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  1. Vanimal46
    I think it's a little bit of column A, a little bit of column B. Molly has always shown a preference for proven veterans. Even if there's no real difference between the veteran's performance and what a prospect could do. The FO is also showing a very conservative approach so far by not moving any prospects up a level so far. I'd like to think some things will change soon.
  2. Vanimal46
    Frankly I think it's more of a risk to count on Melotakis giving 2-3 years of good pitching in the future. Can't speak for Jim, but I do think there's a real opportunity to contend this season. Cleveland was thought of as the automatic division winner, but no one saw their rotation collapsing like it has.
  3. Vanimal46
    Letting Clayton go hurts the most IMO... They laid off every insightful journalist with actual information covering the sport.
  4. Vanimal46
    Given the very conservative approach moving prospects through the system, do you have confidence Melotakis will help out in any way this year? If he doesn't contribute at the MLB level this year, we're talking about a player entering his age 27 season with ~20-30 innings of AAA experience next season. That's getting very close to non-prospect territory.
  5. Vanimal46
    I read it after posting on here... Don't get it either. The projection is still the same.
  6. Vanimal46
    John Clayton was laid off from ESPN today. I really enjoyed his insights about the NFL over the years... I guess it's going to be all ex-NFL footbaw players running the NFL coverage at ESPN?
  7. Vanimal46
    Concur. I'd make that trade as well.
  8. Vanimal46
    Stephen Gonsalves was mentioned in KATOH's Most-Improved Pitching Prospects So Far article
  9. Vanimal46
    Depends on if they take on his entire salary or if Philadelphia takes on a portion of it. Can't imagine it's more than a marginal prospect like the Abad for Pat Light trade last year.
  10. Vanimal46
    Shocking! The Twins need pitching.... It's also encouraging to see Cleveland on the list for their struggling rotation. Little did I know that Salazar is now in the bullpen for them.
  11. Vanimal46
    If they were headline pieces, then yeah I agree. As a 2nd or 3rd piece, either or would work.
  12. Vanimal46
    I'm a big fan of Wade, but wouldn't be opposed to making him a potential trade chip. Not sure if his value is higher or lower than Rosario at this point. If Wade is more sought after, then yeah, I'd probably do it.
  13. Vanimal46
    I don't think anyone is right or wrong... I can't say I'm thrilled with their conservative approach moving prospects through the system this season.
  14. Vanimal46
    This brings up a great point:.. I could probably guess what the majority is with this group. However, it would be interesting to know from all fans what do they value more? Color commentary that is more informative of the game such as TK? Or someone that provides more entertainment like LaTroy?
  15. Vanimal46
    Hope you brought your umbrella! Looks like a storm is brewing....
  16. Vanimal46
    Band-Aid is a good one... Also, Elmer's Glue.
  17. Vanimal46
    The current ranking of Stewart looks fair. I thought he was the right pick at the time, and won't fault the organization for choosing a raw player with a ton of upside. Some work out, some flame out.
  18. Vanimal46
    Holy bleep... I thought this was a typo on B-Ref. Mike Fiers has given up 18 (!!) HRs already in 46.2 IP.
  19. Vanimal46
    Have you not read the news?! The Twins signed a new reliever for circumstances such as this. http://www.baseballbargains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Jugs-JR-Baseball-Softball-Pitching-Machine.jpg
  20. Vanimal46
    The 50/50 split in playing time between JRM and Garver continues on... Stats through 5/30 for Garver: 26 games -- 104 PA -- .256/.413/.463 with 3 HR and 14 RBI What's to like: He's drawing nearly as many walks (21) as K's (22) -- Out of his 21 hits so far, 11 have gone for extra bases -- He's also only hit into 1 double play so far, though I'm not sure how many times he's been in the situation to hit into one. Stats through 5/30 for JRM: 23 games -- 86 PA -- .213/.314/.373 with 3 HR and 11 RBI What's to like: I'm guessing his defense is still okay!
  21. Vanimal46
    That feels like a strong comparison... Stats through 5/30: 14 appearances - 19.1 IP -- 2.33 ERA -- 1.09 WHIP -- 21 K -- 6 BB The numbers are there, clearly. I guess I don't have the answer as to why there is zero urgency to give him a chance.
  22. Vanimal46
    Unfortunately 2 months later he's still no where to be seen.... Another nearly lost season for a Twins reliever prospect.
  23. Vanimal46
    LaTroy sounds like a guy you'd like to have a beer(s) with. I like that from a TV analyst. Dick N' Bert for the most part sound like they're going through the motions together... I suppose that happens when you work together for 20+ years.
  24. Vanimal46
    That would leave Dozier, Erv, and Santiago as trade bait. In other words, not much.
  25. Vanimal46
    Per Paul Charchian on Twitter: "In the history of the franchise, the Astros were 0-658 when entering the 8th inning trailing by 6 or more runs. After yesterday's game against the Twins: 1-658"
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