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  1. rdehring
    If memory serves, Seth, there wasn't a DSL last summer? That would mean Rodriguez will begin his professional career this summer in the GCL, correct? Is that a first for a player signed as a 16-year old? If there isn't a DSL this year, do you expect them to bring the dozen or so 16-year olds they signed a few months ago to Fort Myers? COVID sure has changed how teams operated, eh?
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    That Javier is still just 22 is mind blowing. Seems like we have been talking about him for the past decade.
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    Is this the year Javier breaks out and becomes the player we all hope he can be? Expect Canterino to spend less than a month is Cedar Rapids.
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    This team looks to be strong, real strong. Did I count correctly, Seth. There are 19 pitchers on the roster. Gotta assume that a couple will be on the IL? On the flip side, with only four infielders assume the Twins are counting on at least one of those DFA's that you mentioned to make it to St. Paul. I don't see Balazovic on either the Saints or Wichita roster. Is he injured? Thanks for getting these to us, Seth.
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    See this roster is 27, so same question as with the Miracle. Like I suspect many of us, did a double take when I saw the name Jermaine Polacios. Guess the Twins got the best end of that deal. A bit surprised to see Celestino in AA and not in St. Paul. To tell the truth, I had expected Rortvedt to begin his year at AA. That sure ain't happening, at least not for opening day. I don't know about others, but I know very little about most of the coaches for both the Mighty Mussels and Wichita. Perhaps that would be a good report(s) for you to put up over the next few weeks.
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    Thanks for getting these posted, Seth. So excited to start following these guys who have been all but forgotten for going on two years. Curious about roster size. You listed 29 players, not including the injured guys. Is that the roster size? Guessing it normally would be 25, is this because of COVID? Haven't looked at the Ft. Myers schedule, do they play 6 game series like AA and AAA? Or because of the teams all being near each other will their schedule be more normal? Excited to see what Soularie does. Hopefully, his injury isn't serious and he can get on the field soon.
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    Was a pleasant surprise seeing Rortvedt get the call yesterday. So glad he got his first hit and a walk, correct? And was he involved in the team scoring in both of those at bats? Also saw that Bientendi got either picked off or was thrown out stealing. Did Rortvedt throw him out? I know he has a reputation for being very good defensively with a great arm, would love to see it carry over to MLB.
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    Soo happy for the kid from Verona. But will be very surprised if his bat is ready. Maybe just wanted to send Jeffers down for a couple weeks to start the season in St. Paul and get some regular at bats.
  9. rdehring
    Thanks for the update. A bit surprising to me that the active roster is down to one catcher, plus La Tortuga. Also surprised that they didn't hang on to at least one of the two middle infield guys. Isn't Riddle supposed to be a defensive whiz?
  10. rdehring
    Lots of talk today about getting Buxton and Berrios signed to extensions. The Twins have Kepler, Sano and Polanco all signed for several years to very reasonable contracts. Arraez is another key player who won't demand huge dollars. Several positions will be locked up by Kirilloff, Larnach, Rortvedt, Balazovic and Lewis at rookie/pre-arbitration dollars. That should leave lots of dollars to get these two signed to contracts at top dollars without overall payroll getting too ridiculous. Time to back the Brink's truck up to the Pohlad National Bank for a trip over to Target Field to keep this pair Twins for life. Got me wondering, do they still own a bank or have they all been sold?
  11. rdehring
    Been out here in the desert and haven't seen the Twins play yet this year. Checked and saw today's game was on You Tube which our property has. After the first few hitters, was wondering what is everybody complaining about this spring. I don't see any problems with the Twins. I know he has way too many injuries, but the Twins have to build this team around Buxton going forward. Gotta get him and Berrios to sign on a dotted line.
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    And my biggest concern was having HULU and not being able to watch the Twins this summer. When we get back from our long delayed trip west, gonna think long and hard about getting the MiLB tv package and forget about switching to AT&T to watch the Twins. Not seeing any games live, do the players look like they are playing hard, fighting to win? Or have they already checked it in for the season? Yes, it is early, but from reading game reports, box scores and here, it seems like this is a bad baseball team and the season is over. Can all of these players really be this bad? If this is a bad team, can the FO make the moves to begin the rebuild this summer and get it done quickly? Will they admit their mistakes and act? Are there enough good prospects in the high minors to make an impact this year? And will the FO have the balls to cut bait on this manager? I hated the excessive shifting since he got here, especially when someone like Dobnak is on the mound. But an occasional head scratching decision seems to have become a daily event. Where is Tom Kelly when we need him?
