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  1. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Yes, outstanding report--I checked to see when they play Bowie--last weekend in August--not sure if that will work for my son and me--since the grandson is due--but we may try.
  2. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Sometimes trades work out for both teams...this looks like one that worked for neither...too soon to write off May but not looking good. With Parmalee, Arcia, Hicks up now and Buxton in 2015 there was not gonna be a spot for Revere anyway...
  3. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I agree. I was at the Sunday game. Our middle IF totally sucks and farm system replacements (Polanco) are years away. Hicks has improved on the year--I think he is batting about .280 over the last month--better than Revere. He and Parmalee looked good in the OF. Hicks will be a good LF in 2015 when Buxton gets here. Injuries happen--I like someone's idea--play Arcia in CF--keep Parmalee in the lineup until Wilken is healthy. Until we solve our middle IF and starting pitching problems (why we traded Span and Revere) we are not going to be a contending team.
  4. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Great interview--thanks for posting. Very interesting comments on Harrison.
  5. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Living in DC area don't get much of a chance to see the Twins (and last couple of seasons only trip to Balmer is in April)--so I saw them live yesterday--get much different perspective. I was very disappointed in infielders--none seem to have range (though Florimon made a couple of nice plays after the game was decided--not when game was in balance). And Dozier should have gotten error that lead to all the runs--it was not a hit. The good news--I was impressed by Hicks (good range, nice arm) looks like batting is getting better. I like Parmalee--great arm--pretty good defense. I don't know if his future is at 1B (depends on Sano being able to play 3rd) or RF but he is a solid player. So that is two long-term contributors.
  6. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I was at the game--so I couldn't nap--lots of Twins fans there. My favorite moment probably was the play Parmalee made off the wall on the double. Reminded me of Cuddyer. I also liked when the Twins nabbed the guy at home (surprised Doumit held on to the ball). First time seeing Twins live in a couple of years--very unimpressed--middle infield defense is weak...
  7. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Brett Lee Update #8 Brett may have made his last start before the minor league AS break--I hope not--this was not one that helps his chances of promotion or making one of Seth's lists. I expect that Brett will be in the pen during the second half--where I think his future lies anyway. The only good news about tonight's game is that Brett (for the first time in 3 games) did not hit a batter. (He did throw a WP). Brett pitched 4 innings. He needed 23 batters to get 12 outs. He gave up 3HRs (he had only given up 2 all year)...he gave up 11 hits and allowed 8 runs (all earned)...he even put a serious dent in his outstanding K/BB ratio--by walking 2 and striking out 2. One more stat--his ERA for tonight's game is 18.00 (YIKES). There is no getting around it, Brett pretty much sucked tonight (but it happens even to the Justin Verlanders and CC Sabathias). For the year--Brett is now 4-4 with an ERA of 4.88. He has struck out 39 and walked 16 (still a good ratio). He has given up 61 hits in 51.2 innings so his WHIP is now 1.49. All of these numbers are in a downward spiral over his last 3 starts--2 of which have been horrid.
  8. DAM DC Twins Fans
    About to post the same thing...chances of getting both Friday and Saturday games in are minimal...my son and I have tickets to Sunday game...my son (a Nats fan) said Nats are off Monday...so likely that if one game is rained out it will be made up Monday...if both games rained out...who knows...I assume both managers will move the rotation...so the odds of my son and me seeing Deduno are slim...by the way Harper is on the DL and Nats are in a funk.
  9. DAM DC Twins Fans
    interesting--I share a birthday with Nelson Liriano (best Twins player named Liriano IMHO) and Jim Dwyer...not quite up to the caliber of Rafa Nadal and Jefferson Davis who I also share a birthday with...but interesting
  10. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Brett Lee Update #7 Brett got the benefit of the vaunted Kernels offense today--Kernels scored 12 while Brett was on the mound starting with 3 in the top of the first before he even took the mound. Brett coasted to his 4th victory of the season. It appears that he was not at his best--he only had 4Ks--but he didn't have to be. Brett pitched 7 innings--walking 2 while giving up 7 hits and allowing only 2 runs (1 earned). He also hit a batter (his 4th HBP in last 3 starts). The K/BB ratio of 2/1 is low for him--but he didn't need to be striking out guys with a big lead. He did have 11 ground outs to 4 fly outs (almost 3/1) again at his best he gets that ratio to 4/1 or better--but he didn't need to be at his best with a big lead. Still a good start after 3 bad ones. Brett's numbers for the year: 4-3 record with an ERA of 3.78 (inflated by staying on too long in one game earlier in the year and his last very very bad start--discounting those it would be about 2.80). He has struck out 37 while walking only 14. He has given up 50 hits in 47.2 innings pitched so his WHIP is 1.345 (assuming my math is correct).
  11. DAM DC Twins Fans
    great article--interesting list of prospects--a little disappointed you didn't include Brett Lee but I guess his last 2 starts did that. Still think he has future at LH bullpen guy. Interesting how many of these guys are at Cedar Rapids and Fort Myers--will be fun watching them develop.
  12. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I agree play Parmelee now regularly (at least till the AS Break) lets see if he can get average up. Play him some at 1B to see if he can move back there. Long-term 1B may be Sano anyway. We need to know if Parms will be part of a contending team (hopefully next year).
