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No. Get better players or get no players at all. A guy with a career .270 OBP will not “upgrade the roster”. These are June DFA candidates. -
I don't see him getting close this year. But he'll get in eventually, and it won't be popular. And I feel a bit bad about it as I was always an 'Eli is overrated guy'. But top 12 passing yards and TDs and two Super Bowl wins. Mostly he couldn't get out of Peyton's shadow. I kind of see him now as a Derek Jeter or Charles Barkley. I disliked them when they played, but I probably had little reason to other than because of the teams they played for.
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As always in the NFL HOF voting (and unlike every other sport), guys at the same position will take votes away from each other. I hadn't remembered how good Luke Keuchly was, but I'd put money on him getting the LB votes over Suggs this year. Only 8 seasons, but five time 1st team AP, two times 2nd team AP and the year he didn't make AP he won defensive rookie of the year. Then if Suggs is looked at as an edge rusher instead, I'd bet Allen gets his votes, mostly because this HOF makes you wait in line. One of the offensive lineman will probably get in. I'd guess Willie Anderson since he's been a finalist 5 times. Then I'd guess one of the WRs, and I'd guess Steve Smith or Reggie Wayne. I'll say Wayne because of the pecking order thing again. I'll further guess that Jerry Jones throws his weight around to get the Cowboys their only win this year and Darren Woodson gets in. Seems about right for Gates to get in as well. And as good as Vinatieri was, I'm guessing they won't let a kicker get in on his first ballot.
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The offensive production was a significantly bigger issue than the defense last year.
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I'd guess if anyone is taken, it's Moran. The MLB experience will help, but we've also seen teams take players who they were able to shelve on the IR. My dark horse is Will Holland as utility guys are the easiest to stash. I don't see any team picking and using a 26-man spot all year for a catcher. That's just asking for roster trouble. But I doubt anyone is claimed and I agree with the rest, I'm not worried if they are.
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Yeah, it didn't turn out to be a good trade, but the Twins traded an A ball no-namer for a AAA prospect who had legit five tool upside.
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Who Would You Elect to the MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2025?
nicksaviking replied to Teflon's topic in Other Baseball
I'm not sure why someone would put A-Rod in but not Manny Ramirez then. I don't care that they're not in, they knew this would very likely be a consequence for juicing and they did it anyway. But as the years pass, I care less and less. It's just a bust and a plaque, and I have no strong feelings either way. Still, the rest of the players busted during that era didn't get in so staying the course seems like the best option. I think you let the last couple remaining age off the ballots, and then some time in the future, everyone can revisit that group of players and decide if they want to amend the situation. -
Zimmer's for sure. I've never liked McCarthy as a coach and wouldn't want him on my team. But some owner might put weight on those back-to-back-to-back 12-5 seasons. Probably not next year though.
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Twins Trade Candidate Breakdown: Doris From HR
nicksaviking replied to Lou Hennessy's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Sorry Lou, I guess I didn't read close enough. Good stuff! -
Twins Trade Candidate Breakdown: Doris From HR
nicksaviking replied to Lou Hennessy's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Pretty sure that was the point. Stu taking aim at the site instead of the Twins this time, and I got a kick out of it. -
I doubt he cares as long as people are watching. He's more concerned with the next concert at his stadium.
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How desperate is McCarthy to save his job that he won't try.
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You had me at 'worse than Manny Margot'.
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****Moderator Note**** Stay on topic please.
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I'm signing Christian Walker to a 3/$60 million deal to play first base. This is pricy, but he’s been worth an average of 3.6 fWAR over the past three seasons and can hold the position down during the current core’s window. Signing him will also send a message to fans that the Twins are still investing and want to win. Even if there is a few dollars to throw at free agents, I don't see this team giving out a multi year deal unless it's something marginal. Maybe they'll prove me wrong, but I don't see a deal like the one suggested for Walker even being considered this year. I think they want to declutter to make the financials look more flexible for potential buyers. If they do spend 20M, it's more likely to be one year deals. I don't think the Twins are as interested in sending a message to the fans as they are to a new ownership group.
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I'd keep Nowlin over McLeod. I know the results say otherwise, but I'd never trust someone throwing under 90 MPH on the major league mound. Also, based on the Twins letting Severino walk, I wouldn't be surprised to see Rosario unprotected. I really only need to see Raya protected, but that would leave four open roster spots, and frankly, I have no interest in filling them with dime store free agents, so go ahead, give them to the kids for all I care. I'd rather see Rosario or Holland than the 2025 version of Manny Margot.
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18 seconds is too few, but he still should have taken a knee at the 15.
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Conky certainly didn't run good routes, but he had better hands.
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But they won't. These NFL teams need to hire one person who ONLY does clock management.
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I guess I don't understand why the Twins would trade Jeffers for other catchers. Or, if they aren't trading him for catchers, what else they'd plan to do with the position. Moving Jeffers should be amongst the lowest priorities for this team. Cheap and not an offensive black hole. Unless you can improve on the offensive aspect, just accept what you've got.
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Very impressive. He must have the neck of a nose tackle.
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My mom was Burrow's elementary school gym teacher, I credit her for these plays.
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I'm not a cap guru, but it looks like the cap damage is much less after this season, and very manageable the following season.
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11 minutes left, you're going to jinx yourself. But I really dislike Jim Harbaugh so I'm crossing my fingers.
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Right, owning San Diego to renting from the Rams. I could see them moving back at some point. Especially with the NFL becoming more and more of an 'experience' league. San Diego is a fun tourist city.
