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  1. Vanimal46
    GO DODGERS!
  2. Vanimal46
    I walked into Derek's office (we talk and text more than people know) said I was here for the interview, and he called security on me! He enjoys joking around like that....
  3. Vanimal46
    My interview lasted just as long as Miley's "start" today.
  4. Vanimal46
    Can't wait for this to be the new strategy next season. Jose Berrios starts 162 games!! Or does he? Maybe he'll just throw 1 pitch every game and God knows who will take over after that.
  5. Vanimal46
    Wow... What a joke. I really don't like the cheap hacks the Brewers are trying to pull off.
  6. Vanimal46
    My bar is already low, I don't think it can go any lower... 2 years into this thing I want: The analytical systems needed to get the information required to develop players implemented. The people who will manage these systems hired, trained, and translating raw data into action items 2+ examples of players in the majors or minors fundamentally changing their game for the better each year. And for those players to sustain the change. But unless I'm mistaken, some feel that 2 years is too aggressive of a timeline to see this kind of progress. 2 years is a long time...
  7. Vanimal46
    I don't know what the 2013 Astros has to do with anything in this thread. They had zero talent and traded away any talent they had. The 2018 Twins had talent and failed to improve their talent through analytics, coaching, or voodoo magic.
  8. Vanimal46
    http://m.startribune.com/glen-taylor-wolves-working-to-trade-butler-thibodeau-s-job-safe/497734421/ Thibs isn't going anywhere according to Glen Taylor.
  9. Vanimal46
    We can measure players who are making a fundamental change to their game. For pitchers, who has changed their pitch mix for the better? Did they change their arm slot to create a different perception of their pitches? For hitters, did they change their launch angle to hit for more power? Did they change their approach at the plate to generate more contact or walks? We read about these things all the time for other teams. So far in this regimes tenure they have these success stories: Kyle Gibson Ryan Pressly Eddie Rosario I would hope there are more to come, since they traded one away already.
  10. Vanimal46
    If the analytics team is 3 people that is a complete joke. The Astros analytics team can't even fit on my mobile screen there's that many people. http://houston.astros.mlb.com/team/front_office.jsp?c_id=hou
  11. Vanimal46
    I doubt they're at 100% capacity yet, but 2 years is a lot of time man. Even when they started with nothing in place. We should be at the point now where we start seeing noticable improvements from players in the minors and majors. Otherwise we all chose the wrong profession in life if 2 years lead time isn't enough to start seeing results.
  12. Vanimal46
    I expect this isn't the first time Falvey and Levine have implemented systems to generate the information they need to develop players. I also expect they have the people in place to decipher through the systems and translate the information to the coaching staff and players.
  13. Vanimal46
    Concur. The Twins aren't reinventing the wheel here building algorithms and video analysis systems from scratch. 2 years is plenty of time to build a foundation and start seeing some noticable improvements from players.
  14. Vanimal46
    I'm sure Fleck and his coaches don't have mediocre expectations for the program. They're building a foundation for a good program. I don't know how you can expect them to be competitive in the Big 10 with 25 freshman, and lots of them getting significant playing time.
  15. Vanimal46
    Good post. His schtick appeals to the generation Zs and not us. Clearly the kids are buying in and growing into young adults.
  16. Vanimal46
    I think the most important thing in college football is allowing kids to participate in the activity they love and someone, whether it's the coaches, teammates, professors, etc. help them develop in all phases of life. Very few make it to the next level of football... The vast majority move on with their life.
  17. Vanimal46
    Per the article: Added Manager A.J. Hinch: “The beauty of what we have going on right now is there’s an immediate buy-in when guys come over, because of some previous success stories. … Our analytics team, our front office does a great job of providing information, providing thoughts, ideas. But it circles back to the player. I always credit the player, because he has to be the guy — he is the guy with the ball in his hand.” So how did you draw the conclusion this is a reason why Molitor was fired? Shouldn't we be calling for the analytics team and front office to be fired? As AJ Hinch said, they're the ones providing the thoughts and ideas. The rest is up to the player.
  18. Vanimal46
    Who do you enjoy listening to, sports related and non- sports related? They could be a host, co-host, or contributor. For me, my favorite sports radio personality is The Common Man, Dan Cole on KFAN. I've listened to him for 15+ years, and he still catches my attention for his funny bits, and not taking sports too seriously. My favorite non-sports radio personality is Jam Cramer from Fast Money. He's been a well known face in stocks and finance for generations. His show is still quite entertaining and informative. Who are some of your favorites to listen to?
  19. Vanimal46
    PA is a legend now as voice of the Vikings so he's not going anywhere. I don't know what time slot Henry Lake will take over... Maybe he has a weekend show again?
  20. Vanimal46
    Evidently Newman is ineligible to put on the pads again now that he's under contract as a coach. If he was a "volunteer" coach he could have attempted to make a comeback as a player. Alas, the door is shut on that option.
  21. Vanimal46
    He was fine today but I am scared what we're going to see when his sample size grows.
  22. Vanimal46
    Really not looking forward to more snaps for Alexander. He still looks like the same lost CB from his rookie season.
  23. Vanimal46
    Disappointing...
  24. Vanimal46
    This team is not set anywhere in the bullpen. I hope Rogers keeps it up but his numbers are great because he was lights out in the 2nd half. In the 1st half he had a pedestrian 3.86 ERA and if we see 1st half Rogers we're no where near set for LH relievers. They need 2 relievers who can be fireman types, and another 1-2 bargain bin relievers.
  25. Vanimal46
    Well, they did better than I thought they would. Kept it close until the 4th quarter.
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