On the Rickard carch: If he catches it and the odds of winning increase by .2 percent then it's clear it was the right choice, not a wash. Two outs and a better chance of winning is clearly better than one out and a smaller chance.
The most important thing I teach my children is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then, how to be law abiding citizens. Then, that Kirby was the greatest Twin and greatest Minnesota sports figure ever.
This reminds me that there are still two descendants of Civil War vets that are drawing Social Security benefits today (the most recent article I could find to confirm was from May 2013).
Let's hope Mauer has a bounce back season and can help propel the Twins to the playoffs. I do have to wonder how much of this is spin doctoring, though?
Something has to change regarding the service time issue. If we wait a month now to worry about locking in Berrios for another season five years in the future.. what is the cost today? Could a handful of starts from Berrios be the difference between the playoffs and not making the playoffs?
Does this make it official that Mauer is now known for his defense more than his offense? This just shows how far his offense has declined and that the Twins need an upgrade at first base.
What's wrong with having dual closers? Giving Perk some help by having Jepsen take save opportunities sounds prudent given Perk's recent 2nd half collapses.