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  1. Vanimal46
    Park bangs! Park bangs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ihtX86JzmA
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    All things being equal and no one died on the boat? Nah, he wouldn't be in jail for a long, long time. Because he's an athlete, sadly, is why. Double standards and the haves vs. have-nots in America...
  3. Vanimal46
    I smiled!
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    Fangraphs posted their "2017 Positional Power Rankings: Catchers" today. And good news! There's a team in the AL Central projected to have a worse C situation than the Twins! Baby steps.
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    I also would not mind Mejia over Berrios for the 5th starter. Really anyone over Vogelsong. Though I did get a good chuckle out of this line describing Vogelsong: "many are impressed with his veteran-ness" Picturing in my head Berrios and Mejia watching in AWE, maybe even recording it on Instagram that a 39 year old can throw a ball 88 MPH.
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    I thought we fixed the glitch in regards to D Santana. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qOJessrDCGI/TUcATUV0UUI/AAAAAAAAAAk/k7duqm73Ic0/s1600/MiltonOfficeSpace_thumb.jpg
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    Cue to Seth Stoh's article where he says Belisle is the bridge to Kintzler in 3, 2, 1......
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    As do I. Prospect's values are almost always higher than where they actually end up after a year or 2 in the league (if they're fortunate enough to make the show)... I'm of the belief that a prospect can easily peak in value before they get to the majors. For example, I think the White Sox traded for peak value of Giolito. Jay's peak was probably the beginning of 2016 when he (I think?) made a top 100 prospect list and was still thought of as a starter. I truly do hope that is the route the new regime goes with. Not all of Gonsalves, Stewart, Romero, Mejia, Jorge, etc. is going to work out. It sure would be nice to find out their value for immediate help.
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    Is there going to be a formal contest as we predict over/unders this year? I know last year was the contest to win Harry's Razors.... But it looks like there's other things like the Taproom Tour that's a higher priority this year. I don't care if it's a true contest or not. It's just fun to throw out our predictions for bragging rights.
  10. Vanimal46
    Now you're getting it.
  11. Vanimal46
    Happy First Day of Spring! The winter wasn't too bad for you up north, was it? It's been beautiful down here, and taking advantage of the 80 degree weather before it jumps up to 100 in another month. Today is also National Ravioli Day! I can't say this is a favorite of mine whenever I'm feeling like pasta.... But hey, it's only a national day once a year, right?! Unfortunately on this day in history, a lot of it is war related.... That's no fun on this thread!
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    A 2.82 ERA in his final 24 appearances last year is just okay? I also pay zero attention to spring training stats. As long as he's still throwing heat, then let's put him in there. The hurry is so we can see some semblance of what the bullpen could be like in the future, since this will be another below .500 season. Or we could cater to all of the veterans and have Breslow/Belisle in the 8th inning, Kintzler in the 9th and pretend 2018 doesn't exist.
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    I thought this is how RB produces numerous game threads throughout the season?
  14. Vanimal46
    Concur with mikelink. What better time than now to get him ready for the role? I'd like for him to be in the 8th inning set up role to start the season, then transition to closer full-time by July.
  15. Vanimal46
    Mmmm, never would have thought about smoking meatloaf... Just grilled Kentucky bourbon marinated chicken kabobs and made a smokehouse macaroni salad for dinner.
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    Any restaurants you're excited about during your vacation?
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    I think it's short sighted to claim "fast tracking" as a primary reason for moving him to the bullpen. They already have 20 options to sort through, and sooo many good veterans already that not even Chargois will make the roster. In regards to the Perkins update, wow. Stick a fork in him.
  18. Vanimal46
    David Price was still very good last year. Not sure why they included him on the disappointing list.
  19. Vanimal46
    Also, for my Fargo people! Season 2 is available to stream on Hulu... Last season is just as great as I remember.
  20. Vanimal46
    2 episodes in so far. Didn't think an X Men themed type of show would be for me but it's awesome!
  21. Vanimal46
    Sale was also a college starter and was expected to be a starter. Didn't remember this until I just looked it up. They promoted him to the majors 2 months after drafting him... That's insane.
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    Yeah but those guys you're thinking of were, you know, starters before they were called up and sent to the pen. Thinking that Jay, who hasn't pitched more than 83 innings in a season would transition back to a starter is IMO, preposterous.
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    Concur. The guy who made that pick is gone. Sucks, but it is what it is. I hope they never take another reliever with the idea of making him a starter again. Every single one failed.
  24. Vanimal46
    I don't think you can set the "upside" bar any lower than Vogelsong. Hell, Mike Pelfrey has more upside.
  25. Vanimal46
    The owner's profit margins is by far the biggest road block to the dream of pursuing top free agents. Would I spend $150 MM for Tanaka next season? No doubt about it. Will the Pohlad's? There hasn't been one example of an outside FA getting close to that kind of money. If the answer was as simple as opening up the checkbook, they could have hired someone from the Red Sox, Yankees, or Dodgers. Falvey was their choice because he worked with a similar budget and found alternative ways to boost their pitching other than spending $150 MM on the open market.
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