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  1. rdehring
    Wasn't it longer than that, Seth? Correct me if my memory isn't accurate, but I recall him hurting his knee in Anaheim. That was in July, wasn't it? I'm not in the clubhouse, but I recall continuous comments after that about his playing on a gimpy knee.
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    Whether they were promoted to fast, or not, what I took from this post is that only 7 of the 16 who did move fast made it to the big leagues for more than a few games. So less than half of the best of the entire organization made it. Of those 7 four had very good careers (five if you would include Gibson), albeit there were no ACES. Don't know if you are up north or in the Twin Cities, Seth, stay safe.
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    Yes, Dobnak may regress in 2020. Or he might not. Really think he can take that 5th starter role and run with it. Wouldn't be surprised at all if he has a nice long career with the Twins...assuming they ever play again!
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    Seeing Max Kepler in the top spot got me thinking. We really don't know a lot about him, at least I don't. Know he is a German kid with a Mom from Texas a Dad from Poland, if I am correct. Both parents are dancers and he was signed as a 16-year old and moved to Fort Myers with his Mom. Is Max married and does he have children? Guessing he doesn't winter in the Twin Cites. Does he return to Germany? Or where does he spend his winters? Curious that I know so little about a young man who is my favorite Twin and just could end up being their best player some day. Does anyone else here know a lot more about him, like Seth?
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    Nice article, Patrick, thanks. Good to have anything baseball related to read this morning. Several things. First, I thought I read somewhere that Thorpe stayed in Fort Myers with his family who had traveled from Australia for spring training? And there is a good chance that this break could help Thorpe more than anyone else. If they are out for more than a week or two, all the pitchers are going to need time to get stretched out again. Assuming Thorpe is on some type of throwing program during the layoff, he may not be that far behind by opening day...whenever that is. Agree with all the comments above about Kirilloff and Larnach. Expect one or both to see some playing time later this year. Can see them both making the 2021 opening day roster subject to certain other moves. Talking about roster spots only...Kirilloff replaces Cruz, Larnach replaces Rosario, and Lewis replaces Gonzalez. As for playing time, Kirilloff gets some games at DH, plays first when Sano is at DH. is also available for right when Kepler needs a day off or is in center. Larnach could the starting left fielder should Rosario be moved over the winter. Lewis could get backup starts at short and center when Buxton needs a rest. He could also be at third when Donaldson needs a break or is at DH. In this scenario, Larnach and Kirilloff would play regularly and Lewis could start 80+ games.
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    There hasn't been much written about Max' personal life, other than being from Germany, his parents, etc. Is Max married or has a significant other? Where does he live in the off-season? We know a lot about many of the local sports stars, but not Max. And how about a follow-up to this post. Maybe do the same with each player's spouse or significant other? Maybe do some type of voter polling. Then after doing that for the Twins and we still don't have baseball to watch, do the same with players from the entire league. You know, all the way to the finals with Mrs. Verlander getting the final win!
  7. rdehring
    I am an optimist, so gotta believe there will be baseball. My GUESS is that the season will begin in late May or so and the season will be revamped to about 110-120 games. Schedules will be massaged to maintain their integrity. Some will benefit from this delay. For the Twins, that could be Lewis Thorpe and Fernando Romero. This delay gives Thorpe time to catch up with his competitors for that 5th starters job. Will Romero's visa problems get ironed out in time to return to camp prior to spring training resuming? Maybe? But it will certainly hurt others, namely the Twins as Pineda's 39 games will now become a much greater part of a shortened season. Baseball cannot be played in winter, thus pushing the league back into November or December just doesn't work. Maybe push it a little and what, hold the World Series at a neutral site? Hold all of the playoffs at a neutral site? Wow, the fans sure wouldn't like that. Or maybe the fans could live with that???
  8. rdehring
    Thanks, Seth. Didn't have a clue he was Lin-Manuel Miranda's cousin. Do appreciate all the smaller bits of information you continually bring us Seth, thanks. Noticed his performance in Pensacola's playoff run last fall. Hopefully, he will build off that success and have a great 2020. Could be the answer of who plays third for the Twins when Donaldson is gone in '24 or before should he move to DH. Also appreciated the insight of life for a player from Puerto Rico. Maybe someday they will become our 51st state and you all will become more familiar with the island.
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    My hope/belief is that all three should be signed to extensions no later than July.
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    You had to remind me of that tarheeltwinsfan? That was a great staff. Another was Baltimore when they had Palmer, Cuellar and a couple other great starters. But what your comment reminded me of was morning back in the late '50s, I had to opportunity to go out goose hunting with Bob Feller. I was 12 or 13 and he came out to our Wisconsin farm with a couple guys from Milwaukee who rented our marsh for hunting. Signed a ball with comments on it about our morning. Sometime while in college, my Mom tossed it along with all the other 'junk' I had at home. Often wondered what that would be worth in today's market.
