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  1. Vanimal46
    Didn't know Maclin was released. He's another very intriguing name. Much more intriguing than Floyd.
  2. Vanimal46
    Agreed... And they have a quick trigger finger to automatically renew your account before the season if you're not paying attention. That happened to me this year.
  3. Vanimal46
    Agreed. I could be talked into 2 strategies: 1) Giving up a high(er) end prospect such as Polanco, Gordon, Gonsalves as the feature piece to acquire a #3 or higher SP that is not a rental 2) Putting the veterans on the block and playing the hope game with new prospects Standing pat would be the worst thing to do this season. EDIT: Obviously winning is more fun, so ideally the first strategy is what I'd like to see.
  4. Vanimal46
    12:59 Tor: Who is closer to being a legitimate contender: Twins or Brewers? 12:59 Dave Cameron: Brewers
  5. Vanimal46
    Since we went down the Gibson rabbit hole, Bob Sacamento quoted this pre-draft analysis of Gibson on the MLB Draft Thread. He was advertised as having 2 above average secondary pitches along with a solid fastball.
  6. Vanimal46
    The problem with that example is the Cubs have an extra $100 MM to replace the pitchers they traded away. My timing could be off, but didn't they dive in the FA pool that winter to sign Lester, Lackey, and resign Hammel?
  7. Vanimal46
    9:53 Terence: What kind of playoff odds would you need to see to be a buyer at the deadline as the GM of the Twins or Brewers? 50% or so? 9:53 Paul Swydan: I’d need 70% or higher. They’re ahead of schedule, and in order for me to try to push that schedule ahead with an aggressive trade, I’d need more of a sure thing.
  8. Vanimal46
    Sano is #1 on Fangraphs' 2017 Top AL Contract Performers!
  9. Vanimal46
    Agreed. I'm not sure what it would take to sign him, but there is room on the roster for a #1/#2 type WR. The investment in Floyd is minimal, and it's certainly not guaranteed he'll make the roster out of training camp. I'm also already convinced Treadwell is a bust. Decker - Diggs - Thielen is a pretty good WR group.
  10. Vanimal46
    Anyone have interest in WR Eric Decker? He was released this morning because he didn't fit the Jets' plans of losing as many games as possible this season. If he were signed, IMO he'd be the best WR on roster. He was extremely durable and consistent from 2012-2015.
  11. Vanimal46
    It depends on what teams decide to be sellers, frankly. This is all speculation, but that hasn't stopped us before! Jose Quintana Yu Darvish (rental) Gerritt Cole Jason Vargas pick your poison of Rays pitchers (Archer, Ordorozzi) Sonny Gray If the Giants sell... Shark, Moore, Cain
  12. Vanimal46
    In Phil Miller's write up, Santiago says he was aiming the ball trying to get strike 1 instead of pitching. I could believe that, as he was trying different arm slots and velocities to make something work last night. Somehow the guy needs to reset his brain and get back to pitching like he was earlier in the season. Easier said than done when your confidence is shot, and you think every LH hitter is going to send your pitches to outer space.
  13. Vanimal46
    That's fair to say they were both risk picks. Jay was a different type of risk IMO as he was a reliever trying to be converted into a starter. Stewart is pretty comparable since he was the top HS arm in that draft. I'm not faulting the organization for the Stewart pick. It looked like the right pick at the time, and will always favor the high ceiling over a "safer" option.
  14. Vanimal46
    This is going to be interesting to follow over the next 1.5 months.. Right now I agree with you that there will be more sellers than buyers. The AL West and NL East look to be locked up with no other teams threatening for the WC. The AL East and NL West appear to be the most likely source of buyers out there.
  15. Vanimal46
    Yeah strange... Didn't realize there were a bunch of Dr. Nick's on here! http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loc95pPWpS1qzrnyro1_500.jpg
  16. Vanimal46
    I don't see how Hildenberger and Busenitz could do worse... Rosario has some promise, but completely over matched right now.
  17. Vanimal46
    KLAW has been very consistent about Greene being the top prospect on his board.
  18. Vanimal46
    Is Greene that much more of a threat to need TJ compared to Wright, Gore, or any other pitcher on the planet? Also, the dude is about to turn 18. Still probably eats 2 Chipotle burritos without gaining an ounce... There's plenty of time for him to build 30 lbs of muscle if needed.
  19. Vanimal46
    Time to line up some flights from Rochester or Chatanooga.
  20. Vanimal46
    That makes a lot of sense... Casey Kasem has been pitching all game for the Twins!
  21. Vanimal46
    Pinch hit for Gimenez????
  22. Vanimal46
    I'd like to keep smiling for the next 8-10 years.
  23. Vanimal46
    No matter the score, watching Sano crush a baseball always puts a smile on my face.
  24. Vanimal46
    DOZIER!!!
  25. Vanimal46
    Whatever you ate, however you slept last night, whatever you watched on TV... Never do that again Santiago.
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