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  1. rdehring
    Hell of a game. Will say that again, hell of a game. Really enjoyed it. Sure hope that the real Twins are closer to this team than the team we saw throughout April. Please? Had a thought when we were all commenting on that post ten or so days ago after Falvey said he had no idea what to do. Kept thnking that on paper this should be a good team. Was wondering if they could play their last 100+ games much like their first 100+ last year. If the answer is yes, they will be in the playoffs. Still too early to say yes, but maybe?
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    Great seeing two prospects, EmRod and Zebby, who just might help the Twins before the season is over have good games. Have been seeing comments that made me think Zebby has struggled, yet, see his ERA is under 2.00. Can't be struggling too much. Also nice to see MacLeod off to a very nice start to the season. He is coming off an injury, isn't he? Seems like Acuna is also off to a good start. Surprised he is back at the FCL for what, a third season? Anyone here know why?
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    Thought I had, Seth, looking at the AAA box score is that it is interesting that Gasper has been their catcher the past few games. The Twins are going to need a #2 catcher next year. Are they taking a longer look to see if Gasper should be under consideration? Add me to those commenting about Prielipp. Have a question, Seth. Can a pitcher throw too many strikes? Will batters eventually have better results if they know that most of the pitches are going to be in the zone? As for how many innings he is throwing, I expect they won't stretch him out too much further. The young man hasn't pitched more than a few innings since high school. Was that 2019? Expect their goal is to see him, 1) stay healthy, and 2) gain experience and eventually move up to AAA. Should he stay healthy and remain this successful, will he move beyond AAA this year? Truth is, I have not been as excited about a lefty, heck any pitcher, since Liriano arrived on the scene.
  4. rdehring
    Interesting post, thanks. Yes, Amick could move to first and be a good, or maybe even great, option for first base two or three years down the road. Truth is there are lots of good prospects in the minors who you could say the same about. But I was shocked to see no one mention Royce Lewis as the near-term answer. Would he be injured less at first? I don't know, but would think maybe. Have seen lots of concern the past year or so about his defense at third. Presumably, first isn't as difficult to play defensively as third. At least that's the supposition of this post and reason to move Amick there. Finally, the Twins have Lee as a better defensive option at third, and Keaschall returning for second. Both their bats need to be in the lineup, as does Lewis' bat. Sounds to me that moving Lewis to first may be in the Twins best interest.
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    Add me to the list of those clamoring for McCusker to move over to Target Field. Can this kid hit a home run say once every 10-12 at bats? If so, I don't care if he strikes out 40% of the time. Also great seeing Festa settle in with a run of very good outings. Sure looks like he is ready to step into the rotation, for good. Should there not be a long-term injury to one of the starters, I remain hopeful that Paddack will continue pitching like he has so the Twins can move him come July. Maybe, just maybe, they could get a decent prospect in return. Would also save a couple million bucks which could be important considering how attendance is down. Looking down in Iowa is good seeing Winokur's bat heat up the last week or so.
  6. rdehring
    The most exciting news in awhile came this week. That was reading in the Strib that the Twins signed Mike Canterino to a two year MiLB contract. Will spend this year rehabbing in Fort Myers, then should be back on the mound next year. Hopefully, he will finally be healthy so we can see how dominant this young man might be. Seems the Twins still believe he could be good.
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    All of last year, Julien was the most frustrating Twins player for me to watch. Don't know how many times I watched him work the count to full or 2-2 and then watch strike three. Yes, some of those were bad calls by the ump, but he still struck out. I can't count the times I was screaming at my tv, "swing the f.........ng bat. By contrast Luis Arraez would work the count to two strikes and then foul off any number of pitches until he finally put one in play. Have been saying for going on two years that Julien needs to find a little of what Arraez had when hitting with two strikes. If he could only learn that. Problem is he doesn't seem to make any progress towards changing his approach. As for his defense, thought it was less bad last year. A couple games this year make me wonder. Add that he seems to have a couple huge blunders on the bases every month or two, and you have a player that doesn't help a team trying to win. Should he be moved to first base as some above suggest? Probably. Can you live with two or three baserunning mistakes a season? Yes, if he is hitting. But unless he becomes more of a Arraez type of hitter with two strikes, doubtful we will see this young man back at Target Field.
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    Great article, Nick. Too bad the subject is too bloody depressing. I don't know what the future holds for the Pohlad's, Falvey, Rocco, or most of the Twins players. I do know that the product on the field ain't working. My biggest question is whether or not Falvey has the "you know what's" to blow this up come July and trade some of the high paid stars who ain't getting it done. Yes, I'm looking at you Mr. Correa and others. Heck, it may even make sense to part with Paddack and Pablo. Yes, most of the top prospects are a bit further away, injured or both. Let's open some slots on the field come August and see what they have in guys like Lewis, Lee, Keaschall, Festa, Matthews, ERod and others. Hopefully, they bring in a few new top prospects to compete with this group. My comment about whether or not Falvey has the ??? to blow this up assumes he is still with the Twins come the end of July. Will he be?
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    First thought has to be related to Hill's short start. Please let it be something like food poisoning. Please? Great seeing Beltre begin his season just as last season ended, on a roll. Let's hope he is for real and unlike so many of the stars ahead of him, he remains HEALTHY. Is he related to the Beltre that joined the HOF last year? Also curious why the short-season hitter of the year didn't make your Top 20? With all the hitting in northern Iowa, don't recall seeing as much about Culpepper as his numbers suggest we should have. Kid sure seems like a solid player and top prospect.
