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  1. Vanimal46
    We have a disgusting amount of time now to discuss Rosario's trade value. To get a start on it, I don't think we're going to like it. MLB player swaps rarely happen. What do we expect for a 1 WAR player on his last year of control? I doubt it's anything more than a Fernando Romero type... Someone who may have been a top prospect but struggling to live up to it.
  2. Vanimal46
    Going forward I don't want the Twins to ever be in a situation* where they have to start a Dobnak type in the playoffs ever again. So tired of looking at box scores over the years and seeing Dobnak, Slowey, Duensing, Baker as a starter. *barring massive injuries
  3. Vanimal46
    Sounds about right. Just wait until 2021 when the Twins sign that top end free agent! Nothing's gonna stop us then!
  4. Vanimal46
    The 2nd inning was so painful. Bases loaded, no outs, and came up empty. I was thinking about turning off the TV then because they had no chance to win after that deflating effort. Probably should have so I wouldn't be so tired today.
  5. Vanimal46
    Concur. I wish they would have set the tone better in game 1. That should have been mission critical to win. Stashak was a head scratcher in a 1 run game. Putting in a depleted Gibson waived the white flag. You can't prepare for the next day in the playoffs because there may not be a next day!
  6. Vanimal46
    The Joker... Go see it.
  7. Vanimal46
    Pitching wins in the playoffs. You need quality starting pitching. No surprise that in the playoffs so far, all but one winning team had their starter pitch 5 innings, with about half of them going 6+. The only exception is James Paxton going 4.2 IP against the Twins. Hopefully this is a lesson learned that you can't BOMBA your way through a playoff series with suspect pitching.
  8. Vanimal46
    I've traveled to Nashville quite a bit lately because of my job. Their traffic is already getting bad... This would make it worse.
  9. Vanimal46
    Row the boat!
  10. Vanimal46
    Agreed. He's made tremendous strides over the last year getting his body in shape. As well as tweaking his swing 3 months ago. Before the team commits to him long term, I'd like to see him keep up the same habits. I wouldn't mind paying a higher price later on if he continues what he's been doing.
  11. Vanimal46
    They should stand pat for the final 2 years of control. His value will be much different if he remains a 3B or moves to 1B/DH. He's trending in the right direction, which is crucial for him and the team's success. I am optimistic, but not willing to guarantee he will sustain his body just yet to make the commitment.
  12. Vanimal46
    Do you think the Tigers also popped champagne for securing the #1 overall pick last night?
  13. Vanimal46
    I think we all had doubts at different points in the season... That's being a Minnesota sports fan! My meltdown was the hot second Cleveland took a half game lead in the division. Thought that was a momentum killer for our Twins. I'm very glad to eat crow! They kept their foot on the gas and overcame a lot of obstacles to get here today.
  14. Vanimal46
    Watching a good baseball team is a hell of a lot more fun than the despair we've watched over the last 9 years... Only the beginning! Why not us? Why not now!!
  15. Vanimal46
    I would think so... Why do the Twins have to be on the hook for $6-8 million if he's out for the season?
  16. Vanimal46
    This will be the easiest non-tender decision in the off-season.
  17. Vanimal46
    Have no fear, it's just a bit on TD. People were literally saying him pitching on the same day he took a 2.5 hour flight was the reason his debut was terrible. The takes were HAWT and STRONG that day.
  18. Vanimal46
    Bring on the Yankees. I'm ready to get the monkey off our back...
  19. Vanimal46
    I've got a feeling Astudillo will be an "obscure" jersey at Target Field in no time.
  20. Vanimal46
    Since we continue to see where he lacks, do we have to bring him back? When 86 MPH is all he's heaving, do we need to keep believing?
  21. Vanimal46
    Everyone change your password now! Blake found a way to hack accounts...
  22. Vanimal46
    Yes. Expected to get surgery. https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/1175189856827432960?s=19
  23. Vanimal46
    Could be a reason why Gibson is under appreciated. Too many meh to bad starts sprinkled in with some gems.
  24. Vanimal46
    It will all depend on his health... We will have PLENTY of time to discuss bringing him back or not. If free agency continues the way it has been it will move at a snail's pace. Given Gibson's age and health situation there won't be a line out the door bidding for him until Feb/March. The Twins can spend the winter aiming higher, and if they miss, bring back Gibson.
  25. Vanimal46
    I prefer door #2 but wouldn't be opposed to door #3 either. I concur with you about keeping former starters Littell and Graterol in the bullpen. Littell has certainly found a home there and could be counted on as a late inning reliever. It's going to take a huge ramp up for Graterol to start again. I just don't see a jump from 80 ish innings to 150 next year, which would be respectable starting numbers. The risk of injury seems too much to have him make that innings increase.
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