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  1. Vanimal46
    Good thing the person who bought into the strategy of drafting relievers and convert them to starters is no longer here. 2 good months of Duffey in 2015 is all we got from that strategy. Along with multiple blown arms.
  2. Vanimal46
    From the other teams' point of view, I would imagine their priority list to target is: Escobar Gibson Duke/Rodney Dozier Odorizzi
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    From what I'm reading on Twitter it's about the same. FB around 88-90 MPH and a couple of times hitting 91.
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  5. Vanimal46
    The chick-n minis from Chick-fil-A may be what you're looking for tonight!
  6. Vanimal46
    Throw a dart for someone who was a better option than Hughes... He was on the 25 man roster for 2 months in 2016, 2+ months in 2017, and another month in 2018 before cutting the cord. Haley spent 4 weeks on staff, then another 6 weeks on the DL, and jettisoned off the roster on July 14th. A lot of time for someone not worth a spot on the 40 man. All of the examples I mentioned are from the Falvine era. We also didn't touch upon Breslow, who spent 3+ months in the bullpen with poor results. Overall that's a lot of time they could have used trying out different players. And potentially not losing players that have gone on to pitch on other MLB teams.
  7. Vanimal46
    There's a disconnect with their injury rehab this year for sure. Mauer was rushed back from his rehab stint and his stats have declined since returning from injury. We know the botched handling of Buxton. May and Erv haven't returned to form. Sano wasn't prepared to play after his surgery over the winter... Lots of strange things.
  8. Vanimal46
    MLB Trade Rumors chat: Hep 3:35 Can the Twins get anything at the deadline? Jeffrey Todd 3:36 Cost savings, mostly. But Escobar could draw a return, Rodney/Duke are useful, and maybe there's enough interest in Dozier for his track record to get some talent.
  9. Vanimal46
    Copyright George Carlin best comedian... Ever?
  10. Vanimal46
    Feels like over half the time I'm scratching my head at their decisions. Think about how many service days have been wasted the last 3 years on Justin Haley, Tyler Kinney, Phil Hughes, Breslow, Belisle, etc. We've been playing with essentially 23 or 24 players throughout their tenure.
  11. Vanimal46
    Oh boy! Another prospect that can't recognize breaking balls! We needed more of those in the mix.
  12. Vanimal46
    Chris Davis vs. LoMo. Who can be a worse #5 hitter?
  13. Vanimal46
    This is an instance where deep diving into analytics can drive you crazy and think nothing is wrong. He makes easy outs and doesn't hit the ball hard that often. No matter what the FG hard hit percentage is. I believe the eye test.
  14. Vanimal46
    We had an idea that development was broken during the total system failure year, but my God. The ineptitude towards development is staggering. Every team is getting younger. And their young players are producing. Not here in Minnesota! We can't count on players who have nearly 3 full years of MLB experience to figure it out.
  15. Vanimal46
    Yes. Getting boiler plate responses hasn't stopped reporters in all sports from asking questions such as "What's your game plan heading into Chicago?" "Is Brett Favre still your starting QB after the bye week?" "Tell me what you're feeling like after that walk off win?"
  16. Vanimal46
    I remember reading he's been injured this season. Maybe he's more injured than we thought? This one is a head scratcher... I'm not saying he had an MLB future, but like you wrote, there are OLD players in Chattanooga they could have released instead.
  17. Vanimal46
    Agreed. If they head into next year thinking Sano and Buxton are still going to develop into stars they're doing everyone a disservice. 2019 is a big year. My patience has run dry on both of them. Either they produce or the Twins need to move on.
  18. Vanimal46
    It's still worth asking the question whether or not you get an honest, transparent answer. There are multiple beat writers for the StarTribune, PP, and The Athletic. Yet not a single one has raised the question to upper management. Sad, really.
  19. Vanimal46
    After the Yanks acquired Stanton I don't see the fit in NY anymore for Harper. I think Philly or Atlanta gives him a long term deal. Machado is playing out of position this year (SS) so it makes sense that B-Ref/FG doesn't like his defense. The Ringer wrote an article a few days ago about this FA class. It's no longer looking like a mega class like it did last year. https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2018/6/29/17517624/mlb-2018-free-agent-class-bryce-harper-clayton-kershaw-manny-machado
  20. Vanimal46
    They'll most likely have another top 5 pick after this season so 2 out of 3 years isn't bad. Buxton's had 3 good months of hitting (Sept. 2016, Aug-Sept 2017) and the rest of the time has been putrid. I'm not convinced he'll ever figure it out at the MLB level. Sano needs to learn pitch recognition, and a complete body transformation like Kyle Schwarber. I defended him blindly for years but now I'm done with that.
  21. Vanimal46
    Agreed. I really doubt Belisle is their choice to keep on roster. If only there were journalists in this town that could ask these kind of questions.
  22. Vanimal46
    I'll say it since others aren't. I'm giving up on Sano and Buxton being stars for this team. It will be a mistake if they keep going with status quo and pencil them in as every day starters.
  23. Vanimal46
    Yep. And will we get an answer why they're doing this and who's pulling the strings? Nope... Too controversial for beat writers to ask. They may get their press box seats taken away!
  24. Vanimal46
    Moya sent back to AAA. At what point are they ever going to use young relievers so they can build towards 2019? All Moya did was shut down the Brewers for 2 innings yesterday. And Belisle still remains because veteran
  25. Vanimal46
    I still worry who the starting RT and RG are. Losing Berger isn't a small thing. He's been the best OL they've had over the last couple of years.
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