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  1. Squirrel
    Actually, I read that it was Schoop that prepped Arraez to be ready for the possibility. But yeah, it was Arraez' decision to go for it, and he did. Kudos all around. That was team work. https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/twins-convert-triple-play-against-yankees
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    We always were a .500 team playing well above projections. And it was fun. Maybe they’ll find that again, maybe we’ll get some help, but I think most thought we were a .500 before the season started.
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    Okay ... that intrigued me until the big spider thingie coming out of the swamp at the end. No. I'm worse than Ron Weasley when it comes to spiders.
  4. Squirrel
    If Chief weren't allowed to post his groan/eye-rolling worthy jokes, he'd have nothing. But, alas, too hard to teach the dinosaur new tricks.
  5. Squirrel
    The wild card game thread in 2017 was longer by several pages.
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    Right. It used to be 16 and 14 teams in each league, but they changed it when they broadened interleague play. So, if interleague play is here to stay, then either universal DH or no DH I’m both leagues.
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    My point ... DH or no DH ... if the two leagues are going to play and compete with one another throughout the season, then lets drop the separate games ... either both leagues employ the DH, or neither. If you want to preserve the distinctness of the leagues, then stop inter-league play and have them meet in the All-Star game and WS ... and that's it. (And, personally, inter-league play is the thing I dislike the most. Just so you know that's where I'm coming from.)
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    As long as there is interleague play, I'm all for the DH in both leagues. If they want to keep the differences between leagues, then keep them separate until the WS. I think it's ridiculous for teams to be expected to play many games a season under different rules. So ... either make it the same game or keep it separated until the WS. But the DH is likely coming to the NL. It's the only way the Bryce Harper contract makes any sense, imo. I still fail to see how that has anything to do with making the parks the same. Okay, so you make one part of the game homogenous, so now you want to make every aspect homogenous, because, that's what follows?
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    Ah, heh ... I guess i didn't read the fine print at the bottom.
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    Just so everyone knows, there are two ongoing discussions about this in the forums. That latter is more about the impact, but the former is, well, more closely related to this article, and mentions the Athletic piece mentioned in this article. Juiced Baseball Update Home Runs
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    Wow ... that a huge over-slot bonus ...
  12. Squirrel
    Wouldn’t say Cleveland has clawed their way back in because it was too early in the season to discount them. They are now performing as expected while we are coming back to earth, more in our expected range. Will make for a close season after all. And really glad Sano is finding his way back because we need him to.
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    They would have to add him to the 40-man and for a game or two, there is no reason to do that. Edit: ninja’d by ash.
  14. Squirrel
    What's the Red Sox mood among fans up there in Maine?
  15. Squirrel
    if you look at who is in the HR derby, I think those individual players, most of them, anyway, have more HRs than our top HR hitter. What we’ve accomplished with HRs has been an exceptional team effort. Besides, I don’t want any of our players jinxed or ruined for the rest of the season.
  16. Squirrel
    Yesterday was cute. Yeah, the premise is kind of dumb, but it worked and was kind of humorous at times. It’s just one of those entertaining movies, not too deep, but also a reminder of just what this music is, and that it plays to anyone, anytime. The lead was a decent singer, nice voice, and Ed Sheeran playing himself was really good. Rocketman was a solid movie, imo. And the lead actor was phenomenal. Wouldn’t be surprised if he gets some buzz during award season. Pretty solid performances all around. I really enjoyed the music. Could sing every song, and would have had I been the only one in the audience. From one era to the next for me.
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    Recently saw ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Rocketman’. Nice to be reminded of genius and just how many, many songs were a part of my life.
  18. Squirrel
    I’m not sure why you think people here are sheep, let alone it’s not very respectful to call us that. I think most people here prior to the season and all through this season so far have been disappointed more wasn’t/hasn’t been done to sign better pitching; and surprised, happily so, we’ve done as well as we have, knowing that it is well above expectations. I think the majority have acknowledged to win in the playoffs we will need better pitching. Most of the current threads here even discuss the need for better pitching. And the ‘la la land’ comment, not sure what that means, either, other than it being a bit of a slight to posters who have enjoyed the season so far. One can enjoy winning and be hopeful of the future at the same time acknowledge our warts and that it’s above where this team really is. Maybe a small number of people think we can get through and get by with what we have ... their right to have that opinion without being referred to as sheep .., even while most of us think otherwise.
  19. Squirrel
    That was such a disappointing game to watch.
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    And I was happily reading this thread, thinking the Twins won all through last night.
  21. Squirrel
    Thank you all for putting this whole series together. As one who spends time in Fort Myers, it's fun going to the games and telling my Mom a little about who is who, something I owe completely to this site and the hard work all of you guys do reporting on the minor leagues and the prospects.
  22. Squirrel
    Yeah. I’m fine with spending prospects but if we are talking about two of our best prospects, that wouldn’t be for Syndergaard imo
  23. Squirrel
    Well, so much for seeing Sano hot against Giolito. Maybe he’ll come in off the bench. Actually, I hope that isn’t necessary.
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    I'm willing to trade one of those in a deal for Syndegaard ... but not two of those. I'd do two of those for someone else named Scherzer, but the Nats aren't dealing him for anyone.
  25. Squirrel
    This what I said above. I don't think it's a matter of knowing what to and not to swing at. That doesn't seem to be the issue ... which is why I suggested something so stupidly simplistic as 'maybe he needs glasses.' He's not making contact. Maybe he's closing his eyes when he swings? Yeah, more simplisticly stupid. I just don't know. However ... if what's been happening over this weekend continues, then yeah, they obviously worked on something, or something is finally clicking after missing a few months. But what Brock said above ... I want to see this over a prolonged period of time ... not just against a team like the White Sox. Let's see how he handles Giolito today.
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