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  1. Shaitan
    I misread this as "shuttle monster," which may now enter my lexicon going forward.
  2. Shaitan
    Reading between the lines, you seem to be suggesting that Larnach's coaching might be to blame for his stalled development?
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
  7. Shaitan
    Sounds like the players were all really excited too. Love the enthusiasm...even if it led to some impulsive swings or pitches.
  8. Shaitan
    Wonder who the blowout pitcher is without Gordon or Luplow 😁 I'll randomly guess Margot or Farmer.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Shaitan
    Brent Rooker. A journeyman outfielder who occasionally gets hot.
  12. Shaitan
    His 2nd place Cy Young votes are vastly overstated, obv.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Shaitan
    It's baseball. Always stay positive 🙃
  18. 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.)
  19. Shaitan
    I get the logic, but to me 3B is a defensive position where, if it's working, you don't move the player to a new position until their defense falls off.
  20. Shaitan
    This team has built impressive depth.
  21. Shaitan
    Yes. They are competing against every single player in MiLB and MLB. And if they are surpassed on the depth chart they will be replaced, whether for performance reasons, health, suspension, or personal issues. They don't need a literal Player A vs Player B to be fighting for their place as one of the top 1000 players in the world. And if they fail they will be replaced. I don't care if it's March or August or December, that's always true. Being a pro athlete is a cutthroat industry and nobody's roster spot is guaranteed. There is no unbreakable bond here and there is always somebody waiting on deck to take that roster spot. You answered this yourself in mentioning August. If they fail, they're out. That's competition. If they get cut, it won't be based just on what they did the week before. It will be based on the season and Spring Training up until that point. Am I saying they are likely to cut the players you named? Of course not. Though I could see any player on a one-year deal cut by June, honestly.
  22. Shaitan
    Is Lee on the 40? If not, he's not coming up until there's an opening for every day playing time, be it an injury, slump, or something else. He's not going to get a cup of coffee for a double header or parental leave scenario. (Which does not argue against your 'impact' argument. I just think it will happen later than some of the other call-ups named here.)
  23. Shaitan
    Alternate take: every single day is competition for a roster spot. See: Pipp, Wally
  24. Shaitan
    The term "poverty franchise" feels gross to me. Making light of real poverty.
  25. Shaitan
    I'm asking myself at the moment if I'd almost prefer a tie in the regular season the extra runner...
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