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  1. bighat
    #Garvsauce
  2. bighat
    Stewart's all over the place.
  3. bighat
    While I agree that start times don't matter for as much for the TV audience, I think the powers-that-be are worried about the folks in Woodbury or Chaska or whatever, and how they need time to get downtown after work. That said, I agree that the Twins should move the start time up, and the "trial balloon" you mentioned will show any changes. I live in the Mountain Time Zone - I must say, watching a Twins game start at 6:05 is fantastic and you can actually watch most of it before you need to hit the sack. I went to a game in Minneapolis this summer, it was closing in on 11:00pm in the 8th inning on a random Wednesday...not cool. I'm all for earlier start times, hope it sticks.
  4. bighat
    Sano had a nice mini-run there for a few weeks. His performance this week has been awful, striking out multiple times each game and not getting any hits. Time for someone to pull him aside and remind him to be a singles hitter sometimes. I think those HRs he was hitting last week are still in his head and he needs to stay back on the ball.
  5. bighat
    He's also thrown a total of 39 innings in rookie ball. He's at least 4 years away from the majors and there are many "what ifs" between now and 2022. Gil looks good, no doubt, but I'll save my disappointment about this trade for another day, long in the future.
  6. bighat
    Very weird to see so much Jake Cave hate and skepticism. I would've thought everyone would have loved seeing this guy develop into what looks like could be an every day outfielder next year. Cave has been a significant upgrade at the plate over Buxton and seems to play decent defense. He should be starting every day on this team right now, and until Buxton proves he can hit, Cave should be above Byron on the depth chart. He's ahead of Bux right now in my eyes. There I said it.
  7. bighat
    We could complain about Hildy, and Magill allowing all 3 inherited runners to score today...but what's the fun in that? The Twins won, the 'pen has indeed pitched pretty well this series. The guys you mentioned are performing well indeed. Fun seeing the Twins make a bit of a run. Looking forward to the big debut tomorrow for Gonsalves!
  8. bighat
    Where would the Twins be without Rosario this year? I shudder to think. What a fantastic player and this team is very lucky to have what looks like one of baseball's premier outfielders. Gonsalves! Woohoo! Side note: I thought that Phil Miller tweet said "Brian Dozier contributed all 6 HR himself" and I was really confused for a minute. Now I get it.
  9. bighat
    Magill stinks.
  10. bighat
    I don't disagree....but it's kind of a Catch-22. By pulling Stewart early, the Twins are saying "if you nibble and issue walks, if you hit batters on an 0-2 count, you don't get to stay in the game". If Stewart has learned anything in his two starts, it's that he should trust his stuff. If he doesn't, he's getting yanked. That may also be an important learning experience.
  11. bighat
    Long azz day here. Started at the mechanic at 8:00am, then came home to see the water/electric were both turned off due to construction outside. Then had my annual fantasy football draft. Feeling good about the team, tried to snag Dalvin Cook but the auction price got too rich for my blood. Seen enuffy of Duffy. Kepler's average continues to tumble and his at-bats don't look too inspired. I hope the Twins give Stewart another chance. Johnny Field does not look very good. Sano & Austin are the next Canseco/McGuire! Bat them 4-5 in the lineup. Austin's making a case for a starting job next year out of camp.
  12. bighat
    Going for 5 in a row today, all aboard!
  13. bighat
    I agree that The Twins owe it to themselves (and Santana) to continue to roll him out there. Gibby had a run of bad starts last year and he got better, you don't just throw away next year's possible #3 or #4 starter because he's bombing in what basically amounts to Spring Training.
  14. bighat
    Okay, so my new fantasy is that the Twins finish .500. Who's with me!
  15. bighat
    I'm happy Logan Forsythe is playing well. And that's about it. He's a warm, veteran body who can play 2nd base. He is hitting well in a low-pressure situation with nothing to lose. I am glad to see it. What to do with him? I think the Twins will do what they planned all along: have Logan Forsythe fill in at 2nd base until the season is over.
  16. bighat
    Nice to see a game where everything went how it was supposed to. Odorizzi with a strong outing. Polanco and Sano with big hits. A nice night from the bullpen. It was sort of like watching What Could've Been.
  17. bighat
    Agree with Riverbrian. No way should the Twins call up Buxton and burn a year of service time just because he has a nice August in Rochester. Full stop. Period. End of story. Buxton has given the Twins exactly 3 good months of baseball over the course of 3 seasons. What about taking a look at some other players instead? If Buxton shows up with a chip on his shoulder next spring, so be it. We already know Buxton can hit MLB pitching in September. He does it every year. The Twins need to see Buxton hit in April, May, June, and July. Calling him up next week serves no purpose other than to create more discord and confusion in the Byron Buxton saga.
  18. bighat
    Agreed. I have zero interest in a 34 year-old 2nd baseman whose stock is falling like a rock joining the Twins. I hope the front office feels the same. Escobar would be a great fit but something tells me a reunion isn't as likely as we all hope.
  19. bighat
    Speedy recovery, LoMo. Hopefully he's healthy next year and can go play for one of the 29 other teams. Sano quietly has gone about his business and is helping this team.
  20. bighat
    I stand corrected! Tip 'o the cap to Tyler Austin! LoMo, you watching?
  21. bighat
    Jeez Austin, just put the ball in play there. Sano moved 'em over, just make contact and drive him in. I'm guessing Austin might need to shake off some rust here and we should keep expectations reasonable.
  22. bighat
    Woah man, take it easy on Santana. He was arguably the main reason the Twins made the post-season last year. I think he more than made up for his injuries/suspension with an amazing run last year as a true ace in a tough American League. "He sucks"? Not cool.
  23. bighat
    Thanks, that takes the edge off, I appreciate it!
  24. bighat
    Meanwhile, Dozier hit another HR in Dodger blue last night. In the 9th inning, 2-run shot. The guy's killing it in L.A. Not that I wish the Twins had kept him. But still. Ugh.
  25. bighat
    But don't the Twins have to call up another starter to replace him?
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