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  1. rdehring
    I am seeing a ton of improvement this year at the plate. Yes, he has had a couple stretches of reverting to the old wild swinging self, but they have been short-lived before getting back to the new Eddie! On defense, like everyone I just shake my head once in awhile when he makes either a bad throw or throw to the wrong base. But what I expect the defensive metrics doesn't give full credit for is his reaction and quickness to get to a lot of balls most left fielders wouldn't get to, thus, limiting a lot of hits to one base less than normal. Does he have warts and things he can continue to work on, certainly. But we are seeing improvement at the plate. That tells me he still has a chance to become a very good left fielder, if he isn't already that.
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    I wasn't lobbying for him to move up now, Seth. Was merely thinking about when he does next year.
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    While reading this I had many of the same thoughts mentioned above. I sincerely hope the Twins give Slegers a chance, if not now, at least in September. But the biggest news today was Palacios going 0-4! And all eyes will be on Fort Myers tonight where the Thorpedo makes another start!
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    Looks like the Twins are limiting Romero to 5 innings and/or 80-90 pitches. With 100 innings as of last night, that would put him around 140 at the end of the season. Should enable him to pitch in the playoffs if they are comfortable with his going 150+ innings this year. With another multi-hit night, had to look closer at what Palacios has been doing of late. He has hit safely in 8 of his last 10 games with 4 multi hit games. Will the jump to AA be the big test for this hitting machine? Or will he make that jump just like this last one?
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    Another good outing by Melotakis. I don't understand his being DFA'd and really don't understand why no one picked him up. ByungHo Park seems to be putting it together. Could he have value to someone come the end of the month? Great seeing Thorpe go 7 innings. Is that his longest outing of the year? Although I see he threw only 80 pitches, must have been very effective.
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    When I saw that Widell pitched for ETon, had to double check to see if it was his first game...it was. I thought he was going to be a hard one to sign and was really happy to see the Twins get it done. From everything I read, seems like he could be a good one. Last night was a great start. Also good to see Javier doing very well, especially for an 18 year old, in Eastern Tennessee.
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    Thanks, Seth, that was interesting. Now lets not all jump on his you know what when he struggles a bit out of the gate!
  8. rdehring
    OK, how does the internet know to have an ad for "Rhine River Cruises" on this spot about Kepler? Hmmmmh!
  9. rdehring
    Thanks for doing this, Seth, as I found it to be very interesting. Sure looks to me that Palacios is on track to be the Minor League Player of the Year as you find his name amongst the leaders in almost every category. Most surprising to me is his 12 home runs. Another surprise was to see Blankenhorn leading with 8 triples. Wasn't aware that he was that fast?
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    Took note this morning of what is going on in Chattanooga when I saw they have 60 wins! You look at their lineup and see Gordon and a bunch of other guys not that well known, yet, most are hitting .260-.280. Yes, they have a stable of pretty good starting pitchers and a very good pen, but SIXTY wins? Does a lot of the credit go to Jake Mauer? Seems that his teams are always in the playoffs, no matter where he is. Maybe he will find his way home some day in the not to distant future? I haven't seen Palacios play, Seth, and was wondering about his defense at short? Because the way he can hit, maybe HE is our shortstop of the future. Do you know when Griffin Jax' Air Force commitment ends? Is it next summer? Sure like the results when he is on the mound. Finally, did the Twins bring back the wrong veteran for Tuesday. Certainly hope Gee hangs in there for another start or two.
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    It seems they have to give Colon one more start at Rochester. Perhaps, the best option is to bring Jorge back for a 3rd look. Or maybe call up Romero for one start. Doesn't make sense to call up Gonsalves as they don't want to do that until September at the earliest so they don't burn any options this year.
  12. rdehring
    Sure we should consider trading Gordon, because it isn't just Javier and Marte on the horizon. Note, I didn't mention Lewis because I doubt he sticks at short. But we also have Palacios and Arraez in A ball with both looking to be well above average hitters. My question, however, is do you consider adding Kohl Stewart to the mix? Like most of us, don't have a clue what he is going to become. Is there some team out there with a top young starter who could be high on him? But yes, Gordon should be available for the right return.
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    Buyers vs. sellers...it doesn't have to be one or the other. They have some parts that can be replaced internally. Listening about trading those parts is where I expect them to start their discussions. I see the Twins considering trades if the trade will make them a better team both today AND in the future.
