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  1. bighat
    Cave in a landslide.
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    Agreed, the 3-batter rule is horrible and would just erode the game further. Think about it - playoffs, bottom of the 8th inning, you've got Taylor Rodgers coming in to face Bryce Harper. The best lefty against the best lefty. One huge at bat, one big moment for the game. Fans like me really enjoy that stuff, and I think most people who are fans of the game would agree. The problem with most of the rule changes seem to be aiming to do 2 things: 1. Speed up the game 2. Make the game enjoyable for "non-baseball fans" Meanwhile, they completely alienate the baseball fans that do currently exist. What's next? Should we have fans vote live for "Swing" or "Take"? Hook up an x-box to the pitcher's mound and allow fans to decide of he throws a curve or a fastball? Maybe we should just have American Idol judges choose the teams? Or maybe give the kid with the most instagram followers a spot on the roster? It's like they are just pandering to the lowest-common denominator. The All-Star Game Fan Vote is already one of the worst and most bush league pieces of garbage in existence. Stop changing the game because some 22 year-old social media aggregator tells you to, and have faith in the sport you oversee, Mr. Manfred.
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    I'm guessing you meant Shannon Stewart. That guy was awesome, BTW! The Twins traded Bobby Kielty for him, and he finished 4th in the MVP vote in that 2003 season.
  4. bighat
    Well said, I concede and agree wholeheartedly after reading this. ....Okay, now I'm mad about Hicks again.
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    I hear ya - I'm baffled at how often Aaron Hicks gets mentioned and nobody ever says a peep about Palka. The guy was just tossed on the scrap heap and went on to bash 27 dongs last year. Sure, he might be the next Paul Sorrento, but I think the Twins wouldn't have needed to sign Cron if they'd have somehow hung on to Palka. It's the biggest mistake nobody's talking about.
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    Looks like it was awesome, I'll have to make a note to join next time!
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    I remember last year in Spring Training, the Braves basically said they were going to call up 19 year-old Robert Acuna on April 28th (to save a year of eligibility) and let the kid start raking. They followed through with that, the Braves made the playoffs and Acuna succeeded. Washington called up 19 year-old Juan Soto and he mashed. Wish the Twins would be more aggressive with their top prospects, especially a guy like Lewis who seems like he's got the maturity to handle a promotion.
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    Why not sign him - what's the worst that could happen? The team tanks? Then trade the guy in a couple of years at the deadline if things don't work out. The Dodgers/RedSox/Yankees would give their farm system for the guy in 2021 with 5 years of team control remaining -- as long as Machado's crushing it, which I see no reason to doubt he will be. I really don't see too much for the Twins to lose by at least putting in an offer.
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    I do agree that we are all pretty disappointed about how the last 7-8 years have gone with this team. We want this team to start shelling out for the Harper's and Machado's. But I think with Spring Training around the corner, it's time to be a bit more hopeful. There's always a chance and it's not like this team has given up. C'mon man, get in the spirit.
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    Polanco, Rosario, and Berrios are the best Twins farm-system guys on the team. I love Polanco as a hitter, I'm willing to accept a few flaws in his defense. I'd like to see him at the top of the order every game this year between the 1-3 spots. With guys like Mauer and Dozier now gone, Polanco is going to be a major key to this offense. And just like he's always done, he'll probably hit .287 and score lots of runs. He may indeed be the best hitter on this team right now.
  11. bighat
    I think we have to be realistic: when we're praying that our 25 year-old outfielder can hang on to the 8th spot in the batting order and hit.235 this year....maybe - just maybe - we shouldn't count on Bux being an important cog on the 2019 Twins. I hope he breaks out, just like everyone here. But I think we need to be more realistic about the type of major leaguer we have. His ceiling right now looks like a Jerrod Dyson-type. His floor? Well...let's just not think about that. I think Baldelli should only help Bux this year and I'm guessing he'll feel much more relaxed up there. Keeping my fingers crossed. But any major offensive contributions from Bux should be considered a bonus at this point, and we should keep our expectations very, very reasonable.
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    Put this one in the "maybe" pile. What this signing really tells me is that the Twins are feeling confident with the current starting pitching situation. Going into the season with Berrios, Gibby, Odorizzi, Pineda, and Mejia/Perez is the plan. Now, time to sign some relief pitching and let's hit the ground running in spring training.
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    Yeah, I mean with Ottavino off the board and other quality guys getting signed it's unfortunate. I heard Brad Brach listed as a possibility over on MLB trade rumors' website.
  14. bighat
    Totally fine with another team signing an aging reliever coming off a career-worst year with a 4.50ERA.
