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  1. Vanimal46
    Rough start to the Big 10 schedule. Lots of missed tackles on defense today.
  2. Vanimal46
    If he's healthy enough no reason for him not to play center. Jones is nothing more than a place holder.
  3. Vanimal46
    The cannabis industry is well beyond growing low grade stuff in their closet and smoking it... They're becoming consumer products for its psychoactive effects, or medicinal effects. Heck, in your own state you can buy non-alcoholic weed infused drinks! https://www.businessinsider.com/heineken-marijuana-beer-taste-photos-lagunitas-2018-
  4. Vanimal46
    Extremely interested in Aurora. Especially if there's any truth behind their potential partnership with Coca Cola to make a cannibas drink. I'm wondering where they'll open at when they make stocks available in the US.
  5. Vanimal46
    Way too early to say that definitively in this case...
  6. Vanimal46
    Also, fear doesn't make money. There's some value bets to be made in the market right now... Looks like banking is one of them. I'm also keeping a close eye on the marijuana industry. Tilray's stock is plummeting this week and it could be a good value play given that Canada is legalizing marijuana on Oct. 17.
  7. Vanimal46
    I don't want to piggy back starters or deal with openers next season. Find 5 good starting pitchers. That should always be the goal. Always.
  8. Vanimal46
    It's alright twinssporto. I haven't cared about a Twins game outcome since July 31. The playoffs will hook me back in because there's nothing better than great teams battling it out. The Twins will hook me once they make some moves this offseason. The worst thing they could do is remain status quo.
  9. Vanimal46
    And if I didn't make it clear before, I would use Kepler in a package deal (preferably with Gordon) to acquire a premium position player, whether that's C, SP, CF, or SS.
  10. Vanimal46
    I strongly disagree with this. Players playing out of position is going to affect their value in a negative way.
  11. Vanimal46
    Banking on the rise...
  12. Vanimal46
    There are people on this list that produce just as much if not more WAR than Kepler this season. Corner OF is not a premium defensive position and lots of players are capable of playing the position on a given day. It's one of the few spots on the field where you can sacrifice defensive ability for a really good bat.
  13. Vanimal46
    Max Kepler and lowest value doesn't make sense. This season he's produced the highest fWAR and bWAR of his career.
  14. Vanimal46
    If only the MLBPA cared to look out for them.... Alas, they have their own interests to think about.
  15. Vanimal46
    You went way more in depth than me. Without doing any math I can only think of 2 routes higher MiLB wages will go. Either the fans are paying the difference, or there will be fewer minor league teams and hundreds of players will lose out on their dream.
  16. Vanimal46
    I ask the question for a couple of reasons... 1. Corner OFs are a dime a dozen and historically in Target Field you don't need a player with a ton of range at RF. 2. I'm not sure Kepler's WAR value translates to 1B. As we see with Mauer, you can be one of the best defensive 1B in all of baseball, but if you're a .730 OPS player you're average or below average in the MLB. Still, with his years of control left and ability to be a good MLB player, he could be valuable in a trade for pitching, or a premium position like SS or CF.
  17. Vanimal46
    Kepler was a popular trade piece in our hypothetical offers to acquire better talent over the last year or so. People in the industry like KLaw are still bullish about his potential to grow. He's maintained his value from a WAR perspective every season so far 2-2.5 bWAR. Overall, a solid player. However, from an offensive standpoint he's been stagnant. No real improvements in BA, OBP or SLG from his first full season until now. With Kiriloff on the way, is Kepler worth keeping? Would the Twins be better off trading him for help at other positions of need?
  18. Vanimal46
    Service time clocks are meaningless for relievers. Call them up when they are on a hot streak and showing success at AA or AAA. Service time for position players is a case by case basis. Wade for example is going to be 25. All of his prime is under control even if he starts opening day on the MLB roster. If a player shows star potential like Lewis and Kiriloff, service time becomes a serious factor.
  19. Vanimal46
    Be careful what you wish for... MLB owners aren't just going to eat the additional expenses out of the goodness in their heart. Someone's going to have to pay for it. Are people going to pony up $40 for a Cedar Rapids ticket instead of $10? Are people okay with low A ball and rookie leagues no longer existing?
  20. Vanimal46
    He left his ultra platinum membership card for the new regime... And they found a couple of bargains like Ryan LaMarre! And Annibal Sanchez! Except they kept the receipt and returned Annibal
  21. Vanimal46
    Did you miss the 2018 season? Other than acquiring young ML talent that's exactly what they did. Edit: I take that back, they DID acquire young ML talent too (Austin and Cave) For all of those players you suggested, that's going to take, you know, talent. There's not much of that left at the ML level.
  22. Vanimal46
    The Twins should use their financial flexibility to their advantage. Take on the full amount of a contract for a cheaper price. Something to think about with Grienke, or even Scherzer if the Nationals decide to blow everything up.
  23. Vanimal46
    Yeah I wouldn't care one bit about his preferred destination. The T Wolves need to look out for themselves, not try to satisfy a player who's already out the door. The Spurs didn't care where Leonard wanted to go. They made the best trade for their organization.
  24. Vanimal46
    Not good. Sorry T-Wolves fans... It's never going to work in Minnesota. https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski/status/1042469874445025282?s=19
  25. Vanimal46
    Gunnarthor hit the nail on the head. Their biggest need is talent all over the field. 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, CF, and DH are all question marks. They also need talent in the bullpen. At least 3 acquisitions are needed there too.
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