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    At first glance, thought Thorpe's night was a bit disappointing. Then I looked further. In 5.2 innings, he threw 99 pitches...the most since coming back from two years off. It also looks like most of the damage was done in the 6th inning, when he allowed two of his four walks and a two run home run. Looking at the first 5 innings, his outing was excellent. Overall, another step towards his coming back to the pitcher he was before the injury and illness.
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    Nick made an important point when he mentioned that Gonsalves isn't on the 40-man, thus, it makes no sense to call him up prior to September when burning an option wouldn't come into play. I liked bringing up Jorge as the 26th man for one day only. Great opportunity and experience...and he did very well. Perhaps they do more of that over the coming couple months, ie, alternate bringing up Jorge and Romero for a start or two. They would know it is only for a week to gain experience. Who knows, one of them might shock everyone and pitch so well they can't be sent back.
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    Where the hell is Westmont College? And what's in the water? Great seeing Bard finally healthy and pitching great, really great. And I think there was a typo in the last sentence of the Curtiss write up. The 'c' should be a 'sh'. Have a great day, Seth.
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    OK, I know its only 5.1 innings at AAA, but two baserunners? Is it possible this Curtiss guy might be able to pitch for the Twins? Speaking of small sample sizes, Palacios moves up a level and hits close to .400 average. Hmmmm! And who is this Lewis kid at the GCL? Multiple hits in four of six games, may have to start following him! Have a wonderful 4th of July, Seth!
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    Lots of mention about the 40-man roster in this report, Seth. I was looking at that the other day. In my opinion, I have four MUST adds. They all are pitchers, Gonsalves, Thorpe, Rodriguez and Curtiss. I expect the Twins will add more than four. There are several others that I expect will get consideration, although all have some warts. Included in that group are Stewart, Navarreto, Burdi, Reed, and Bard. I expect I missed a couple, perhaps an International signing from back when.
  19. rdehring
    Zach Granite won't be your typical corner outfielder because of his lack of power. Other than that he appears to be able to do it all...very well. No question, we should see him in Minnesota later this summer. How do the Twins open a spot for him in what is now a very good four man outfield? I don't think the Twins will, or should be, either a buyer or seller next month. Rather, they should be looking for deals that will bring in a young pitcher who will help this fall AND in the future. With Granite on the verge of forcing himself onto their roster, will be very interesting to see how they open a spot for him.
  20. rdehring
    Thanks Seth, great analysis and good to know there is hope on the horizon!
  21. rdehring
    Thank you for saying what I have been thinking for some time. I have no problem going into next year with the exact same 13 players. Having Granite, Vielema, Garver at AAA working to force themselves onto the team is great depth. Now, the pitching needs some work. Maybe one or two of the position players will need to be part of that solution.
  22. rdehring
    Zack Granite just continues playing beyond anyone's expectations. Expect we will see him up here in September, or sooner should they be able to move an outfielder for pitching in July. What did you think of Busenitz last night, Seth? I saw the last few innings and thought he is someone they can work with. And now that the $1mm savings is set, they can get those two HS pitchers signed.
  23. rdehring
    I believe Rooker was a redshirt, thus, he could go back for another year. Although that would probably hurt him as next year he would have zero leverage.
  24. rdehring
    Like everyone, I wanted the Twins to take the guy named Strasburg. Oh, someone like him wasn't there this year. So in the real world, immediate pitching help doesn't come from the draft. The last two games were examples of how badly the Twins need pitching, both starters and relievers. But that help will only come from one of three places, trades, free agents and pitchers in the high minors. So the answer to their problem wasn't McKay, Greene or Wright. But it may be guys named Jorge, Romero, Gonsalves and maybe Thorpe.
  25. rdehring
    Sure was an interesting day/night, wasn't it John? I sincerely hope they were able to save $$$ on the Lewis pick. Don't know what happened after that, but I suspect someone was no longer on the board. But there are lots of rounds to use the money, even if it ends up approaching $2.0mm. And lets remember they will be drafting #1 on day 3, when they went way over $100,000 to take the pitcher needing TJ last year. I do have a question. If you don't sign a pick in the 1st round, you get an equal pick the following year. When does that end, after the 1st round, COMP A round, round 2? Thanks!
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