. spideyo
    So, uh, you are already wrong on several points, want to make some new predictions? And I know for a fact Dan Gladden isn't getting fired.
  24. spideyo
    Remember guys, this is only the first day after the season, and they haven't made any official announcements regarding who is taking over these new vacancies. It has been the assumption that the Rochestor guys will be moving up, but we might be wrong. I doubt anyone was expecting Stelmazek to be cut loose. Terry Ryan has been around a long time but that doesn't mean he can't surprise us.
  25. spideyo
    Maybe they can make Bobby Valentine the new 3b coach...
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