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  1. wsnydes
    The economics of the game are very much part of this negotiation and that's solely on the owners whether they're talking about it or not. They don't want anything to change. You're going to have a very hard time convincing me that that doesn't hurt the game. To say that they have no part in hurting the game is either disingenuous or flat out naive. The players have very little, if any, control on that aspect of the game. I've said my piece. I have little interest in continuing this discussion at this point.
  2. wsnydes
    As far as I'm concerned, this is semantics. Changes or not, the status quo is bad for the game, which ultimately appears to be your point about the players. You're trying to have it both ways. The players are hurting the game with what they want, but the owners wanting things to stay the same isn't bad for the game. The fact that the game is trending downwards yet the owners want nothing to change is clearly going to continue to hurt the game, just as it has been. So yes, the demands by both sides are hurting the game.
  3. wsnydes
    They essentially want the status quo. Hard to imagine that being good for the game given its trajectory. And let's not forget this is a lockout, not a strike. Also hardly good for the game. This has been hashed out all over this site. Probably doesn't need to be done here too.
  4. wsnydes
    Unfortunately, that was a predictable outcome. Not an enviable topic assignment this week, Ted! Thank you nonetheless!
  5. wsnydes
    Substitute "owners" for "players" in this sentence and it's just as true. We wouldn't even be talking about this if both parties weren't arguing the same basic premise from both sides of the literal and figurative coin.
  6. wsnydes
    After the last couple of seasons he's had, I would consider it unreasonable for his rankings to not drop. I also think that he's at a point where ranking doesn't really matter anymore. He just needs to get on the field and produce. Let his production take him where it takes him. If I were him, or even the Twins, I wouldn't worry about the rankings and just go out and perform. That tends to solve a lot things.
  7. wsnydes
    This team needs pitching, so those two are more important in at least the short term. I think Lewis is more important long term. If he can regain his status and produce at the MLB level, especially at SS, that'll be a huge development for this team. I think he's a big wild card for how this team grows. Having both Lewis and Martin healthy and producing makes for a talented core. Throw in a healthy Buxton and that's exciting to think about. But, there's plenty of "ifs" in that discussion.
  8. wsnydes
    When Selig retired, I never thought I'd say once what I've said so many times lately, "I miss Bud Selig." This is ridiculous.
  9. wsnydes
    He's already 31, so I'd be nervous for a deal over 3 years. And I'd probably be nervous about that. Sure, he could DH, but Sano is also in that conversation. There are bigger questions for this club and how the pieces fit. This isn't high on my priority list yet.
  10. wsnydes
    I like Arraez quite a bit. I like what he brings to the table offensively. I think his skillset is one this team needs. The problem the Twins face with Arraez is that there are two veterans entrenched in his best positions defensively. I wouldn't mind DH'ing him, but Sano should be there, IMHO, to free up 1B for Kirilloff. The pieces, as currently configured, don't really lend to anything other than a trade. That doesn't mean that Arraez is that piece, but somebody has to be.
  11. wsnydes
    Wouldn't be opposed to this, but it's not exactly exciting. Ober in particular could benefit from having him around. As @Karbosaid, I think they could do better going the trade route.
  12. wsnydes
    He simply needs to adjust to the big leagues. That sometimes takes time. It almost always takes time in the big leagues. Getting consistent playing time would also help. I'm not too concerned yet. And as @Doctor Gastmentioned, not facing lefties doesn't help him much.
  13. wsnydes
    If the o/u for minutes Thursday's meeting lasts is 10.5, which would you bet on?
  14. wsnydes
    I think Lewis is a huge wild card for this organization. If he pans out, especially if his bat comes around and glove sticks at SS, that would be huge for this squad. Couple that with the pitching finally coming up and they'd have a young core to build around. That could still happen with Martin, but having both Martin and Lewis would be a luxury this team hasn't seen in a long time, if ever.
  15. wsnydes
    I get what you're saying, but he spent 15 years in MN. That's more than any of the other retired numbers aside from Mauer (15) and Kelly (16). It's not like he was here for a cup of coffee. ?
  16. wsnydes
    Thanks for these lists, Seth! Always a good read and I enjoy getting your takes on the top end of the farm system. Count me as among those that found Canterino to be in the top spot. That's high praise. Hopefully he, along with the rest of them, can stay healthy and show everyone why he belongs.
  17. wsnydes
    I can't see the whole season being cancelled. I could see another 60 game season, but I don't expect it'll get that far either. A cancelled season would be a major blow to the sport. I don't know if either side acknowledges or cares about that, but that would be worse than the '94 strike.
  18. wsnydes
    If the Twins are to be a competent team, as the roster stands today, all three of these guys will need to produce. I'm not sure I'd consider them sleepers for that reason. They're being relied upon at this point.
  19. wsnydes
    With how the roster is currently constructed, and with prospects like Miranda ready or close to it, trading him makes quite a bit of sense. I'm not really sure where to play him with Donaldson and Polanco on the roster.
  20. wsnydes
    Celestino is probably the immediate insurance policy. I don't have an issue with Gordon if Celestino's bat continues to flounder though. I'd really like to know what the organization is planning for Martin. If they want him to stick at SS, then he should keep playing there. But if they don't think he can stick there, CF insurance is a good role for him if Buxton is out for an extended period of time.
  21. wsnydes
    The offseason isn't over yet, so this seems a bit premature. Though, there is plenty of uncertainty about how the rest of the offseason will actually unfold. I find it hard to believe that they're done with pitching acquisitions. But if they are, that's easily the biggest mistake.
  22. wsnydes
    And here lies the crux of the frustration with Buxton. These projections seem completely reasonable given 130+ games played. Hopefully he'll be able to put together one of those seasons and we all can sit back and enjoy the show.
  23. wsnydes
    As it sits right now, a lot more guys than Ober and Ryan need to establish themselves. While I think Dobnak is much more suited for a starting role and expect him to be worked back into the rotation, I'm not sure that he can be relied on at this point. Even if you do decide to rely on him, that still leaves one open spot in the rotation. And that assumes that Bundy is less of what he was last season and more of what he was earlier in his career. This season's flow will go with the rollercoaster that is likely to be the rotation. Lots of highs and just as many lows.
  24. wsnydes
    I'll never get tired of watching that swing. In their prime, there were two players in all of baseball that I would stop whatever I was doing and watch the at bat; Mauer and Pujols. Also, the only reason that I was at the final home game in 2018 was because I believed that was going to be Mauer's last game. I had more pressing things to do, and the weather certainly could have made for a more enjoyable day. I'm far from a Mauer fanboy, but I appreciate a talent like his and I wanted to enjoy it one last time. Absolutely glad that I went.
  25. wsnydes
    I'd absolutely love to bring Bryant in. He's better than any of the depth they have anywhere aside from maybe 3B. He's a guy I'd find a place for. But it's all a pipe dream, so there's also that.
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