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  1. nicksaviking
    I'd still rather see Dobbs than Mullins, but when you put it that way, yeah I can't see a way to justify QBR as a reliable stat.
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    ******Moderator Note****** This thread seems to have no identity any longer and has been locked.
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    Moving him out of the pocket and letting him run at will worked to begin with. The last two teams stopped that, but maybe the coaches think they found away to stop them from stopping it. Either way, no QB means no deep playoff run, so I'm already at the point where I'm as amused by the shenanigans as I am with winning a game against an average team. This is the one away game I go to each year, and whether the Vikings win or not probably doesn't meet my top ten priorities, and I'm not really a Vegas kind of guy. I still love the team, but I've already happily resign myself to an anxiety-free end of season at this point.
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    Seems like they've drafted more the last couple of years. Perhaps that's a side effect of cutting down on the number of players selected in the June draft.
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    Yeah, I'm quite critical now, though I think the 'safe' play, and the one to shield them from the most criticism, would have been to start Mullins (gross), so I suspect they do have something up their sleeves. Most likely something to do with Dobbs' ability to use his legs. I'm quite curious to see what exactly will "help Josh thrive". It's going to hilariously blow up in their face if they're wrong.
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    Sounds like the game plan will be different: Which would beg the question, why didn't they change anything mid-game last week when the old game plan wasn't working? Other coaches are able to change tactics mid game. Heck, O'Connell and Dobbs basically just winged it in his first game.
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    I mean they did start him over Manion, who was familiar with the system.
  8. nicksaviking
    Two offensive players. One of whom is a 23-year-old who hasn't played above AA and has a career .644 OPS.
  9. nicksaviking
    The Twins need offense. If Kepler's 2-3 WAR is almost entirely on the defensive side of the equation, as it usually is, it's not fixing the Twins biggest need.
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    And you know what, maybe if Olney wants there to be grand promotional changes to MLB, he should also point fingers at his employer and rival sports networks. ESPN typically broadcasts ONE game a week, and it's usually the Dodgers, Yankees or Red Sox. They could at least have a game a day on ESPN 2, even if it was a day game. What else are they showing during the summer? Fox Sports, ESPN and CBS Sports are carried on pretty much all major live streaming services. If they had any intention of helping the game thrive, they could be bidding to put regional streaming games in front of nearly every home with no additional user charges, just like fans got with over-the-air broadcasts for decades. Obviously owners would have to accept a reasonable offer, but I never hear of the actual nationwide sports networks, who already have the infrastructure in place, as an option.
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    Yeah, if you're a GM and are at all concerned about making a trade for a bust, Verdugo would be the clear winner. He's been at least a league average hitter five years in a row. But that's not how all front offices work. Kepler was better last year (the last three months anyway) so I could see other teams valuing that more. But again, if I'm looking to trade Kepler, it's in a package, not as a stand alone player for some modest prospects. The deal I'd be interested wouldn't look anything like this one.
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    I'm putting that on the league though, not the players. If MLB wants to copy the NFL, it's the commissioner, the owners and when necessary the players union that need map out all the offseason events and artificially encourage the pomp and circumstance. NFL players don't do this, yet Olney did allude to LeBron James taking it upon himself to promote his decisions with his contracts. Uh, does Olney not remember that James got dragged across the coals every time he tried to make a show of him choosing his next home? He basically turned himself into a Kardashian and NBA fans HATED it. I'm sure the media loved it because it gave them all kinds of stories to write, but how would this help Ohtani?
  13. nicksaviking
    Ohtani is holding up the whole league. That wasn't a criticism, just an observation. Spring training is still over two months away, so there's really no rush outside of killing my boredom. And since there's only three free agents I have interest in, the few free agents who are signing just makes it more likely the Twins will swing some trades later. Also, a disgraceful piece by Buster Olney about the Ohtani situation: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39049998/shohei-ohtani-secret-free-agency-mlb-dodgers-blue-jays Basically obtuse to the worst part of modern journalism. "I want to know everything, right now! How dare you keep information about your contract negotiations from me, I need to report on this immediately to stay relevant!"
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    ****Moderator Note**** Let's stay on topic and stay away from condescending responses and personal attacks.
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    Offered or not offered, the appeal of moving Kepler or Polanco to me was always in a package with prospects for a better return anyway. As the team currently stands, I'm looking to upgrade the 26-man roster, not the prospect lists. Maybe they'll find no suitors, but I'd not give up on that plan until all avenues are exhausted.
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    It's really not about the price to me, but the roster space. Is this really the extent of the offensive addition they really want to make? They really can only add one bat before they have to start trading veterans. Which I'm fine with, but many aren't. I'm cool moving Polanco and Kepler, but as much grief as I give them, O'Neill isn't exactly an upgrade to them or anyone on the roster. I think every offensive player they bring in needs to be an impact bat.
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    Likely means they feel better about Buxton than us fans do. Whether that's wise or not will be left to the gods of hindsight I suppose.
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    I also think Anthony Prato is more likely to get picked. He plays just about every position and has nearly put up a .400 OBP the last two years combined. I could see the Twins losing both, but I don't know that Keirsey's CF position will be an overriding factor in the decision. Rule V picks are typically the last player on the choosing team's bench and I'd suspect that most teams wouldn't be willing to hand their back up CF job to such a player. A jack-of-all trades kind of player seems more likely for the spot.
  19. nicksaviking
    By “fans” you mean fan, as in yourself. You realize you’ve basically been arguing against the board this whole thread right?
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    Probably knock the Jags out of contention for the #1 seed, but even with a high ankle sprain, he'll probably be back for the playoffs. Even if much less mobile.
  21. nicksaviking
    I agree that this one wouldn't make much sense unless the Twins traded Lewis or Julien. And honestly, if the Rays are willing to trade a 25-year-old who put up a .840 OPS in his second full season, my alarm bells are going off. Yeah, the Rays are cheap, but this is his first year of arbitration, Paredes won't break the bank for any team until year three of arbitration at the earliest and most optimistic. Twins need their best trade assets for a starting pitcher anyway.
  22. nicksaviking
    I would pass on O'Niell. He's too inconsistent and I think the Twins need to prioritize stability with offensive additions.
  23. nicksaviking
    In a vacuum, I don’t really care about adding a back end starter. However, if they do so, it would open up the possibility of using Ryan or Ober as part of a package to upgrade to a front of the rotation starter. To be clear, I wouldn’t look to move either, but if that gives the team a chance to use one of those two in lieu of Lee, I like having that option.
  24. nicksaviking
    I'm sure the mystery team signing Eric Fedde is NOT the Twins, but with how this organization is able to play their cards closer to the vest than about every other team, Mystery Team = Twins, is always at the back of my mind.
  25. nicksaviking
    A team with a non-HOF caliber QB wins the Super Bowl about every five years or so. We could be due for a San Fran or Detroit victory, but even as an underdog, I'd probably still bet on a Mahomes, Jackson, Hurts led team. Or I suppose Purdy might end up being one of those guys eventually.
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