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  1. gman
    I think the main thing for him, is to prove he knows where Cedar Rapids is.
  2. gman
    A big difference between Lee and Michael is organization. The Twins actually have both organization wide and level specific coaching and training programs. People may have forgotten but it's been less than 10 years since the organization has drastically upgraded the coaching and scouting area's. I also think Lee is smart enough to take full advantage of the programs. Not that Michael wasn't smart. But if the roving hitting coach only shows up 1 day a week, it's pretty difficult to make progress.
  3. gman
    I expect the Twins to catch Cleveland, I do think Minnesota has to control their destiny however and we've made the margin for error closer than it needed to be. If Ober can pitch closer to last years form and the next injury replacement holds his own we can make up ground by the allstar break.
  4. gman
    Assume Lee is second base, then package Julian, Gonzalez and Keaschall or Wallner or both. Miami has been hunting hitting and they don't particularly need anyone this year.
  5. gman
    The team pitching pipeline is showing more and more. Varland may become permanent reliever, which the Twins could use another dominant bullpen arm. Mathews has looked very good, along with Festa, but Morris has also been pitching well. If Raya can't pitch more innings he may soon get passed by three more possible starters and wind up as a permanent bullpen piece.
  6. gman
    I would expect Erod to be up early next year at the latest, which means there will be some movement before then. If the Twins were running away with the division, it would be easier to plan on bringing him up earlier this year. Doesn't look like that will happen since the schedule is a third of the way done. When he gets moved to St Paul, he could bounce back and forth between AAA and the Twins to slowly get him adjusted to the major league clubhouse. Of course if he tears the cover off the ball at both stops, there won't be any questions about sending him back down.
  7. gman
    I could see Miranda take about half of the DH duties. Miranda can play the field 1-2 days a week, with him probably taking more time at first.
  8. gman
    The list looks good and deep, I hope we add a couple more names in July that will make this even stronger by the end of the year.
  9. gman
    Doesn't appear as if Prielipp will get a lot of mound time this year, but hopefully enough to stabilize and with good health his career can take off next year. I'd like to see Canterino in the Twins bullpen late in the year. Hopefully Stewart makes it back by the end of June. I'd like to see Lee be available for the Twins lineup by the allstar break or shortly there after. Lewis can't make it back soon enough.
  10. gman
    I think the Twins need to develop a mid to later pick round draft strategy. They probably already have. They won't get any top of round picks and won't get many end of round draft picks, I expect them to pick in 20-25 position for a few years. That probably means late bloomers or players with 3-4 good to great skill sets versus true 5 skill players. I would try to stay away from players with the projected upside of a utility player, the Twins have plenty in the org. Too many of the current crop of shortstops look like utility infielders at best. Maybe focus on pitchers that need to be taught additional pitches and command.
  11. gman
    Since Buxton appears ready to return, he has about a month on Lewis to bring energy to the lineup. I hope Buxtons hitting improves quickly over the next couple of weeks. One homer and 3 walks in nearly 100 plate appearances prior to injury was not helping a lot. I hope he stays healthy the rest of the season. I expect Lewis to bring some explosions to lineup when he return, although there will probably be less than 100 games left in the season. I hope he stays healthy the rest of the season. Stewart will bring a lot to the back end of the bullpen when he gets back. They need to find a usage schedule for him that gets him healthy the rest of the year. I expect trying to compensate for the loss of Duran probably affected his usage the first month or so. I am not sure about Topa, but if we have all four available for the second half that would work out to be a pretty good mid season trade. I think Lewis would provide the biggest return to the team.
  12. gman
    I think Festa has put himself in line for a call up. Hopefully there won't be any injuries in the rotation, although they may give bring some one from Triple A to start a game and give their starters a breather day. Has Festa moved in front of Varland for that start? If Festa has, then I could see Varland brought back up to strengthen the bullpen.
  13. gman
    The first trade of Arreaz was surprising, but this one even more so. He may turn into a lifetime dh and occasional utility infielder. I still wish him best of luck.
  14. gman
    I hope he is one of the rare ones that stays healthy and makes it. We've seen too many flame out over the years. Good luck Charlee.
  15. gman
    Unfortunatley cutting any veteran does not bring back dollars to add to payroll. We are just left without a player on the roster and no money in the bank.
  16. gman
    After 6 games? Should we expect them to have a 10 lead?
  17. gman
    I think it's a strong roster to start the year with. We know there are replacements that will be available this year if and when necessary. May will add a couple more pitcher to the pen if all goes well.
  18. gman
    I guess i'll need to start reviewing spring training rules to see what else is different from the regular season.
  19. gman
    I'd like to see Ober maintain last years performance but up his load to 180 innings. That should get him to #2.
  20. gman
    Yes. Check his fielding. The short numbers for his major league career, 122 games at first base 3 errors 996 fielding percentage. Outfield 90 games 2 errors 985 fielding. I could live with to go with his hitting.
  21. gman
    I like the concept. I'd like to watch that contest. It would be good to actually see it.
  22. gman
    This is not yet the year for Emma and Severino, but probably for Martin and Camargo.
  23. gman
    I don't see Kepler back after this year, like most others. If he hits 230 with 22 homers, I think thats the most we should expect.
  24. gman
    I think 50-75 games in center, would be good. After last year, I'm not interested in seeing DH in too many games. 2 games a week in the field and 1 game at DH will do. Would be nice if he batted over 250 with a obp of over 300 and less than a 35% strikeout rate.
  25. gman
    Like most I see there being a need for a center fielder for 80-100 games this year. So come early May I'm hoping Martin is doing well enough to put in his first big league appearance. I think he could play more games in center the next 5 years than Buxton. Teach him not to run into walls. Camargo will be the third catcher this year, possibly up to 30 games. Hopefully no more. I can see Miranda getting 75-80 games between Dh & firstbase for the team this year. Mostly DH, but add a few games at third. I think Severino gets the least playing time in the majors this year. I think all 4 have long careers in the major. Not many with time for the Twins.
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