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OMG, you just killed the thread.

So what are the chances of Deduno becoming a reliable #4 or #5 starter for a few years?

How do we move there, Bark? And in that universe could we trade Valencia and Blackburn for Trout and Weaver?

I still think that Bark won this contest.

The government provides the educations of the workers, and much of the infrastructure (such as roads and bridges) to move goods. Obama may have been somewhat awkward in how he phrased it, but the government (via taxpayers) creates fertile ground that has allowed lots of folk opportunities to get rich that would not exist in some other countries. So what appalls me is when people who predict that the economy will be harmed if the maximum income tax rate goes from 35% to 38.5%. These people don't seem to remember that from 1936 until 1981, the maximum rate was always 70% or higher. Our debt is no longer rated AAA and we cannot continue to suffer deficits like we have been sustaining. The only way to fix this without totally screwing the middle class and starving the lower class would be compromise -- the liberals would agree to cut entitlements and the conservatives would agree to increase taxes on people who can afford to pay more. For decades, such compromises were made. But today there are members of Congress who have signed pledges never to raise any taxes for any reason. This has made it impossible to get a compromise any more. In my opinion, they are all to blame. The liberals like programs that help poor people, but they don't do the hard work of making sure that the money is spent efficiently and they don't mind running up deficits that will choke our grandchildren. And the conservatives have no problem wasting trillions of dollars on wars and war equipment, and they also don't mind running up deficits that will choke our grandchildren. We live in an age where the special interests are running the show. Even though we are heading for a crash that is certain to be devastating, we cannot turn the ship because there are too many hands on the steering wheel.

That is hilarious -- good one Mr. Daddy.

I am thrilled to read that Rosario is back. And thanks for another excellent report.

I enjoyed the article and agree that the "cloud" of a trade rumor could be stressful. Just because someone makes a lot of money and has flunkies to do the grunt work does not mean that he won't be stressed by some of the consequences of being traded. I also agree with those who believe that it is good business to treat your employees with respect and with concern for their personal lives. As fans, we expect players to give 110% for the team. If the team perceives that the GM is a coldblooded *******, I think that this could hurt team morale. But if the GM genuinely cares about every player as a human being, then this could build loyalty. My sense is that Terry Ryan seems to feel this way. Here is a quote from a recent article from the Twins website where Ryan talks about losing the opportunity to trade Capps and Pavano: But Ryan refused to look at the injuries as a lost opportunity for the Twins, as he's more worried about them coming back healthy. "I wouldn't be worried about trade chips when it comes to a guy's health," Ryan said. Here is the link to the full article. I understand that baseball is a business and that the GM sometimes has to make a tough decision. But I think that players will play harder when they think that the GM genuinely cares about them as human beings.

I don't understand the rationale for taking a c+ prospect. Isn't that something that the Twins have in abundance? And it seems to me that Perkins is extra valuable because he has a superior fastball and he has a good track record as a reliever. You are probably correct. You know a lot more than I do. But Perkins seems very valuable to me and a c+ prospect does not seem fair. I would love to be educated as to why you might consider dealing him for a c+.

The Twins medical staff uses only the most modern methods --

That makes very good sense to me.

A great report. It's nice to see that Kepler and Buxton are showing some power.

Another great job by the talented Mr. Afar. A successful day like this in the farm system lends hope after a terrible debacle in Chicago.

I am impressed by the original post and many of the subsequent posts. I agree that when the season is over, Gardy needs to move on.

Great article, and I agree about waiting for a really good deal from a team that does not get Greinke, and that is desperate for a better chance to make the postseason.

I hope that the Twins hold out for a very high quality pitching prospect.

How much worse can this season get?

Why are people arguing about this? It makes sense that some people would remain Braves fans even many years later. Some people are just very loyal, and they teach their progeny to love the same team as they love. There are still pockets of Rams fans and Raiders fans in Los Angeles. Some people will still root for the old team even if we ever get a new team. And why would these posters lie about being Braves fans? I believe them.

This is a very sad day.

Nice homer by Mastro. It would be great to build a lead here.

Time to cut a switch?

Ideally in Las Vegas -- easy to get to and lots of other outstanding attractions, including living art galleries.

Sickening, just sickening.

Agreed. What is his story?

Let's hope that Duensing's effectiveness as a reliever has not been compromised.