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  1. lukeduke1980
    As a fan I don't mind the circus of intrigue and conspiracy, and maybe MLB doesn't either if the buzzers were in fact pure nonsense. Astros road attendance will probably be up this year.
  2. lukeduke1980
    If this was a Kris Bryant situation, then there might not be a long term relationship. Service time seems to be a much more sensitive topic than the arbitration process.
  3. lukeduke1980
    I feel better about facing Judge and Stanton in October with Maeda's slider, Bailey's splitter and Hill's curveball. Graterol's 100 can be hit by good hitters.
  4. lukeduke1980
    If Graterol already hadn't had TJ it would make more sense to me. Seems like Maeda could have been gotten for less.
  5. lukeduke1980
    It's probably mentioned or described better in the study...but weren't the 'bangs' typically representing an offspeed pitch? Does this bang study maybe indicate that Marwin saw the least fastballs?
  6. lukeduke1980
    Morneau has gotten way better than he was at first. Way better. Hawkins and he provide great modern day baseball perspectives. I think it's good to mix in their voices with some occasional Bert and Jack.
  7. lukeduke1980
    Out of curiosity is it more common for organizations to have depth in the corner-outfielder type of player, given the profile of the player, a plus bat who just needs a position?
  8. lukeduke1980
    Arraez was blocked at the beginning of last year. Play well and things sort themselves out.
  9. lukeduke1980
    I'm shocked Harper is still on the roster, unless they see him as the defacto AAA shuttle guy
  10. lukeduke1980
    Which day will Donaldson be at Twinsfest?!
  11. lukeduke1980
    I had to google this because I hadn't heard of it. There is mention in the Mitchell report about how a syringe was found in the visiting team's clubhouse, and TK advised to 'just throw it away' because 'it was the other team's business'.
  12. lukeduke1980
    No there's usually not many sellers in the offseason, it might be a more realistic midseason deal if SD falls off. But they are paying Hosmer and Machado, and want to rid themselves of Myers' contract. And then if they think the closer role is overrated because 2 years ago Kirby Yates was nobody and now he'll want a big contract extension. Completely speculative but that was my train of thought.
  13. lukeduke1980
    How about trying to trade for Kirby Yates? You might have to take on some or all of Wil Myers' contract. But then we'd have a first baseman too. Rogers can't go 2 days in a row so it'd be nice to have another shutdown option.
  14. lukeduke1980
    Exactly this. The curve ball flattens out, I assume is release point related, or mechanics affecting release point.
  15. lukeduke1980
    KC had impact pitching during their peak. Impact bullpen pitching of course. Twins have a good bullpen, but not dominant. To me, as a few others have suggested, that's a way to salvage the offseason by trading for a couple more bullpen pieces. A Wade Davis or Jake McGee might cost nothing and benefit from getting out of Colorado. If Hader is being dangled, make an offer. The bullpen is good. But a dominant one could advance in October.
  16. lukeduke1980
    After the 4th year obligation was met by the Braves, they likely started working on the finer points of the contract. It probably takes a while to iron out the details, no trade, escalators, etc.
  17. lukeduke1980
    Might be nice to have Moreland scooping throws
  18. lukeduke1980
    Getting Hill back close to the deadline 'will be like making a trade'.
  19. lukeduke1980
    Homer Bailey did well against NYY in August, 3 er in 11 1/3.
  20. lukeduke1980
    This to me is the reality of Minnesota Twins baseball. Compete for the division every year and fill up the park is the business goal. I wish there was more willingness to take some measured risks that might result in competitive October baseball. That could have happened last July, and is what us faithful are hoping for this offseason.
  21. lukeduke1980
    Mitch Moreland and Kevin Pillar might be nice defensive additions. You wouldn't plan on them to get a lot of playing time but I'm sure with injuries they'd end up with 350 PA each, a lot of DRS. Sano plays some 3rd, some 1st. Marwin plays some 3rd. Injuries happen, competent depth is really nice to have.
  22. lukeduke1980
    The Twins knew in July that the rotation had one player committed to 2020. Another reason to do something at the trade deadline that netted an injured relief pitcher, at the last second. Stroman perhaps could have been had. Bumgardner could have been introduced to Minnesota and its horse friendly prairie land.
  23. lukeduke1980
    This FO should be able to rebuild quicker because of their ability to identify and develop pitching talent. If you give up some top talent in a trade there should likely be a plethora ready at Single A ready to bubble up and over.
  24. lukeduke1980
    I think the approach is between Optimization and Keeping up Appearances. It is undoubtedly more profitable to compete for a Central Division Title. Then if the stars align, a couple pitchers get hot, Yankees play someone else in the first round, maybe then some postseason success.
  25. lukeduke1980
    I think Keuchel fits the mold of 'veteran competency' that although might not be an Ace anymore, should hold his own for 5 innings against NYY in the Playoffs. To me that's what this offseason should have been all about - congratulations FO, 101 wins! Central Division! I was impressed and excited. But I thought this FO had aspirations for more. Of course they do, that's why they're here. They're opinion may only be that they're only 'feeling a breeze' and the window isn't truly open. It's cracked, like when it's 40 on a January day and you're trying to get some fresh air in the house. But, as a fan, I watched the Central Division Ceiling in the Gardy era, which is a great reprieve from the Long Winter, and is fun for an evening or 2 at Target Field. Continued Central Division Ceiling approach, which may be the most profitable, will mostly breed apathy from fans who will choose their last summer days at the lake. The FO knows this but might be banking on a new demographic of 18-30s who don't remember the excitement of a Cristian Guzman triple, and will show up to Target Field to see Smeltzer and Tyson Ross. Would Keuchel have tipped the scales against the Yankees? He could have been a piece of a rearranged puzzle that got it done.
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