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  1. Vanimal46
    I'm certain these weren't the only 2 options.
  2. Vanimal46
    The contract terms for Diggsy looks like a bargain now.
  3. Vanimal46
    Pressly is locked in for the Astros...
  4. Vanimal46
    https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/26/michael-pinedas-goal-of-pitching-for-twins-this-season-hits-snag/ Pineda is getting an MRI on his knee, putting his minor league rehab on hold temporarily. I am hoping he can still make it up to the Twins in September and start a couple of games.
  5. Vanimal46
    Keep us posted. Until there's something with more substance than 'Molitor's lineup construction/bullpen management is terrible' or 'David Bote played a few games for the Cubs! I bet Molitor wouldn't do that!' I'll keep pushing back as well.
  6. Vanimal46
    https://www-m.cnn.com/2018/08/26/us/jacksonville-madden-shooting/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Another shooting... This time at a Madden Football video game tournament in Jacksonville, FL. What motive did this guy have to start shooting people playing video games? Why do people place such little value on their own lives and other people's lives they don't know? I'll never understand.
  7. Vanimal46
    Gotcha. We're at the point in this thread where Molitor is screwing up in hypothetical scenarios.
  8. Vanimal46
    Happ is batting .172 with a .534 OPS over the last 28 days. Yeah, pretty sure Molitor would bench him too.
  9. Vanimal46
    I can't name someone better and that's the problem. The lack of talent in the bullpen isn't the manager's fault. If Molitor managed the Yankees bullpen I would venture to guess there's no complaints about overusing players and keeping failing players around. The team needs better options than Hildy, Reed, and Duke. As well as better reinforcements than Busenitz, Curtiss, and Duffey.
  10. Vanimal46
    Who were better options than them earlier this season? The cupboards were pretty bare.
  11. Vanimal46
    Where did multi-year contract come into play here? I would think at this point it's year to year. His hitting may be declining from his absurd levels in the past but he's still hitting at an above league clip compared to MLB's median BA. Edit: Also, that makes me happy to read he's coming back next season.
  12. Vanimal46
    Gibby's making $4.5 million this season. Is it accurate to double that for 2019? I would not sign him to an extension and play things out. It's possible he can sustain this performance through his mid-30s like Charlie Morton. I'd rather see it first and pay a higher price later than be stuck with a dud contract.
  13. Vanimal46

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    I will look into this. Thanks! I'm no longer buying toys with soft rubber or stuffing in them. My dog finds a way to tear out the stuffing in less than a day. Same with soft rubber toys. Hard bones, elk antlers, and bully sticks it is!
  14. Vanimal46
    I think the Twins traded away everyone that generated interest already. If another team wants to give the Twins a warm body for Forsythe I'm not going to be mad about it.
  15. Vanimal46
    It's only rare circumstances where sentiment is more important, and Joe is the example. He's still providing value to the team on and off the field. In the future if Miguel Sano spends 15 years with the team and he's winding down, I'll feel the same way I feel today. I don't think people appreciate his contributions and loyalty to the team enough. He still has a noticably higher BA and OBP than league average. The Twins need people to get on base for someone else to hit them in. I like how they're using Mauer now as the leadoff hitter. He could do the same next year as a DH/part time 1B.
  16. Vanimal46
    The exact date is irrelevant. Do you think Jim Pohlad noticed this? Did anyone point it out to him? We as fans look at things on a micro level. Executive people look at things on a macro level.
  17. Vanimal46
    Terrible compared to who?
  18. Vanimal46
    Would a young Chief be making the same argument at the tail end of Killebrew and Oliva's careers? Joe was my generation's Killebrew and Oliva. I know we're nearing the end of Joe's playing days but I still want him play for the Twins. It's going to be a long, long time until there's another Twins player with a 15+ year tenure.
  19. Vanimal46
    That was true at one point in time back in May. We also have to take into consideration the 'hands off' approach of Jim Pohlad. We noticed because we're analyzing data every day. Do you think Jim Pohlad noticed on May 24th that Pressly, Reed, and Hildenberger were top 15 in appearances?
  20. Vanimal46
    Pressly was very good for the Twins this season. Reed was also very good until the middle of June. Was it overuse that caused his decline in velocity now? Was it an injury that was going to happen regardless? The manager can only put the players on his roster in the game. And those were the best relievers he had. So what is he supposed to do?
  21. Vanimal46
    Please be aggressive with his promotion schedule next season.
  22. Vanimal46
    It has everything to do with pitchers throwing as hard as they physically can every pitch.
  23. Vanimal46
    Fans all across the land complain about bullpen management. Did Molitor abuse his pitchers worse than other managers? I would think every manager has 3 go-tos in high leverage situations, and the rest fill in the cracks.
  24. Vanimal46
    Only 30 GM jobs in the league, and every organization has their quirks. The owner having a close, personal friend as his preference for manager isn't all that bad... You could be reporting into Stuart Sternberg, owner of the Rays!
  25. Vanimal46
    A total system failure will do that to your overall record. 83 wins in 2015 Total System Failure 85 wins last year ?? this year
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