  13. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Brett Lee Update #6 When I started in this adopt a prospect forum, Seth said writers are supposed to brag about their prospect. In that spirit, here are the positives from his start today vs Burlington Bees. He didnt give up a Homer--he has given up only 2 in 40.2 IP. He continued his good K/BB ratio--5 Ks and only 1 BB (we will ignore the two batters he hit). Thats it... Brett got hammered today by the Bees. He pitched 4 innings plus--faced 22 batters to get 12 outs. He retired 5 by strike out, 5 on the ground and 1 fly--no clue on the 12th. He was charged with 6 runs (5 earned) on 6 hits...for those calculating ERA--his game ERA was 11.25 OUCH. Nothing more to say. For the year--Brett has pitched 40.2 innings, in 9 appearances (7 starts), given up 2HR, struck out 33 while walking 12 (almost 3/1 good ratio) and given up 43 hits (so WHIP is 1.375 I think). He has a 4.20 ERA after today to go with a 3-3 record.
  14. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I expected this move--it was right for the Twins and right for Benson who has been thru hell since Sept. 2011. He needs a change of scenery. Will he turn it around in Rangers org.?? Who knows...what surprised me is that 28 teams passed on him...he almost snuck thru waivers...so all of MLB has low expectations for him
  15. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Good line--dont think we will know whether Benson is the reincarnation of Restovich or Stubbs until he gets a shot with somebody. He desperately needs a change of scenary--I vote to DFA him and see what happens. His head is far from right now...
  16. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Absolutely right--when Gibson throws back-to-back quality starts (which he has NOT done this year) he should be called up. While most people here think that Gibson is our next ace, I dont, I think he is our next Kyle Lohse who will give us a good game then a horrid one.
  17. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I think right move. Gibson has been very up and down in Rochester and has not put back to back good starts together. No harm in waiting...
  18. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Thanks for update--would be a great feature say every couple of weeks...
  19. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Brett Lee Update #5 For once Brett was the beneficiary of Kernels offensive support. But most of it happened in the later innings--after he was out of the game. At least Brett avoided the loss. Brett's numbers for the night--in a word--pretty much sucked. 5 IP, 6 Runs (all earned), 8 hits, 4BB, 5Ks. He even had a balk. Last start he had 10 groundouts (along with 10Ks and only 1 fly out). Tonight only 5Ks, and 2 ground outs along with 4 fly outs. Obviously, Brett didnt have his A game tonight--or even his B game. For the year--Brett is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.27 (not too shabby and inflated by pitching the 7th inning 3 starts ago he shouldnt have--gave up 2 runs--it would be about 2.75 otherwise). Brett has pitched 36.2 innings given up 43 hits, (about 1.2 per inning). His K to BB ratio is still good (but not as good) 28Ks to 11BB.
  20. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I was thinking the same thing--another Kyle who is up and down--just like Lohse...and Friday is due for a down start.
  21. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Per MiLB.com--yes Berrios will be pitching...you got lucky. I check scheduled starters pretty regularly cause my adopt-a-prospect (Brett Lee) is on roster and pitches (like all Kernel starters) about once a week. (Lee goes Monday).
  22. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I also agree. Gibson needs to have back-to-back good starts before he comes up here. He may or may not be ready. Even if not, probably better than most of the rotation--but what if he comes up and has a Hendriks second half?? What have we gained?? Give DeVries the next shot. Then if Gibson has the good starts, bring him up. If not, there is still Deduno.
  23. DAM DC Twins Fans
    I actually expect Parmalee to go first--this assumes that Arcia continues to hit well. If Arcia stays in the everyday lineup, no reason to keep Parmalee and Morneau. Morneau will bring less cause he is older and always one concussion from retirement. Parmalee has huge upside and maybe could bring a good MI or a number 2/3 starter. The Hammer's trade value dropped the day the Twins extended his contract last year. He is on the downside of his career (past 30) and cant play decent defense. Doumit will stay to back up Mauer.
  24. DAM DC Twins Fans
    OOPS--that should have been 21 outs...shouldnt do this at 1AM--especially true for an old guy (I go on Medicare in two weeks (:-)...)
  25. DAM DC Twins Fans
    Brett Lee Update number 4 Brett made his biggest push yet to be added to Seths top 30 prospect list. He made his 3rd consecutive quality start (according to me--cause I dont count what he did in the 7th inning two starts ago). Once again he was pitching with minimal offensive support. There is ZERO chance the Kernels would score 23 runs when Brett is given the start. After a 5 inning pitchers duel against the Burlington Bees--(0-0), the Kernels offense came alive and gave Brett more than he needed in the 6th--4 runs. All he needed was one. Brett was just dominant (I may be bragging). He pitched 7 innings. He had a bit of trouble in the 7th and gave up 2 runs--but ZERO earned runs. He walked only one and had 10Ks--once again adding to his dominant K to BB ratio. He scattered (maybe a stretch) 8 hits. He picked up his 3rd win (now 3-2). His ERA is a stellar 2.27 (artificially inflated by 2 runs he gave up in the 7th while getting no outs when he should have never come out). It would be about 1.75 otherwise. His K/BB ratio for the year is 23/7 (over 3/1). One more stat--out of 27 outs only one was afand fly ball out--10Ks and 10 grounders. IMHO--a real potential Twins reliever in 2015 or 6.
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