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  1. TheGiantTeapot
    Good story by Berardino. Am I the only one wondering why the young data turks seem to acknowledge chemistry and leadership (in addition to data and analytics) more readily than TR did? Or is it more accurate to blame the Bill Smith regime for the mass exodus of the veteran leaders the Twins had? It's interesting to watch how the psychological makeup of a group responds to different situations. (The 5-0 Vikings go into a bye week finding slashed stuffed animals in the locker room and the season turns to mush, for example.) Am I being too hard on Molitor for not being the leader this group apparently needs? Isn't that part of the manager's job description? I've certainly heard the argument that the manager of a baseball team is really only responsible for fewer than 10 wins/losses over the course of a season. But then I think of the Maddons and the Franconas and the Bochys of the world. They apparently know how to lead a group of athletes and establish a culture of confidence and winning. What am I missing?
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    What Link said. Once Buxton calms down and realizes he belongs in The Show, I think he's the prototype leadoff Henderson/Wills style hitter, base stealer, and general disruptor.
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    Do NL fans hate the Cardinals the same way AL fans hate the Yankees?
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    Agreed. But that means they would publicly have to call out the guys who aren't "leaders." It's become abundantly clear over the years that Mauer simply does not have the type of personality needed to be a leader. Torii Hunter, Michael Cuddyer, and LaTroy Hawkins do, which is why they were brought in as special assistants this year. It sounds like Dozier hasn't embraced the leadership role as much as the team would like. Who else on the team has the experience and credibility and personality to lead and motivate his teammates? To me, the obvious answer should be the manager. I like Molitor, but I think this experiment with him at the helm will be over after this season. Pohlad's word was kept, the contract was honored, and Falvine will bring in their own people.
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    Reminding myself to breathe deeply and relax... it's only spring training... there's plenty of time to find my soapbox and dust it off, get it ready for the annual head exploding rant... MIN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 3 1 TB 0 5 8 0 0 3 3 0 -- 19 23 0 Dear God.
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    I'd rather believe they're using Dozier as bait while Falvey beats up the Indians for pitching... How about an injured Kipnis and 2 AA/AAA starters for bullDozier? Hey, a guy can dream...
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    Sounds like we're pitching to contact again...
  8. TheGiantTeapot
    Agreed. Molitor will be gone after this season (I still agree with Souhan that 2015 was more Torii than Molitor) and Mauer will be gone after next season. This is a long term rebuild. $23 million/year will go a long way toward fixing this pitching staff.
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    Where are you from (be as specific as you are comfortable): The Land of the Giant Teapot (Lindstrom MN) What is your age (or age range, if you prefer): Stopped counting a while ago, if that tells you anything How long have you been a Twins fan? Since I was a little kid What have a couple of your best Twins memories been? One of my earliest memories is sitting on my parents living room floor and seeing my mother crying by the light of our old black & white TV. My dad had to explain to me that the Twins had just lost the World Series. I was 3. Who have some of your favorite players been? So many... Killebrew, Oliva, Kaat, Carew, Hrbek, Gaetti, Gladden, etc. etc. How long have you been reading Twins Daily (or were you following some writers before Twins Daily)? I don't remember dates but I know I was a fairly dedicated Twins Geek follower. Batgirl too. Still miss the Lego game recaps! What brings you back to Twins Daily? How often do you stop by the site? I've been lurking for years. Thought it was time I stepped up to let you guys know how much I appreciate the site and all the work that goes into it. Share whatever you like. I just love the beauty of baseball. Never been a stat guy beyond the basics. If you try to make me understand WAR and BABIP I will run into traffic. Not saying newer metrics don't have value - they clearly do. I just don't have the mental stamina to grasp them.
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