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  1. Vanimal46
    I think one of the big misconceptions about Cabrera vs. Sano moving around the field, is that for a period of time Cabrera was actually built and slim when he was called up and asked to play several positions. Example: Here's a picture of him from his rookie season... http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/960/img/photos/2012/10/13/c7/4e/miggie2003.JPG When was the last time Sano looked like that size? When the Twins signed him at 16 years old? Then by the time Miguel Cabrera started putting on some weight, he was already a fixture at 3B. Here's him in 2007, clearly bigger in size... Sano is beginning this transition to the OF already looking like 2016 Cabrera body size. Just because Cabrera did it in a past life, doesn't mean Sano could do the same.
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    I like Segura on the D-Backs as well. He provides an upgrade offensively over Ahmed, and at a very attractive price tag like you mentioned. I wouldn't be surprised if the Brewers do exactly that with Hill. Be a mentor for Villar and Arcia, hopefully put up good numbers until July, and flip him to a contending team for more prospects. That's an interesting insight about Diaz. I didn't know anything about him, and was wondering who was the big piece that would entice Milwaukee to pull the trigger on this deal. Makes sense if he has that kind of upside.
  3. Vanimal46
    Happy Monday. Hope everyone had a good weekend. I hate to rub it in, but it was 80 degrees and sunny both Saturday and Sunday in Austin Today is National Serpent Day! I can't stand snakes of any kind. If they were extinct from this planet, that would be perfectly fine with me. Today is also National Baked Alaska Day! I've never heard of this dessert before, but it sounds good! Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.
  4. Vanimal46
    Big trade between the Diamondbacks and Brewers: Diamondbacks receive SS Jean Segura, RHP Tyler Wager Brewers receive RHP Chase Anderson, 2B Aaron Hill, SS Isan Diaz + cash Diamondbacks are going for it, and I like it.
  5. Vanimal46
    Doesn't sound like the offseason workout program and regimen was that successful. My confidence level for this transition is 0 right now. Once we actually get the chance to see him in game situations, it can only go up from 0!
  6. Vanimal46
    I'm going to read between the lines and think TR did take some calls about Plouffe, but didn't get the return they were looking for. Because making Plouffe an untouchable asset is just as insane as trading him for a lackluster return.
  7. Vanimal46
    I guess some good news for the Escobar lovers is the Twins are giving him the keys to SS with very little competition behind him. Not sure why the Twins would limit Santana to just the OF. If anything he provided versatility and looked like an ideal utility man. Saying that he's strictly OF limits his trade value going forward.
  8. Vanimal46
    I'm on board with that. I'm sure he'll be in the MLB bullpen out of ST since he's out of options, but if he's still inconsistent, I can see him being a DFA candidate and the young arms take his spot.
  9. Vanimal46
    That is true his appearances have been spread out over 3 seasons. I'd also argue there's a reason he's been on the AAA/MLB elevator. That being he's merely a AAAA player. The Twins have had a few examples in recent years (Slama, Oliveros, Achter) of pitchers with promising AAA numbers, but just doesn't have enough to stick in an MLB bullpen. At the end of the day I still agree with you that Tonkin's most likely going to make the opening day bullpen and get his shot. If he's still inconsistent over a few appearances, I hope the Twins are quick to move on to one of our other younger guys like Rogers, Burdi, Chargois, etc. if they don't make the team out of ST.
  10. Vanimal46
    To play devil's advocate, I would argue that Tonkin's received plenty of opportunities to stick. 60 MLB appearances is a pretty decent sample size, and perhaps he hasn't shown enough for the FO to keep him on the MLB roster.
  11. Vanimal46
    We've got 2 goodies to end the week on.... Today is National Puzzle Day! I love puzzles. It's not too often I pull out a jigsaw puzzle anymore, but word puzzles and games are my thing. My favorite app at the moment is Word Brain.. Today is also National Corn Chip Day! Chips and salsa, chips and queso, chips and guacamole, need I say more?
  12. Vanimal46
    Maybe he'll acquire it later in life.. otherwise more for you!
  13. Vanimal46
    Wow you're right. The other jerseys are far worse than the Twins. I barely recognized the Mariners and Royals off colored jerseys...
  14. Vanimal46
    I'm 25 turning 26 in May. Doing my best to cherish these times before settling down, kids, etc.
  15. Vanimal46
    1 more year and suddenly you're going to be much much lower on your liquor supply. Better put a lock on the cabinet now just to be safe....
  16. Vanimal46
    What on earth?? What were they thinking designing those jerseys? Do you know what year this was?
  17. Vanimal46
    Just out of morbid curiosity I'm interested to find out how old Chief is now. But I'm afraid you, or Chief himself, would have to kill me after disclosing classified information.
  18. Vanimal46
    That is a downer. Unfortunately I wasn't alive at the time when the Challenger exploded. (I really don't mean to make you or Mike feel old, it's just the truth) Wasn't that also broadcast on live TV as well?
  19. Vanimal46
    Agree. I'm a big fan of the baby blue jerseys. That's just my personal preference though. Most teams that go that route like the San Diego Chargers I think they always look sharp. http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/33/52/33/33523341e1dd0d508bf1b19e7222efbe.jpg
  20. Vanimal46
    Couldn't agree more Willihammer. Time will tell if the Twins are aggressive enough to put them on the team right out of ST or not. I certainly hope they do.
  21. Vanimal46
    Clippard made $8.3 mill last year. Speculating that he'd be looking for a similar rate and multiple years. Love the guy's change up.
  22. Vanimal46
    Agree. I think it would have been worth it when we were discussing on this site trading him and others to get Tulo. But those are the kinds of players the Twins should target to consider trading him, or a return similar to that.
  23. Vanimal46
    We've got some more goodies today.... Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day! Other than breakfast tacos, blueberry pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast meals... Today is also National Have Fun at Work Day! So pull some pranks on your co-workers. HR can't do anything to you because it's a national holiday. Today is also National Data Privacy Day. So change up your password every now and again. Especially if your password is password123.
  24. Vanimal46
    I did have a double helping of cake yesterday... A co-worker's birthday where ice cream cake was brought in, and a good friend's birthday with red velvet bundt cake. I got my cake fill for a while now
  25. Vanimal46
    Better hope that Perkins, May, Jepsen and Fien are in good shape at the beginning of the year. I see the Twins relying heavily on them until the younger guys are ready...
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