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A minor nit--in your Miracle write-up no mention of pitching--yet my AAP had a great game--maybe not as good as Meyers--but almost--7IP, 2R, 8 hits, 5Ks and no BB. That at least deserves a mention in the minor league report. Don't get me wrong--I love these--first articles I read on TD each day. Count me among those who think that Dougie deserves a promotion and maybe actually to the Twins coaching staff.
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Brett Lee Update 15 Brett pitched today in a rare lunch-time game. He had one of his better starts of the year and pitched on a day when the Miracle offense was clicking (especially DJ Hicks). Brett went 7 innings, gave up two runs (both earned) "scattered" 8 hits (6 singles and 2 doubles), struck out 5 and walked NONE. (Note: Brett has still NOT GIVEN UP a HR or THREE BAGGER this year.) Brett picked up his 7th quality start of 2014. (All numbers assume my math is correct). Brett had his usual outstanding ground/fly ratio (10 grounders to 5 flies). Brett's second half stats: 24.2IP, 6 runs (3 earned), 20 hits (4 doubles the rest singles), 17Ks, 11BBs, 34 ground outs to 12 fly outs. His K/9 is 6.30, His K/BB is 1.55 (last time should have been 1.09), his ground to fly is 2.83 and his WHIP is 1.27. Great stats. I still think Brett deserves a promotion to New Britain (especially if pitchers move up if KC or somebody is traded in the next two weeks). For the year, Brett is now 7-2 with an ERA of 1.92
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Article: Get to Know: The Mayor, Tommy Watkins
DAM DC Twins Fans replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Great article Seth. I also like the idea of both moving up the Twins organization together. Maybe during the 2020s they will both be with the Twins... -
My two cents: Suzuki and Morales. Offer both 2 years 15-20 million. Keep one--first one who grabs it. Trade the other. 2015 Pinto either starts at C or DH--depending on who signs. If C--he is probably a place holder till the kids in A ball now are ready. IF DH--fine with that. Bye Bye to Willingham--we wont get much for him--but he is not part of the future. No rush on signing Dozier to an extension--he wont get much better than he is now.
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Article: ASG Weekend Reflections
DAM DC Twins Fans replied to Steven Buhr's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Great article. Loved the pix of the 11 month old grandson--I have one of those too. Can't wait to take him to his first big league game--probably here in DC. Glad to see another grandpa post here. I also hope I am still alive when the Twin turn it around. -
Brett Lee Update #14 Brett didn't have one of his best starts today. He didn't get the decision. The game is actually still going on as I type this (in the 17th !!! inning). Brett pitched the first 5 and gave up his first EARNED run of the second half (that may still leave him in the running for making Seth's July pitcher of the month). The good news--most of his stats were good (5 IP, the 1 run, 4 hits, 7 ground outs to 3 flies). The bad news--he didn't get a strikeout and issued SIX BB. Brett's second half stats...17.2 IP, 4 runs (only one earned), 12 hits (only 2 doubles, the rest singles--he has still given up no homers or three baggers), 12Ks, 11BB, 24 ground outs to 7 flies. His K/9 ratio is virtually 6, K/BB dropped to 1.9, his ground to fly is 3.43, his WHIP went up to 1.30. Tonight's outing hurt all of his ratios. (I hope my math is good at this late hour--12:40). For the year, Brett is still 6-2 with an ERA of 1.85.
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Article: Trade Candidate: Kurt Suzuki
DAM DC Twins Fans replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I agree--good catchers are rare--free agency looks week. Offer Suzuki 2 years/15mil. If he takes it great. If not (and he can see free agency market too), then trade him. That means rolling the dice with Pinto the next couple of years until our catchers in Class A are ready. I hope Suzuki takes the deal--not a fan of Fryer. -
Just asking...if Hicks continues on this hot streak...should Twins bring him back in August for his last chance?? I think so, especially since Buxton probably wont be ready at the start of 2015.
