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  1. ToddlerHarmon
    Worry about the HR rate when he's 24
  2. ToddlerHarmon
    Pretty much this. It wouldn't qualify as "much", but getting an average-hitting backup catcher might be exactly what the Twins need. Would Larnach even fetch that?
  3. ToddlerHarmon
    If you don't think tearing it down makes sense, why are you trading away Festa and ERod, who have a chance to contribute to winning as early as (checks watch) immediately?
  4. ToddlerHarmon
    The real story here isn't the Twins' draft judgment. It is the story of Jay's perserverance. That's the story I'd rather have read. Maybe it has been written elsewhere?
  5. ToddlerHarmon
    Would anyone like to share with the author what year it is?
  6. ToddlerHarmon
    While it wouldn't shake the world, and his performance to date has not demanded it, bringing Martin up to replace Gasper could theoretically create an option. If Keaschall and Rodriguez were being held down for any reason other than injury, that would be a mistake. So, yeah. Like Rocco, I got nothing
  7. ToddlerHarmon
    Given the talent in the high minors and among recent rookies, it seems we should have 2B, starter, and reliever depth to trade from if we want to buy at the deadline.
  8. ToddlerHarmon
    Hmm too bad we all want Larnach to get better defensively, rather than be the everyday DH. Otherwise, a Keirsey/Bader platoon in left would be great defensively, and would suffice for batting ninth
  9. ToddlerHarmon
    A useful set of stats taken together with contact rate and exit velocity, I would think. Look at Correa, who maintains a decent threat level by your PullAIR, but has a very high OppoGB, and hits to all fields. If we assume good contact and not too many swings and misses, you have what we know about Correa: a solid hitter that pitchers have to respect, who doesn't make easy outs.
  10. ToddlerHarmon
    I don't massively disagree with the rankings, though there is probably some flyover-land discount. As for potential future top 100 players, I think Wallner could put it all together and get there. I'm curious if any relievers at all made the list.
  11. ToddlerHarmon
    A lot of the commentary is taking the uncertainty over Lee's position as an indictment of his defense. Rather, I think he showed he can be a good defender anywhere in the infield. Accommodating everyone else's glove is what creates the uncertainty. With the shift ban and pro-steal rules, I think the defensive priority of the future is second over third. Our non-Lee best case long term defensive options at third (Lewis and Miranda) have shown more viability defensively and offensively than our options at second (Julien and Keaschall). So far. I think it adds up to giving Lee second long term as plan A. But I would not be opposed to using this period of time to test drive Julien as the second base fixture. I also wouldn't be surprised if Lee's bat leaves him as a backup infielder long term, especially if Keaschall keeps hitting and claims second. The Twins moves so far (bringing in short term backups for second but not third or short) makes me think this is exactly the Twins' plan.
  12. ToddlerHarmon
    Sorry, but you're going to have to wait to get irrational about Ty France. If he starts April off super hot, we will still be asking the same thing: "is this what Ty France really is?" We can get irrationally exuberant in... late June?
  13. ToddlerHarmon
    After seeing the boxscore, I was worried that both Topa and Stewart left with injuries. Perhaps there was no intention to have Stewart pitch a full inning?
  14. ToddlerHarmon
    Not really going to disagree with any of the comments here, except this: Winning it all is worth an awful lot. It is worth taking outsized steps to get players with the skills to perform in the playoffs, which Garver showed. What Texas did is exactly what I would want the Twins to do if it turns out we are one elite bat from contention. And the cost to them was well-contained. Can't say the Twins lost this trade, but a championship says Texas won it.
  15. ToddlerHarmon
    I wouldn't mind that if that exact lineup gets lots of run this year, with maybe a different batting order. I hope performances at the plate and defensively make it worthwhile
  16. ToddlerHarmon
    There was another article saying that the Bader signing was purposefully removing a tempting pinch-hit-early strategy from Rocco's bag. Maybe this signing can force Rocco to use the 8th spot in the bullpen as a place for a flexible long man, rather than a doghouse for underperforming vets? In which case, yay. But in any case, we should recognize that the 8th guy in Rocco's pen is not really blocking anyone. If they see anything, give him a shot.
  17. ToddlerHarmon
    How have we not been calling him Captain Jax all this time? Order up a round for the other team to drown their sorrows
  18. ToddlerHarmon
    C. Ownership is cool with no more than a playoff spot. All evidence since November is that this is the case. They see no need for this team to get better, if they're already good enough to get into the playoffs. It also aligns with the Pohlad approach to owning the team since Kirby retired. Falvey has been able to wake them to action after bad years, but otherwise, he's restrained by the short leash that Terry Ryan was so fond of.
  19. ToddlerHarmon
    If the Twins manage to provide some save situations, Duran has time to build a case, and the rep and resume.
  20. ToddlerHarmon
    For now, it makes sense to send Kirilloff down or to the IL (if his performance is at all health-related). The value of the veteran bench players will be, um, re-evaluated after the trade deadline, just like last year. If Lee, Martin, Wallner, Camargo, and/or Kirilloff are productive and healthy by July, then the whole veteran bench is questionable.
  21. ToddlerHarmon
    I once swerved to miss the Yankees and ran into a tree
  22. ToddlerHarmon
    Agreed. I'm not understanding their usage of Alcala this season at all
  23. ToddlerHarmon
    Then there is the option (not available or easy for all) of enjoying the game at the local watering hole.
  24. ToddlerHarmon
    The Pohlads earned this article, and more. Kudos
  25. ToddlerHarmon
    There are more ingredients in a summer sausage than are dreamt of in your philosophy
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