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  1. MN_ExPat
    Probably. But in all fairness, Hughes is more of an injury problem than a lack of ability.
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    Well said. This is the first time in a long time that I am truly intrigued by the offseason and the front office. Falvine have shown, albeit in a small sample size, to be very forward thinking and willing to take risks. Great to see.
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    2018 Wish List

    MN_ExPat commented on MaxOelerking's blog entry in From the Plaza

    Well said. At the same time bat wise, let's not forget Mitch Garver. Maybe I'm reaching a bit, but if he takes the next step in progression he could really be a force multiplier with his flexibility and bat.
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    I'd agree Good Sir. Dilly Dilly!!!
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    I haven't seen him pitch in person. For some reason we always seemed to not be able to make those games. Otherwise I'd have to agree, at least stat comparison wise and what other posters have said who have seen him pitch. I fully believe he has the talent and skill level to succeed, probably even at a high level. His "thing" (if you can call it that) like most pitchers and position players, seems to be the mental side of the game. Not worried yet as some guys just take longer to figure it out (Arrieta anyone?).
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    Well said Han, I've seen Jorge pitch 3 or 4 times for the Lookouts now, and each time I've come away with the impression that his stuff pitches "up". Not anything that will blow you away, just kind of a "sneaky" good. Probably not a front line starter type, but if he realizes his full potential, maybe somewhere in the same ball park as Santana.
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    Ok, how is Stewart a failure (and Meyer was pitching in the Majors last year), because I would love a definition of that?? He's only 22, missed a good portion of this last year due to injury, and has progressed a level of the organization every year. How is that a failure?
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    Gentleman, I must agree that you are both probably **cough** correct **cough**. Are there 2B who are better/more athletic/greater range, etc. with the glove than Brian? Yes, that I will never argue. In short, thank you for accepting my rant (most likely with a Spock eyebrow arch and a "Who let the village idiot out again??").
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    Ok, going to get on my moral high horse here, sorry folks... Only in Minnesota land could we ***** about our own players winning a high profile award. Why in the Good Lord's name are some of us "upset" about this? I just don't get it. Is it because some of us want him gone in exchange for newer shinier prospects? I get it, we all have our own favorite players and vision of what we want the organization and FO to do. But this is who we have right now. He's a good person, a decent to even very good player. Why can't folks be happy for him?
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    True, I'd agree totally on the TOS... but Perkins tore his labrum. The fact that he could even come back pitch again at all was a victory for him (still scary though).
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    Take a deep breath, exhale... repeat. He'll be fine. Also, try reading the article if you haven't' already... this guy sounds smart, and talent is talent. Falvine will be there to guide him and usher him from Padawan to Jedi Knight. And yes, he did play, he was a catcher.
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    Here's a thought. If Royce Lewis puts together a season similar to last year, does anyone wonder if the FO might not challenge him by sending him to the AFL? It might be a wee bit of a stretch, but given his talent level it might not be that far off either?
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    Love the idea of the Box Score, very old school. Think that is something that we can all relate to. Great job on the writing and stories this season, really enjoyed it all.
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    Ok, I've officially stepped into the zone of "I'm not even remotely hungry, but... I going to keep looking in the fridge 37, no 38, 39... oh the heck with it, I am NOT keeping track anymore!" I keep looking at MLB.com and TD like somehow, something will magically appear that will sate or relieve my (most likely neurotic) nerves, adrenaline, etc. I think I officially need a beer (is it socially acceptable to drink before 5 or even leaving work?) AAAARRRRGH! It's only Monday afternoon! I think I need a hug. Scratch that... I'll settle for a beer.
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    I feel your pain Vanimal. It hits 70 or below here and you'd think the next ice age was setting in. Then again I can't talk too much myself either. I was in Alaska this summer and it was a cool and overcast 58 when I landed in Anchorage, and I was like "wow, it's actually pretty freakin' cold out!". I have gotten SO soft... I feel shame
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    Sorry, that sounded a little harsh. Ok, nope, not really sorry. But if I had feelings, deep in that little pit in the center of our person where most folks keep them... I might feel something akin to sorrow. Zod is not amused.
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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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    Ugh...lol. HATE those things. They are a complete menace down here in South Georgia, and more than a few have been sent to an Armadillo "farm" for destroying our lawn (in case you were wondering, a single one can tear apart a lawn in less than an hour digging for insects). You guys can have all you want; we'll even pay for the postage and shipping.
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    I concur as well. I think we also have to factor in that he's finally been truly healthy and much better rested for the first time in a long time and we are all seeing the results. Joe can still play
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    Well, clearly I'm a much better writer in my head than I actually am on paper and my thoughts don't often translate well. You are correct Sir. I fully agree that the vast majority of Twins fans, and just about everyone here, truly wants to see him succeed. As you and others have stated, it probably is mostly frustration at his lack of ability to "get right in the head" and translate all that God given ability into consistent production on the field. Like others, I've been a huge Gibson fan since the day they drafted him (probably too much so, but a fan nonetheless). Given that the next wave of pitching talent may not be quite "there" yet, there stands a good chance he comes back for one more year, if the current run extends through the end of the year. But like you and others have said, as much as it pains me to say, we do need to see a larger body of work for my hopes and faith to be fully restored.
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    Sorry, should have said "some". Didn't mean to imply all. And yes, I'd have to agree. I was very disheartened to see the first half of this year. Just hoping something finally clicks in his head, and we see the pitcher he truly could be.
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    I'll bring this point up for anyone who shoots on a regular basis as reference. Anyone who has ever professionally instructed someone on the range can tell you almost to a point, it is far easier to teach/instruct a neophyte than a seasoned veteran. The neophyte has no bad or ingrained habits, and thus is moldable, more teachable and open to suggestion. The experienced shooter... not so much. Not that most are unwilling to listen or learn (those folks who aren't are REALLY fun), but they often have years of (sometimes cringe worthy bad) habits to undo. This takes time and often hundreds or even thousands of repetitions to learn new muscular and neural pathways. This also assumes that they are repeating the new and proper methods well... properly. Note: Practice does not make perfect. If you practice what you are trying to do wrong, or practice the wrong thing... you only get good at doing it the wrong way. Perfect practice makes perfect. So after my wandering diatribe has hopefully focused enough to allow me to get to the point, I have to agree with Nick. Hopefully Gibson is finally comfortable with and trusts his new mechanics. This month's results seem to indicate that might be the case. Does it stick? I hope so, as I for one just can't understand why people (especially Twins fans) are actively rooting for him to fail. Gibson's stuff has never been in question, it's MLB quality and that is beyond question. I just really hope that he truly trusts it, and himself enough now to believe that.
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    Because we should never pray for a man to fail, pray instead that he finds success here or elsewhere (the place is irrelevant).
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    ZOD is DH!!!
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