I like the "plant your flag" comment. I expect 2022 to be a transition year, but it doesn't have to be a lost year. The right moves and solidifying what's already hear (extending Buxton) would go a long way towards instilling some confidence.
This. This is what I was going to point out as well. It's not just the Twins creating this "boring baseball", it's all of baseball. Everyone is trying to get that edge using the same basic formula with perhaps their own little twist. But in every case, it's a less entertaining version of the game.
Corbin Burnes no-hit the Brew Crew tonight. 9th no hitter of the season. They're almost routine anymore.
Regardless, congrats to Corbin!
Edit: No hit Cleveland...
I have been on the side of extending Pineda, but with what I have seen lately, I'm extremely leery of it now. I'd like a veteran presence in the rotation, but unless it's a very team friendly extension, I'd be very nervous about it now.
Agreed on the HRs. I wouldn't be opposed to DHing Arraez, but I think I'd rather move Sano there. Assuming he's still here anyway. That's more to make room for Kirilloff (1B) and Larnach (LF) though.