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  1. nicksaviking
    Outside observers on June 9th: Did Anthony Prato really deserve a promotion? Anthony Prato on June 26th: How ya like me now, posers. Also, I really, really hope the Twins don't have to turn to Keuchel, and I hope he hasn't jumped Varland in the pecking order just because once upon a time he had a big name.
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    I wouldn't sweat it, the rotation has mostly been solid so I don't know that Eric Milton would be that much of an improvement. It's your insistence on trading for Tommy Herr that really put this club in a bind.
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    Car? Waste of gas. The light rail goes to both stadiums.
  4. nicksaviking
    Was that a Dobnak endorsement?
  5. nicksaviking
    I mean, it can only be one, not all 26.
  6. nicksaviking
    Just catching up, but looking at the box score, Kirilloff got pinch hit for as the first batter of the inning? And down three runs? He hurt? Seems like Gallo or Kepler would be better options to get pinch hitters.
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    Please, no more 11-12M veterans. They are almost always a terrible investment. As long as you have enough young guys in the stable, keep trying them until one clicks or you’re sure none will.
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    But Arraez only hits singles and the Twins (still) can't get hits with men on base. Unless Arraez, the leadoff hitter, is supposed to be RBI king of the team, I don't think the Twins would be scoring that many more runs with him.
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    If Lewis can learn from the AAA coaches but not the MLB coaches, I think we're asking the wrong questions.
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    Yeah, but it keeps getting shuttled back and forth from St. Paul in deference to the less talented veterans.
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    No one is firing their manager from a first place team, even if they are below .500. I mean, I'm ready to shake things up, but you guys are going to have to wait to bang this drum in the off season. Also, the young guys are doing pretty well, and I think those are the players who are most impacted by the coaches and managers. From the anecdotes I've always heard, veteran players tend to get to do their veteran player things, typically only getting instruction from coaches and managers upon their own volition. So I'd say gripes about how poorly the vets are playing, should be aimed at the front office, not the coaching staff.
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    Vanimal mentioned Manny's Steak House. If you're up for that kind of a meal, that's probably downtown's most iconic sit down place. Spoon and Stable is also well regarded, it's a bit swanky. The Red Cow is a bit more laid back and they have good burgers. If you're in the mood for sea food, I like the Smack Shack. If you're looking for something casual, Bricksworth Brewery just opened a location two blocks from the stadium. I haven't been to that spot yet, but their location in Burnsville had great wings, burgers and pizza.
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    For sure. While I was in favor of the trades, but they’ve stunk, and it’s a definite justification for termination. I just don’t like the ‘culture’ argument, as they’ve clearly made an effort, and they change their approach yearly, even if the effort and approach have been fruitless. They most definitely are trying to make this work, The prior regime acted like they were playing in Mayberry, ‘We do our best, but can’t compete with them city folk!’ That is the unforgivable culture from my view and I worry that’s what the team will go back to if they start firing everyone. They can replace the front office, but it better be with like minded people who are just better at the job. I do not want the folks who dream about a bygone era back in charge.
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    Yeah, I’m not sure if I agree with this ‘culture’ criticism. I absolutely DESPISED the Ryan era, ‘aw shucks, we’re just a small club happy to be here’ crap. This current iteration trades prospects, signs big free agents and changes their approach to roster construction every single year. They keep failing, which is certainly a fireable offense, but unless folks liked the old ‘aw shucks’ quaint Twins culture, I don’t see that as the issue.
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    I kind of fell out with new music this century after that awful rap/metal phase was all I heard during my college years. I've heard of T-Pain, but not his catalogue, though I'm sure I'd recognize a song or two if I heard them. But if he's digging up Sabbath and Journey for his sets, the guy sounds like he'd be a fun dude to hang with during our neighborhood garage parties.
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    Yeah, I really dislike the implied 'safety net' aspect of poorly playing vets. "But what if the unproven guy we replace him with is even worse?!?!?" Nothing, that's what. A loss by three runs counts the same as a loss by five runs.
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    It sure would be great if Jeffers and Camargo marginalized Christian Vazquez the way Garver and Jeffers did to Jason Castro. I'd prefer not to carry Vazquez and his contract for two more years.
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    Josh Allen?
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    I don't see Garlick as a downgrade in any meaningful way aside from name recognition. He's outhit Kepler in all three seasons he's been around. The prospects starting + Garlick/LaMarre/lesser-prospects as depth, seems like a better bet than broken vets starting + prospects as depth. Mostly because the option with the vets starting continues to prove non-functional.
  20. nicksaviking
    I'm thinking that complaining to get your way when you're a star 26-year-old receiver is more productive than when you're a star pushing 30. The NFL age charts say he's getting close to more-trouble-than-you're-worth territory.
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    I really hate the 'diva WR' stereotype, but what's going on with Diggs? Doubtful it's contract related since he got his big payday last year. Is he getting fussy and lost confidence with Josh Allen like he did with Kirk Cousins? Already? I know he chirped about that a bit after their playoff loss last year. I mean, I'd make that trade straight up if Diggs wants Cousins back.
  22. nicksaviking
    I don't think Ohtani is getting moved. It would take a ransom to get him, and I'd guess the Angels are going to push harder than any other team to retain him. Soto is interesting and I'd love to have him, but unless San Diego's inevitable fire sale is happening this upcoming offseason, I'd guess they're going to give their 'all in' approach one last shot next year if they come up short again this year. Goldschmidt and his position make the most sense as any new big bat that comes in, should come in at the expense of the tanking vets. Kirilloff taking a Kepler/Gallo OF spot would work for me. That no-trade clause may be an issue though. Players who go to St. Louis, tend to stay in St. Louis as long as it's their call.
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    Yeah, it sounds clear that Correa was working as consigliere for the front office. Likely as expected with the contract they gave him. If it was the other way around and Correa is going behind the back of the front office to subvert their authority, that would have been a giant, scandalous story and Dan Hayes would have obviously led with that. And so would have ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports and MLBTR. Also, the LA Times, NY Times, and every other newspapers in cities that now boo Correa.
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    ***Moderator Note*** Posts have been removed to better keep this thread on topic. Stick to Kepler's merits, not other posters'.
  25. nicksaviking
    You're likely right, Smith probably doesn't add to the win total this year. Figured the team may have landed a draft pick for him, but likely not a high one, and based on what we've seen thus far, it's possible he'd have gotten no draft pick at all. The QB positions is always where the wins and losses are going to add up.
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