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  1. wabene
    If you like that book I highly recommend 1491 by Charles Mann. A real eye opener, very interesting.
  2. wabene
    The Turtle has no need for guns, steel or biological warfare he just brings the wood
  3. wabene
    I'm with Thrylos,the young lady on the right is definitely trying too hard. The hairdo and what is that on her shirt? A bowl of soup? I'd be as mad as that bowl of soup looks if I had to listen to those two.
  4. wabene
    The plot thickens...
  5. wabene
    I read the article and the faulty device mentioned isn't even a radar gun. When they do mention a radar gun failing it's because more than one vehicle are close together moving at different speeds. So I guess your right as long as the pitcher throws two balls.
  6. wabene
    The magnificent LEN111 is reporting that Gonsalves was back to 88-91 in his latest outing. Maybe that gun is just fine after all. I've always been sceptical when people talk inaccurate radar guns. This is very mature technology. Anybody try using that argument on the side of a road with a cop? Ironic the one guy they plunk down on for multiple years can't give them one. What I want to see is them make the call on Reed without costing the team wins. We need to operate like every game is crucial.
  7. wabene
    At this level the difference between the middle and the top teams is minuscule. This FO doesn't miss these little details. I find I'm learning more about MLB mechanization following these two. It is a refreshing ride.
  8. wabene
    Update: Now we're talking! More creativity from this front office. That 700k would just about cover 5 Brusdar Graterols! That money is more appealing than the prospect imo.
  9. wabene
    13th round 3 tooler
  10. wabene
    Happy for him; and the Twins!
  11. wabene
    I'm with you. I watched the rapid fire video of his outing (which isn't a bad look for baseball! ) and to me he hit 92-93 here and there but still had some 89mph fastballs. I too will be waiting to see and if it ramps up from here we might have something.
  12. wabene
    Funny how two people can hear the same thing and react completely differently. When I read the same article I thought, hmm sounds goods, he does seem like someone who needs to get out of his own head. Good for him hope it works. That's it, does not seem like something worth much speculation. The bottom line is if this guy gets it together and plays well the next several years it'll be with the twins and I'll bet he'll be happy. Quit worrying. Oh and several years from now if an all star Buxton still holds a grudge and wants to leave I sure the team will know and they can trade him. Big deal. Seriously lighten up Francis.
  13. wabene
    Yes but I also don't understand why Kepler wouldn't be far down any list for first base. The man needs to be roaming the nether regions, as chilly would say he is a kick ass center fielder. Seriously he not only is in the top few at right field but not many guys are better at center. The guy is smooth out there and always knows right where the wall is. Which might be why he is always available. Not to mention that so far his bat hasn't played at first.
  14. wabene
    Maybe they should study some film of when the games were half as long and implement rules to steer players behavior in the desired direction. A pitch clock could be part of it and also a delay of game warning followed by a penalty. The three biggest problems are TV, players idiosyncratic behavior and pitching changes. TV has made the prices skyrocket to the point where the last time this family of four went to a game we dropped $300. Ridiculous. If baseball does retract financially maybe that's not such a bad thing. The salaries, prices and profits are absurd. BTW I just made plans to catch a couple of Blue Wahoo games: $6 beers I checked.
  15. wabene
    TLDR
  16. wabene
    Blasphemy!
  17. wabene
    In an article in the Strib recently Castro said one thing that helped him get through rehab was being in the room and feeling like he was contributing to the team.
  18. wabene
    Cha ching. Remember when he was going to stop being a switch hitter? Kinda makes you want to be patient with Buxton etc
  19. wabene
    The turtle pulls back into his shell only to snap out at the last instant and receive the ball from just inside the zone!
  20. wabene
    Reed looks pretty good in that snippet! Gotta get a shot this year right? I'll go with him. Also the other Reed had quite the year with the bat last year and like cave his babip appears unsustainable. Will be fun to see if one of these two can take the next step. When fans who liked cave get a look at M Reed they might turn fickle
  21. wabene
    DH?
  22. wabene
    Well we flipped Eddie possibly hoping to sign him back. Didn't work now we have the booty from that deal and the bankers could be out more cash for Gonzales
  23. wabene
    Sometimes plans don't work out especially when your missing the all important dance partner.
  24. wabene
    I really like what I've seen from this FO so far. I will say their style of communication is a bit much for me. I'm all for proper grammar and large vocabularies. For example I cringe when Mike Zimmer speaks, football seems to frown on intellectualism (except Belichick). One of the things I like about baseball is it's embrace of the intellect. Funny when you realise that many players never went to college, I wonder what they think of the dynamic ivy league duo! I do appreciate well spoken people but only when they don't appear to be trying to be well spoken. This is something I've noted with some amusement and overall I've enjoyed watching them operate.
  25. wabene
    I wouldn't not sign Rosario because you fear blocking a prospect. Guys on deals structured like these two are more valuable trade chips. Get a crowd in one area (bout time) move the excess to fill a hole
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