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  1. D.C Twins
    Chargois at the 72nd pick.....Jay at #6......ugh. (sorry, wrong thread)
  2. D.C Twins
    A player who was drafted specifically for his prospect to be a future #1/#2 has already washed out as a starter. This is the problem that I was pointing out (not as to whether he currently has --or has ever had--- the potential to be a #1/#2...this is not my job as I'm neither a scout, nor have I seen him play in person). Luckily we have history to instruct us about how the Twins valued a potential closer...That would be the 72nd pick (Chargois) which is a looooong way from #6. But, this FO did not make that pick, so I agree that we must let them find the best way to fix a mess that was not of their making. If Jay to the pen is a small part of that fix, outstanding. However, We cannot and should not spin this as not-really-that-big-of-deal.
  3. D.C Twins
    I think the truth is somewhere in between. This is not the end of any hope to build a winning team. BUT it most certainly matters. Jay was 1 of 2 pitchers (see Romero) in the system with the talent to be a #1 or #2 starter. The Twins will never cough up the 150+ mil a year for an ACE in FA. Having 2 high end starters is very important to actually being successful IF a team makes the playoffs. I think this changes the outlook of having a SUCCESSFUL playoff team somewhere between some to kind-of-a-lot.
  4. D.C Twins
    "Next offseason it'll be a different story, however, and the Twins should be in a great position to make a big splash. Can't imagine the Pohlad's approving a marquee signing? Well, they have very little money tied up beyond 2018, so there should be plenty of room in the budget." Fortunately we have history to guide us. We have had "plenty of room in the budget" in the past (see early years of Target Field) without any big FA signing. Having said that, I actually agree with pumping money into scouting and development to build a foundation for lasting success. If we are wishing on stars, I also agree with Darvish based on your list
  5. D.C Twins
    8 out of 11 strikeouts?! We all talk about how important it is to miss bats at any level, so...yeah...very nice even in spring training. I vote that we ONLY trade with San Francisco in the future (Have we ever 'lost' a trade with them?)
  6. D.C Twins
    Thanks for all the details that make the game interesting Seth
  7. D.C Twins
    I cannot express how much more that I want to see what Park and Vargas can bring to the table. We need to learn as much as possible this year to make solid plans going forward, not see if we can squeeze 2-3 additional (ultimately meaningless) wins at the expense of gaining important information for the future. I personally don't see Grossman as part of those future plans.
  8. D.C Twins
    So I guess what we can all agree on then is that his change-up is still a non-starter (after many years).... It will be interesting to see how long the current experiment lasts.
  9. D.C Twins
    This.....and......This......and....THIS!
  10. D.C Twins
    Dear Twins, This year, I don't ask for a world championship, a trip to the playoffs, or even a winning season..... but please, please, please do NOT subject me to DanSan on the 25 man roster. Dear Granite, Please, please, please continue your progression to free us from DanSan...and Grossman.... and Stubbs....and whoever that other random outfielder we signed to a minor league contract.
  11. D.C Twins
    Seeing it in print should remind us all that our pitching should make us VERY nerveous this year.... I hope it works out, but yikes!
  12. D.C Twins
    Fear not....Molitor will not last past this year. Ownership does not want to pay two salaries. The new FO does not want to make a long term decision on a manager until they have a better idea of the future make up of the team.
  13. D.C Twins
    Three hits, two walks and 45 pitches over 2 innings with a fastball in the 80s?! Wow, I hope he doesn't get vertigo with all the postitive spin going on.....
  14. D.C Twins
    No worries....these catchers will play themselves to exactly the place they should be over the first 2-3 months of the year (in JM's case, I have a sneaking suspicion that it will be right out of the organization... and in Garver's case up to the majors to stay)....and this team has nothing but time right now.
  15. D.C Twins
    Similar to our discussions about minor league short stops....I'm simply happy that we have enough catchers this year that warrant discussion!
  16. D.C Twins
    I reached 1987 #3 pitcher Les Straker for comment on the above. He said: "Ummm, scary is an understatement"
  17. D.C Twins
    Just to pile on....last year alone, I think that May, Meyers, and Sano were handled pretty poorly. And this was not outcome bias at TD. I remember many posters that were exacerbated real time (yes, I think that the OF even stunted his offense last year).
  18. D.C Twins
    I would like to see Dozier batting 5th behind Sano at the beginning of the year. The line up protection may help get Sano out of the gates better (which to me is the BIG priority) . Dozier is more experienced and has proven he can supply power without line up protection. As long as Kepler demonstrates progress and does not implode in his second season, I think he would actually fit well in the 3 spot behind planco and mauer (A lot of 'ifs' I know, but tis the year for experiments!)
  19. D.C Twins
    There HAS to be a better 4th OF in here or out there or somewhere than Grossman and DanSan. I tend to agree with those who value defense in a 4th outfielder. Wouldn't it be great if Granite progressed sooner rather than later!
  20. D.C Twins
    I enjoy the statistical banter (The research that goes into both sides is interesting). I do think that we can all agree that it is refreshing to actually have multiple SS prospects in the farm system to debate about..... its been awhile!
  21. D.C Twins
    The high floor makes me feel MUCH better about him. Stewart was a higher first round pick, and if he doesn't make it as a starter, he is likely a bust.
  22. D.C Twins
    Seth--- thanks for adding video to the post. This is a nice (convenient) feature for those of us who have not seen the prospects play before. I think we can all agree that the bat speed is pretty solid and that is hard to teach....
  23. D.C Twins
    I actually find myself most excited see what Kepler can do this season after pitchers adjust to his MLB tendencies. I really hope he continues to mature and evolves into a dangerous #3 in the lineup ahead of Sano (I'm not interested in running Mauer out of town, but he really should not be in the #3 slot AT ALL this year).
  24. D.C Twins
    Kudos for the current TD interface. Much more user friendly than the original.
  25. D.C Twins
    Point well taken. I hope he will be pitching to Garver in the MLB for years to come
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