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    Interesting moves, Seth. Especially Gordon. I saw your link to John's report. Have you heard more about how he has been doing in St. Paul the past several weeks? What are your thoughts on how he will be used by the Twins? Will he be at short with Polanco at second, Arraez in left and Kirilloff at first? Could this be the beginning of a retooling or mini rebuild by the Twins?
  14. rdehring
    Savior, no. But an important part of the mini-rebuilding project the Twins need to undertake, yes.
  15. rdehring
    I haven't been a fan of Rocco for some time. Mostly because of frequent shifts, etc. But there was another pitching decision earlier in the game that caused the problem in the late innings. Isn't Randy Dobnak a 6th starter who is stretched out to pitch multiple innings? Well, he got used for one inning earlier in the game and had a nice clean inning. With Maeda having a short start, shouldn't Dobnak been kept out there for 2 or 3 innings at the minimum? Had he done that, Rogers wouldn't have been pushed to one of the longest outings of his career and the game just might have not been as close come the ninth inning. But count me among those who questions what seems like several decisions every day that just don't make sense to this old guy.
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    Not saying that at all, Mike. But I believe the team would have some fight in them. Not being able to watch any of the games, all I am seeing is the box scores and reading comments here and elsewhere. But sure sounds like the team doesn't have any spunk in them, any fight. Could be from lack of leadership on the field or in the dugout, could be because of all the chaos related to players missing because of COVID, or could be because a player who was the guy to fire'em up is gone. I'm not in the locker room, so I don't know. But I do know that Eddie was one of the guys that appeared to be a spark plug in previous seasons.
  17. rdehring
    All winter when many here and elsewhere where clamoring for the Twins to cut Rosario loose, I often mentioned that there was a risk in doing so. Why? Because he was the heart and soul of this team. Yes, the Twins have leaders on the field. Guys like Cruz and Donaldson and hopefully a few others. But they are missing something. I maintain it is their heart and soul who is now playing in Cleveland.
  18. rdehring
    I hit the like button Twinfan603, then deleted it. There is nothing to like about your comment...it is just too bloody depressing thinking about those three top-6 picks. What is even worse is that I can't remember who they all were...now that's depressing.
  19. rdehring
    To answer your question, sure. Realistically, probably not.
  20. rdehring
    Do they also play 30 games against Omaha, Seth? If so, that is half their schedule against two teams. Assume it will change in 2022 when COVID is behind us...hopefully. Seeing I am among those who doesn't get to watch the Twins, can't wait for the farm clubs to begin playing. Do you know if they will have their usual MiLB tv package? Keep checking the minor league website and see nothing but the old 2019 message. Thinking it may be a good alternative to get some baseball this summer.
  21. rdehring
    Interesting comment. Gotta wonder if Rowson made that much of a difference. Unfortunately, we will never know.
  22. rdehring
    Interesting article, Nick. Would prefer you didn't feel the need to write about this subject. Unfortunately, this kid just isn't getting it done like he and the Twins expect. Hopefully, the season is only a couple weeks long and this is an early season slump.
  23. rdehring
    Biggest news yesterday wasn't on the field or in the stands, rather in the locker room later when most of the Twins were vaccinated. In a couple weeks they can think about getting back closer to normal. Every year or two someone gets an opportunity and runs with it. Two years ago it was Arraez. Will it be Garlick this year? Will he end up blocking all those young prospects by performing way better than we could hope for?
  24. rdehring
    A week into the season, yup, was a mistake. But isn't hindsight always 20/20? Looking back when the decision was made, didn't have a problem and like many was surprised when he was selected. Wonder if all the former Twins guys in the Detroit organization may have had some insight into what he could become. Now, lets get concerned by the Twins getting a W today, fixing that bloody extra inning runner on second rule and getting Twins baseball back on the tv services many of us have.
  25. rdehring
    Can't watch the game and it is a lot harder to get a good feel when listening on the radio. But really wonder about some of the decisions being made early this year. Happ started the season after missing about half of spring training. Yet, he was kept in to pitch as many, or was it the most, pitches of any starter first time thru the rotation? Didn't Garlick beat out Rooker to start the season. Yet, since Rooker has been called up it seems like he is starting every game as Garlick sits. Is Garlick nursing an injury? Don't understand why he hasn't seen almost any action. And gon't get me started thinking about this bloody second base/extra inning rule. Again, couldn't see the game but don't understand why Polanco wasn't sent home on a single to the outfield. Then was on a contact play to get thrown out for the second time of the game.
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