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  1. Vanimal46
    There wasn't anything promising about LOLasco last night. Which is too bad. With Brett Anderson going down with injury for the Dodgers, I think it's safe to say we all wish Nolasco could be traded there for a bucket of sunflower seeds.
  2. Vanimal46
    A few holidays to end the week on... Today is National Hug a GI Day! So if anyone sees Chief today, give him a hug. That goes for others in the service.. Today is also National Pound Cake Day! There's not a cake out there that I won't eat... Today is also National Employee Appreciation Day! Today may be your day to ask for a raise! Give it a shot. Today is also National Grammar Day! So you's probably should do use good grammar. Finally, today is National Unplugging Day! A day where you're supposed to not use your electronics or devices. In the spirit of the holiday, it's time to shut down TD and go outside...
  3. Vanimal46
    I'm trade marking the name LOLasco as long as he remains on this team. Book it.
  4. Vanimal46
    Thanks for all of your hard work on the Buxton deal. To show our appreciation, we all pitched in and got you this $20 Caribou Coffee gift card! Don't spend it all at once!
  5. Vanimal46
    1 - Yep. That would be breaking news if Polanco ends up at 3B. They talked about him getting playing time there last year, and never happened. Not sure if that's going to change, or if they're going to keep trying him at SS in AAA. I however, would like that to happen so he can play the position in the unfortunate case that Plouffe lands on the 15 day DL. 2 - The reasons you brought up are the exact reasons why I would trade Polanco, as those are good selling points (significantly cheaper, more years of control) compared to Dozier. 3- I don't know who has the higher value between Dozier and Polanco. Frankly it depends on the trade the Twins are trying to make. If the Twins are trading Dozier, it's likely that they're receiving prospects (probably highly regarded young prospects in A or AA) If the Twins are trading Polanco, it's likely they're receiving a player that's already in the MLB.
  6. Vanimal46
    If anything, sell high on Polanco this year. He still has 1 (maybe 2?) option years left, and there's still the belief glimmer of hope that he could stick at SS in the future. From everything I've read about him that's not going to happen, and he'll end up at 2B. Why not consider trading Polanco before the dust settles on his inevitable position he'll play in the majors, and before he runs out of option years?
  7. Vanimal46
    In regards to Perkins, he's signed through his age 34 season, with a club option of $6.5 mill for his age 35 season (2018). Even if Burdi, Chargois, or someone else takes over the closer role, Perkins is still a valuable piece for any bullpen. He could be an ideal set-up man towards the end of his career. He's very loyal to the team, and I would imagine he'd take another home town discount to remain with this team. That being said, I'd tear up the club option, and extend him until his age 36 season (2019) for around $5 million a year.
  8. Vanimal46
    Once Berrios is up, IMO it's going to be appointment TV on days that he pitches. I agree that he should receive the Kris Bryant treatment, as he'll only miss 2 starts in April to receive that extra year of control. Anything more than the 13 days, then we reserve the right to be as negative as possible.
  9. Vanimal46
    Unfortunately I'm the Jorge Polanco of game threads. Got my cup of coffee last season but still buried behind the proven veteran game thread starters....
  10. Vanimal46
    Yeah that's understandable. And congrats on your weight loss so far! 75 lbs is a HUGE accomplishment. Kudos to you.
  11. Vanimal46
    The GOP is the equivalent of the 2012 Minnesota Twins, correct? Meaning they have to do a complete tear down, get back in touch with reality, and cultivate a couple of kids to be the next leaders of the party...
  12. Vanimal46
    You're correct. No one besides maybe Berrios or Duffey would accept an extension similar to Perez. That's a dirt cheap contract to begin with 5 years $7 mill. Would you sign Buxton or Sano to an Evan Longoria type extension? He originally signed for 6 years $17.5 mill with 3 option years after that. All 3 option years were accepted, so the deal turned out to be 9 years, $44 mill. IMO I would absolutely sign both to a deal like that. Who knows what their arbitration numbers could be once they get to that point.
