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  1. gman
    We're worried about the rookies? Really? After something like 180 years without a playoff victory composed of teams who were not entirely rookies, I'm not worried about rookies. I'm more concerned that the veterans still won't show up with their bats. I expect the starting pitchers to do well and the bullpen will be okay.
  2. gman
    Lewis has certainly had a good year. He definitely looks like a candidate to start next year at Wichita. His first year in the system and he has 101 innings pitched with very good numbers. Could he make 3A next year, seems possible.
  3. gman
    Lets hope that he and Jeffer's can continue right through the playoffs, if not a little bit better.
  4. gman
    I'm constantly amazed by how many people on this site are so ready to knock players who haven't made the Hall of Fame by their 20th game in the majors. So for those of you too lazy to do any research the following: 2019 - Julian was drafted but didn't play because of an arm injury. Part of the reason he was available n the 18th round. 2020 -No minor league season 2021 - Julian's first season in professional ball 2022 - second season in professional ball 2023 -- That's this year for some of you, his third season. He played 167 games at second base, prior to his time with the Twins. So it just might take him a little time to be come a gold glove level player. But he does lead the Twins in OBP and of the top six Twins in OBP the list includes Julian, Jeffers, Lewis, Wallner and Kirilloff., the sixth being Solano. FYI - Wallner was also drafted in 2019. So for those who are both knocking the front office for bringing up guys too early and too late, at least look to see when a guy got his first minor league playing time.
  5. gman
    Position players pitching in a blowout, so what? That's been happening for 100 years probably more. I've seen pitchers pinch hit in critical situations. I've seen pitchers pinch run because they were the fastest player available. I've seen a game where a pitcher was sent to play left field, because someone got injured and there were no position players left. I saw a game where a starting pitcher was moved to another position, while a reliever came in to get one batter out. Then the starter was moved back to the mound. It's part of the game.
  6. gman
    If Correa's problems are because of foot pain, he needs to change his foot ware. The term plantar fascitis is going out of style in place of the true description which is "plantar heal pain." People have heal pain because generally they land on their heal when they walk. So duh they have heal pain which radiates down their foot. The solution unless you are trying to sell something is to go barefoot or wear a barefoot style/minimalist shoe. When you walk or run land forefoot or mid foot but never on your heal. Generally your heel pain with proper foot ware and walking pattern will go away within a week. Secondary problems caused by shoes are misalignment of the skeleton resulting in ankle, knee, hip and shoulder problems. I would expect if Correa does not fix his footwear, he will have the problem for possibly years along with developing shoulder problems. Something that is more natural for the human foot and skeleton. You know like people walked and ran for ever until Nike came along in the early 70's and added 2" of heels to shoes. Eventually that became the style. The only people that had heal pain prior to that were women who wore fancy high healed shoes. Prior to 1970 the common tennis shoe was a PF Flyer of Ked's style which were flat shoes. Mens dress shoes were flats and military/work shoes were flats. Unless you were a cowboy who wore boots with heels to hold the stirrup while seated on your horse. Too long a post.
  7. gman
    The number of players having good seasons in the Twins minor league system is more than I can remember in a long time. Cudos to the coaching staff, as well as to the players. Jenkins 89 plate appearances overall and only 9 strikeouts. Harry with 4 strikeouts and 13 walks in 98 plate appearances. Martin with a 14% strikeout rate and 13% walk rate is a free swinger compared to those 2 first year players. He has hit in only 2 double plays this year and only 13 in his career in 1049 plate appearances. Sounds like a good first or second place hitter along with 66 steals in 80 attempts for his career.
  8. gman
    Andrew has had a good year and deserved a shot. I just hope they play him. They certainly have playing guys long enough who haven't deserved a shot.
  9. gman
    Twins could simply have released Lopez. They could simply release Floro now. My assumption is they don't think they have someone better than Floro waiting in the wings. They got something for Lopez which is better than nothing, maybe not the super reliever anyone wanted but you weren't ever going to get that for Lopez anyway. I would take any of Stuart, Paddock, Alcala or Varland over Floro when the time comes. They have a month to try to get the bullpen in as decent a shape as possible and good luck with that.
  10. gman
    Last 15 games 290/377/478 last 15 games. 22 at triple A. I'll take it. His first 4 games were slow, but the rest I think he is doing very well.
  11. gman
    I hope Lee's struggles always entail hitting in 14 out of 15 games. Patrick Winkel Catcher 23, Wichita- looking pretty good - 270/375/800 - i think he should be at STP next year - Plays catcher full time.
  12. gman
    The more batters that come up through the minors with disciplined strikes zones, the better for the Twins, as well as other teams. The Twins currently have more hitters climbing through the system with high walk to strikeout rates then at any time I can remember. Future Twins(perhaps) Martin and Prato both have exceptional walk/strikeout rates. The pitchers may also be helped by having a consistent strike zone that they have to learn to advance. Pitchers may have to evolve to be pitchers again instead of just hard throwers.