  15. bighat
    Why the heck to we want a 30 year-old guy who's coming off a career-worst season posting a 4.70 ERA with career highs in blown saves? What am I missing here? The guy's washed up, he wasn't ever lights-out in the first place. Heck, give Blake Parker the closer job and Let Allen sign with the Padres or something for a middle relief role, no reason to sign him here in Minnesota.
  16. bighat
    The bottom fell out for Hildy and he was so bad by the end of the year that I'm not sure I'll ever feel the same about the guy. Not sure if it's Molly's fault or if the league just figured him out. Maybe a bit of both. Would prefer to discard and take a new unknown card from the top of the deck.
  17. bighat
    In his defense, Ervin basically said that he wanted to win - and was disappointed when the Twins waved the white flag. Baseball players have said and done worse. I always liked a healthy Erv, he was very solid for the Twins. I'd be open to giving him a deal but would understand if the Twins want to move on as well. I like the fact he was brought up in the article, he'll certainly be a steal for someone out there.
  18. bighat
    A boring off-season (aside from Cruz) but then again it was to be expected. I'm okay with Parker, as long as he performs like he did the past 2 years. We have to assume he will until he proves otherwise. Better than McGill or Duffey. Agreed now we need that 9th inning fireballer with ice in his veins. Where do we get one?
  19. bighat
    I'm surprised to hear so many complaining. I know there were some other 2nd basemen on the market but this guy had to be among the top 5 available. The Twins haven't had much luck bargain shopping for down-on-their-luck stars (LoMo, Lynn, Rodney come to mind), but they might have found something in Schoop. Remember Schoop was injured at the beginning of last year and it really nagged him for a while. When he came back he performed well enough for the NLCS-bound Brewers to trade for him at the deadline. This might be one of those TJMaxx specials that the Twins can brag about next year.
  20. bighat
    Watching Twins batters strike out with a runner on 2nd base and nobody out last year was just brutal. I can't stress how many runs were wasted simply because guys couldn't make contact. Astudillo might not be Tony Gwynn but his contact rate is desperately needed on this team. He puts the ball in play, period. I hope the Twins are seriously considering ways to get him as many ABs as possible. Really hope he makes the team out of ST. Astudillo's not a "nobody" anymore. A diamond in the rough is only valuable if you use the player. He won't do us any good stashed in the minors.
  21. bighat
    I remember how jazzed I was when I heard the Twins were signing Reed, Rodney, and Duke last winter. All of a sudden they had an All-Star bullpen. Poof. Alas, Reed seemed like the most solid guy of the whole bunch and he turned in one of the worst seasons of the year....on a bad team. I hope it was just a fluke year. Maybe he'll return to become an average arm, but I don't think he's ever going to be lights-out again. I don't think the Twins are counting on him being a shut-down reliever in 2019.
  22. bighat
    Why not extend Jorge Polanco right about now-ish? Along with Rosario, he's our most consistent bat. He's going to want to get paid and he should. I'd prefer it would be the Twins who pony up.
  23. bighat
    Because Buxton's had plenty of time to play healthy and he's still struggled when he's ship-shape. I hope he becomes a star also. I just stopped pretending he is one.
  24. bighat
    Bingo. Every single article about Buxton seems to operate on the assumption that he's a future Hall of Famer that's somehow snakebit by injuries. That's simply untrue, and the numbers show it. Aside from a 2-month stretch in 2017, Buxton has been a well below-average hitter to the point where the Twins can't afford to keep him on the major league roster. He is the 4th outfielder going into Spring Training on a team that had its 3rd outfielder (Max Kepler) finishing with a .215 average. I don't think it's quite time to give up on Buxton. But it is time for the Twins Daily reporters to stop writing about Buxton like he'd be Mookie Betts if not for a pesky sore toe. Buxton is a great human being, but he's failing professionally at this point. I think Rocco will have a positive influence on Buxton and Sano, for what its worth.
  25. bighat
    Middle infielder free agents who are at the "Top of the pile" (not including Machado): Ian Kinsler - Age 36 Eduardo Nunez - 31 Jose Iglesias - 28 Marwin Gonzales - 29 Alceides Escobar - 31 Eduardo Escobar - 29 DJ LeMaheiu - 31 Brian Dozier - 31 Asdrubal Cabrera - 32 Josh Harrison - (if club declines option) - 31 Freddy Galvis - 28 Anything look appealing to you guys? I like Harrison, Eddie Escobar, and Jose Iglesias. Not sure if I'm in love with any of these players, though.
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