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  1. KirbyDome89
    Torii Hunter was in RF in 15'..... Sano isn't cracking a Hicks, Hunter, Rosario OF. He played more games at 3B than any other position in 16' so I'm not sure why you're convinced it would've been a repeat of 15' if not for Park. Plouffe at 3B obviously necessitated the move to RF but the Twins certainly didn't view Sano as only a DH. They didn't in 16' or 17', and they still don't (I'm on board with that.) Park shouldn't be the scapegoat for their inability to move on from Plouffe.
  2. KirbyDome89
    Certainly a crowd at 3B but I don't think the Park signing was the reason for Sano in RF.
  3. KirbyDome89
    Even then Vargas was coming off a poor 15' and Mauer was far from what he showed this season.
  4. KirbyDome89
    Agree 100%, but I don't think labeling that as "blocking," is unfair. Favoring over the hill veteran placeholders to unproven young talent isn't uncommon, but the Twins are notorious for their stubbornness to move on from said vets, even when the necessity for such a move is painfully obvious. To me, continuing to give innings to those players even after it's clear they aren't a better option is in essence "blocking." I think the term is often used in reference to those types of situations and not the talent level on the field actually keeping young players in the minors. The silver lining is that this FO seems more willing to move on quickly from those types of players. If we're using Berrios as an example, then the decision to give Tepesch a start ahead of him was a mistake, and exactly the type of move the old FO would have made. The correction was that he wasn't given another shot after imploding, whereas in previous seasons he may have started a few more games. It's a baby step, but one in the right direction.
  5. KirbyDome89
    InB4 "Niskioka all over again" It was a worthwhile gamble by the Twins. Even though it didn't work out I can't knock the decision to take a chance on foreign talent.
  6. KirbyDome89
    What if he wasn't asked to play ridiculously out of position in RF? What if local columnists didn't generalize and make sweeping accusations that couldn't be supported by tangible evidence? What if the public opinion of Sano wasn't poisoned heading into this season? What if fouling a ball off your shin has nothing to do with your weight? What if Sano once again has a good season above his listed weight?
  7. KirbyDome89
    There was no excuse for putting together the bullpen they did to start the season. The Haley experiment magnified that issue & created a completely unnecessary roster crunch. The Garcia double switch was basically a wash but the Kintzler trade didn't make a ton of sense based on the return; even with the team trending down. You can't knock them for not seeing a WC birth, but part of the job is setting up the team to compete when young players like Buxton do ascend. That side has been lacking, hopefully this offseason is a change.
  8. KirbyDome89
    Gibson and Mejia are "locks," Optimism swiftly fades...
  9. KirbyDome89
    She says it isn't about risk, you post saying it is....you do realize that isn't the same thing right? You're right, he never traded anyone. It's a big reason why the Twins were consistently bounced immediately from the postseason. They had some great players and failed to support them. You'd be wise to realize there are reasons TR is no longer in the organization...
  10. KirbyDome89
    Where are you getting this? Did you read the OP I responded to? That post said you play for the current season. I disagree that's the only way to build a winning team. Houston certainly didn't didn't play for the current season in 11'-13'. Idc how each individual piece was acquired. That was never the point of the post...
  11. KirbyDome89
    It's pretty clear... Houston went scorched earth for a couple years and it has paid off. They set their sights on building beyond a single season. I disagree that you only need to be concerned with "winning current games." The Astros have proven that isn't the only strategy that works.
  12. KirbyDome89
    Almost all of their top end pitching prospects have dealt with injury; especially last season. That is part of the deal with pitching. You must be very concerned given the injury history of the youth and the look of the current group...
  13. KirbyDome89
    "You ask for more assets because of the risk being absorbed by taking JDL... and there was a lot of it... a lot less than whatever risk LA absorbs by taking BD." Maybe you two should figure that one out...
  14. KirbyDome89
    I guess I'm not as enamored with idea of one more year of Dozier or having to pay significant money to extend him.
  15. KirbyDome89
    Where have I been inconsistent? Risk aversion isn't going to get them the pitching they need.
  16. KirbyDome89
    The current WS champs would argue differently.
  17. KirbyDome89
    Chargois isn't JDL so not sure where you're going with that....but he is a future bullpen piece so... If you're brining in a starting pitcher with the intention of him being in the rotation beyond 18' you're setting yourself up for the future...
  18. KirbyDome89
    They would've had him through 2023.....so yes, it is.
  19. KirbyDome89
    How is attempting to build a staff beyond 2017 a myopic view?
  20. KirbyDome89
    Moore showed up in 06'... Which is why they won't hold onto Cain, Hosmer, ect...We've already watched key pieces of that bullpen walk. Watch them start slashing position players from that roster. That payroll arrow is pointing down, not up. They built a core, bulked up where they needed to and made a run to two WS and won one. That is the definition of maximizing for a team like KC. I never said I want the Twins to copy that blueprint but if I'm a Royals fan I can't be mad about "one division title," over that span.
  21. KirbyDome89
    They made 2 consecutive WS appearances.... I'll take that over division titles any day. Given the constraints Moore had to work within Idk how you can call that run with their young players anything other than great execution. If ownership actually decided to spend they could've been a regular contender.
  22. KirbyDome89
    Everybody wants to "win," every move and always wants more. As fans of course we always want a better deal, but our feelings towards that are irrelevant. Sometimes you pay or take market value, and in this case it was JDL.
  23. KirbyDome89
    The existing contract is part of his value. He's cheap now, he won't be after this season. You move vets who have actual trade value, can leave soon via FA, and play a position that the organization can fill from within. Hello Brian Dozier.
  24. KirbyDome89
    I would ask for more too, but it doesn't mean the Dodgers were ever going to give up JDL + Stewart + Buehler + more like you suggested.
  25. KirbyDome89
    Sure they can explore it again, but I don't see them getting the massive return they desired last season. I would much rather keep the prospects, especially since this franchise refuses to spend.
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