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  1. nicksaviking
    Coming into the draft Stewart was touted as having a Texas strong upper 90's fastball. I thought I was hearing this year it was 93-95, but this sounds like it's not even that high.
  2. nicksaviking
    Doesn't your team get DQ'd if your starter throws more than 120 pitches?
  3. nicksaviking
    I wouldn't trade Sano for anything and I like Rosario, Dozier and Vargas, but watching the Royals makes me think the Twins have to find a way to start avoiding hitters who can't make make enough contact to keep moving the runners along.
  4. nicksaviking
    Yes, I keep disgusting myself by thinking A-Rod's not too bad at this and surely will be talking to me through my TV for another couple decades now.
  5. nicksaviking
    It sure is odd, though to me,in this case the motivations are less surprising than the willingness to make the decision itself. Mondesi is a switch hitter, but no way they bring him up for his bat. They must have wanted more than Colon as a backup infielder. Aside from Gore, they already had Dyson and Orlando as OF options.
  6. nicksaviking
    Does Davis' 2014 season not scare anyone? We're talking about 20-25 million for 5 or more years for a DH. I'm not saying I'm totally against it, I'd much rather have a 30-year-old batter than another 30-year-old pitcher, but I'm not completely convinced on him at this point and adding him will probably guarantee the 2016 Twins set a new MLB mark for strikeouts in a season.
  7. nicksaviking
    And objectively speaking, I think the answer to that question is yes. If Ricky Nolasco had bombed with another club on an ugly contract the last two years and the Twins had the chance to sign him to a veteran minimum contract, most folks here would be demanding they get him as a low risk flier with a chance at being somewhat useful. Again, I want to stress the word objectively as this is coming from a guy who has no interest in starting pitchers over 30 and would gladly cut bait on any and all of them if it meant rotation spots for May, Duffey and Berrios.
  8. nicksaviking
    I'm not sure about that Padres job for Gardy, he might only have one year to turn it around. If the Padres still struggle next year, I'd think Preller will be out the door and through no fault of Gardy, a new GM often means a new manager. I'd also have concerns about him and that ballpark. It's huge and he hasn't traditionally shifted. Also when you have a lot of field to cover, your best bet is let your pitchers try to strike out the side. Not to stir up old debates, but that never seemed to be Gardy's approach.
  9. nicksaviking
    Good for Molitor, I too thought Hinch would win, though Spy is probably right, the two candidates from the AL West probably split some votes. Each of the past three Twins managers have won the award.
  10. nicksaviking
    Nice catch
  11. nicksaviking
    My 5-year old has been to every opening day at Target Field. It's a struggle now, with the intended payoff being a simple thank you when he's older.
  12. nicksaviking
    I don't trust 30-year-old catchers. That's probably knee-jerk, but I've been asking this team to go full-on youth since before the Astros and Cubs made it fashionable this year. I'm probably going to stubbornly protest adding any more vets to this team unless two are removed for every one added..
  13. nicksaviking
    Describing the terrible thoughts I have about you two right now would be against every TD commenting policy. Forget about my unruly children, I can't even keep my wife content at a game!
  14. nicksaviking
    I asked my self that same question 2011-14. Still can't tell you why I kept going to TF.
  15. nicksaviking
    ipads and fruit snacks is my terrible parenting advice, but the only way I get to watch games with my 2 and 5-year-olds. A playground, ball pit, bouncy house wading pool or something innovative would be welcome to me. That or they need to hire 200 TC the Bears to wander around and fascinate/frighten my children into timidness.
  16. nicksaviking
    Slightly off topic, but I wanted to see where Zuke ranked in terms of games caught and not surprisingly he played in 131 games, which ranked him 7th out of all the catchers. Only 8 of those games did he come in as a substitute as well. Yet somehow he only managed 479 PA (471 as a starter) which is still 23 PA from being a qualified batter.
  17. nicksaviking
    I caught a BP ball while eating a burger at the TGI Fridays at Miller Park. But that was only because no one was at the game and I could sit at the railing. I don't get the draw of the bars at TF though, unless you get there early enough to sit field side, you're watching the game on TV anyway. You can do that at Sneaky Pete's and pay half the price for the food and drinks and no admission fee. Seriously, what's the point of Hrbeks'? I'm pretty sure Huberts is just as close to the field. I like going to the bar to watch sports, but I don't like going to sports to watch a bar.
  18. nicksaviking
    Did I miss a discussion about converting Reed to a starter? Otherwise, who cares about the change-up. Just drop the pitch, an exclusive FB/Slider combo works for plenty of relievers, including Glen Perkins. OK, bad example as of late.
  19. nicksaviking
    I'd also add that aside from the top three, the other top guys at AA or higher are looking pretty questionable at this point.
  20. nicksaviking
    I was not for "going for it" this year. Sorry to be a pessimist but we're talking about a hypothetical playoff run with a rotation led by Kyle Gibson and Mike Pelfrey. It just wasn't in the cards this year. I don't disagree one bit that they should have gotten big time trade deadline deals done last time they were competitive though. And I don't disagree with those that think Ryan's history of not getting the players to put the team over the hump in the past isn't likely to change now.
  21. nicksaviking
    Chief, what on earth are could you getting at?
  22. nicksaviking
    The article said 250 scouts watched him. The odds are one was a Twin. I hope
  23. nicksaviking
    If Terry boos a guy he just signed, he should probably get evaluated for schizophrenia.
  24. nicksaviking
    And likely a first round draft pick.
  25. nicksaviking
    I think the biggest problem with AJ will be the demand. We've heard the Braves are interested, and sounds like the Twins are so there's a good chance other teams would be as well. If he's got multiple suitors, he'll probably get a multi-year deal if he wants one. Anyone want him for two years? What if AJ gets hurt, Suzuki's option vests and both are under contract again in 2017?
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