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  1. nclahammer
    The kid has got some nasty stuff.
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    I have never seen a player coming off of a 30 homerun season get ripped so much. Only 43 players in MLB hit 30 or more homeruns in 2021, and Sano was one of two to do it for the Twins (Jorge Polonco the other.) I hear the gripe that his 30 homeruns resulted in only 75 RBI. Well, a player can't get on base and then drive themselves in with a homerun, it takes baserunners to do that. RBI is more a reflection of where a players is batting in the line-up, and who is getting on base in front of them. And oh' Sano strikes out wayyy too much complaint...he always has, and everyone strikesout too much. Miguel was one of 5 players on the Twins with over 100 strikeouts. Sano certainly has his faults, and hopefully his batting average will climb up to the .250 - .260 mark to go along with his dingers, I can live with that. I think the Minnesota Twins can too.
  3. nclahammer
    What an awesome story of friendship. Well done.
  4. nclahammer
    I first noticed Twins Daily through social media, most likely Facebook. TD quickly became the first source to look at for news about my favorite team, playing the greatest game in the world. TD and my morning coffee go together like a Gaetti-to-Hrbek, 5-3 putout.
  5. nclahammer
    It's hard NOT to cheer for Royce Lewis. He blew me away when I met him in Cedar Rapids with how genuine he is, such a hard worker, wish him all the best of luck this year and beyond.
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    Very clever, thanks for the chuckle.
  7. nclahammer
    I think Alex Kirilloff can become the Minnesota Twins version of "Kirill the Thrill." I look for a breakout season from Alex at the plate.
  8. nclahammer
    The video is so awesome, I think it's so special for these guys to be able to get together play.
  9. nclahammer
    I grew up with the bar pretty much being set at 300 wins for pitchers and 3,000 hits for hitters, and players were judged by how close they came to those parameters. This criteria leans heavily on longevity. When I see recent players elected, such a pitcher Roy Halladay, who barely scraped out 200 wins, and who falls far short of that criteria. I think this is a near-sighted approach by the HOF, looking a shorter period of time or based more at post-season performance (like the NFL often does), rather that the big picture of the player's career. Making it to the post season is just as much a reflection of the performances of the teammates you're lucky enough to have around you, than it is of any one player's performance IMO.
  10. nclahammer
    Pitcher Willie Banks is a BIG one for me along with 1B David McCarty. Banks was suppose to be a sure thing and McCarty the heir apparent to Kent Hrbek.
  11. nclahammer
    I have always been surprised at the lack of top tier pitching prospects for the Minnesota Twins that make it up to the Major League level and succeed. When I think of the names over the past 30+ years that the Twins have drafted and developed as starting pitchers who have made it to the big leagues and experienced sustained success, I think of Brad Radke and Kyle Gibson...and that's about it. That's all? I wonder...is drafting and devloping starting pitching that much of a crap shoot, or have the Twins just drafted that poorly? Or is it a combination of both? With this track record, are the Minnesota Twins foolishly putting their chips in the middle of the table by "hoping" their pitching prospects develop?
  12. nclahammer
    With so many question marks regarding Minnesota's starting rotation, I think it would be prudent for the Twins to keep all options (including Jax as an opener) on the table.
  13. nclahammer
    Since it said "player" as in singular, I would go with #29 Rod Carew. I imitated his batting stance as a kid, complete with a big ole cheek full of bazooka bubble gum. I think, like a lot of baseball fans, your "favorite" Twins players tends to shift or go in cycles as the team roster does. I later became a huge Tom Brunansky fan, Herbie & Puckett, and most recently Eddie Rosario. Of those on the current team, Byron Buxton is exciting to watch and probably my fave, although I have a good feeling about Alex Kirilloff.
  14. nclahammer
    A very good read, however, Gilberto Celestino on the list of assets, but not Miguel Sano? I view Celestino as a fringe 4th MLB outfielder at best. Kepler at #9 seems a bit high, especially coming off of back-to-back disappointing seasons. Kepler has the advantage defensively, but Sano bested Kepler in R, 2B, HR, RBI, and BA last season. IMO Sano should be on the list.
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    Such a wonderful read and a delightful stroll down memory lane.
  17. nclahammer
    Hopefully the baseball off season will change from a "Silent Night" to Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" soon. Merry Christmas TD!
  18. nclahammer
    Thank you Twins Daily staff, you are definitely on the Nice List too. My first source every morning for the latest news on my favorite team. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you TD!
  19. nclahammer
    Enjoying the list, bringing back some great memories. Thank you.
  20. nclahammer
    Loved hearing about Harmon and Tony, they first peaked my interest in the Minnesota Twins. Rod Carew cemented them as my team. I told Mr. Carew at Twinsfest one year that he was one of the players that made the Twins my favorite team and that I used to try and copy his batting stance. He smiled and asked me if it helped? I responded that while I may have had a batting stance that looked like him, no one could hit like Rod Carew. He laughed and then said thanks. Throughout the years my favorite Twins have changed, from a brief Bombo Rivera phase, Tom Brunansky, Kirby Puckett, Chuck Knoblauch, Torii Hunter, to most recently Eddie Rosario (which my friends say is a border-line obsession.) While the player names may change, my favorite team holds steady and true. The Minnesota Twins.
  21. nclahammer
    My Gabriel Maciel moment. He was solid in low A in Cedar Rapids and I follwed him, and we went down to Cedar Rapids for their Snoopy Jersey Day auction (I'm a big Peanuts fan too.) I chose to bid on Maciel's jersey because we have the same birthday, and I couldn't really decide on any other player. It still has the infield dirt on it when he dove back into firsbase on a pick-off attempt.
  22. nclahammer
    I am thankful for my favorite local team, the Minnesota Twins, who like family I may not always agree with, but still love dearly. I am thankful for Twins Daily and staff, for the best coverage of my favorite team, and the first place I go to read about them every morning.
  23. nclahammer
    Teams have been using the shift since the days of Ted Williams. It's up to the hitters to adjust, to the adjustments being made to them, and so on. This would also be my #1 change as umpires continue to miss balls/strikes...well said h2oface.
  24. nclahammer
    I love the Kansas City Royals team museum they have at Kaufman Stadium and the fountains in the outfield, especially when lit up at night..
  25. nclahammer
    Oh i love this on sooooooo many levels. Sign him Twins!
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