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  1. Darius
    Barreiro had a great take on the Twins today (paraphrasing): Certain people that are perceived as too stupid to "understand the draft" as some, is completely ridiculous. The burden of proof on this team refusal to spend money is on the team. Not the fan. The fan has every right to question these moves. They said they'd write the check...so write the damn check. Until then, then sentiment that this team is making copper wire out of pennies won't go away. Maybe that's not the motivation behind this draft. But, it'll always be the assumption until they prove otherwise, which they never do. That sentiment is not the fault of Thebes fan for being skeptical. All criticism has been rightly earned. Those that feel otherwise are the unreasonable ones. Podcast it is you didn't hear it. Very eloquently put, and spot on. It's on the Twins to change this wide-spread (not wide-spread enough, IMO) paradigm (shout out to Bonnes for use of his favorite word, paradigm).
  2. Darius
    Now we're talking. Like that pick a lot.
  3. Darius
    This FO is so ahead of the curve analytically, they get their 3rd rounders in the second. It's really the start of the 4th round for them today. They're one step ahead of everyone else.
  4. Darius
    What are they thinking? Isn't this guy like a consistent #3 upside type of guy as a pitcher? That's what they wanted at #1? So, instead of taking him as a big-time power hitter whose close to the majors, with a high floor and ceiling, they take a hopefully projection who's 6 year out? What in the....
  5. Darius
    I imagine Falvey had a difficult time sleeping last night, after going all analysis-paralysis on last nights draft and formulating a plan that got obliterated. But, hey, at least he knows how to calculate some fancy stats.
  6. Darius
    I'm really enjoying people defending these two picks, like it was the plan all along. Why are there always a few who refuse to admit something went wrong along the way? Virtue signaling? The hope for a spot in the Pohlad's doomsday shelter? They explicitly said they took Lewis for "something big," at 35/37. Clearly, they didn't draft Lewis to sign these guys for over slot. They're trying to get cute, because they're so analytically brilliant, but life off of paper is catching up. No bullpen help coming into the season: Strike 1. The first three rounds of this draft: Strike 2.
  7. Darius
    Since im just an unenlightened rube that doesn't know "how the draft works," can a higher being enlighten me as to what happens next? Surely, a huge blockbuster with all of the savings.
  8. Darius
    "That's not how the draft works" I was told by the "experts."
  9. Darius
    He should really shorten up and hit double play grounders to short.
  10. Darius
    I wonder why we haven't seen anyone steal home in that situation. Not necessarily Mauer, but someone that can run. A guy could easily get a 40 ft lead.
  11. Darius
    I didn't dispute Mauer's prowess this year. I think he should win the GG. Him playing that well just adds to my expectation that he should make that play. The guys been "dogged out" by everyone and their mother over the years, while ice been an ardent supporter. Put your pitchfork away.
  12. Darius
    I'm going to go ahead and be the first to demand they call up Lewis.
  13. Darius
    I don't think this is the case at all (not liking Gordon, etc). Many think this kid won't stick at SS. On top of that, who knows at this point if Gordon, etc stick at short. It's a different animal in the MLB vs A/AA. Also, not much more valuable than a SS prospect, if he does. Can never have too many.
  14. Darius
    Apparently, they wanted McKay, but the feeling wasn't mutual.
  15. Darius
    Well, there goes the Baz at 35 because of $$$ steam.
  16. Darius
    I hope that error is on Mauer. Go get the ball.
  17. Darius
    Boras doesn't have much leverage. He's getting much more than he would at a lower pick....and you'll never go higher than #1. What are this kid's chances of going #1 again in the future? Probably not great. Boras wants his cash too. He'll do what he can't to prevent this kid from going to college and collecting nothing. But, I wouldn't be overly disappointed to if he doesn't sign, and the Twins keep their pick next year. This kid won't be around for 5-6 years anyway. What's one year?
  18. Darius
    Exactly. Believe or not, the Twins have a pretty bad track record of developing players, especially power hitters. He just made a decision that he felt put him in the best position to be succesful.
  19. Darius
    Look at all of the s-eating grins in the Reds war room.
  20. Darius
    Lol, for crying out loud. They actually left Hunter Greene on the table. We'll look back on this amazement (in a bad way).
  21. Darius
    I don't think you can use the #1 pick base upon need. You take the player with the best chance of being a superstar. I'll be ticked if they use the #1 overall pick on a guy that's projected to be a #3 starter. Draft for talent and upside, and take the pocketbook out of mothballs and use it for once on a SP in the short-term.
  22. Darius
    I have a sneaking suspicion that they're not going to take who everyone expects (Wright or McKay). I just don't know how how you can justify taking one of those two with the #1 overall pick. The upside isn't there. It's got to be Greene or Lewis in my mind. I'd also consider Gore, but it sounds like he's out. I'm probably wrong, because Twins, but that's my two cents.
  23. Darius
    For those worried about Greene's injury risk causing them to lean Wright (which may or may not be warranted), something of note: Wright threw 130 pitches in less than 7 innings last night in the college World Series Super Regional (credit to Gleeman & the Geek). 130. Who knows how many other times that's happened during his Vandy career. Not only that, but he got pretty thoroughly knocked around. I still don't know how you can pass on this kid (Greene). Sure there's risk, but at some point you have to take one. Wright and McKay don't appear to be high-end pitchers, more like middle of the rotation types. You can get that type of guy at pick 35 and/or 37, which they also own (that's roughly where they picked up Berrios).
  24. Darius
    It's interesting how Bochy comes out to get his guy before things get totally out of hand....even with a 7 run lead.
  25. Darius
    Then you need more "dudes." Pretty sure they're paying a few people a lot of money to manage dudes.
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