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  1. Shaitan
    They're tied for 1st right now.
  2. Shaitan
    I'm not convinced Jax is the real deal. I hope he proves me wrong.
  3. Shaitan
    And they'll need a month to get into playing shape, when the injured pitchers are set to return anyway (hopefully).
  4. Shaitan
    Leadership turns over and I've also wondered about Tony Clark. I don't view this as a weakening of the union so much as a needed shake-up. Add the weird economy and a perfect storm of other issues, like the JD Davis and Jordan Montgomery (qualifying offer rules complicate his interest in a short-term deal now) situations all at once. I may be 100% offbase here, but I don't view this offseason as Boras running the show or mass payroll cuts, so much as its a reflection of the wider economy. Many large organizations are cutting spending, even though general economic data says things are okay. In short, it's a hiring freeze just like my (non union) company has.
  5. Shaitan
    Those players are likely there until the end of ST for depth/rest, then off to MiLB. No idea on Goodrum's contract, but I think it's minor league. That's where he played last year.
  6. Shaitan
    It would be great if the top 7 can make it work. But sometimes you catch lighting in a bottle or get lucky before the league figures it out when running on spare parts (see Albers, Andrew). I'd love 8 locks here, but of all the things to worry about with a roster I think they're okay for their top 7. In part because they've counter weighted their bullpen this year.
  7. Shaitan
    I don't disagree with any of your philosophies here but do you have any proof the Twins are actually coaching this universally? That's why I asked my original question. If it was an organizational decision vs something that we, as fans, guess at while reading the data. I think Seth answered this well. That said, launch angle isn't about turning line drives into rainbows. It's about adding a couple degrees to improve the HR rate on already well hit balls. Obviously no coach wants a bunch of pop-ups.
  8. Shaitan
    I misread this as "shuttle monster," which may now enter my lexicon going forward.
  9. Shaitan
    Reading between the lines, you seem to be suggesting that Larnach's coaching might be to blame for his stalled development?
  10. Shaitan
    Not sure what my personal take is. I think I'd only want them to sign a "difference maker" and none of those are available right now in the Twins' price range. But none of the names here move me.
  11. Shaitan
    Alternate take: nobody wants any of the pitchers named to throw 120+ IP. They want a roster filler to pitch 50-100. One could argue that means that pitching isn't such a weakness after all. I think they just prefer a known quantity versus a rotation on the AAAA shuttle in the SP5 spot.
  12. Shaitan
    So much for the eternal optimism of opening day. Yes, I get it. It is a clever headline. though misleading, since they aren't all arm injuries...
  13. Shaitan
    The A-AAA angle of this is really enlightening too. The minor leagues are such a unique piece of pro sports and this both spotlights prospects but also shows how their development varies. Best idea for baseball fandom since WBC.
  14. Shaitan
    Sounds like the players were all really excited too. Love the enthusiasm...even if it led to some impulsive swings or pitches.
  15. Shaitan
    Wonder who the blowout pitcher is without Gordon or Luplow 😁 I'll randomly guess Margot or Farmer.
  16. Shaitan
    Getting timing back is hard for any hitter, not to mention hitters who essentially missed a full year. Kudos to Miranda. He's on the 40. He'll get his chance.
  17. Shaitan
    It's so many things. Everybody everywhere wants a one-answer solution, but it's spin rate, it's pitching motion, it's genetics, and it's age and arm strength. But Johnson pitched forever without good healthcare (comparative to now) whereas you saw one pitch from Liriano and knew he was going under the knife at some point. (I'm not specifically responding to you, terrydactyls -- I just wanted to piggyback. And now go on a tangent: It's all really interesting stuff. I wonder how many pitchers enter with the philosophy that they're sacrificing their body for millions, similar to something I've heard football players say. In short, they're getting paid handsomely and making a big personal sacrifice for it.
  18. Shaitan
    Brent Rooker. A journeyman outfielder who occasionally gets hot.
  19. Shaitan
    His 2nd place Cy Young votes are vastly overstated, obv.
  20. Shaitan
    I named two reasons he could be demoted. This is one, though I don't think it's relevant to compare him to a bunch of hall of famers or ring of honor members. You forgot to mention his .481 OPS. There's a difference between being slightly worse against LHP and being futile against it. That said, I'm not "worried" he can't hit LHP. But I am saying it makes him a flawed player who will get more AB if he improves in that category. Of course he won't be demoted for one single statistic though. It would be a combination of factors, including his K rate, if they feel he needs everyday AB, his ability to adjust to MLB pitching, etc. Nobody is guaranteed a roster spot, especially if they have options. Even some of the best players ride the shuttle their first few years as they figure it out. And Wallner still has a lot to figure out.
  21. Shaitan
    I wouldn't be shocked. I would be mildly surprised. But I'm reading into how much they protected him from LHP last year. It felt excessive, which means they don't trust him yet, imho. But it would take Larnach knocking the cover off the ball for it to happen.
  22. Shaitan
    Margot is a fine 4th OF. But if you're listing him as a starter/platoon, your team does not have an "overabundance" of corner OF. I hope that Wallner can figure out LHP and his K rate, and that Larnach improves. But there isn't much starter-level depth after that. Castro and Margot are meant to be backups.
  23. Shaitan
    At present I think that's exactly his role: multi-inning eater, AAAA shuttle for when the bullpen is gassed. It's not a glamorous role, but it gives him a foot in the door if he can impress.
  24. Shaitan
    It's baseball. Always stay positive 🙃
  25. Shaitan
    I hope so. But I also remembering reading how set the Twins were because the Rivas/Guzman combo was going to define their middle infield for an era. Lewis still needs to stay on the field. But if he moves to a new position and remains a successful player I'm happy with that. I'm not sure year-after-year stability defines a team's success in any way. (I'm sure it's fun for the players though.)
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