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  1. Squirrel
    Then why bother with it? It’s one thing to bring critical thoughts to something, even in dislike, than to just complain about it ad nauseum. I think Blyleven had become the latter. That said, I’d like Cuddyer, too. But more Plouffe please would top that.
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    Wow, I lasted about half that
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    Wow … I wish him a speedy recovery!
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    Yeah, but I love coconut. If he had used buttercreams instead, then, yes
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    I was actually going to say you said it best
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    I think I get what you’re saying but I don’t agree with how you are saying it. I don’t think it’s a choice of max effort vs backing off a little for more money. I think whether a starter or reliever they are both giving max effort, but given the role of a starter vs the role of a reliever, there are different physical limitations and requirements. It’s not about max effort vs not max effort, it’s the difference between a marathon and a sprint. Some bodies are better suited to one vs the other. I think Duran can pitch how he does because his time on the mound is limited. He would need to be a different pitcher to pitch more innings. That said, yes, great starters get paid more. A lot more. Because I think their value is more because they pitch a lot more innings. But is a so-so starter paid more than a great reliever? I don’t have any figures on that but I wonder if that isn’t comparable. Just because one is great at one role doesn’t make them suited for the other role. A lot of posters here seem to think Duran can be as successful over many innings as he is in one. I think there were reasons he was converted to a shut-down reliever.
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    These threads were merged since stringer brought it all together in one
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    This was an outstanding post
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    I don’t think the Twins traded FOR DeSclafani. I think he was part of the deal, and I don’t think he was the primary part but did fill a need, sort of. We knew from the beginning they weren’t going to make a big free agent splash but do wish they could have made a Lopez-like trade. What’s left on the market at this point is a pass for me.
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    No, I don’t risk it.
  12. Squirrel
    This, spot on. Thanks, Mike. I might be frustrated with the payroll, the TV deal, things said, trades made or not made, signings made or not made, but the end of the season is when you grade. Like you said baseball is a funny game and requires patience to see it through.
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    I was going to answer, ‘young is not Craig’ 🙂
  14. Squirrel
    Last year the Twins posted a series of videos during ST following the team up to the start of the season. It was a lot of fun seeing a bit on the inside and hearing from the players as they got back into it. So, they are doing it again. Season 2 premiered tonight. If I remember, I’ll post links to all the episodes as they come out. This is an ‘up beat’ thread, building up excitement for the start of the baseball season. Leave your ‘trash talk’ at the door.
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    Nothing and no one is a sure thing in this business. So much can happen where you think you have it made and someone gets hurt. But I do get it. We had a successful year, I want to see building on that and it feels like a step backward. However, and I’m still frustrated, I don’t know what truly is what. I’m not a fly on that wall, so I am able to convince myself to temper my frustration, somewhat. But, the Twins could do everything I want, spend what I want, and be really happy going into the season, and still lose. That’s not an excuse not to, just saying nothing is a guarantee. My motto has always been hope for the best, prepare for the worst. It’s much better for my expectations and BP.
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    I've attended parts of ST every year (except 2021) since 2001. It's nice when parents give you a nice place to land. My Mom sold her place, too, after Ian, but she now lives in a very nice apartment, still in the area. I visit as often as I can and will be down next week for a few games :)
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    Ankle - right Plantar fasciitis - left Google had all the answers … this time 🙂
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    Taylor wanted more money and more years and deserves to get that. So, no, not so simple as that or they would have done it. Also Taylor had a career year. I don’t expect he’ll repeat it
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    Don’t disagree with this. At all. It’s frustrating to fans who want the Twins to build on the success of last season only to get the announcement early on that payroll is cut. It just seems an antithesis to success. But I am tiring of these articles and discussions that say nothing new with the same posters saying the same things over and over. Like Sisyphus we are bound to Hell.
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    Then let the Marlins sign him since that’s where Gordon is now. I don’t think he’s needed, is he? I mean we have Castro, Farmer, Martin, Lee … do we need him?
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    Was anyone really surprised he ended up signing with the Cubs?
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    Knock it off ... everyone. Quit making and taking things so personally. Move on.
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    It is interesting. But it also cements my position that he will not be a fit, at all, in our clubhouse. A rigid and unyielding philosophy on how he goes about his work might be commendable on one hand, but, when it's a team sport, there needs to be some kind of compromise with those in charge and with your teammates. This article makes it clear ... it's my way, or no way. Almost as if he’s saying if you aren’t with me you are against me so **** you. I found his personal detachment as a big red flag. If he had multiple seasons in a row of great success, I might be okay with it. But ... he has not had multiple seasons in a row of great success, so he should be open to changes and tweaks. This article makes it pretty clear that he is not open to that at all. He really puts the ‘I’ in team.
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    There is a question mark at the end of the topic header and this is the off-season rumors, speculation and proposals forum …
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    The Dodgers got burned twice … once by Houston, then by Boston … so yeah, the loudest
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