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  1. Vanimal46
    I don't but the whole situation is just depressing now. Not a good sign to have a lost season at 26 years old.
  2. Vanimal46
    I'm prepared to be completely underwhelmed, again, come August 2nd. Nolasco and Milone will have to be DFA'd because the odds of someone else trading for them are slim and none. If they can move the 4 players that have drawn the most attention (Suzuki, Nunez, Abad, Kintzler) that will be a start.
  3. Vanimal46
    This seems unnecessary, but it's happening anyway. Making a Murderer is returning for a 2nd season on Netflix. I'm not sure what new evidence came out that would justify a new season or a new trial for Steven Avery.
  4. Vanimal46
    Good morning! It's raining in Austin today, so for all of the drivers on the highway, it's National Punch the Brakes because it's raining day. For "real" holidays, we have a couple of good choices: Today is National Creme Brulee Day! I've had creme brulee only a few times in my life, but I do recall it tasting great! Today is also National Scotch Day! CC to Brock... Scotch is one of those acquired tastes that I have yet to acquire in life. There are lots of alcohols I love, but scotch unfortunately isn't one of them. Finally, on this day in history.... In 1996 it was not a good day for our country. Centennial Olympic Park was bombed at midnight outside an outdoor music venue while people were having a good time celebrating the start of the Olympic Games. On a positive note, in 1940 Warner Brothers debuted the movie "A Wild Hare" which featured a character that generations of people know today.. That character is Bugs Bunny!
  5. Vanimal46
    Kyle Lohse was DFA'd by the Rangers today after 2 horrific starts. Somebody called Nick Martinez is taking his place in their rotation who has very underwhelming numbers. Come on Twins, there's a market for Santana!
  6. Vanimal46
    Remember in March when they proposed the idea of moving Nolasco to the pen, and his agent publicly said if Nolasco wasn't a starter, they would request a trade out of Minnesota? Let's make him a bullpen arm.
  7. Vanimal46
    I hope it's not another Heroes situation, but it very well could happen. Lots of shows start off hot then go right off the rails.... Let's hope Stranger Things doesn't go on that path.
  8. Vanimal46
    Meh. I think I would have preferred them going with a whole new story and characters. Most of the characters in season 1 had their stories tied up pretty well where they could have went either direction for season 2. I'm worried they may have just caught lightning in a bottle and they won't be able to follow up on their success with a direct sequel.
  9. Vanimal46
    His numbers don't really excite me for an A ball pitcher.... I was hoping we'd see more out of him with the stuff he has. If there's a numbers issue with the 40 man this offseason I wonder if he's high on the list for DFA?
  10. Vanimal46
    Ah, I didn't know that. Well, there goes that theory.
  11. Vanimal46
    That could happen too. In that worst-case scenario, I'd imagine they tagged Chapman with a QO, and they draft another Torres type with their comp pick.
  12. Vanimal46
    Interesting to hear the thought process behind signing Nolasco.. I'm not a huge stat guy myself, but others on here have pointed out several times during his stint with this team that he's consistently under performing his peripherals. It's too bad things have not worked out at all with Ricky in a Twins uniform. Some of us were debating in another thread before if there's a method for comparing pitchers who make the switch from the NL to the AL? This stems from the Shelby Miller thread where we were debating if his numbers would mirror Gibson's if Miller were to be traded to the AL.
  13. Vanimal46
    I wonder if he'd still lean towards "overpay" if Chapman helps the Cubs win a WS title this year... Theo is going for GOAT status this year trying to break 2 of the longest title droughts in MLB history. I don't think he cares one bit giving up future WAR when they're a front runner to win a title this year.
  14. Vanimal46
    I would be fine with product placement during a baseball broadcast, like the golf cart that has a big Miller ad on the side if it meant fewer TV breaks.
  15. Vanimal46
    Unless there was an injury to a pitcher during the inning, any reliever coming in should be warm. They're throwing 10-15 pitches before they even come into the game. Maybe even more than that. We've all seen the 10 second clips where the broadcast shows us who's warming up, and they're almost always throwing at a rapid fire rate. There's some extenuating circumstances that would justify letting a pitcher warm up: If they come in cold as a result of injury, or the conditions on the field. If the mound is muddy from rain, then sure, let them get their bearings with a couple of pitches. If it's a 90 degree sunny day in the middle of July, let's get the show on the road.
  16. Vanimal46
    Of course it's an artificial date. If some want to create a deadline on when it's allowed to be impatient about Berrios, fine. There's a lot that needs to be done this week in order to free Berrios from AAA.
  17. Vanimal46
    The Twins have a couple! Unfortunately they're all still 3-4-5-10 years away....
  18. Vanimal46
    Happy Tuesday! Today is National Bagelfest Day! A day where you're supposed to consume and enjoy more than 1 bagel. It's been a while since I had a great bagel. What's your favorite flavor of bagel, and what do you top it off with in the morning? Today is also National Coffee Milkshake Day! I love coffee, and I love milkshakes. I think I can handle this holiday! Finally, on this day in 1951, Disney premiered their 13th animated film,"Alice in Wonderland"!
  19. Vanimal46
    Couldn't agree more. I understood the need for a veteran presence 60 some games ago to stop from doing a complete nose dive on the season. Now we've been twiddling our thumbs and coasting to a forgettable record with a whole bunch of players who won't play a part in 2017 and beyond.
  20. Vanimal46
    I think we've all done a good job of being patient these last 2 months. Now it's getting ridiculous, and I'm losing patience on a daily basis.
  21. Vanimal46
    Great point. Not sure there would be anyone left on the MLB roster.
  22. Vanimal46
    Quade and Steil are really grasping at straws IMO for reasons why Berrios is not at the MLB level. That's exactly what you want to see from a starter - quick adjustments and shutting down the lineup the rest of the start.
  23. Vanimal46
    I've always thought to deal early too. I think that's a myth that teams get more desperate towards the end of the deadline and the returns are better. I'd rather set the bar for what the returns are going to be instead of letting someone else set the bar.
  24. Vanimal46
    All of those pitchers you mention IMO aren't even close to the talent and potential that Miller has though....
  25. Vanimal46
    If they're really going to do a 2nd season, then I hope they take the time to do it right. I wouldn't care if it took longer than a year to produce a high quality sequel. Like you I hope they leave this one alone.
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