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  1. nclahammer
    I've said it before and I'll say it again, to quote singer Carly Simon, "Nobody Does it Better" than the Twins Daily staff when it comes to minor league coverage for the Minnesota Twins. Outstanding work TD! Lots of names to look forward to and see which ones can crack the opening day roster and future Twins lineup. Personally, Connor Prielipp (Who mysteriously is NOT on your Who is the Twins best pitching prospect? question) is one of the names I'm excited see more of next year. Thank you Twins Daily.
  2. nclahammer
    Well that's searching for a silver lining, but you do bring up some valid positives. But as much sugar as you try to sprinkle on top, it's still one turd of a season underneath.
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    Love the "Whatever Athletics"...nice.
  4. nclahammer
    It's only a 20 game season ticket package, but after the cost doubling in price since 2010 and the perks gradually disappearing, I dropped my season tickets for next year.
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    Based on the headline, I honestly thought this was satire. The content didn't didn't sway my opinion.
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    For only the third time I can remember, I'm going to the game today just because of a pitcher. I did this to see Justin Verlander at Target field once and to see Roger Clemens at the Metrodome. Today that'll be me with the sign that says, "Just here for The Joe Ryan Experience."
  7. nclahammer
    Connor Prielipp moving up to the St. Paul Saints according to Sports illustrated and Bring Me the Sports. He's already tossed as many innings this season as he did from 2020 - 2024. Good to see him healthy and showing what he can do.
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    Great write up TD, Lewis is certainly passing the eye test at 3B and this backs it up.
  9. nclahammer
    The Varland trade still has me shaking my head for all the reasons above that Cody mentioned and more. I will never forget meeting Louie multiple times at local card shows and he's signing for free, or next to nothing, and his family was in the audience during his winter caravan stop at Treasure Island (during the question & answer session, his mom asked him what he wanted for dinner that night.) He is so hospitable and likeable and engaging with fans. When Varland was with the Saints he would sign autographs for fans through an opening in the netting down the firstbase line, he even autographed my glove for me.
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    Great piece Cody. Officially downgraded my My Twins season ticket holder status from Choice (my 20 game package for the past 15 years) to the free Starter status. I get some of the moves, but the Varland trade especially had me shaking my head. I no longer trust Falvey and certainly not the Pohlads.
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    Well done Twins Daily...well done indeed.
  12. nclahammer
    The "Correa wanting to play 3rd base" is news to me, although it's not new news in that I believe when he was thought to be going to the Mets a few years back, it was to play the hot corner. My guess is the Twins couldn't move Correa to third because Royce Lewis did not want to play second base? I like the salary dump because I feel Correa's next three seasons of his contract are going to be underwhelming, just like this year. I'm glad that mutual ground could be found for the trade.
  13. nclahammer
    It was unbelievable to watch the last hour of the trade deadline on the Twins Daily livestream with real the trades announced in "real time." The incredulous and shocked responses and reactions were amazing because no one predicted changes to this extent and to witness it all happening "live" was surreal and my head was and still is still spinning. I encourage you to watch the video and see/hear the reactions for yourself. Amazing. Wowzers TD...well done.
  14. nclahammer
    "The Mahle trade didn’t work out for either side in hindsight." Really? Spencer Steer had 43 homers and 178 RBI in his first two seasons with the Reds. Toss in 71 doubles, 40 stolen bases and 148 runs scored and I would say Cincinnati made out like bandits in this trade with Minnesota and it's not even close. Jeepers.
  15. nclahammer
    What a terrific stroll down memory lane. I feel Joe Niekro was another good veteran presence player brought aboard by Terry Ryan to young team ala Don Baylor who would be more of a factor in the 87 World Series.
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    Great coverage, no one follows the Minnesota Twins minor leaguers better than TD.
  17. nclahammer
    I'm reading a lot of talk about moving Royce Lewis to firstbase and how he's a team player, but didn't he initially balk in 2024 at even taking reps at secondbase in practice? I'm pretty sure I remember reading that he even spoke out about being against it. I think it would be a huge blow to his ego to move to firstbase. This may all be a mute point anyway if Lewis is not healthy enough to step between the lines, where I hope he can stay.
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    A very nice honor for the kid. Saw him last year with the Kernels and he held his own, did not look overmatched. Culpepper is a good kid and I wish him the best.
  19. nclahammer
    Great insights with these spotlights. Been following Fedko with the TD minor league reports and saw him play during his time with the Kernels, was hoping for a write up on his improved play this year. I think it's one of the biggest turnarounds in the Twins minor leagues so far this season.
  20. nclahammer
    Really ryan189? Reporting on six games all going on pretty much simultaneously and your expectation is that every at bat of every game be watched (and then critiqued) in order to do a write up on the game? Adams gave up three runs on three hits and walked a couple of batters. If you were to ask Travis Adams I bet he would agree, "Travis Adams had seen better days on the mound." Maybe adding a comment that Adams may have had some tough luck during the game is one thing, but I think you went a little too far attacking the credibility of a TD writer over somethign so very petty. Thank you Matt Braun and the Twins Daily staff for providing the most thorough coverage of the Minnesota Twins minor league system. Keep up the good work.
  21. nclahammer
    Really nice feel good story, good luck to the kid.
  22. nclahammer
    Very well written article. There are times when politics and sports cross one another's borders, and when that happens, I hope it can be done in the respectful, humane manner Cody did with this story. Trans rights are human rights. We're all part of the same race...the human race. As long as you're kind/respectful to others, it's frankly none of my business (or anyone elses) who you decide to marry, the gender you embrace, etc. People are people and kindness is free.
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    This might be the funniest and saddest comment of the day, the part about "we sadly need Bride to pitch."
  24. nclahammer
    To compound matters, the Minnesota Twins have little to no catching depth in the minor leagues. Jair Camargo is the only other catcher on the 40 man roster and he is on the 7 day DL for the St. Paul Saints. Mickey Gasper is listed an an infielder on the Twins 40 roster, but he has also caught a few games,,,that's it.
  25. nclahammer
    You gotta have dreams, that's what the minor leagues are all about...good luck to the kid.
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