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  1. D.C Twins
    This. It takes talent, grit, intelligence, and durability to consistently pitch deep into games. It requires managing one's talent and strategically picking your spots to max things out. Many the the modern game, including starters, more consistently give max effort for max velo and max spin rate which they cannot sustain deep into games. If Jack was expected to pitch 3-5 innings in a playoff game or 5-6 innings a start in the regular season , he also could have given more max effort with better average results in those short stints. (He pitched over 235 innings a season for 11 seasons and over 250 for 5 seasons; Maeda may spontaneously combust for all we know if he tried this one season) Perhaps more importantly, those of us old enough to watch Jack Morris in his prime and in the playoffs, know that his approach and demeanor elevated THE ENTIRE TEAM, similar to Kirby Puckett. All players (to include those on the other team) knew that he was going to fight with attitude and stop at nothing to give his team a chance to win. It fired up his team. He was a leader. That stuff really matters in the playoffs and we have sorely missed it. The lack of that type of X-factor is a big reason for our umteen losses in a row in the playoffs.
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    Ugh... a bit like comparing Oranges to Orangutans, No? Where to start, where to start... Well Maeda has 4 post season starts where he appears to have averaged 3.8 innings. His other 20-ish so appearances were in relief where he averaged around 1 inning an appearance. Jack Morris had 5 complete games in the playoffs, 3 coming in the WS, one of which happens to be the greatest post season start ever. Though fantastic, his stats are a bit diluted by a rough post season in his age 37 year with Toronto. Jack Morris also pitched in the AL his whole career with DHs I am pumped we have Maeda and think he can elevate. Nick, you along with Parker, are my favorite TD writers. But with all due respect, comparing Jack Morris with Maeda...just no
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    Twins FO has done a wonderful job maximizing the talent for the payroll (and I am usually more critical than complimentary). The starting rotation is very well positioned... for the regular season. We still need someone to reach the level of dependable ACE for deep run in the post season (hello Broken Record... I'm Skipping CD!). It is possible that one of our top two can elevate to be THAT guy and remotely possible that one of our prospects make an enormous leap. BUT, most likely, if the team is as successful in the regular season as we hope... We will need to leverage our deep farm system to get THAT Guy at the trade deadline (...if available... Big If). In short, I don't see the Frank Viola or Jack Morris in the rotation...yet
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    One of the best TD articles that I have read over the years. Thanks!
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    The front office deserves a ton of credit for using patience and discipline to maximize the roster AND future flexibility. Truly impressive. BUT, unfortunately, unless one of our top 3 pitchers elevated to another level this year, a first round playoff exit is likely. Playoffs are a different beast and I don't think our SP are at that level. The FO HAS given us the best chance possible though so Kudos to them!!!! I suspect we may lose one or both of them next year. Appreciate them while we have them!
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    Addendum: I think we can get better value for our bullpen dollars than paying for May
  7. D.C Twins
    Chicago will be a legit threat in the years to come and are the most likely to shut our window.... as it were
  8. D.C Twins
    1. Hope for the 125 mil (38 to spend) 2. Do NOT sign Cruz (that hurts but necessary), Rosie, May, Romo, Gonzo, Adrianza, Odo, or Homer. 3. Rodgers gets 5 mil in arb 4. Rooker, Krill, or Larnach will fill the DH and outfield slot with Cave and Wade as adequate 4/5 outfielders 5. Gordon or internal for utility 6. Use the majority of the remaining 33 mil on a QUALITY starter with the remaining going to the bullpen (I'll leave this part up to the FO experts who have done a great job with talent management overall) 7. Open to an incentive laden one year option for Hill (but I don't feel good about it Time to let the next generation fill the gaps (and hopefully they will be every bit as good as we hope). Would have liked to keep Cruz and May but will not work for our budget.
  9. D.C Twins
    Oh the year WAS unfortunately.... and it looked strikingly similar to the conclusion of many previous years.
  10. D.C Twins
    Planco the only possibility.... by why now for any of them? Why would you ever choose to trade at their lowest value?
  11. D.C Twins
    Woops! Already did...
  12. D.C Twins
    Retro-specto-scope seems to favor 'overreaction'..... again....
  13. D.C Twins
    Inexcusable to pull the SPs after 5 innings with 75-90 pitches thrown (with a run or less given up.) Just-BAT-S-CRAZY! The second and third order effects with bullpen use and outcomes were entirely predictable. Happy with manager and FO overall, but they need to seriously reevaluate the difference between regular season and post season strategy.
  14. D.C Twins
    This made me laugh...and hard!
  15. D.C Twins
    Actually we would have been lucky if were only 4 head scratchers....unfortunately there were more than that
  16. D.C Twins
    Maeda, Duffy/Wiesler/Romo/Clippard; By committee Yes, yes they can
  17. D.C Twins
    Well, well, well....what do we have here?!
  18. D.C Twins
    Chicago's play this year has placed the Twins on alert that their window may not have opened for as many years as initially anticipated. That being said, they are not there yet and I very much like our chances That 'that being said' being said, I'm not sure seeding matter this year unfortunately
  19. D.C Twins
    I disagree that it is "all important" Ticket has been punched for the playoffs barring something really crazy. With three game series starting off, no fans and possibly in a bubble, I'm really not sure seeding matters much at all.
  20. D.C Twins
    Seeing someone's lifetime dream achieved never gets old!
  21. D.C Twins
    THE SKY IS FALLING. IT IS TIME TO PANI.....wait what?! (checking ear piece)....it appears everything is ok....please go about your business...
  22. D.C Twins
    Lance Lynn is the antithesis of a team player....NO THANKS!
  23. D.C Twins
    Line up as currently constructed is of grave concern. Nobody's fault really. Missing Garver, Donaldson, Buck is rough....really rough
  24. D.C Twins
    Woof!
  25. D.C Twins
    One start does not a trend make....but I live in fear that MLB scouting will catch up to The Dobnak (even if it does... I'll always be thankful for his great story)
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