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  1. Vanimal46
    Do we know what Kapernick's contract terms are? I would think he would accept backup money since it's better than nothing. And backup money is better money than 99% of the jobs he would get outside of football.
  2. Vanimal46
    His seat is warming up for sure. He had a few hits in the 2015 draft, then whiffed completely on the 2016 draft. Cook and Elfline from this year's class is already light years ahead of anyone selected in 2016. Heading into next season, I don't know if either of the QB's warrant long term contracts considering both have serious knee issues. The OL is still a huge work in progress, and big decisions to make on some of the core defensive players.
  3. Vanimal46
    Do we think Rhoda is good enough to be the starting QB throughout this season? Frankly I haven't been impressed with him on the field. A couple good throws here and there, but overall too inconsistent.
  4. Vanimal46
    I assumed they were with Fleck coming on board, but maybe not.
  5. Vanimal46
    Always encouraging to win out in the "cupcake" portion of the schedule. Especially with a young team. Hopefully Brooks and Rodney Smith heal up over the bye. They'll be much needed when they start the conference schedule vs. Maryland.
  6. Vanimal46
    Was it announced when and how Bradford injured his knee? He looked great on Monday and no hard hits come to mind from the game where he would injure his knee. As far as the game today.... Once I saw Keenum was named starter, I painted the walls in my living room and watched it dry properly.
  7. Vanimal46
    Good luck to Doug in his future endeavors. I for one am excited to see what else Falvine does as they build out the org in their vision.
  8. Vanimal46
    It's amazing what you learn on Twins Daily! I had no idea Bunyan was a descendant of King's Landing!
  9. Vanimal46
    Mejia has an option year remaining for sure. Those 3 would be early season locks. Hughes will play itself out this winter most likely. Whether that's retirement or released. Even with Gibson coming back, I think there's opportunity to sign one more top of the rotation type pitcher in FA or trade.
  10. Vanimal46
    And the new FO is not scared to eat $4 million in case if things don't go well. Which also could not be said of the prior regime.
  11. Vanimal46
    One year at a time is perfectly fine with me. I'd prefer not bringing him back and aiming higher in FA, but it is what it is.
  12. Vanimal46
    1 year, $12.5 million and not a penny more!
  13. Vanimal46
    Welcome to the site! Love the username.
  14. Vanimal46
    It's been an interesting ride for Jake Reed this season. After missing the first 6 weeks of the season, he returned to AAA and continued what he does best. He finished 2017 with these stats: 27 appearances - 38 IP - 2-0 record - 2.13 ERA - 1.18 WHIP - 6 saves - 33 K - 17 BB - .211 BAA The weird thing about him this year is he never pitched in back to back games. In fact, it appeared to be planned that he pitched once every 3-4 days. I don't know if he's going to be added to the 40 man this winter, or if he's in their future plans for the MLB bullpen. Maybe he's just an Anthony Slama type with awesome AAA numbers and nothing else. Or maybe he needs a chance. This will be an interesting winter for him.
  15. Vanimal46
    To finish up this adopt-a-prospect series, Garver was named Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Year! Check out the article. I can't break down his season better than Steve Lein. Hopefully this will be the end of us knowing Garver as a prospect. He should be the backup C in Minnesota heading into 2018.
  16. Vanimal46
    Congrats to Mitch Garver on a great season... Though in a perfect world, he wouldn't have qualified and got the call to the majors earlier this year! I've been a big fan of Wade for the last 2 years. I just love his approach at the plate, and think his plate discipline will translate to the majors sooner than later. Now, if he would develop more power, we'd be cooking with gas!
  17. Vanimal46
    Well, considering this year people like Escobar, Adrianza, Gimenez, and others were getting DH at-bats along with Grossman and Sano, I can see the logic. For the upside of that arm being in the rotation every 5 days, I would certainly be open to him getting 250+ PAs as a DH too. All of that said, I still think it's a very small chance the Twins are able to sign him. There's going to be other factors that cities can provide where Minneapolis falls short. Endorsements, a vibrant Asian community, other entertainment, etc.
  18. Vanimal46
    Would you accept hot dogs from Target Field as proper compensation for your work? If so, you're hired!
  19. Vanimal46
    Here's Klaw's perspective from his chat today. Adam: It has been speculated that Otani’s free agency will be a situation “where money almost literally isn’t a factor,” due to the new signing rules. But the difference between $300k and $10mil is still a lot of money, even for Otani, right? Keith Law: Of course it is. Two thoughts on Otani: One, I saw absolutely nothing this week to indicate that he’s any more likely to be posted next month than he was a few days ago. There was one completely unsourced report out of Japan … and that’s it. He may very well come over, but this was a non-story. Two, a team can sign Otani to a short-term deal with a forced non-tender clause, which most NPB free agents had in their contracts, so they’d become MLB free agents after just three or four years here. Hell, if I were GM of a contender with the cap room, I’d offer Otani one year at the maximum allowed salary and agree to nontender him at the end of the year. http://meadowparty.com/blog/
  20. Vanimal46
    I mean, I don't blame him for choosing rehab over surgery. Especially when it comes to your back, surgery should be the absolute last option.
  21. Vanimal46
    Oswaldo Arcia. This gif describes my feelings watching him play in a Twins uniform.
  22. Vanimal46
    "Proven closer" Big Jon Rauch.
  23. Vanimal46
    Well, chances are he's not going to be ready until June-ish next season. And it's tough to rely on someone coming back from Tommy John and be successful right away.
  24. Vanimal46
    You're burying the lead here.... You went to a bar, and ordered Cobb Salad?! No chili cheese fries, burger, or onion rings?!
  25. Vanimal46
    John Ryan Murphy (!!1!)
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