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  1. nicksaviking
    I definitely want to see him keep moving up, but I'd guess the 31% K rate is giving the team pause.
  2. nicksaviking
    Funny thing about last year's draft. While I was happy with Povich's and Hajjar's production so far, last season during the draft I wasn't exactly thrilled. TWO Big 10 pitchers in the first in the first four picks?!?! Big 10 pitchers hardly EVER succeed in the majors as starters. Alex Wimmers, Tyler Jay, Aaron Slegers. Learn your lesson already Twins! Who was the last decent starter the Big 10 produced, Jim Abbott (sorry Glen Perkins, get well soon Max Meyer)? Eagerly awaiting examples to show I was wrong.
  3. nicksaviking
    Last year Toronto gave up two top 100 prospects for Berrios, and Martin was in the top 50 range. Spencer Steer was just starting to crack a few lists this year and the other two players weren't considered top prospects. The Twins gave up more players, but as far as the industry insiders go, Toronto probably paid a higher price.
  4. nicksaviking
    I see Fulmer is throwing his slider 65% of the time this year. Up from 40% last year and 20-25% as a starter. The Twins do like their sliders.
  5. nicksaviking
    They should be in a good spot to make a sound evaluation. I have to think they'll have a pretty good read on the Maeda, Ober and Winder injuries well before free agency kicks into high gear.
  6. nicksaviking
    I agree. But also last year's Atlanta team could have, and probably should have given SF and Boston pause about trading their rentals. I know they were supposed to be 'sellers', but both are only a couple games out of a wild card spot.
  7. nicksaviking
    Maybe we all wrote Strotman off too early. Looks like he's only given up 2 ER in his last 10 appearances, several of which have been multi inning outings.
  8. nicksaviking
    Mahle's numbers when he doesn't pitch in Cincinnati are really good. He's a better pitcher than you think.
  9. nicksaviking
    Brock was bursting at the seems trying not to squeal; thought I’d throw him a bone.
  10. nicksaviking
    I call BS. Brock first reported the trade, he just let Heyman get the credit.
  11. nicksaviking
    Sam Dyson. Wish they'd been a minute too late with that one actually.
  12. nicksaviking
    He's only in A ball. I think you'd be reading too much into that.
  13. nicksaviking
    I'd take another reliever, and I wouldn't say no to Robertson, but I'd rather find another arm who'll be here next year. Particulary after seeing the price for getting such a player.
  14. nicksaviking
    I don't see how Robertson would be considered a better relief option than Lopez. He's a free agent after this year, old, fragile and doesn't have close to the numbers Lopez has had. Are there some 'small sample size' concerns with Lopez? Maybe, but no more than Robertson who hasn't had a decent season since 2018.
  15. nicksaviking
    There's many things that go into doing what's best for the team and you can bet putting fans in the stands and keeping TVs tuned in is one of those things as far as ownership is concerned. But as far as what's best on field, I'd argue that showing the players you're not quitting on them while they're still in 1st place is probably doing what is best for the team. It would be demoralizing, and not just for this year, if they sold off players.
  16. nicksaviking
    One starter is only a token move, they need two starters and two relievers. If that’s not happening, and I’m guessing it’s not, stay away from rental players.
  17. nicksaviking
    I do think Baldelli is largely an on field avatar for the overall brain trust, of which he’s only moderately influential of. I absolutely think before every game they determine ‘starter a’ gets x innings or x pitches or gets pulled once ‘batter a’ comes to the plate for a third time. Id guess there is another discussion about which relievers are to be used with his real freedom only being able to decide the order they’re used based on matchups. I don’t like that Gray only went 5 innings or that Duran was used in a blowout, but I do believe Baldelli is just following the conglomerate’s game plan.
  18. nicksaviking
    So it sounds like Baldelli has two choices. Pull the starters early and have fans call for him to get fired. Or clearly defy his bosses by leaving them in and actually get fired.
  19. nicksaviking
    Can you clarify which lock down relievers and how many innings these relievers were supposed to go? Because I assume your answer is Duran and he should pitch all the innings.
  20. nicksaviking
    And replace him with the guy the Padres just fired? The guy who was probably leaned on most heavily in preparation for this series?
  21. nicksaviking
    What an incredible A’s team too. They definitely underperformed in the late 80’s-early 90’s. Should have had more than one WS ring.
  22. nicksaviking
    I’m still not in the “sellers” camp, but watching my new favorite pitcher get flayed alive was the most demoralizing thing I’ve watched this year. I agree, the loss of Wes Johnson has to be contributing to the pitching collapse. I’m not sure if that’s fixable in-season.
  23. nicksaviking
    I want Archer removed too, but I just can't watch Bundy any more. He's just lobbing meatballs at the plate and has no business facing major league hitters. Archer and his short starts are killing this team, but if they had four decent starters ahead of him, then I think the bullpen would be fine picking up his slack.
  24. nicksaviking
    Syndergaard isn't high on my list, but making sure Bundy and Smeltzer don't start another game is. To do that, the Twins will need two starters, presumably the second one won't be terribly exciting.
  25. nicksaviking
    I'll echo everyone else, great stuff. McMillan must have some pretty decent projectable attributes to go back to school as his numbers don't exactly scream 6th round money.
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