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    Thanks for a great read. I have always believed that if a team can get three players out of each draft to become a part of the team for multiple years, they have done well. And of those three, at least one has to be a very good starting player, not just a utility guy...someone who really contributes to winning. Still to early to know for sure, but certainly looks like this draft should surpass those requirements.
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    Thanks for digging that up. So the key is to get the right pitchers in say the first ten rounds, then have a top development program. Would sure love to see the Twins be able to reload every few years with Starter X, Y, and Z moving on.
  13. rdehring
    Will second Doc's comment...Ober. Although drafted before the new group got here, wasn't Tyler Wells also a college pitcher. Was pitching as well as anyone before missing all last year. Haven't researched this, but weren't most of the Cleveland starting pitchers drafted high, but not necessarily the first round?
  14. rdehring
    Are they somewhat similar, yes. Both are smaller players, albeit, Revere has more speed. Due to his arm strength, Revere was an average defender. Given the opportunity to play second base all season, I suspect Arraez will likewise be an average defender...which is a bit better than he was at second last year. But Arraez does two things almost no one does, he hits for a very high average and gets on base at nearly a .400 clip. Although he will have seasons that he doesn't equal last year, look for his career average to be in that area. Yes, he doesn't have much power, but someone who is on base nearly 40% of the time will score lots of runs for the Twins over the next decade.
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    Agree with those above who include Lewis as a potential future third baseman. Can see his joining the Twins in 2021, playing most games in various positions...kind of like Gonzalez. Could then settle into the starting third base job when Donaldson is done or moves to first base or DH. Expect he could become an all-star third baseman, although it wouldn't be the best use of his speed.
  16. rdehring
    So let me understand WAR. If Kirilloff hits a home run with one guy on base, his team scores 2 runs. If Jeffers hits a home run with one guy on base, his team gets what, 3 runs? Offensive performance is the same when at the plate, no matter where you play in the field...or not. This type of manipulating data drives this old guy nuts.
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    He refers to himself as being small, Seth? Sure looks like a stud in that photo. Hopefully, this is the year he takes that big jump in his game. Isn't Pasgagoula the city where they build a lot of the big ships, aircraft carriers, ets? I know it is the home port for a NOAA research vessel.
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    I don't understand the ZIPS projections. Kirilloff has better numbers than Jeffers at every category, yet Jeffers shows a 1.0 WAR and Kirilloff only a 0.3 WAR? If any of these kids become 2020's version of Luis Arraez, it will be in part due to injuries and need at a specific position. Impossible for us to even speculate when/where that will be. Based on the little I have seen of spring training on tv, sure looks like Kirilloff is taking great at bats. Should there be a need at DH, 1B or the corner outfield, can see either Rooker or Kirilloff getting the call. Who may depend on when with Rooker getting the call should the need be early in the season. Kirilloff may get the call as the season moves into late spring/summer. Got a feeling that both are going to become very good major league players, with Kirilloff potentially being special.
  19. rdehring
    When looking at his last three years, it is important to remember that he also dealt with a significant injury during the later part of 2018. Unfortunately, his desire to play injured last year was met with the Twins having little help in the outfield with several other injuries affecting their outfield depth.
  20. rdehring
    there is still about three weeks of camp left and lots of games. But it sure looks to me that if Dobnak continues pitching like he has, the #5 job is his. That is unless Chacin also does well and they are playing an options game to keep him. Could easily see Smeltzer begin the season in long relief out of the pen. That is unless that slot also goes to Chacin. With the lost time behind him, gotta believe Thorpe begins his season in Rochester's starting rotation. I saw that Jax pitched an inning the other day. How did he look, Seth? Do you see Duran beginning as a starter in Rochester, or working out of their pen?
  21. rdehring
    When Littell arrived, I kept thinking that he reminded me of Joe Nathan. Doesn't necessarily pitch like him, but something. Can he carve out a career like Nathan? We will see, but it sure would be nice.
  22. rdehring
    My answer to your question was going to be: Why? But after consideration, a better answer is: No.
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    Let's not assume that Jeffers is next in line. Yes, he has made tremendous improvement the past year, plus. But Rortvedt just may surprise most of you and be the one to earn the #2 spot in 2021 or 2022.
  24. rdehring
    Don't have to be a better team than either Houston or the Yankees. Just have to play better in a handful of games come October. As for determining who the better team is, that is what the playoffs are for.
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    Very interesting, Jeremy. The traditional part of me says, please leave it as is. But on another level, maybe there is a format that would be better. Don't know what that would be, but you sure could provide a starting point.
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