  13. Vanimal46
    Same. Using Google Chrome and cleared cache to see if it improved. There's a slight improvement after that. FWIW Vikings Journal is not loading at all either. All that is today is "Bad Gateway" and I stopped trying after letting it load on its own for 5 minutes.
  14. Vanimal46
    I'm sure you're embracing the getting rid of stuff if you're anticipating a move to the west coast. It really was quite liberating back when I was packing for my move to TX... It's crazy how much random junk we accumulate after being settled in a house or apartment for years.
  15. Vanimal46
    http://images.sportsworldreport.com/data/images/full/7063/mlb-memes.jpg?w=640 FREEDOM!!!!!
  16. Vanimal46
    I'll be excited to see Kepler play FT with the Twins by June/July. I'm in agreement with several on here saying that he'll eventually replace Rosario in the lineup. I think that's going to be an upgrade either way, as Kepler will have a better chance of a higher OBP. Do you guys think he can be a 20+ HR hitter one day? Or is he comparable to a guy like Christian Yelich for the Marlins? Where he'll be a 10-15 HR guy, but a solid all-around player?
  17. Vanimal46
    A couple of goodies for today... Today is National Dr. Suess Day! AKA Reading Across America Day. So pick up a GD book every now and again, people. Today is also National Banana Cream Pie Day! That's what I'm talking about. Today is also National Old Stuff Day! Get your spring cleaning in line, and get rid of some of your old stuff. I've been working on my own spring cleaning. My philosophy is if a shirt or pants have not been taken off the hanger in nearly a year, it's time to get rid of it.
  18. Vanimal46
    Well, it was a good run, America. 240 years strong, but it sounds like it's over now. How's the job market looking in Canada, North?
  19. Vanimal46
    Not from a movie or TV show. More creative than anything. BUT, It makes the most sense to put this disclaimer... This is a True Story. The events depicted in this story take place in Minnesota in 2012. Out of respect for the survivors, their names have been changed. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred.
  20. Vanimal46
    Alright, here's something to dream about.... Shaquille in the Shower You come home from an afternoon of shopping, expecting your residence to be empty. However, upon entering your front door, you immediately sense that something is strange: The entire place smells like marijuana and roses. There is a briefcase sitting in the middle of your living room floor, filled with diamonds and Christmas cookies. You can hear the shower running, and -- when you open the door to the bathroom -- you realize that the man using the shower is basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. A naked Shaq peers at you from behind the shower curtain and smiles enthusiastically, but says nothing. He then returns to washing himself. When you ask O'Neal what he is doing in your home, he simply says, "I don't remember." Do you call the police?
  21. Vanimal46
    So we've found out there's 2 seat elitists here, ChiTown who won't leave her house, and the rest of us can't turn down a beer and a good time Clearly my answer is A. Those are some of the best game time experiences I've had at TF. It's been a couple of years since I've been able to attend a game at TF, but I do recall one of my favorite times there was with a group of 5 other guys, getting seats in the LF home run porch, and heckling whoever was playing LF for the Orioles at the time. The beers were flowing, trash talk was on point, and Josh Willingham crushed a game tying HR in the 8th inning a few rows over from us.
  22. Vanimal46
    So it's not enough games to delay his ability to become a FA after this season. Not sure it mattered either way for the Yankees. If he does well this season, they have the money to resign him anyway. In regards to Reyes, yeah, he's toast.
  23. Vanimal46
    http://deadspin.com/marriott-argues-that-peephole-videos-didnt-hurt-erin-an-1762191535#replies New Deadspin article this afternoon. Mariott lawyers are trying to bring up the fact that she's gained endorsements and her career hasn't suffered since the incident. I suppose that's the only way for Mariott to stop the bleeding on this one, but it's disgusting what they're doing. They're basically justifying that even though we caused you this damage, you've done well since then. So no harm no foul, right? Gross. Just gross.
  24. Vanimal46
    Ah I see. My fault, I had the time line mixed up.
  25. Vanimal46
    Whether it's fair or not, I'm just not a fan of Tonkin. Don't think he's anything more than a 6th-7th inning guy in low leverage situations. But you are right, he's going to get his real shot because he's out of options.
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