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  1. gman
    I'm surprised that Julian is rated that much higher than Polanco. Granted neither is in the gold glove rankings, but Julian has looked better at the position than at the beginning of the year. I think it would be acceptable if he can reach 0 for his OAA rating. Maybe all the more reason to give Polanco more time at first base.
  2. gman
    I think possibly that Jenkins could make the top 5, but I don't think we have anyone else who would still be in the minors too long if they were a top 5 prospect. I hope for a constant 5 players in the top 50-60 range. If they are working their way through the system ranked that high, then the team should have plenty of consistent talent available for the big league team. By the end of next year I would like us to have 2-3 pitchers working their way up the top 100 list, although I don't see who that could be due to injuries.
  3. gman
    I'd hold off on bringing up Henriquez until the end of the month to see if he maintains he 3 game stretch of good pitching. Unless someone can pinpoint exactly what he changed that made a significant difference. His control has certainly improved, but why is the question. Even his first game of August was very bad. On the other hand other than Theilbar and Pagan(ulp) no one else seems too reliable in the pen right now. Floro has been ok, but seems like an explosion waiting to happen. So maybe giving Henriquez a shot earlier than September comes with cross the fingers, close the eyes and throw salt over the shoulder. I might bring up Varland to pitch out of the pen or preferably start a few games instead of Keuchel.
  4. gman
    I'm all for trying Polanco at first base right now. He is an established major leaguer and is not likely to get the yipps at a new position. With Lewis at 3rd and Julian at 2nd we have 2 rookies playing those positions. Correa and Polanco can help them with positioning. I would give Polanco 3-4 games a week at first just in case Kirilloff doesn't make in back this year. I would prefer an experienced player at first in the playoffs, which I think is where the Twins are heading. I would prefer not use Gallo ever, but if he is the only established player on the roster, come playoff time I would use him over a rookie at the position. I don't consider Polanco a rookie.
  5. gman
    Tigers put a lefty in there for 2 1/3 and the Twins got nothing but 5 strikeouts. On the plus side Julian got 4 hits and Lewis 3.
  6. gman
    If Martin can play center without smashing into walls and being injured all the time he can fit great. High obp and lots of steals, with occasional pop and he can lead off for the Twins. Julian can lead off, but I think he would do better batting second and letting Martin lead off. That would make a great 1-2 punch.
  7. gman
    Obviously the Twins didn't take the Tigers too serious;y last night, that's why they chose to hit in only one inning😃
  8. gman
    I would prefer not to play either Jeffers or Vasquez at first. Since the Twins have had so much trouble against lefties, I would drop Gallo and add back Garlick to the roster. He has played 20 games at first base for St Paul this year. If Kirilloff doesn't make it back this year, Gallo may be the better option for the position, but I also expect the Twins to see all the lefties that their opponents in the playoffs have.
  9. gman
    Looking at the list neither Lee nor Martin have played with the Twins yet. They are also not on the 40 man roster. Hopefully next year changes that. I'm ok with the list with the first and last names removed. I only see 3 other players who would qualify, Celestino, Balazavic and Henriquez. Although i lean towards Balazavic and Celestino, pick any 2 you want and added them in at #9 and #10. Or stop the list at 8. It is interesting that 25% of the 40 man roster is 25 and under.
  10. gman
    I think Correa could help tutor Julian as a second baseman. Probably as good as many infield coaches could. I suspect he can also help cover some defensive short comings, that don't include playing on the second base side of the bag. I think many people forget all the defensive shifts that were put in place not just to cover hitters, but to cover defensive deficient players. You can't put second baseman in the outfield any more to increase their range.
  11. gman
    Quote the Raven - Never More
  12. gman
    I think in the shirt term there are several options already mentioned. Long term, I think the Twins should have a month long first base school and try out camp this winter only for players in the system. Invite players like Lewis, Lee, Julian, Larnach, Wallner, Severino & Williams to spend some time learning the ins and outs of firstbase. With the top 3 getting more time in spring training at the position. The position belongs to Kirilloff full time, but he won't always be available. There is no reason to put yourself in the position of needing to keep a poor performing first base alternate clogging a roster spot.
