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  1. TwinsGuy55422
    Interesting post. I always enjoy reading about the daily experiences of a minor league player. You guys definitely aren't catered to like the guys in the show are. Good luck with the rest of the season.
  2. TwinsGuy55422
    I can see the arguments for both strategies. The front office needs to keep an open mind as the season progresses to see what the market is for certain Twins players with trade value.
  3. TwinsGuy55422
    Let's hope that leash is getting shorter by the minute.
  4. TwinsGuy55422
    I do not want to see Gardy go. He has indiosyncracies but every manager does. However, I do agree that even the best managers/head coaches in all sports sometimes run their course after having been with a team for long time because their message falls on deaf ears. I think there is definitely a reason that very few managers/coaches stay with a team for their whole career. I would like to see Gardy remain our manager for a long time but I think he needs to show some freshness and progressiveness in his style, strategies, and philosophy.
  5. TwinsGuy55422
    Great update on the Rock Cats. I always enjoy reading your work. I am particularly intrigued by Guerra's success since becoming a reliever and am excited for him to continue to move through the system!
  6. TwinsGuy55422
    I love Joe Maddon. Besides having trendy glasses, he seems very progressive in his strategies and doesn't always do things strictly by the almighty "book." He also seems to relate to his players very well. I don't know what to say about Valentine. For him to walk into a veteran-laden clubhouse such as Boston's and think he could pull what he has without creating an uproar is simply delusional.
  7. TwinsGuy55422
    I agree. I'm just surprised his first major league start in the outfield was in our spacious left field instead of right.
  8. TwinsGuy55422
    Hopefully they get to Lester early and score some runs to start off the homestand.
  9. TwinsGuy55422
    Wow...Parmelee starting in left field. It's great to see him get a start in the outfield, however I thought it would be in right field!
  10. TwinsGuy55422
    I say mop-up duty only until he starts to get some confidence. He needs to be able to work on things without having to worry about the score. As he improves, he can gradually be given opportunities in meaningful situations.
  11. TwinsGuy55422
    I agree that he needs to start out in some non-pressure situations to build some confidence and then we can work him towards some 7th or 8th inning type of situations. Just like when Nathan gave up his closer's role, Frankie needs to pitch when he can just work on things without having to worry about the game score.
  12. TwinsGuy55422
    I also have memories of extreme frustration with Kyle Lohse. He was similar to Frankie in that he would often pitch well early in the game but then the wheels would come off around the fourth or fifth inning.
  13. TwinsGuy55422
    I would definitely be in favor of this. I have always liked Shields.
  14. TwinsGuy55422
    I don't see the Clete Thomas signing as problematic in and of itself. I think he does have value as a versatile 4th outfielder. The problem is that he is being put in the starting lineup almost everyday, which falls on Gardy not Ryan.
  15. TwinsGuy55422
    I seriously think Valencia focuses more on the girls yelling his name in the stands than he does on the game itself. He needs a rude wake up call some time very soon!
  16. TwinsGuy55422
    Weren't they considering making him the closer when Nathan hurt his elbow prior to 2010. If I remember correctly, he told the team he really wanted to stay in the rotation so they let him. Maybe it is time that they tell him how things are going to be. They should let him know that it's bullpen or bye-bye.
  17. TwinsGuy55422
    Very frustrating loss. Hopefully Liriano can come up with his first good start of the season tomorrow and we can still win the series.
  18. TwinsGuy55422
    I have long ago accepted that the Twins do not have a realistic shot of making the playoffs this year and that it may be a few years before they can legitimately contend. However, I think we as fans can be encouraged by the series split the Twins just earned in the Bronx. I think it seemed like the Twins, for once, were not intimidated by the Yankees. They jumped all over some of the Yankee pitchers and didn't implode every time something bad happened. Although they did not technically win the series, I think this can be a positive point going forward in the season. I think the Twins showed themselves that they can be competitive against the best teams in the league, which is especially important during this very difficult portion of their schedule. I am excited for the series in Tampa to see if the Twins can build on what they did in the Bronx. This lineup can certainly score some runs and the defense, while not spectacular, is certainly better than last year. The bullpen hasn't been as bad I originally thought it would be. The key is going to be getting better starting pitching. I know that is stating the obvious, but if the starters can at least go a little deeper into games and minimize some of the damage, this team could be much more respectable at the end of the season than many thought. I am also very excited to see Morneau start improving the quality of his at-bats and driving the ball with authority. That's all for now...
  19. TwinsGuy55422
    I have long ago accepted that the Twins do not have a realistic shot of making the playoffs this year and that it may be a few years before they can legitimately contend. However, I think we as fans can be encouraged by the series split the Twins just earned in the Bronx. I think it seemed like the Twins, for once, were not intimidated by the Yankees. They jumped all over some of the Yankee pitchers and didn't implode every time something bad happened. Although they did not technically win the series, I think this can be a positive point going forward in the season. I think the Twins showed themselves that they can be competitive against the best teams in the league, which is especially important during this very difficult portion of their schedule. I am excited for the series in Tampa to see if the Twins can build on what they did in the Bronx. This lineup can certainly score some runs and the defense, while not spectacular, is certainly better than last year. The bullpen hasn't been as bad I originally thought it would be. The key is going to be getting better starting pitching. I know that is stating the obvious, but if the starters can at least go a little deeper into games and minimize some of the damage, this team could be much more respectable at the end of the season than many thought. I am also very excited to see Morneau start improving the quality of his at-bats and driving the ball with authority. That's all for now...
  20. TwinsGuy55422
    I agree. There just seems to be a complete lack of energy and interest. I was at the home opener and as soon as the Angels scored in the first inning, you could feel the hope leave the fans and the team. We don't necessarily need guys breaking bats and throwing water coolers, but we need guys that look legitimately upset when they make a mistake and legitimately excited for their teammates when something good happens!
  21. TwinsGuy55422
    He did get hit in the head in Seattle in 2005. If I remember correctly, he was taken to the hospital for evaluation and missed a good couple of weeks so I am sure that injury involved a concussion.
  22. TwinsGuy55422
    Thanks for the update. I like how you pointed out the balance between working on your weaknesses while still trying to perform well enough to make a team. I think that would make spring training very hard on someone whose spot on the roster is not a given.
  23. TwinsGuy55422
    This is an interesting post. Besides helping individual players improve their performances, I could see a sports psychologist helping with team chemistry issues in the locker room through out the season. Did your research reveal any other MLB teams having a sports psychologist on staff or were they pretty much just used as consultants?
  24. TwinsGuy55422
    Agreed. A more productive season from Valencia would be huge. I doubt he'll ever lose his swagger, but if he is able to check it at the door when he comes to the baseball field I think he can harness more of his talent.
  25. TwinsGuy55422
    Thanks for sharing your experiences. It sounds like those first few days are kind of chaotic and kind of an assembly line atmosphere.
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