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  1. Vanimal46
    Have we ruled out Escobar moving back to the OF when Adrianza returns, thus taking D Santana's spot? Adrianza filling in as utility IF in this scenario...
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    Concur with Mike and Bark. I like the thought of Duffey in the "fireman" role pitching in high leverage 7th/8th inning situations instead of closing. Kintzler can keep the spot, and, hopefully with more saves under his belt could be trade bait in July.
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    Frankly, I'm more annoyed by over the top optimism than I am about over the top pessimism. Given the state of the franchise the last 6+ years, if some view a post as pessimistic, it's probably more realistic than they care to admit.
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    Stand Up comedian Charlie Murphy passed away today from Leukemia. He was 57 years old...
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    I'm not sure why pitchers working quickly has become a lost art.... Mark Buerhle was a master at getting ready to throw the next pitch as soon as he got the ball back from the catcher.
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    And quinoa.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TobvW77tuwQ
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    Ballgame. Tofu dinnah....
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    No..... You don't say?! http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shocked_moriarty.gif
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    The auto-play, auto-sound ads have returned today for me. Wouldn't be that big of an issue if there was a way to mute the ad. Alas, I came here.
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    Jake Reed: http://www.milb.com/images/596082/t534/180x270/596082.jpg He didn't win the over/under wins contest last year to win free Harry's Razors.... Position: WR for the Minnesota Vikings AWESOME RP prospect we've heard about for 3 years B/T: R/R Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 lbs Birthday: September 29, 1992 AGE: 24 Drafted in the 5th round back in 2014 from Oregon Starting the year in AAA working late, high leverage innings. Does it feel hot in here? Or maybe I'm just feeling the HEAT from Jake Reed's fastball... Since I've been on this website, Reed has been a name thrown out there as a near-ready reinforcement for the big league club. Maybe the 2nd year is the charm for this former college starter. Reed unleashes a mid-90's fastball with movement, along with a slider that the New York Times states is "Devastating". Here's a video of him uncorking a few pitches... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dI4HulcfuE Reed spent the majority of his 2016 in AA, before getting the call to Rochester on August 14th. Overall he pitched 70 innings last year with a 3.57 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 9.2 K/9. He'll start the year on the 7 day DL then come back to put the HEAT on Michael Tonkin for a bullpen spot in Minnesota.
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    So far this season he's pitched 2 multiple inning outings. 0 runs allowed in 4 IP with 5 K's. Per Cody Christie's April 9th report: "Trevor Hildenberger in his Triple-A debut struck out the side in the sixth to keep the game at 5-2. After tacking on another run in the top of the seventh on a Vargas double, Hildenberger faced one over the minimum in the ninth for his first save." And Per Steve Lein's April 11th report: "Travor Hildenberger was the first reliever summoned from the bullpen for the seventh inning, and he pitched two scoreless frames allowing two singles and striking out one."
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    Trevor Hildenberger: http://www.milb.com/images/657610/t534/180x270/657610.jpg Nice smile! Position: AWESOME RP prospect we've heard about for 3 years B/T: R/R Height: 6'2" Weight: 211 Birthday: December 15, 1990 AGE: 26 Drafted in the 22nd round in 2014 out of California... The school. Starting the year in AAA working high leverage innings. I'm a sucker for unorthodox wind ups in baseball. Trevor has my attention because he's a sidearm/overhand combination pitcher. This was the best video I could find showcasing his sidearm and overhand tendencies... Maybe Bob Sacamento can help us out too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4ua1I-Sc4I Anyway, this dude has been lights out of the bullpen for a while. Last season he cruised through high-A and AA, posting a combined 48 innings, 0.75 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and 19 saves in 21 opportunities. His career ERA in the minors is a minuscule 1.43... He's also been named Twins Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year 2 years in a row on this site. Last season his So/9 hit the 10.5 mark during his Double-A time. Lefties struck out in 31.9% of their at-bats against Hildenberger while righties compiled a measly .430 OPS. Without seeing him in person, I couldn't tell you how fast he throws, or what his pitch mix is. All I know is there's not much left for him to accomplish in the minors before getting the call.
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    So far this season Garver is starting out RED HOT like his beard.... .429 BA with 5 RBI and a .714/.714/1.429 slash line. He's also drawn 6 walks compared to 4 K's.
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    Mitch Garver: http://www.milb.com/images/641598/t534/180x270/641598.jpg He has a STRONG beard in this pic! Position: C B/T: R/R Height: 6'1" Weight: 220 lbs of STEEL Birthday: January 15, 1991 AGE: 26 Drafted in the 9th round back in 2013 out of New Mexico. Starting the year in AAA Rochester platooning with John Ryan Murphy. Should be a good battle to follow throughout the year! 2016 was Garver's breakout year you could say. He breezed through AA where he hit .257 with 11 HR 66 RBI .334/.419/.753 OPS in 95 games. He was promoted to AAA on August 10, 2016 and played 22 more games. He had a hot bat to finish the year in AAA, with a .329 .381/.434/.815 OPS slash line. Garver was added to the 40 man roster over the off-season, and, if all goes right, could get a cup of coffee in September with the big league club.
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    I'll take Garver, Hildenberger, and Reed.
  17. Vanimal46
    Yep, the hype train was full speed ahead for both Buxton and Sano setting extraordinarily high expectations... Still remember the SI magazine cover from 3-4 years ago of Buxton and Sano saying the Twins had "The Next Trout and Bryce Harper"
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    We're both following the chat at the same time! Glad he answered my question on that one to clear the air here.
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    Jason 12:08 What is Byron Buxtons ceiling at this point? What is his floor?And what do you see him settling into 3/4 years from now? Dave Cameron 12:08 His ceiling hasn't changed. He's still a high risk, high reward guy. 12:09 Keep in mind that Jackie Bradley Jr has a not-totally-different skillset and Boston was pretty close to giving up on him a few years ago.
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    What are you talking about? April 11, 1954 was the day that Chief retired at the ripe age of 50! That's the key to living a long life I hear.....
  21. Vanimal46
    To steal your line, mind.boggling.
  22. Vanimal46
    Twins: 1. Brian Dozier ® 2B 2. Max Kepler (L) RF 3. Miguel Sano ® DH 4. Joe Mauer (L) 1B 5. Jorge Polanco (S) SS 6. Jason Castro (L) C 7. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B 8. Eddie Rosario (L) CF 9. Danny Santana (S) LF Tigers: 1. Ian Kinsler ® 2B 2. Nicholas Castellanos ® 3B 3. Miguel Cabrera ® 1B 4. Victor Martinez (S) DH 5. Justin Upton ® LF 6. Tyler Collins (L) RF 7. James McCann ® C 8. Andrew Romine (S) CF 9. Jose Iglesias ® SS
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    Pictured: Derek Falvey walks into Molitor's office. DF: "Molly, got a minute?" PM: "Uh, yeah, what's up?" DF: "We've been thinking of using the DFA on Danny Santana, and signing someone else." PM: " Well would you look at the time... You've got about 15 seconds to get out of my office."
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    This would be a great solution.... I wonder why Pagan has not been signed yet? Is he holding out for too much money? Judging solely by his stat line he can still hold his own quite well at the plate.
  25. Vanimal46
    I agree with Paul in regards to Buxton... A demotion to AAA won't solve this issue. He's got to find a way to hit out of this slump at the MLB level.
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