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  1. Vanimal46
    My point is are we out of luck if Kohl doesn't have an out pitch like KLaw says? Can an out pitch be developed from an average or below average pitch? These are things I don't know. If it can be done I'd move him to the bullpen and have him throw that pitch over and over again.
  2. Vanimal46
    Things were certainly different this year, but I'm not sure why that would be the case with Dozier and his leadership. The core was essentially the same from last year. Supplemented by Duke, Rodney, Lynn, and Morrison. The personalities changed more during the season when Sano/Buxton hit rock bottom, and Castro was lost for the season. The people that have filled in for them have been utterly forgettable. So while I agree things are different, I'm not sure why it's different. And don't think we'll know until the season is over why it changed.
  3. Vanimal46
    I think he had a decent slider since he was drafted, and now it's a good out pitch. Perhaps Kohl can develop one or make tweaks in order to make one of his pitches better.
  4. Vanimal46
    Concur. That makes no sense to me. No matter what line of work you're in, if your subordinates are not performing, AND causing issues within the organization, the manager's on the hot seat.
  5. Vanimal46
    The problem is the return is worse than keeping Dozier. They swapped Dozier for a worse 2B making the same money on a rental deal, and 2 players that aren't special and probably won't factor into any plans for Minnesota. The other trades you can squint and see what Falvine was trying to accomplish. This trade is a head scratcher.
  6. Vanimal46
    Bravo Tom! Thank you for combining all trades into one article and where they slide into the organization. I concur with your thoughts and grade on the Dozier trade... There was no financial advantage nor any upside to the deal. I didn't think Lynn could be given away... so acquiring 2 living baseball players is a plus! It's taken a while to develop a bullpen arm as good as Pressly. I don't think he'll be simple to replace.
  7. Vanimal46
    For this year I would add LaMonte Wade ASAP and give him all of Grossman's PAs. Always been a fan of his approach at the plate, consistently drawing more walks than k's. He's struggling of late, but he's 24, and can be controlled through his age 31 season. Grossman shouldn't be considered an OF option anymore.
  8. Vanimal46
    I'm not questioning his credibility one bit. It's a professional answer from someone who's been around the block. There's probably a reason he's fit in on 10 teams in 14 years, and baseball is a small world. You won't hear a player quoted saying that clubhouse is toxic. Also, hilarious to think local columnists stirring up the pot at One Twins Way.
  9. Vanimal46
    That's called not burning bridges. You learn that when you're on 10 teams in 14 years.
  10. Vanimal46
    Lance Lynn remembers how to pitch in a Yankee uniform... 4.1 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 5 K, 0 BB.
  11. Vanimal46
    Yep. Leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. They don't have to be the best producing players on the team, though that would be nice. It's been a long time since they had some spark plug piranhas on this team.
  12. Vanimal46
    Logan Morrison is your guy! How quickly we forget how extroverted and fun he is... With a deeply instilled passion for competition and baseball. https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/23/peripatetic-childhood-taught-new-twins-slugger-how-to-fit-in/
  13. Vanimal46
    Could have sworn it was Slaygers... Please advise.
  14. Vanimal46
    I'm sure he's going to thrive in LA without the pressure of being the star of the team.
  15. Vanimal46
    Yep. Take notes, Jim. Your MoY can't keep the room on task. Pure speculation, but would it surprise you Paul is leading the charge revolting against the FO making these trades? This is all petty, and sad.
  16. Vanimal46
    In general, can a pitcher develop an out pitch? Does a pitcher need a semblance of an out pitch and coaches will help develop the pitch more?
  17. Vanimal46
    Somebody's gotta do it to justify Dick N Bert's livelihood. My fair weather approach is applied to all sports I like. If the team is good I'm all in. If it's a lost season I find other things to watch.
  18. Vanimal46
    We can only hope that's the case. If they want a quick bounce back to contention it needs to happen. Everyone loves their new shiny toys but they can certainly afford to lose a couple of prospects now.
  19. Vanimal46
    I could see them signing someone like Annibal Sanchez again and actually sticking with it. More or less AAA depth that won't kill the team if he has to start 3-4 games in a row for them.
  20. Vanimal46
    I'm not sure if their approach is all that much different compared to the last one... There's a good chance TR keeps more veterans to try and win more games this season. But overall the last FO supplemented existing core players with FAs and trades. This current regime has taken larger financial risks for FAs and missed badly. They need to do better this upcoming winter.
  21. Vanimal46
    They've had activity for sure, but nothing has really panned out so far with trades and free agent signings. Maybe they're not geniuses.
  22. Vanimal46
    Did they talk about SPIN RATE?!
  23. Vanimal46
    My thought when I typed that is if the Twins find themselves in contention in 2019 they should be the ones trading for rentals. We don't always have to be the team to sell pending FAs.
  24. Vanimal46
    As we all know, MoY owns a 1983 DeLorean DMC-12... It's public information! So he drives back in time to July 2017 and fondly relives every single moment of good Matty B... Ohh those were the days weren't they?! Molly remembers every perfect pitch and calls for Matty B EARLIER in the game... This is all in an alternate universe that only he knows. And Matty B is so good! Luckily he has an alarm set on his watch to fly back to the current date, and call up ol' reliable Matty B! When things go south like they do today, at least he can drive back in time to July 2017... And relive the glory days! Has any reputable reporter asked MoY if he knows what year it is? Or the current date? Good God, the media is soft.
  25. Vanimal46
    The fortunate thing for Buxton is not having major surgeries conducted on him so far. The unfortunate thing is he continues to get nickel and dimed with nagging injuries. Nothing serious, but enough to take him out of the lineup for 2-3 weeks in the season. That's starting to add up over his last 3 years of MLB action. Of course, hitting MLB pitching is the top concern and priority for the team too...
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