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  1. wsnydes
    This squad isn't built for the stolen base, so that they came in last in MLB is not surprising. And I would expect that trend to continue unless they reshape active roster construction considerably. Buxton and Gordon are only going to steal so many bases. I don't see larger bases making a dramatic change to this team's game to game strategy. All that said, I'd absolutely love to see it. I miss that aspect of the game a lot! And a baserunning threat complicates the shift. Less so now with the restrictions, but it can still be a problem for defenses.
  2. wsnydes
    To me, this discussion is akin to the DH discussion for him. He's been hurt hitting, running and fielding. The only way to avoid injury appears to be to move him to coach. Moving him to a place where there's an extra wall to worry about seems antithetical to the solution.
  3. wsnydes
    Correct on the bullpen. If the FO every wants to truly compete, a lockdown bullpen is a must. I wonder how prices for relievers will actually go down though when the league is moving towards shorter starts. That makes quality relievers an even harder get because of demand. The supply simply isn't there to keep prices down.
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    It almost has to, doesn't it? The question will be how much.
  5. wsnydes
    A welfare check should be scheduled should one of these teams actually advance to the World Series.
  6. wsnydes
    That's true. "Problem" probably isn't the right term, but I basically see him as one in the same with the Polhads to an extent. Just as DSP is doing his job, the Polhads are running their business as they see fit. I don't really consider the Polhads a "problem" either, it's their philosophy that is at issue. That may seem like semantics, but just because I don't blame them for anything, that doesn't mean that I have to like it either.
  7. wsnydes
    I think so. He's running their business for them and he's been there since Carl owned the team, IIRC. It's certainly not unfair, in my view. If the Pohlads didn't like what he was doing, he wouldn't still be there.
  8. wsnydes
    Yes, the St. Peter quote is beyond tone deaf. Biting the hand that feeds you doesn't help things. Put something together that's worth investing time and money into and I'll do so. Shaming me because I'm not finding the product enjoyable and entertaining just tells me the fan, that he's not getting the hint. Perhaps he's part of the problem too.
  9. wsnydes
    There's a very stark difference between ownership groups that enjoy being owners of a baseball, or any professional sports franchise really, and those that see it as another business. A business that is essentially a license to print money. It's very obvious which ones love the competitive nature of it and do what they can to win. They have fun in doing so. And over the long haul, they're going to make money regardless. Those that see it as another business treat it as just another business and do what it takes to make money. I don't necessarily "blame" them because not everyone likes sports and that's fine, but it definitely takes away from the fan and it probably doesn't maximize profits over the long haul either. Sure, it minimizes loss, but that only nets you so much on the top end too. There's more than one way to skin a cat. I for one, am very jealous of those teams that have owners that treat their franchise more as a hobby than a business interest.
  10. wsnydes
    Amateur! It's simple, you work all of the adjusting and such into your signs to your fellow fielders. No one is the wiser!
  11. wsnydes
    Yes.
  12. wsnydes
    Hosken, always playing the long game!
  13. wsnydes
    Underwear analogies! There are definitely some worn-out waistband types on this roster that probably should be swapped out for a fresh pair this offseason.
  14. wsnydes
    If I can get good defensive play, "not a liability at the plate" is enough for me. I don't see that as settling either. Too much ineptitude at the plate on this team that "not a liability at the plate" is still an upgrade.
  15. wsnydes
    No idea if he's worth anything on the trade market, but he can't remain on this roster for next year. It's time to move on whether they can deal him or not.
  16. wsnydes
    This is basically trading for a guy that you already have. Only, the guy that you'd be trading for costs twice what the guy you already have does. I don't really see how a trade like this makes any sense.
  17. wsnydes
    I feel much better now! Thanks!
  18. wsnydes
    Kirilloff definitely needs to be, which I tried to elude to. Polanco seems to be to fading towards the twilight of his career, which is why I don't want him near SS.
  19. wsnydes
    I'm not necessarily opposed to a stopgap, but they have to be something more than serviceable. The problem is that I don't know who that would be. A long term solution would be nice since this team hasn't had a legit, long term solution for too long. I'm still hoping that Martin can figure things out and help out at CF. That's obviously also not without risk. Ideally, right now anyway, I think I'd move Urshela over to SS. Miranda to 3B. Kirilloff to 1B. At least there are more options for 1B than the left side of the infield. Leave Polanco at 2B.
  20. wsnydes
    This is how I'd approach it as well. After those four, I have little interest in any of the other options. Not signing someone has it's risks though. We have no idea where Lewis is on his recovery and we don't know what he'll have when he does come back. I know Urshela can play some SS, so I can live with that in the short term more than I can tolerate Polanco there.
  21. wsnydes
    The other big thing that struck me about this season is that I was quite concerned about the pitching, particularly the depth. I wasn't worried about the bats at all. Turns out that the bats are really the biggest reason this team ended up where it did. The pitching, by and large, did it's part fairly well.
  22. wsnydes
    Before the season, I figured that this team would have a win total in the upper 70s. That's where they ended up. That said, they got there in a much different manner than what I expected. I thought they'd start slow and gradually improve. The exact opposite occurred. They were playing well enough early that I actually raised my prediction about 10 wins. That's also about the time they started their long slide. And even then, it took a pitiful last month to get there.
  23. wsnydes
    Throughout the season, there has been a lot of talk about expectations and where everyone thought this team would go. Now that the season is over, I'm curious to know how everyone's expectations panned out.
  24. wsnydes
    Sanchez plated his 400th RBI of his career on the HR too.
  25. wsnydes
    That'll work, Gary!
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