  13. gman
    I don't remember Ozzie Smith playing for Chicago?😀
  14. gman
    I think you stay with a 5 man rotation, with different skipped starters. Give rotation breaks to Ober, Gray and Lopez. Ryan has had a long break and Maeda got close to 2 months off earlier. Keuchel has had half a year break almost. I think mostly they need the best health and most rest posssible for the playoffs. To me it doesn't matter if they win the division by 10 games or 1.
  15. gman
    I think 2 years/25mil with 2 additional mutually option years at similar rates. Will he be close to 40 at the end , sure. But with mutual option kinda of a no lose option.
  16. gman
    With the Correa/Buxton deals staring the F/O in the face, they may lock some players up lock term, but they also have to heavily weigh that injury risk factor. Right now neither Buxton nor Correa look too good through the end of their contracts, especially Buxton. Maybe next year is still a little more flexible, but what happens in 2 years (if) Lee, Lewis, Kirilloff and Julian have locked up the other infield ad left field position, when everyone says shift Correa to third. He may simply not be the best option for third and Lee or Lewis may no longer be options for shortstop. Buxton isn't an option for center field right now and may not be in the future and he is not a good enough hitter for DH. Can the team really take on another long term deal for a player that can't play a position they are signed to?
  17. gman
    Brooks Lee has hit in 11 of his last 12 games, and 12 of 15 overall with St Paul. Doesn't look like 3A pitchers have his number.
  18. gman
    I think for those who expect that Buxton to be the starting center fielder next year, you will be sorely disappointed. Buxton may be healthy enough to start the season in center, but nothing in his career says he'll make it to May without being hurt. Best case scenarios he plays 50-65 games in the field. Probably much less. In that high probability case, The Twins will need someone to play minimum 110-120 games in center. Taylor has been good, but he is not the future either. I think Martin could play center next year, possibly Kiersey some. Maybe in 2025 ERod is fighting for playing time. I don't think Gordon will be back. Probably not Kepler, Taylor or Gallo either. Maybe not Solano with possibly Polanco taking that role.
  19. gman
    Buxton has only averaged 65 games a year in center for his first 7-8 years. If he doesn't play center at all this year, what do we have for next year? If he can't play the field this year, will he be able to play next year any better than he has been? If he can only play 50 games in the field next year, who is our regular center fielder? I think answering those questions is more important going forward than whether or not he can play 5-6 games the rest of the year. If he can't play the field at all, what's the option. We know he has not been successful as a DH, so him playing DH for 4 more years is not going to work either. I don't see a roadmap to success in any option right now.
  20. gman
    I remember that game
  21. gman
    In 2019 as a lead off batter, he often battered that first pitch. I believe he hit 8-9 lead off homers if not on the first pitch, early in the count. Then he stopped doing it. As far as walks go this is his worst year for drawing walks, probably because he is not taking so many pitches. His BABIP is also higher this year than it has been in 6 years, fewer shifts probably. Pitchers got used to him hitting a certain way, let's hope they don't figure it out.
  22. gman
    I think they would need to test Buxton first, whether or not that's at St Paul. They could let him start at DH through the sixth inning then move him to the outfield for 2-3 innings later in the game. Though it might be better to start him in the outfield, but they could not switch him to DH later in a game. I'm not saying start him in center either. Let him play left field for a few games to start getting the feel of the out field again. Or play center for an inning or 2 then switch him to left to test his legs. Kepler may have to play a few innings in center, but they can always bring Taylor in later for defense.
  23. gman
    It looks like both Harry and Keaschall could both be in double A early next year. Fast for both '23 draft picks. Harry has been at 4 positions and Keaschall at 3. I think they are both above Ft Myers level although of course in small sample size yet.
  24. gman
    The Twins lead baseball in strikeouts. By their pitchers as well as hitters. Pitchers also lead baseball in strikeouts per 9 innings. Their pitchers are third to last in ground ball outs. Of course maybe that last is because their infielders are slow, but I don't necessarily think so. I wonder how much the lack of ground ball outs affects their infielders ratings?
  25. gman
    I think Varland and/or Kuechel will be critical for giving their other starters time off in September. Ryan has had several weeks off recently. Maeda had 6(?) weeks off in the early summer months. He has had 10 fewer starts than Gray and Lopez. I do think however that Ober and Gray especially need to have their turns in the rotation skipped a couple times in the next six weeks. Pablo possibly also although he does look much better than the others. Since the Twins rotation is highly critical for their success, getting them in as good a rested position as possible is necessary I think. If we lose a couple extra games along the way so be it, we'll be better in the playoffs I think. Many position players have had time off due to injuries, plus a constant rotation of players. Maybe Correa could use some extra time off, I think that would help him be stronger in the playoffs. Buxton usage is up in the air still I think. If he can get in the outfield a couple days a week, that would be good for this year and next. The Twins don't need to finish with a 10 game lead or even the current 6 game lead. Best physical condition of players should be the goal over he last 6 weeks.
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