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Brett is Back!!!! Brett after a couple of bad starts and a stint on the DL came back tonight with his best start in nearly two months. His 6th quality start of the year. He did not give up an EARNED run (he has given up ZERO earned runs in the second half). He left with the game tied in the 7th inning (the Miracle won it in bottom of the 9th). He pitched 6 and 2/3 innings giving up an unearned run (due to Polanco's 23rd error--7 have come with Brett on the mound) 5 hits (4 singles and a double) walking 1 and getting 8 punch outs. He got 7 more outs via the ground ball and 2 via the fly. Brett's second half stats (small sample size)...12.2 IP, 3 runs (all unearned), 8 hits (all singles except for the one double) 5BB, 12Ks, 17 grounders and 4 flyouts. His K/9 ratio is virtually 9 (a strikeout and inning). His K/BB ratio is 2.4 (good in spite of bad outing before this). His WHIP is 1.027 (again inflated by 4BB his bad outing). I believe Brett is back on track for Seth's July pitcher of the month list, as well as promotion to New Britain (injury somewhere needed now--but in 2015) and mid-rotation for Twins in 2017. For the year Brett is 6-2 with ERA of 1.85.
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Thanks. Great article. Nice to read about these kids from somebody who is there. The guys who have played for the Kernels over the last year and a half have started to move up thru the organization (like Polanco) and have continued to impress. In a couple of seasons (maybe Sept. 2015) we can begin seeing them regularly with the Twins and helping the Twins become a contender.
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Brett Lee Update #12 Brett made his first start of the 2014 second half season tonight. (His 9th start of the year). It was his worst start (from my perspective at least) in the year and a half he has been my AAP. The good news--he didn't give up an EARNED run. The bad news--the rest of his stats. He only pitched 3 innings (injury?? wildness?? precaution since first start since May??). He was as wild as he has ever been. 4 BB in 3IP. He gave up 2 runs (neither earned thanks to an error by Travis Harrison), 2 hits (both singles). He did pick up the loss. He struck out 2 and got 5 ground outs and 2 fly outs (his usual good ratio). His second half stats--6 IP, 2 runs (O Earned), 3H (all singles--he has not given up a triple or homer all season), 4Ks and 4BB. He has gotten 10 outs on ground balls to only 2 on flies. Too small a sample size for ratios. For the year, Brett is now 6-2 with an ERA of 2.09.
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Thanks Seth. Great article as usual. Looking forward to rest of interviews with Sir Rodney.
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Brett Lee Update 11: This is a little late--cause I was surprised Brett came off the DL (part of a series of Twins minor league moves resulting from activation of Plouffe and Nunez). Brett had spent almost the entire month of June on the 7 day DL. Then he actually makes an appearance (out of the pen) his second relief appearance to go with 8 starts. He pitched as if nothing had happened--3 innings. 10 batters. One single. No runs. No BB. 2Ks, 5 grounders and no fly balls. Pretty DAM good!! Looks like he will be back in the Miracle rotation this weekend. I keep stats by half. Updating--first half stats for Brett. 46.2IP, 48 hits (9 doubles, the rest singles), 22 runs (only 12 earned), 9 BB and 26K. He had 73 grounders to 35 fly outs (a ratio of 2. 086). His k/9 was virtually 5. His K/BB was 2.88. His WHIP was 1.222. Pretty good numbers and he was named to the league all-star team--but did not play cause he was on the DL. His second half stats--too early only 3 innings. Brett picked up the win as he was on the mound when the Miracle offense came alive. For the year, Brett is 6-1 with an ERA of 2.22. If he had been healthy in June he would be a candidate for NB promotion.
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I hope if he gets a start it is as DH. As of the end of May he had 16 errors at Ft. Myers. Defensively he is very much a work in progress. (I don't know June stats just got back in the states after a vacation). I firmly believe his future (maybe 2016 or 17) in the majors is at 2B or OF. I don't want to see him play 9 innings at SS.
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Throwing in my two cents since Brett Lee is my AAP...Brett has been on the DL the month of June so he doesn't make Seth's list (he has 46.2IP). He has an ERA of 2.62, a WHIP of 1.22 and BB/9 of 1.8. His strike outs are down. The other three make Seth's cut-off. That tells me that the Twins have a few more prospects that missed Seth's list cause of injury or just being below cutoff points. That's not to mention guys like Gonsalves who will get chance in second half. This is best Twins minor league pitching prospects have looked in years--IMHO.
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Back from my travels. Brett is still on the 7 day DL--he has been there the whole month of June. He was replaced on the FSL All-Star squad. So no news while I was away. Posting this because of Seth's rule even though no new info. Hopefully, Brett will be back on the mound sooner rather than later.
