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  1. PATwinsfan
    My guess is they see minor league hitters as easier to develop than minor league pitching, and are focusing on hitting middle infielders specifidally because they sense middle infielders who can hit are more valued than other positions. I would think the plan then would be to trade some of that middle infield minor league talent/depth for major league pitching, similar to the Palacios for Odorizzi trade. They've demonstrated an ability to develop and effectively change the approach of major league pitchers, so I'm thinking they think that is a more reliable avenue for pitching than developing minor league players.
  2. PATwinsfan
    I’d be ok with leaving Odorizzi in if his pitch count was lower. If I remember correctly, he was pulled at exactly 100 pitches for May. At that point it’s a question of having Odorizzi pitch more than Baldelli is likely comfortable with or going to the pen. Having our starting pitchers pitch 120 pitches as a means to lessen the bullpen load likely isn’t sustainable either. Bottom line is the team needs bullpen reinforcement or guys to step up, or we’re going to have these let’s hope the bullpen survives games on a fairly frequent basis.
  3. PATwinsfan
    I’d be ok with leaving Odorizzi in if his pitch count was lower. If I remember correctly, he was pulled at exactly 100 pitches for May. At that point it’s a question of having Odorizzi pitch more than Baldelli is likely comfortable with or going to the pen. Having our starting pitchers pitch 120 pitches as a means to lessen the bullpen load likely isn’t sustainable either. Bottom line is the team needs bullpen reinforcement or guys to step up, or we’re going to have these let’s hope the bullpen survives games on a fairly frequent basis.
  4. PATwinsfan
    But isn't that exactly the point? He has to "get away with one here" fairly frequently so that he doesn't overwork Rogers, Hildy (and hopefully at least two other relievers that are added or promoted or that step up) so that in September and hopefully beyond those guys aren't toast. We rightfully critiqued Moliter last year for overworking the top guys in the bullpen by bringing them in to every slightly high leverage situation. You can't do that and expect those guys' arms to hold up late in the season. So he has to gamble with the weaker back end of the pen from time to time. I'd argue being up 7-2, even against Houston, when Rogers and Hildy were used heavily the prior two days, is exactly that kind of situation.
  5. PATwinsfan
    Great video. Thanks!
  6. PATwinsfan
    I'd extend him, but not sure that's enough. Might be more like 2 years, 20 million. But that sets him up where if he keeps playing at this level over the course of that extension, he could get a decent payday. I really hope the FO does everything they can to buy out a couple years of FA on Rosario and Berrios as well. I'd try Buxton again too.
  7. PATwinsfan
    I agree, but that doesn't mean there isn't a trade strategy being used when the opportunity presents itself.
  8. PATwinsfan
    I don't know if others saw this but I thought this article over at Twinkie Town was an interesting read. It looks at the Odorizzi deal and the deadline deals of last season and how the Twins used cash to either increase the quality of prospects they received or decerase the quality of prospects they traded away. Probably not enough data points to call this a trend, but an interesting strategy to think about. https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/3/14/17118586/the-twins-are-cashing-in-with-their-trades-derek-falvey-thad-levine-jaime-garcia-jake-odorizzi
  9. PATwinsfan
    Interesting. Thanks.
  10. PATwinsfan
    According the Star Tribune he appears to be leaving the organization to "pursue other interests". Any idea whether those are baseball related? If so I'd be disappointed we weren't able to retain him. http://m.startribune.com/twins-assign-tommy-watkins-toby-gardenhire-to-managerial-spots/462885903/?section=sports%2Ftwins
  11. PATwinsfan
    I think a reasonable extension for Dozier makes sense. Do Gordon and Polanco push Sano to DH? That means one of them is playing 3rd- do their bats play as well there? I would be in favor of packaging Gordon with others in an Archer or Cole trade if we're going to extend Dozier and are comfortable playing Sano at 3rd. Let our wealth of SS prospects come up and push Polanco to 2nd once the Dozier extension expires (or shift him to 3rd and Sano to DH).
  12. PATwinsfan
    I think trading Gordon could make sense given our depth there. I wonder just how much he'd bring back though. His stock seems to be lower than it was a year ago. My bigger question though is (and I apologize if this is the wrong thread for this question) does trading Gordon necessitate a Dozier extension? I don't see anyone else taking over 2B in the short term other than Polanco or Gordon if Dozier isn't extended.
  13. PATwinsfan
    33 I believe.
  14. PATwinsfan
    I think the narrative that all the front office has done is fire people is a bit misleading. For one thing, they brought in James Rowson and Jeff Pickler, both of whom seem to have had a positive impact on the Twins season. Rowson in particular has to be given credit for the offensive improvement of several of the Twins players. Pickler was more behind the scenes but based on watching the games I'd say some of the things like the outfielder's alignment cards are likely due to his presence. At the minor league level, their first draft seems like a success although that's a little more controversial and too early to judge. I'm holding off too much judgment until after this offseason, but I like at least most of what we've so far.
  15. PATwinsfan
    I'll echo the sentiments here. Great writing, and really enjoy the pre and post game analysis!
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