  13. gman
    Doesn't look like Festa will make it to St Paul this year, but I think he could start there next year. His whip is still pretty high and his control still needs work. It's good to see ERod with an obp of 394 and Rosario is not far behind him at 375. Looks like these 2 should be at Wichita next year.
  14. gman
    The Rangers have 2 left handed starters, depending on who Scherzer. With Scherzer I not sure it matters but they will probably have him replace a right hander against the Twins. Cleveland has 1 left handed starter and both Bieber and McKenzie are on the 60 day disabled list. I think the Twins can go 6-7 in this 13 game stretch unless they decide that the heart of the lineup needs to be their veterans then more likely they go 4-9.
  15. gman
    I'd agree with the trade part except it would definitely be trading low. But if he doesn't have a position to play its also kind of hard to raise that value. Its good thing, but it's also too bad to be in a position of trading seemingly talented young players. i assume swap for pitching.
  16. gman
    Too late to trade him, if that was really ever an option. I'm all for bringing anyone up to replace him. Even if we have a revolving door with 3A trying out guys.
  17. gman
    Get in the wayback machine. Rod Carew was not considered a good defender. He had double digit errors every year while a regular at second base. About 1973 or 74 he had 30+ errors at second. The next year they started moving him to first base. You wouldn't move him because he was the best hitter in the league. There are plenty of exercises to improve feet and hands, most involve martial arts. If Julian is going to be the full time second baseman for multiple years, then I think its best to get him as flexible as possible for the position. He doesn't remind me of Rod Carew, more like Jeff Kent.
  18. gman
    I think the Twins win the division no matter their Jekyll and Hyde routine. This should(?) be a very good period to get their up and coming core plenty of playoff experience and season end playing experience, which hopefully will do them good going forward. Getting the kids playing experience is more vital then seeing if the veterans want to contribute and/or trade for new veterans. I think it would be good to bring in whatever kids may be part of this roster next year and give them some innings down the stretch.
  19. gman
    I don't see resigning them for next year, unless its some kind of sign and trade thing. They either held back or driven back the team too much the last couple of years. I.E. worn out the welcome no matter what they do.
  20. gman
    I think both Maeda and Mahli are more likely options than Gray. I agree with others who think he will leave. Maeda is showing that spinning the ball can have just as big an impact as throwing harder. I think that Balazovic, SWR & Varland could learn a lot from him. Or else send them all with Ryan to his off season pitching program at Driveline.
  21. gman
    I think Martin can be the Twins starting center fielder next year. Seem like the Twins finally realized not everyone should or can hit 30 homers. The best teams in baseball figured that out and the Twins are just late for to the party. Martin will be a high on base player with 30-40 stolen base ability. He can cover center field and was obviously never a short stop. It'll be fun to see him hit leadoff and Julian bat second. with Lewis, Kirilloff, Lee, Wallner, and Jeffers in the lineup. With Correa further down unless he starts hitting again. No telling about Buxton or Larnach.
  22. gman
    Tampa Bay has 2 left handed starters. Boston has 2 left handed starters, Toronto has 1 left handed starter. Houston has 1 left handed starter. And Seattle has 0 lefthanded starters. I'd say are best chance is against Seattle. As long as its not Detroit we might scrape out a win.
  23. gman
    I think part of Larnach's problem was not having enough AB's at 3A. He only had 87 before this year. He has had steady AB's the last 2 months and his hitting has suddenly rocketed to 276/392/918 in 156 AB's this year. In July he hit 300 in 3A and 478 this month. Total AB's last year were 206 and so far this year he has 318 between 3A and the Twins. Martin finally got his timing down since the middle of July. He is hitting 400 with a 516 OBP. I think he can play center field.
  24. gman
    I highly suspect he has had his knees, hips, ankles, feet and any other lower body part that could be part of the problem thoroughly examined by multiple high level professionals. That's why he is not playing the field. They probably told him long ago not to be playing. period.
  25. gman
    Bo Jackson and A Rod had hip replacement surgeries. neither were the same afterword but they did play. I am not aware of someone with knee replacement still playing following surgery. However it has been over a year now since he went out with knee problems and I think he had surgery last August. It hasn't healed in the year since, maybe it won't or they definitely need to do something more drastic.
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