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  1. Vanimal46
    Depends on if they trade Dozier, and what they get in return. If the return is an established SP such as Kenta Maeda, then yes, go with this plan. If it's another near ready prospect, then I wouldn't advocate signing a FA flyer or 2 on a 1 year deal. Too many question marks and inexperience to rely on IMO.
  2. Vanimal46
    Good luck to them. For the Twins these are no brainer moves. Hope to see more of them soon.
  3. Vanimal46
    No doubt. There are good coaches out there who teach the game the right way, and teach valuable life lessons win or lose. There are other coaches out there who want the responsibility in order for their kid to be the star on the team, and couldn't care less about teaching valuable life/baseball lessons. The latter coach is reason #1 why I quit traveling competitive baseball as a 15 year old.
  4. Vanimal46
    I'm going to go out on a limb and say your wife has a couples costume ready to go this Halloween. Can you confirm or deny?
  5. Vanimal46
    Thanks for confirming. I was wourried that I was making a fool of myself.
  6. Vanimal46
    Absolutely. Too many crazy sports parents out there that think their little Sammy is going to be a pro baseball player. If only their kid had a better coach or the umps wouldn't screw over their kid's chances for the big time. I remember being an umpire as a summer job when I was 17. Umped 10 and 11 year old little league. Told both coaches the strike zone is going to be large, so tell your players to swing the bat. Even though the message was clear, both coaches and parents were yelling profanities and calling me blind... The goal at that age is to learn how to make contact, not hope for a walk. Needless to say that was my last summer umping little league baseball.
  7. Vanimal46
    Since Halloween is right around the co(u)rner*, who's got the best costume idea? *Is that the Canadian spelling of corner?
  8. Vanimal46
    Throw me in the consensus that watching baseball does not correlate with baseball fundamentals. I don't know, maybe that break down is because of unqualified coaches in little league?
  9. Vanimal46
    That sounds about right for Gonsalves. Peak of #3, most likely #5. I'm in no rush to bring him up to the majors.
  10. Vanimal46
    Good point. I'm not aware of the CBA's negotiated terms on double headers. They can't really start earlier in the season either... They're already pushing their luck that it doesn't snow in Minnesota/Cleveland/Chicago in early April. I'm not sure what the solution could be, but November baseball isn't that fun either.
  11. Vanimal46
    I'd be curious to know if Holland, Storen, or Feliz would demand to be the closer in their FA negotiations. Or if they'd be open to pitching in any high leverage inning, whether that be the 6th, 7th, or 8th inning. If they do turn out to pitch in the 9th and get the save, great! Like Mike and others on the thread, I'm believing more and more that etched in stone roles in the bullpen should be a thing of the past. Maybe the turning point in the game happens in the 7th inning. Maybe it's the 8th inning the next day. I'd like to have the best pitcher out there when the game is on the line, no matter the inning. Hopefully Cleveland is proving that traditional bullpen roles are a thing of the past with how they're using Andrew Miller this postseason.
  12. Vanimal46
    Hit the nail right on the head. The flow of any sports game we watch is huge. There were certainly some Twins game last season that were 3 hours, but felt like it took a week to complete. I would be a big fan of double headers. Each team could have their own promotions and make it a special day for fans.
  13. Vanimal46
    Quoted you to say I love your user name!
  14. Vanimal46
    Maryland was ranked 49th? I guess I just assumed Maryland was a bad team if the Gophers beat them...
  15. Vanimal46
    It worked out pretty well for Kansas City to acquire Wade Davis and James Shields in 2013... Helped them clinch a winning record in over 10 years. It wasn't just the starting staff that lost 103 games. The bullpen blew plenty of leads last year.
  16. Vanimal46
    Oh boy! The Gophers beat up on a very bad team again! Should be able to do that again next week against Rutgers, who have been outscored 174-14 in 4 Big 10 games.
  17. Vanimal46
    I don't agree with your first point. That takes some strategy out of the game, and LOOGY's are useful to get a crucial out. I agree completely with your 2nd point. The reliever just spent 5-10 minutes throwing 20+ pitches in the bullpen. They don't need another 8 pitches as a warm up when they get on the mound. 3 warm up pitches to get used to the mound, and get the show on the road.
  18. Vanimal46
    How exactly can this team improve a historically bad pitching staff without spending some money? Considering the SP market is very bad, they could at the very least build up a very bad bullpen....
  19. Vanimal46
    Agreed. There will be plenty of reps for Granite or whoever is the 4th OF. It felt like every day that one of D Santana, Grossman, or Schafer was in the lineup...
  20. Vanimal46
    As Steve posted above, my priorities this offseason would be the same. Holland is the top target, followed up by Storen or Feliz. If none of them are signed, then go with a closer by committee and play the match up. I'd rather have Chargois, Rogers, Tonkin, or whoever come in when it's favorable to do so. This bullpen should be very fluid and not have defined roles at the beginning of the season.
  21. Vanimal46
    Very impressed. 2 hours 45 minutes and we're moving on with our lives. I love a good pitching duel in the post season. More importantly, I enjoy a fast moving pitching duel.
  22. Vanimal46
    Gotcha. If the kid has an opportunity to watch the game before I pick him/her up from daycare I don't see the harm in that.
  23. Vanimal46
    No, I would not punish my hypothetical kid for starting to watch a game prior to me coming home from work. I would be upset if he or she decided to stay up late to watch the game and they were a complete mess the next morning.
  24. Vanimal46
    One easy criticism is that game didn't get over until 1 AM on the east coast. It has to be a constant battle if you have young children. Do you let them stay up to watch their favorite team? I don't see how you can... The late starts are a killer even for adults who have to get up the next day for work.
  25. Vanimal46
    Every sports league is guilty of this, and should trim down on their schedules. There's no reason whatsoever for hockey to be finishing their season in June for example... When the weather gets warm, the last thing I want to think about is ice and cold!
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