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  1. theBOMisthebomb
    By which standards are you declaring Lindor clearly the best? I've always thought of Lindor as overrated due to his magnetic smile and interesting hair colors gaining favor and increasing his reputation beyond the actual numbers.
  2. theBOMisthebomb
    Goltz and his heyday with the Twins was basically just before my time as my sports memories start in the late 1970s and detailed memories in the early 1980s. I was surprised to learn today (technically should say reintroduced to the fact) that he was a member of the 1981 Dodgers World Series champions. I remember cheering for those Dodgers as a young person to beat the hated Yankees and get revenge for 1977 and 1978. I wouldn't say Goltz is forgotten. Maybe lacking a signature Twins moment and postseason success here. The number of starts, innings pitched, and complete games are so impressive.
  3. theBOMisthebomb
    Yes, this is perfect dead of winter reading. Better days are ahead, spring training starts in less than two weeks. I've been pondering whether C4 would enter the HOF with a Twins or Astros cap.
  4. theBOMisthebomb
    The guy called me out so I responded. His comment was unnecessary, everything was already done when he jumped in. You were trying to knowledge trump on your first response to me. Then you threw out OPS and it didn't didn't go over well with me. You tell me to leave? Who's being negative now? I can respond to that ex_pat character if I want to. He attacked me, tell him to leave. I do not have to leave and wasn't being negative.
  5. theBOMisthebomb
    You're the guy who swooped in at the end after everything was already squashed with the childish invalid comment. Don't be mocking and telling me that my argument was invalid when the guy was trying to mansplain stats to me and talks about OPS. "The problem with OPS is that one point of OBP and one point of SLG are not equal. OBP is about twice as valuable as SLG, meaning that OPS overrates power hitters and underrates high-OBP guys. It's a rather mild issue overall, but we have a better statistic, wOBA, which does not do that." https://library.fangraphs.com/offense/ops/#:~:text=The problem with OPS is,which does not do that. You were the one acting like a child and then you get your feelings hurt when I respond. Don't call someone out if you don't want a strong response.
  6. theBOMisthebomb
    Yeah, when that guy told me to look at an invalid stat like OPS, that was an invalid argument from him. It was pretty awesome when I mentioned using wOBA and wRC+ instead of the invalid OPS. Don't continue to be someone else's errand runner, you are no good at it.
  7. theBOMisthebomb
    As the late, great John Lennon said, Give Peace a Chance Two, one-two-three-four! Ev'rybody's talking 'bout Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism, Ragism, Tagism This-ism, that-ism, is-m, is-m, is-m All we are saying is give peace (and Joey Gallo) a chance
  8. theBOMisthebomb
    I don't enjoy that many strikeouts and that low of a BA. Gallo is an extreme case that I don't support, which is my right. I don't need to change the way I view players, thanks for the condescending advice though. Geez, I said in my original post that maybe I'll change my mind on Gallo after seeing him consistently. I understand the theory that Gallo is a productive player. I don't entirely agree with that logic and would have preferred the Twins not have him on the roster. I realize that Gallo could find his swing and destroy that right field wall in Target Field and crush 40 HRs. I hope it happens and I misjudged Gallo. I'd still pass on that many strikeouts and low BA long term and on multiple players. I don't believe a lineup full of Joey Gallo at the plate is a winning team while 9 Luis Arrarez clones at the plate is a winning team.
  9. theBOMisthebomb
    Save the lecture, I do consider those factors. Actually, I use wOBA and wRC+...
  10. theBOMisthebomb
    My issue is that even if Gallo has success in his traditional ways, I don't believe that is an overall productive baseball player. Too many strikeouts and sub .200 BA does not play in my book. Maybe seeing Gallo consistently and successful will change my mind, though I doubt it.
  11. theBOMisthebomb
    I'm right with you on that. I've been saying for years that when/if Joe Mauer gets elected to the Hall of Fame, I will make the pilgrimage to Cooperstown.
  12. theBOMisthebomb
    Prospects are suspects until they prove it long term on an MLB field. Human nature is to get excited about and overestimate the top prospects of your favorite club.
  13. theBOMisthebomb
    Boo! This stinks if true.
