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  1. Vanimal46
    Lewis, Graterol, and I’m sure another 1 or 2 I’m forgetting are Boras clients. Might as well trade them now if that’s the case.
  2. Vanimal46
    I suppose. How much time can Wes Johnson dedicate to a specific player in a given day? Peers can sit in the bullpen with a young player and share his knowledge with them in real time.
  3. Vanimal46
    Lol. This offseason can’t get any worse, can it?
  4. Vanimal46
    Yep. Who needs 180-200 average to good innings when the Twins have... *checks notes* 3 rookies with ~100 combined MLB innings?
  5. Vanimal46
    Or perhaps just a tiny bit of research before posting will help. As you said, you know nothing about Keuchel. But that didn’t stop you from immediately dismissing his leadership. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschlossberg/2019/07/28/braves-relish-experience-dallas-keuchel-brought-with-him/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/philrogers/2019/12/21/credit-white-sox-with-smart-signing-even-if-keuchel-is-more-like-buehrle-than-sale/ https://theathletic.com/1479468/2019/12/21/dallas-keuchel-is-a-key-addition-for-the-white-sox-and-an-even-more-crucial-statement/?source=shared-article
  6. Vanimal46
    They’re also in on Edwin Encarnacion, trying to match the offensive firepower of the Twins...
  7. Vanimal46
    Lessons can be learned in success and failure... Who would Dobnak/Smeltzer/etc. reach out to if they’re struggling in the season? Berrios, who’s just as young as them?
  8. Vanimal46
    People talk about the inevitable decline, which IMO is premature. What Keuchel brings to the White Sox clubhouse is leadership in several aspects. What’s it like to pitch in the playoffs? Keuchel knows. How does someone like Giolito pitch like a Cy Young award winner? Keuchel knows. What’s it like pitching and winning a World Series? Keuchel knows. Who’s the leader on the Twins’ staff? Berrios with 1 career post season start?
  9. Vanimal46
    My concern is his only average pitch being his fastball. If we’re looking at injury bounce back guys I think I’d prefer Alex Wood over Walker.
  10. Vanimal46
    I would be thrilled to see precious prospects traded for better pitching. Thrilled.
  11. Vanimal46
    They’re fortunate to be located on the coast of the Ohio River. A huge draw!
  12. Vanimal46
    Duh! Ryu’s cats prefer Midwest sunsets. But not UPPER Midwest sunsets. Huge difference!
  13. Vanimal46
    I remember posting something in the Ryu thread people in the industry think 4/80 is the minimum.
  14. Vanimal46
    That 4th year option wasn’t included in the valuation spreadsheet. Alas, another missed opportunity.
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    http://www.brooksbaseball.net/landing.php?player=461325 His change up has been his go to pitch for years.
  17. Vanimal46
    Low risk move who can be cut easily if the wheels fall off.
  18. Vanimal46
    Contending teams generally don't develop pitchers at the MLB level... They call them up when they perform so well at AA/AAA that it can't be ignored anymore.
  19. Vanimal46
    Remember when the Turtle hit .355 in 97 MLB PAs and people wanted him to be an everyday player last winter? How’d that work out?
  20. Vanimal46
    Much like Falvine I want to keep financial and romantical flexibility
  21. Vanimal46

    Flying

    Vanimal46 replied to Squirrel's topic in The Sports Bar

    I concur with just 1 arm rest. The old man on my morning flight made himself quite comfortable by taking both arm rests. I’m not sure when he last showered either so I was as close to the window I could possibly be... Choosing the upgrade is smart!
  22. Vanimal46
    Hard to trust 3 players with less than 100 MLB innings combined. I concur with RB 100%. None of these 3 pitchers would be thought of as opening day material. Let alone a team coming off 101 wins. Keep these players as depth and get serious about the rotation or bullpen. I still don’t like the Rays model of opener/heavy bullpen but its better than potentially trusting 3 unknowns. Let’s not change the narrative now because the Twins are striking out in free agency per usual.
  23. Vanimal46

    Flying

    Vanimal46 replied to Squirrel's topic in The Sports Bar

    I’m an aisle person given the choice but this time I was a window seat. Do you think middle seat person has the right to use both arm rests? Just one?
  24. Vanimal46
    Helluva signing! Pictured: Thad Levine
  25. Vanimal46
    That’s what insurance is for. Do you think he’s going to be so damaged it will be impossible to trade him in the future? Do you think the Twins are so cash strapped they can’t eat whatever is left on year 4 of the contract? As we’re seeing, the FO can’t approach free agency looking at a spreadsheet and never adjusting their valuation. They’re going to lose 99% of the time. This FO is reliving my dating days in high school. Lots of interest, targeting an impact girlfriend. And striking out every time.
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