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AJ: I echo all the comments already written. Foremost, thanks for putting your writings on Twins Daily, I enjoyed every one of them. Best of luck with your future and I hope you find the time to post here every once in a while.
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Yes, it is the 2011 (and prior) draft classes. That's a lot of guys including most of the pitchers at New Britain and Ft. Myers and Rosario and Meyer. The front office will have to make a lot of decisions this fall on guys like Collabello and Parmalee and the current bullpen (and maybe Pelfrey and Correia) to open up spots.
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Congrats. This is a great website (even when it loads slowly which it hasn't for a while). Glad to see it grow from what it was when I came here in 2012 (based on Sinker article).
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Brett Lee Update #10 Brett was put on the 7 day (minor league) DL yesterday (6/1). Couldn't find reason--so do not know how long he will be out. This may be my only June update (I know violation of Seth's rule). I am traveling most of June (leaving Friday the 13th). I will go 'unplugged'. So if Brett doesn't come off the DL before then, I wont post until around June 30. (If he starts before June 12, I will post update). Sorry...
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No reason at all for Kubel or Nunez to be here or even on the 40 man roster. Pinto needs ABs. These two guys are taking them. DFA Kubel when Fuld is healthy. Keep Nunez for now as a backup in case of more injuries--until somebody in the minors earns a shot. Meanwhile DFA Matty G and bring up May.
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Brett Lee Update #9 Brett followed up his best start of 2014 with his worst. (stuff) happens. Brett managed to get through 3 innings--giving up 6 hits (2 doubles, 4 singles), and 3 runs (only 2 earned). He threw a WP and struck out only 1. He didn't walk anybody. He got 4 outs via the grounder and 3 via the fly. Brett didn't pick up the loss thanks to the late game heroics of AB Walker. For the year, Brett has pitched 46.2 innings, giving up 48 hits (9 doubles, 39 singles), 22 runs (only 12 earned). He has walked only 9 while getting 26Ks. He has 73 grounders to 35 fly ball outs. His K/9 ratio is just about 5. His K/BB ratio is almost 3. His WHIP is 1.222. His ground/fly ratio is 2.086. Still good numbers--maybe a mini bump on the road to mid-season promotion to New Britain. For the year, Brett is 5-1 with an ERA of 2.61. Start probably cost him a shot at Seth's may pitcher of the month list--maybe not--the two earned runs last night were the only earned runs Brett gave up in May.
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Whether promoted after the AS break or not, it is good to see Kohl working on his pitches and mechanics. I still see him going to Ft. Myers in July as part of the Twins moving pitchers up--starting with Meyer to MLB. The big thing is that Kohl keeps working and improving as the year goes by. In any case, I see him in New Britain at the end of 2015 and maybe a Sept. call-up. Great article. Thanks.
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Actually, why is Kubel still on the team. He is not part of the future, and not going to add much this year. Just DFA him. (Or if Gardy loves him for some reason, DFA Nunez).
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Brett Lee Update 8: Brett had his best start of 2014 tonight in his 8th appearance and 7th start. Tonight's stint is an example of why I think he can be a good mid-rotation starter in 2016 (or 7). Brett went 6 innings, allowing 6 hits, no EARNED runs, striking out 4 and walking 2. He got 12 groundouts to only one out via flyball. This is his 5th quality start of the season. He picked up his 5th win. Now the bad news. Brett did throw a WP. He also gave up 4 UNEARNED runs thanks to (lack of) defense from the Miracle IF. Polanco had 2 errors (giving him 16 on the year with 6 of those coming when Brett is on the mound). Kepler also had two errors. For the year, Brett has pitched 43.2 innings, giving up 42 hits (7 doubles the rest singles), 19 runs (only 10 earned). He has walked only 9 and recorded 25 punch outs. He has gotten 69 outs via grounders as opposed to 32 via the fly ball. His k/9 IP ratio almost 9. His K/BB ratio is 2.78. His WHIP is 1.167. His ground/fly ratio is 2.156. Good numbers. For the year, Brett is 5-1 with an ERA of 2.11. IMHO--on track for pitcher of the month in May despite only 2 starts so far--he has pitched 12 innings without giving up and EARNED run. I think he is a candidate for mid-season promotion to New Britain--I may be in the minority here.