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  1. D.C Twins
    Uh?! At some point results have to dictate reality right? If Lewis starts in Rochester next year, his new nick name can be Delusion of Granduer! Lewis is light years away from Larnach and Kirilloff based on any metric except wishful thinking for a #1 overall pick.
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    Good thought experiment, but I tend to feel that we have to overpay to get established free agent pitching in MN and given the free agent market, I think the big boys will be outbidding us by a long shot even if we try to overpay (which we will not)
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    You are technically correct, but... 1. WOOF; That SP list is for a 70 win team. And 2. A QO is good for contract negotiations and with a draft pick as a fall back. Odo will almost certainly be offered at least a 3 year deal for 30+mil so he will either sign a long term contract with us or we get a draft pick. Same for Pineda. 3. Please never mention Perez in the context of a future Twins SP again
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    I'm sorry but but I must point out again that the emperor is currently wearing no cloths. I voiced concerns about Lewis in May and was told there were no problems. So now that it is September....lets look at AVE, OBP, and SO/BB ratios over time 2018 "A" (last half season): 0.255, 0.726, <2.0 2019 "A" (first half season): 0.238, 0.665, >3.0 (which earned a promotion ?!?!) 2019 "AA" (last half season) 0.231, 0.649, 3.0 exactly (so based on history ready for another promotion?!) This is not the trajectory of a future superstar. I'm not an expert and do not know what is wrong with his swing/approach, BUT it is clear to anyone without bias that something is wrong. One Theory: They are trying to revamp his swing for a better launch angle and it is failing miserably. Earlier this year Buck was quoted as saying that he was going to hit HIS way this year (which makes me wonder if they were trying to revamp his swing as well for HR/launch angle...... ) Retooling for a better launch angle is good for some but not all!
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    Into September. I for one will no longer lament what I wish we had (Minor). We've got what we are going to have...and hopefully enough for the WS! I'm going to transition into blind faith fandom for the rest of the season and enjoy the ride.... LET'S GO!
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    Bala-mazing!
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    Love the auditions for relief pitching going on in Rochester...and like the results from tonight there even more....
  8. D.C Twins
    I TOLD everyone that Schoop should be left off the....umm.....er...post season.....uh.....never mind....carry on....
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    Points about left handed Schoop and clubhouse chemistry well taken though.
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    Addison Reed couldn't break a wet paper towel with his fastball, so not sure that was really a 'decision.' Parker and the rest of the relievers in The Purge where shown the door later than they should have IMO....Going into last year, one (or perhaps everyone) could argue that Belisle was retained just a bit too long....
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    You nicely articulated the frustration of Romero. I've always gone the old school route of not giving up on a potential #3 starter or higher (sending to the bullpen) until you are sure it won't work out. And I didn't think we were close to that point yet when he was sent to the bullpen (yes he had high pitch counts and was inconsistent but he flashed more potential than Berrios did during his first few MLB tries). That being said, times have changed.... If he had truly developed into a fireman with the ability for 2 shut down innings whenever the opposing team was getting too frisky, none of us would be peering down the retro-spectoscope today. ...and that seemed realistic when the experiment began. If forced, I vote for starter or bust. Some simply have a starter mentality. Plus, we need to know we are not giving up on a great starter before we let him go. If we prove he is not a starter, let him go, and he becomes an above average reliever for a few years down the line....I can live with that but not proving that he is not a reliever only for him to find himself as a starter elsewhere. One last thing...."May, outside of a few hiccups, has been a dominant force." I'm not sure that is how opposing scouts have described him to their teams this year
  12. D.C Twins
    In answer to your questions: 1. If chosen today Schoop should be off and the double As (trademark pending) should be on....No scholarships and Schoop is gone next year anyway. We need OBP and defensive substitutions/flexibility (note; this will NOT happen because the FO has a hard time parting with their prospects and FA pick ups) 2. Cave is off. Gonzales and Adrianza (see above choice) can provide OF depth. 3. Astudillo is only needed if there is an injury to Garver or Castro 4. 3 starters and whoever is left (to include starters not in the top 3) who throws the fastest for strikes (yep, sometimes it's just that easy....choose not to go down on walks and give the batter as little time to think as possible)...So yes to Littell and Graterol (and I hope even Alcala) No thanks to Hildy, Harper or any gimicky or soft tossing options.
