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  1. Vanimal46
    The Twins announced today that Mauer's number 7 will be retired.
  2. Vanimal46
    Sounds like they have a surplus to make yet another trade for a difference maker.
  3. Vanimal46
    It would take something that extreme for me to even look at spring training stats. More often than not players are working on different things. Pitchers work on a 3rd/4th pitch, and ramp up their velocity. Players get their timing down and focus on being more aggressive or patient at the plate.
  4. Vanimal46
    Now you understand fully... Welcome aboard!
  5. Vanimal46
    I'm of the belief spring training stats don't matter, so I don't know how one would "earn" a starting spot during exhibition games. If we took spring training stats seriously Byung-Ho Park and Chris Parmelee would be all stars.
  6. Vanimal46
    Concur. Sounds like it's doubling down on the one thing we all agreed Molitor did poorly - over using his good relievers to the point where they broke down in 2 months.
  7. Vanimal46
    Bucholz and Pomeranz does nothing for me. The Twins have no shortage of back end rotation pitchers. Try aiming for a player who can slot into #2/3, or (gasp!) #1 in the rotation.
  8. Vanimal46
    The Mets are going for it!
  9. Vanimal46
    I'm going to hate Machado in a White Sox uniform. I'm also envious Chicago is trying to make a splash.
  10. Vanimal46
    I classified Stewart and Jay as misses because the goal wasn't to find a potential back-end starter and middle inning reliever picking at #4 and #6 overall. The Twins need a lot more bang for their buck from the draft and that's not going to cut it. If Buxton and Gordon become the starting CF and SS, hey, at least they got 50% right. Chicago Cubs nailed 4 top 10 picks in a row from 2011-2015... Baez, Almora Jr. (who took the longest to develop), Bryant, Schwarber, Happ. Houston nailed, let's say 4 out of 6 top 10 picks from 2011-2015. Springer, Correa, Bregman, Kyle Tucker. Their missed being Appel, and Aiken who never signed with them in 2014. Because of their resounding success tearing down the MLB team and drafting incredibly well, now everyone thinks that's the way to do things. It's not as easy as it looks.
  11. Vanimal46
    It also illustrates how impressive, and lucky the Cubs and Astros were in their rebuild. Everyone points to their plan as the gold standard, but don't realize how difficult it is to hit on 4 top 5-10 draft picks in a row. The Twins have missed on 50% of their recent top 10 picks with Stewart and Jay. Jury is still out on Buxton and Gordon.
  12. Vanimal46
    Sounds like they're willing to trade Puig. I'd be in on that.
  13. Vanimal46
    Sad, really...
  14. Vanimal46
    I don't know why this is necessary. Being a college football coach is the best gig ever. Anytime you have less than 4 years left on your contract, the instant excuse comes into play. "How can I recruit if I can't say I'll be here the whole time they're in the program?"
  15. Vanimal46
    Correct. There is no confusion what the vision is. It's been the same vision since 2015 when Buxton and Sano were called up. Problem is, there are plenty of concerns whether the Twins are building around players who won't take this organization to the next level.
  16. Vanimal46
    What's your plan? You've said no to aging FAs on the decline. What's left internally besides Buxton?
  17. Vanimal46
    Familia returns to the Mets for 3/$30. I learned that other teams have more current examples than Rick Aguilera of trading and signing them back later that winter!
  18. Vanimal46
    Didn't see this mentioned yet... Joe Kelly to the Dodgers 3/$25 Relievers aren't cheap either. Good ones that is.
  19. Vanimal46
    Falvey and Levine have basically said they are waiting to make big moves until they figure out what they have in Buxton and Sano. So I'm not surprised both players are top priorities compared to other players. They're both a mess in their own ways.
  20. Vanimal46
    Supper is totally a Minnesota/upper Midwest term. I haven't heard anyone call their evening meal supper in the 5 years I've lived in Texas.
  21. Vanimal46
    Stevie Nicks with Fleetwood Mac is timeless and amazing. Stevie Nicks as a solo artist... Meh.
  22. Vanimal46
    Of course there's one extreme example. For the most part QBs have been more healthy than ever. A QB may miss a couple of weeks but Smith is the only one this year to go on IR. Ask Joel Zumaya if baseball is safe for his arm.
  23. Vanimal46
    The way the NFL is changing rules catering to QBs are we sure baseball is safer than football?
  24. Vanimal46
    With Brees and Wilson tearing up the NFL under 6 feet tall I would hope height isn't a factor anymore. Then again, there are still a lot of stubborn coaches in the NFL that still salivate over a 6'6" 'traditional' QB. Murray throws a beautiful pass and a lot of fun to watch at Oklahoma. Personally I'd rather see him under center instead of trying to find his way through the minor leagues.
  25. Vanimal46
    This kid is quite the athlete. He went 42-0 in high school and won multiple Texas state championships. After agreeing with the A's to play 1 season of college football he wins the Heisman, and gunning for a national championship. Will he end up choosing baseball considering how successful he's been as a QB?
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