  10. rdehring
    Luke KeaschallWalker JenkinsConnor PrielippEmmanuel RodriguezCharlee SotoDasan HillKaelen CulpepperGabriel GonzalezAndrew MorrisMarco RayaBrandon WinokurKyle DeBargeRicardo OlivarBilly AmickTanner SchobelKala'i RosarioYasser MercedesCory LewisCarson McCuskerDanny De Andrade Would put the lefty, Carpenter, in my Top 20. Probably at #15. Also, is Keaschall still considered a prospect? Or will he be when this is published?
  11. rdehring
    Great seeing Festa have a really good start. Expect spending some time back with the Saints should give him the added experience to be ready to stay with the Twins permanently when he returns. Also great seeing MacLeod do well back at Wichita. As I recall, it was thought he fell in the draft due to some injury concerns. Just might add him to the list of exciting lefties coming thru the system. Will second Dman's comments above about DeAndrade.
  12. rdehring
    Loved learning more about this kid, Cody, thanks. What caught my eye that I really like is his speed. The Twins have been way too slow for a long time. Love that some of their younger exciting prospects have some speed. But hopefully, he isn't exactly like Keaschall and won't get hurt after two weeks in the 'show.'
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    Wasn't Lee rushed to the Twins last year with little or no time at AAA? Then he had an injury this spring and again hasn't had any time to develop and gain experience at AAA. Way too much concern about his initial success. Let's give the kid some time to develop. Unfortunately, or maybe not, looks like it will be with the Twins.
  14. rdehring
    Best news of the day is Lewis playing 7 innings at third and getting two hits. Gotta believe he is on schedule to return later this week.
  15. rdehring
    Loved the report, Seth. And what a night from those two lefties, eh? My vote for pitcher of the day went to Prielipp because he allowed only one baserunner (walk) versus three from Hill. But those K's from Hill sure looked dominant. Plus of course, he (Prielipp) is from Tomah! And Carpenter gets his start tonight. Will the Twins parlay these three lefties into three exciting starters, say by 2027?
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    Will second bean's comments above, thanks. If my math is correct, the minimum salary is over $4,500 per game. For all those out here reading this who make about that much each month, its hard to feel his pain.
  17. rdehring
    Thanks, Seth. Seeing they both joined the Twins in the Arraez/Lopez trade a couple years ago, interesting seeing Salas and Chourio playing next to each other in the Fort Myers outfield. Although one never knows, both remain a long way away from helping the Twins.
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    Thanks, Jamie. This information is appreciated. With that large International pot of cash, hopefully the Twins will start seeing some International players contribute three or four years out. Seems there has been little International help, signed by the Twins, since that big year when they got Sano, Polo and Keps.
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    Certainly not going to disagree, BillyBall. That's because I believe Witt is one of the half dozen or so best players in baseball. There is a chance Lewis could be his equal. But first he needs to get healthy and stay healthy. Unfortunately, getting healthy hasn't happened for more than a couple short periods.
  20. rdehring
    If everyone stays healthy, I would like to see Lee sent back to AAA. He was brought up last year before he was ready. Then this year he was hurt and again brought up without hardly any time at AAA. Or did he not get any time there? The young man has a ton of potential and sure looks to me to be their best current option at third. Hopefully, he can get half a year under his belt at AAA and return in fall as the big league player most assume he can be.
  21. rdehring
    I remain hopeful, DJL, that Correa will find one of his hot streaks...and soon. That would enable the Twins to move him in July for an excellent return. I don't know if I am alone in this opinion, but I believe the Twins made a huge mistake when they signed him (Note: I didn't think so at the time). He doesn't appear, at least to me, to be the team leader a veteran making $35M needs to be. So much of what I hear from him is about him. Also am of the opinion that when ownership gave the ok to add $30+M to their budget that year knowing they would need to reduce it in future years, it was that reduction that enraged fans and expedited the dislike (I am not going to use that H word my granddaughter says we shouldn't use) most fans have of ownership today. Hopefully, they can move on and get two excellent young guys, preferably a shortstop and catcher, who are close to big league ready, very good defensively, and have the potential to be better than average hitters. Throw in another prospect from A ball and the team he is going to taking all his salary and I would say adios!
  22. rdehring
    Out of town and haven't seen any games Keaschall has played. But don't recall him being a base stealing threat while in the minors. Was he? Is he fast or just really good at doing the little things at stealing? Or are the Sox and/or their pitchers awful? Anyhow, sure is exciting seeing what he is doing to energize the team. Can he do the same for the fan base? Maybe if Royce returns in the next few weeks and is the Royce we came to love the duo can turn this team around.
  23. rdehring
    Interesting considering the Twins have a huge need at first base. Hopefully!
  24. rdehring
    Amick has caught my eye to start this season. Looking at his physical stats, seems like he is built like a power hitting third baseman. Being a second round pick out of UT, was a good prospect coming into the draft. Sure is off to a great start with his bat this year. My question, what is his defense like? Can he stick at third and be a better than average defender? If so, could be someone to help the Twins beginning two or three years from now.
  25. rdehring
    A couple questions on the injury front. Any word on when Jenkins is expected back? Also, what was the reason Hill didn't pitch this week? Is this Fort Myers staff going to give us another wave of lesser known pitchers in a couple years? Sure was an impressive week from a lot of guys not all that familiar, at least to this old guy.
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