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  1. gil4
    Isn't that how Perkins became a closer? (Other than the average part - that's far too generous.) Which reminds me - Perkins hit 97 (possibly 98) on the gun during Saturday's game. Wasn't he topping out in the low 90's as a starter?
  2. gil4
    Adding Brooklyn could also push Baltimore south and Colorado west, but I still don't like the 4-team divisions. I like it better on second thought than I did initially, but I can still see a sub-.500 team in the playoffs, which would be OK only if it's the Twins. I don't see talent dilution as an issue. The talent pool is bigger than it has ever been and the system is better at identifying talent. Sports medicine is better at keeping that talent performing at a high level longer. They already have the D-Backs in the area - They aren't right in Phoenix, but they are as close as the Jets and Giants are to New York.
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    The O's and Jays would hate this. How about an expansion team in Brooklyn? I like the idea, but I think the 4-team divisions give playoff spots to undeserving teams. I'd rather see 2x8 or 5-5-6 for the divisions and have a bit more balanced schedule. I also wouldn't mind seeing a return to 154 games to keep the WS out of November, but that would be a hard sell for ownership
  4. gil4
    Proven closer has tended to mean overvalued asset. Unfortunately, the Twins have been as guilty as anyone could be in overvaluing that asset - overpaying for even a very marginal one - so it would be hard to find a team that would overvalue Perkins even more than the Twins would.
  5. gil4
    I was sorry to see him go, but at the time I agreed with the trade. (I was 24 at the time, not 7, so I probably wasn't as emotionally attached to individual players.) In hindsight, I would make that trade again in a heartbeat. 1991 seals the deal for me. Pitchers are temporary. Championships are forever.
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    Willie Banks (you should have changed the file name of the photo - I might have cheated.) I remember when he was the next big prospect, but looking back at the numbers it was based more upon him being the 3rd overall pick of the draft than any actual production. He was pretty good throught Hi-A, but K rates plummeted after that. Let's hope Kohl Stewart doesn't throw 151 pitches in a game anytime soon.
  7. gil4
    Also, Twins fans aren't required to hate the Yankees. There are many other alternatives: Despise, detest, loathe, abhor, intensly dislike... My thesaurus ran out, but I'm sure there are more options.
  8. gil4
    It's OK. As a Twins fan who grew up in Connecticut, I have enough hate for the Yankees to cover you too.
  9. gil4

    What? No Ron Gardenhire?

    gil4 commented on h2oface's blog entry in Blog h2oface

    He's saving the announcement for when he names Pelfrey as the AL starting pitcher
  10. gil4
    Paging Son of Sal...
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    Twins Birthdays--June 7

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    Can't forget Laudner's "Buck-Ninety Fan Club" from the '87 World Series.
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    Twins Birthdays--June 4

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    It looks like J.C. is going to get squeeze every last mile out of his playing career. I can't say I blame him - I kept playing slow-pitch softball until it hurt too much to run around the bases, and there was never any money in that. Some people are critical of guys who hang around way past their primes. Not me - if you're having fun playing and they are willing to pay you...
  13. gil4
    A Matthew Lawton III was arrested for trespassing in Harrison County, MS, on March 26, 2013. I'm guessing that's his son (the former Twin is a Jr.) and wondering if the events are related. I can think of a broad range of possibilities, but they would be just speculation. His wikipedia page mentions he is married with no mention of divorce, although I don't know how well those are updated once players are done playing. I always liked him and he represented the Twins well during some difficult times. (The PED thing came up later and his reaction to it leads me to believe his regret was sincere, not just for being caught but for doing it in the first place.) I want things to go well with him and I want justice to be done. Hopefully this was a misunderstanding of some kind, although "remained in custody a week later with no bond" doesn't sound too good.
  14. gil4
    The only affiliate I have seen play is New Britain, and that was almost 5 years ago om he road (in Norwich, CT, against the Cnnecticut Defenders). I would say the Cedar Rapids promotions of hitting home runs and winning games are the best.
  15. gil4
    You must end up behind different little old ladies than I do. I'm always amazed at how hard that task can be. I haven't seen much to indicate the Twins are any better at it, and even if they are, they often have the wrong items in the cart.
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    Twins Birthdays--April 29

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    Gave him his present on Thursday and Friday. Took it back on Saturday and Sunday.
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    Twins Birthdays--April 23

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    I think a part of it was it seems like a long time ago that Silva was with the Twins (although it really hasn't been all that long) and he looked like an old guy even though he wasn't. I have two teenage boys and one who is now 21, and I still try to keep up with them on the basketball court, with mixed (but usually painful) results. (As long as I can stay on the perimeter and shoot 3's and you can find a reasonably slow person for me to guard, I'm good. Until the next day.)
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    Twins Birthdays--April 23

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    Carlos Silva - 1979? I would have guessed he was about 5 years older than that, which would still have made me 10 years older than him, which is a depressing thought. Thanks for ruining my day! (OK, I'm over it now.)
  20. gil4
    Last I heard, the break-even point for stolen bases was around 70%, so the total value of those 43 SB attempts was less than zero. We can hope that it resulted in learning and improved skills to change it to a net positive for future attempts (which is what the minors are for).
  21. gil4
    "...my current residence is hell, under the dominion of Satan" Common misconception. Satan is not even there now, he's on the loose. When he gets there, he won't be in charge, he will be an inmate.
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    Twins Birthdays--April 6

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    Can't we take away Boone's birthday for his performance with the Twins?
  23. gil4
    Are playoff tickets on sale yet?
  24. gil4
    "switching from his current agent to Dwight Yoakam, in response to Robinson Cano’s switch to CAA that is partnered with Jay-Z" That's pretty damned funny, unless you're his current agent.
  25. gil4

    Twins Birthdays--April 1

    gil4 commented on Jeff A's blog entry in Blog Jeff A

    Another awesome entry in the series. I think the lack of comments means you're so thorough that there's nothing else to add.
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