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  1. Vanimal46
    That's good to know. This would be year 3 of the option years as amjgt reminded us he was added to the 40 man in 2014. When it's all said and done I think that's what Polanco is going to be - a trade chip. I don't think it's going to be this year, in case if Escobar regresses. Going forward, unless he transitions to 3B, he's a man without a path to the MLB. Let's hope he mashes AAA pitching this year and becomes even more of an asset for the team.
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    That is the correct answer. I'm sure Oakland and Tampa would kill to have a "dump" like Chase Field. Get over yourselves, Diamondbacks.
  3. Vanimal46
    Chase Field is less than 20 years old, and their lease runs until 2024 before they can negotiate a new stadium, but it doesn't matter to Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall. After failing to get approval for $187 million in stadium repairs, they are now threatening to sue Maricopa county and leave Chase Field unless their demands are met. Here's the link to the story.
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    In the unfortunate circumstance where Dozier or Escobar is hurt for an extended period of time, I think Polanco could jump right in and contribute. I've tried looking this up with no success. How many options does Polanco have left? It'd be a shame to run out of options before knowing what Polanco can do at the MLB level.
  5. Vanimal46
    Haha I get that a lot.. Co-workers are stunned that I know a lot of artists before my time. Albums today aren't like what they used to be. They're mostly 1-2 singles that get worn out on the radio and the rest is forgettable...
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    Fleetwood Mac - Rumours Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For the Deaf Incubus - Morning View Queen - Greatest Hits (if they have a greatest hits album)
  7. Vanimal46
    We have some crossover there Mike. Weezer Blue album is the correct answer. Though the green album comes in a close second. Big fan of the Arctic Monkeys. I was not expecting the band members to look the way they do.. Throwback to the 50's with them. Nirvana Nevermind was one of the best albums in the 90's..
  8. Vanimal46
    Over. These are your AL West Division winners.. I'm sure I'm going to be one of many going over on this team.
  9. Vanimal46
    In the hypothetical rotation, when would Berrios have a shot at making the team? If May is back into the fold as a starter, wouldn't that hold back Berrios another year at least? He would be at best 3rd in line behind the losers of the Nolasco, Milone, Duffey battle. I'm willing to bet they are giving May false hope right now that he can still compete for a spot in the rotation. They were pretty quick to let him know of his role. I guess only insiders would know if May had a real chance of starting this year. From my recliner it didn't appear to be a true open competition for him against the others. I'd predict between now and 2018 when Nolasco and Santana comes off the books May has less than 10 starts. If we could go back and not sign one of Nolasco, Santana or Hughes I'd be all for it. They're becoming a problem now for Berrios, Duffey and May getting their chance in the rotation. It's only going to get worse in 2017-2018 when more upside arms are ready for the big show.
  10. Vanimal46
    Unfortunately this is the closest thing to classical my musical taste buds get... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BLftES1du4
  11. Vanimal46
    Happy National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day! Also, on this day 15 years ago, Randy Johnson destroyed a bird with a pitch. IMO this should also be a national holiday... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgn1pjbYlw
  12. Vanimal46
    As a pitcher on the MLB staff, he absolutely is locked in... Unless there's been some development of another team wanting him for a bucket of sunflower seeds.
  13. Vanimal46
    I agree that the team has cornered itself, but what were they supposed to do? They're locked into Santana, Hughes, Nolasco, and Gibson for better or worse. I didn't agree with bringing Milone back, but there's some infatuation with having a left handed pitcher on staff... Where's the opportunity for May to be a starter?
  14. Vanimal46
    I'd argue that your timing is a few months off. We woke up on November 2nd and said, we need May in the pen because nobody there can strike anyone out. Certainly explains the lack of activity to address the bullpen all winter long.
  15. Vanimal46
    I suppose that is reasonable. I guess for me I've moved on and would rather look at Berrios as the next man up instead of May. I don't see anything wrong with having a younger upside guy like May you can trust in the bullpen. It's certainly possible that May is the most trustworthy option out there if Jepsen's 2nd half was an aberration similar to Suzuki's All-Star 1st half a couple years ago..
  16. Vanimal46
    How many times can we have the same tired argument of May as a starter vs. May as a reliever? I was frustrated last season when he was the odd man out, but I really don't get the frustrations going into this season. This was a pretty easy assumption to make in the off-season that he would be in the pen...
  17. Vanimal46
    Over by a fair amount of games. Hamels and Darvish are a great 1-2 punch in the rotation. Good lineup and depth in the farm in case of injury. They'll finish 2nd in the AL West.
  18. Vanimal46
    I'm pretty confident about a couple of things with Plouffe: - He's going to be red-hot at the plate for a month. Multiple threads will be started on why would the Twins ever get rid of Plouffe. - He will follow that up with being ice cold at the plate for 4-6 weeks. Multiple threads will be started on trade Plouffe now. - He will remain a Twin for the entire 2016 season (whether we agree with it or not) .245 BA, .735 OPS, 18 HR.
  19. Vanimal46
    Doesn't fit the story line of "We can convert relievers to starters!" Duffey was the first success story. No chance they go back on that unless it's obvious it needs to be done.
  20. Vanimal46
    Yeah I can see this being the last attempt at corporate law for Jimmy. He doesn't seem too comfortable in the corporate housing they put him in. I'm assuming that's why he was sleeping at his old office in the nail salon. Clearly he doesn't like his company car much because his coffee mug would not fit in the cup holder.... I think we're getting closer to seeing Gus too. IIRC, he was Mike's boss in Breaking Bad, so eventually they have to meet.
  21. Vanimal46
    Duffey was the right call late last season as his curve ball was dead on. This year, I'm not sure he should be the first guy called up if he indeed gets sent to AAA to start the season. IMO Berrios should get the first call, followed by Duffey.
  22. Vanimal46
    Sigh, you're probably right. I'm depressed just looking at that rotation.
  23. Vanimal46
    IIRC, he was removed from the 40 man and Pat Dean took his place. I don't believe he has a clear path to the majors either. Lots of fringe guys to sift through for our favorite ball club.
  24. Vanimal46
    So what does the future hold for Rogers? Go back to starting in AAA? Keep him in the bullpen in AAA?
  25. Vanimal46
    Your dog is adorable Always!! I don't know how you ever say no to that face
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