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  1. KirbyDome89
    I don't think there really is any. I'm not counting on anything from Maeda this year, and I hope the FO isn't either. Who knows what version of Alcala is going to show up. The whole "2022 isn't a competitive year," narrative is starting to become a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts with the issues regarding the pitching staff. It's a bummer. I'm with you on Cleveland too, they're not this good, and I don't expect them to "beat up," on the Twins next week. I guess in fairness other AL Central fanbases probably look at MN and think the same thing.
  2. KirbyDome89
    It's not like I'm shocked Pagan imploded. I've been critical of him for quite a while now, but the fact he was the best option to start that inning kinda says it all about this pen. If Rocco tugs him after the Ramirez hit maybe things go differently, maybe, but I'm not all that confident they would've.
  3. KirbyDome89
    The dude melted down and couldn't get a 4th out before blowing a 3 run lead. Are we really clamoring for Griffin Jax or Tyler Duffey?
  4. KirbyDome89
    Hated the bunt call. What do I know I guess....
  5. KirbyDome89
    If that call is overturned and MN is granted a runner Cleveland probably goes ballistic because a decent throw/tag still secures the double play.
  6. KirbyDome89
    Possibly yeah, obviously more goes into it than just K%, I was singling out one factor. Agreed, I'm not going down the rabbit hole of chase rates, swinging strikes, ect. I don't necessarily think all strikes are created equal, and I certainly wouldn't put a Sanchez AB in the same category with Arraez. That was part of my nitpick. Same. Yeah, I saw they were middle of the pack in team K rate. I'm too lazy to look up what kind of impact extremes like Arraez or maybe Polanco have on the pitches seen per appearance, i.e. are the Twins the 6th most patient lineup in baseball, or is their current position buoyed by a couple guys while the rest of the lineup is more or less in line with the K% - average. It looked like moving 1% in either direction has them in the top or bottom third of the league as far as K% goes.
  7. KirbyDome89
    Polanco and Arraez absolutely have an approach that forces a pitcher to "work," but Buxton and Sanchez strike out a ton. I'm curious how much of an impact K% has on pitches seen per plate appearance.
  8. KirbyDome89
    The Aaron Hicks retrospective thread will always be my #1. Pure entertainment.
  9. KirbyDome89
    Eh, semantics. To be clear here, I'm not defending the "Rocco is an idiot," posts. It goes without saying that we're not privy to the same type/amount of data. Which is precisely why I view appealing to authority as equally exasperating as these terrible Rocco takes. It's not an actual argument anywhere, but it's particularly stifling on a fan forum. If you want to tell me Rocco is great, or he sucks, because X, Y, Z; great. I'm not asking for anyone to derive their own metrics by which to gauge the guy. Fangraphs interviews, league reputation, player productivity, wins, ect; It doesn't matter, use what you'd like, but if you're arguing for or against and spamming "he knows more than you," as some kind of trump card then I'll point to what I said earlier, move along. There's no discussion if we're validating an appeal to authority.
  10. KirbyDome89
    Nothing is guaranteed, but the weird agent situation and the lockout 100% played a big part in the deal he signed with the Twins. Odds on favorite feels like it's more about the fact he's currently here than the likelihood MN actually commits the years and money Correa will certainly be after. They're going to have to essentially double what they're currently paying him. He's probably worth it, and I'm fine with the Twins plugging the SS hole and sorting out Lewis's future afterwards, I'm just not confident, at all, that this club will spend like that.
  11. KirbyDome89
    Give it time.
  12. KirbyDome89
    Who aren't the Twins trading according to TD?
  13. KirbyDome89
    Followed immediately by "Fans thinking they know how to manage or coach better than the managers and coaches is almost a tradition in professional sports," i.e. an appeal to authority. That's not an argument, yet it bleeds into these discussions more often than it should. Personally I couldn't care less about Baldelli, IMO his impact on the actual gameplay is incredibly limited. If want to point out his reputation around the league as a defense, that's valid. If you're going to play the "he knows more than you," card as a gotcha response on a fan forum; move along...
  14. KirbyDome89
    I believe a large part of this thread is about what does, and does not, further discussion correct? The point I made was that arguing from authority (the part I bolded so please go back and read it) dissuades conversation as much as the baseless bitching about Rocco. Whether or not you choose to address what I'm actually saying here is totally up to you.
  15. KirbyDome89
    Is he? His hitting woes seem to be an issue of mechanics/approach rather than luck.
  16. KirbyDome89
    I guess you missed the bolded? I highlighted it because it's what I referred to. Your first two paragraphs aren't in question. At all.
  17. KirbyDome89
    Arguing from authority, i.e. "they know more than you," is just as detrimental as the low brow Baldelli takes being roasted here. It offers no value as far as genuine debate is concerned. TD is a fan forum; it quite literally exists for those outside the inner circle to offer up their thoughts.
  18. KirbyDome89
    It's going to be tough for them not to win this division. They could realistically go .500 the rest of the way and take home the Central crown, it's that bad. The Sox are a mess and I don't expect them to suddenly flip a switch 2.5 months into the season and starting being world beaters. Cleveland just isn't that good either despite their recent run, and MN seems to own them. Toss in another healthy dose of KC and Detroit and I'd say 90-94 wins seems about right. I can see a scenario where the pitching drags them down but I still think they've built enough of a cushion to win this division.
  19. KirbyDome89
    It doesn't matter how many times this is reiterated, the same crowd will piss and moan about any "non Rays move." The part about identifying talent, acquiring it, and developing it into a high level contribution at the major league level is taken for granted all the time.
  20. KirbyDome89
    I think we're there with Bundy; Archer might be turning a corner. I get the feeling whomever enters as the defacto starter does so with an innings or batter limit, but if it's just about sequencing then the results can't be much worse than they have been so roll the dice I guess.
  21. KirbyDome89
    The sequencing and everything else is irrelevant, you're right. I pause at planned 3 inning "starts." If the idea is to get Bundy or Archer through the bottom of the order, build momentum, and see how far they'll go then I'm totally on board. If we're only trying to get through 2-3 innings and not face hitters 1-4 more than once that's asking too much of the pen. Honestly if we're at the point that these guys need to be handled in such a way I'd rather just cut bait or move them into long relief roles and let some of the younger arms actually start games but that might be a different discussion altogether.
  22. KirbyDome89
    I was an Arcia truther; weird times. I still wouldn't count cash considerations as a W for the Twins. Ever. Jepsen was so bad during that TSF season that I almost think his negative contributions outweigh the positive, but it's not a hill to die on.
  23. KirbyDome89
    Not gonna lie, I can respect that he's using what little leverage he has. That said, I don't want to see him pitch for the Twins again.
  24. KirbyDome89
    I agree, but I see short starts as part of the problem. I can't really argue with some of the awful starts turned in by the staff, it's like you said, pick your poison. If the FO feels going with an opener and spreading innings/trying to dictate matchups will be more effective I won't piss and moan, I just feel it's overexposing an already wobbly pen, and it'll impact usage beyond the games that deploy the opener.
  25. KirbyDome89
    The bullpen is hemorrhaging as it is, I'm not sure feeding them more innings is the answer. I think it's just cross our fingers for health and hope some of these guys find effectiveness. That's kinda the way this staff was built, changing course on the fly seems incredibly difficult.
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