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  1. Vanimal46
    In fairness, it's a split squad game today.... Oh wait, it's July?! This isn't spring training?
  2. Vanimal46
    Sorry. Not intentional. Phone auto correct from the first time I typed his name.
  3. Vanimal46
    There have been bad choices, but I'm not sure if Austudillo not getting the call is a hill I want to die on. Have you seen him catch in person? I've only seen the 5 second clip where he threw behind the runner to pick him off at 1st. Wilson, even though he's terrible at hitting, is still an MLB caliber catcher defensively. Maybe they know more than us about their abilities.
  4. Vanimal46
    Thanks for the link! When I have more time and a bigger screen I'll put together a list so we can keep track of potential 40 man adds this winter.
  5. Vanimal46
    Why does Molitor need to look when Austudrillo couldn't hold down the job regularly in Rochester? It may say on his B-Ref page that he plays C but so did Josmil Pinto... Just because it says he plays there doesn't mean he's good at it. And certainly doesn't mean he's an MLB caliber catcher.
  6. Vanimal46
    Great post. Couldn't agree more with you.
  7. Vanimal46
    Yeah, I'm not advocating keeping all of them. They need to explore the opportunity cost for each player and determine if it's worth getting another 2 months of production from them, or trade for a modest return. There appears to be relievers waiting as replacements. They'll be in competition with the 12 other teams selling that have relievers as well. I'm not sure if the FO feels Gordon is ready for MLB playing time... It will be interesting to see if Dozier is dealt and the return he would net.
  8. Vanimal46
    Does anyone have a list of players that the Twins need to make 40 man decisions on this winter?
  9. Vanimal46
    Who said he was called up to play C? He brought 5 different gloves with him when he got the call. Expectations were set that he'd be playing all over the field.
  10. Vanimal46
    Correct. The 'value' for 2019 and beyond is relative. They may acquire a fringe 40 man prospect like Enns, or a Zack Jones type that flames out in AA. I guess they're still breathing and on roster which could be valuable.
  11. Vanimal46
    I'm sure those names stand out to every seller. The Twins aren't going to get their #2 and #3 org ranked prospects for rental players.
  12. Vanimal46
    I'm not sure what you or others think they can get for our players on expiring contracts. It's certainly not going to be anyone who will help the MLB team anytime soon. And I'd argue it probably won't help Cedar Rapids/Fort Myers either. They still need people to wear a Twins uniform the rest of the season. There's very little available to replace those players.
  13. Vanimal46
    With LeBron going to LA, what better time than now to ditch the West vs. East playoff format? The Western conference finals is pretty much the NBA finals now. Whoever comes out of the East will get slaughtered by whoever wins the West.
  14. Vanimal46
    Concur. Average catchers don't get moved around to different positions in the minors. They stay at catcher and play as many games as possible there. He would be similar or worse than Garver behind the plate.
  15. Vanimal46
    The Mariners seem like a fun team. Can your son let me know if there's a seat left on their bandwagon?
  16. Vanimal46
    I think the line could be average at best, with the potential to be very bad if they're struck by the injury bug... O'Niell is a multi year project. We'll see. Hill looked bad as a starter towards the end of the year. Compton could be okay. Cousins better work on his improv just in case...
  17. Vanimal46
    Morrison's giving free bases all day.
  18. Vanimal46
    God forbid if the Cubs lay down a bunt for a hit or try to steal a base. That's fighting words in unwritten rule land.
  19. Vanimal46
    I'm not familiar with unwritten rules. Both teams should give up now, right Molly?
  20. Vanimal46
    Schwarber is unrecognizable today vs. 2016. Sano needs that kind of body transformation.
  21. Vanimal46
    We'll be lucky to get 4 innings out of Lynn today.
  22. Vanimal46
    Wow... Pathetic. Fundamentals, boys.
  23. Vanimal46
    Sigh... Dick claiming the heat is a factor why the Twins' pitchers can't throw strikes. In April it was too cold to get a feel to throw strikes. Now is it because their hands are too sweaty? Honest to God... The excuses all year long are ridiculous. It's okay to say they just don't have it on a particular day.
  24. Vanimal46
    I'm calling for the abolishment of open air stadiums. All April the complaints were it's too cold to play baseball. Now it's too hot. Put domes over every stadium so these athletes can play in the comfort of a 72 degree climate every game.
  25. Vanimal46
    I played golf for 4.5 hours in 101 temps yesterday. Real feel of 109. It didn't take a gutsy performance to finish the round. I drank plenty of water, wet my hat and towel, no heat related issues.
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