  14. theBOMisthebomb
    For the food issue, there are solutions. Eat right before you leave. Most people should be able to go five hours without eating (travel time and game time). Get cheap fast food on the way to the stadium. Bring your own food: Outside food is allowed into Target Field. Hard-sided containers (Tupperware, hard-sided coolers, Thermos’) are not allowed into Target Field. No outside food may be brought into any bar, restaurant, or suite areas at Target Field. Bring your own water bottle: Sealed, bottled water 32 oz. or less, and soft sided single juice or milk containers for children are the only outside beverages permitted into Target Field. Check out the cheaper concession stands (assuming they will bring this back in 2023, this is 2022 information). Family-Friendly Pricing Item Sections/Portables Price Hot Dog Sections: 133, 327 $4.00 Soft Pretzel Sections: 133, 327 $4.00 Popcorn Sections: 133, 327 $3.00 Peanuts Sections: 133, 327 $3.00 Fountain Soda Sections: 133, 327 $2.00 Bud/Bud Light Can Sections: 133, 327 $5.00
  15. theBOMisthebomb
    You probably aren't going to make it through the entire game with little children whether you get $4 SRO or are in the owner's suite. This is just an idea that I will spitball - you could get the $4 tickets and go cheap. Depending on how many children, you are in the door for probably $12 - $20 for the entire family. You could have the children and their mom hang out in the turf area in right field with the games, chairs, and open area while you stand at the right field ledge (within their sight) watching the game. If your wife is really a fan, you could switch places and she could watch some of the game. This plan of action should get you through a few innings and maybe the children will stand and watch as a family for an inning or two. If you don't like this plan and really need a seat, I'd recommend the family section. There are reasonably priced tickets with a hot dog and soda built into the cost of each ticket. I brought little children to many games over the years (my children are ages 10 up to 25) and making it through the entire game was a rarity.
  16. theBOMisthebomb
    Minnie and Paul's and Twins Pub they aren't going to bother you. I believe Truly on Deck has inside tables served by wait staff where they want you ordering. They have an outdoor patio, which I think is a confusing mixture of reserved tables and open tables/chairs. Honestly, at less busy games you shouldn't have an issue finding someplace to sit. Busy weekend games, etc. the worst case scenario is that you are leaning on one of the ledges down the base lines. For $4 with no fees, you might experience some discomfort. If Target Field is super busy and you are struggling to find a place to sit, it most likely means the season is going well.
  17. theBOMisthebomb
    I believe you could also find a seat at Truly on Deck, Minnie & Paul's, and Twins Pub. These are all free areas where you find a seat and see the action. Gray Duck Deck has ample standing areas with rails. Full details on bars and restaurants here: https://www.mlb.com/twins/ballpark/bars-and-restaurants
  18. theBOMisthebomb
    Best deal in town. $4 with no fees to watch the best baseball players in the world. Where are the whiners that attending an MLB game is so unaffordable?
  19. theBOMisthebomb
    No. I can't even read this.
  20. theBOMisthebomb
    Ok, well after I've been savaging the pathetic Minnesota Vikings since their embarrassing loss yesterday, I do agree that baseless rants are fun. I'm just wondering what you think the details are that are going to be the problems with robot umps. Beyond the league adjusting to a new strike zone and potential technological issues, what are the objections? If the robot ump stops working, you still have the human ump behind the plate to make the calls. I don't think anyone believes it will be a 100 percent seamless transition. There never is with new technology and new projects such as this. It has to be better than what we have and the errors are only highlighted with the strike zone right there on the screen. Pitch framing is a ridiculous "talent" which I'll be happy to see disappear.
  21. theBOMisthebomb
    How will there no less controversy, pray tell?
  22. theBOMisthebomb
    I was against replay reviews when it was first introduced. I am still against replay reviews, at least in principle. However, I have grown used to replay reviews and can see the benefits. That being said, I am completely in favor of the robot umpires for balls and strikes. The annoyance of watching a home plate umpire have a bad day is off the charts. Then, the floating strike zone for veterans or guys with pinpoint control or batters with the reputation for a good eye is beyond aggravating. It's time to put that all away and have the automated strike zone. Also, no more ridiculous pitch framing.
  23. theBOMisthebomb
    This reminded me of Randy Dobnak, who also has been seemingly forgotten in these parts. MLB.com tells me, "January 13, 2023 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster RHP Randy Dobnak to spring training."
  24. theBOMisthebomb
    "You gotta get a ring here to be the best." Maybe so for an NBA player or an NFL quarterback. Not for a baseball player, though.
  25. theBOMisthebomb
    I believe it's reasonable that the Twins were still in the divisional race through the final game against Cleveland on September 19. The Guardians won 11-4 to move 7 games ahead of the Twins in the standings, effectively ending the Twins season. Correa went 2 for 3, ending the day with a .285 average and .829 OPS. His season ending was a .291 average and .834 OPS. In the 15 remaining games after September 19, Correa had 1 HR, 4 doubles, and 6 RBI - not exactly padding those stats during garbage time as suggested. FYI, the Twins started that 5 game Cleveland series on September 16 behind Cleveland in the standings by 4 games, so I'm not sure how you could have counted the Twins out of the race before then.
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