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    Agree with many previous posters on TD that Berrios needs a rest.... I wonder if size doesn't impact durability throughout a season....The prototypical 6'4" 240 pitchers may have better sustainability? He is our only hope for anywhere close to an ACE in the playoffs... Our only other hypothetical playoff ACE opportunity would be a bullpen game with Graterol (3 innings), Alcala (3), Romo (1), Rodgers (2). I'm only 1/2 to 3/4 kidding
  14. D.C Twins
    Buck is on his way back! Buck is on his way back! Buck is on his way back! Release The Defense!
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    Of course you are never promised a successful trade.... but you are also not promised that your prospects are going to be stars....that is why you have to take calculated risks when things are breaking in your favor (ie an 11 game lead in the division). The FO has to make decisions about their current core. If they like Buck and Polanco at CF and SS, then yeah, maybe you do trade Lewis for pitching. I If you think Lewis is a superstar in the making then he should be up in the next 1-2 years then maybe you trade Polanco for pitching help....Same analysis for all the other position player prospects in the minors But the bottom line is that if you want to compete for championships and not sustained above average-ness you have to access well and make hard decisions. And to maximize the current window we need more pitching
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    Remind me again because I can't remember....which was more recent 2005 or 1991.....
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    Ummm...let's expand our minds to second and third order effects. Minor would have actually plugged in as our acting number 1 while B struggled. One of the starters could have gone to the bullpen and potentially facilitated the dumping of Harper or slowed the AAAA express. Minor actually pitching starting innings (7-9) would prevent over usage of the bullpen at least one day......so it could be inevitably used more on the shorter starts of the other pitchers.....and so on and so on..... I think what you meant to argue is that the Twins really needed was to acquire 2 starters instead of just one at the deadline because 1 may not have been enough so yes...I was incorrect....we should have obtained Stroman and Minor if we were serious (and lets not forget that Stroman did not cost THAT much). Not taking chances at the trade deadline with our top 10 farm system will haunt like walks
  18. D.C Twins
    Lewis OPS above 0.700 for the first time in a loooong time at any level on 3 2Bs Fingers crossed for signs of a major break out in the last month here!
  19. D.C Twins
    .....This is what happens when you hold on to your precious prospects too tight and not get Minor at the deadline. To expand...it is a fallacy to assume that we are entering some 3-7 year window of superiority in the central division just because we have a good young hitting core and Cleveland appears to be close to a reset...... The White Sox have some amazing young talent and there is absolutely a risk that they will slam our window shut abruptly starting the year after next. We should have started going for THIS PAST trade deadline. But unfortunately the Twins model is to strive for extended stretches of above-average-ness to maximize the revenue to cost ratio....not win championships....this will not change unless fans speak through ticket sales. For an example of how fans can take action....see Redskins, Washington
  20. D.C Twins
    To Whom it May Concern, We are getting loose.....very loose....just thought you aught to know....We are not the experts, but we think we need more Pitching, Staring this off season. Love, Your Hubcaps
  21. D.C Twins
    If you are looking for your next project, I'd be fascinated to see your take is on Royce Lewis' swing!
  22. D.C Twins
    Well done as always Parker. Always must read stuff from you!
  23. D.C Twins
    1. Arraez 2. Polanco 3. Kepler 4. Cruz 5. Sano (1B) 6. Rosario 7. Garver 8. Gonzalez (3b) 9. Buxton Good God will that line up rake
  24. D.C Twins
    I predict that next year Kepler explodes and ends up entrenched as our #3 hitter
  25. D.C Twins
    I think (hope) that Duran and Alcala will end up being underrated bulpen arms Otherwise completely agree; 7 innings with 8Ks on 84 PITCHES....wow
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