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  1. rdehring
    Unless we win the next three games, we are gonna finish the season in 2nd place with most likely the #4 seed. That ain't all that bad. So I expect Rocco to keep running him out there for a bit. But should last night's performance continue, something is gonna have to change for the playoffs. As for 2021, my vote (which is meaningless) goes to Alcala.
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    I was thinking the same thing the past few days. Could you see a lineup with Arraez and Wade batting one after another somewhere in the order? Would drive pitchers nuts...and shorten the number of innings they could pitch. By the way, I haven't been a huge Wade fan over the past few years. But I'll tell ya, he is growing on me. And he does such a nice job at first base having not played it much in the minors. Does anyone know how much he played there? Or was it back in college at Maryland?
  3. rdehring
    Great recap of a disappointing game. Did last night take away any chance of the Twins winning the Division? Don't know, but sure as heck made their task more difficult. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but did Cruz come to the plate three times with 2 outs and the bases loaded? And he didn't get the ball out of the infield on any of them, correct? Has anyone else noted that Cruz' difficulty with low outside breaking balls has been seen throughout the league and he hasn't been the same hitter the last week or two? Have seem comments in the Strib of late about Rogers making comments about the chaos surrounding scheduling the playoffs and where. As the player rep, is this affecting his performance on the mound? I sure as heck don't know, but if it is it would be good for him to clear his mind and concentrate on what he is getting paid to do...close out games. I also want to make a prediction. Alcala should be and will be the Twins closer at some point in 2021. To leave Chicago in first place the Twins needed to win 3 of 4. Well, that now means they need to sweep. Time to get to work guys.
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    I'd like to comment about references on this post and others about beating up on two bad teams, KC and Detroit. My point is that KC and Detroit are no longer bad teams. They aren't yet contenders, but they are better than the last few years, both with some young pitchers who are promising and capable of keeping them in a game against anyone. So playing roughly .500 against both isn't a major red mark, IMO.
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    Curious about your thoughts regarding the catchers, Nick. Assuming that Garver and Avila are both healthy before the end of the season, who are the Twins two catchers on their playoff roster? Is it Garver and Avila? Or will it be Garver and Jeffers? I would go with the two young guys but they both are right handed hitters and will Roco go with the experience?
  6. rdehring
    Anybody but the Yankees. No way I want to start with them. Best position might be to be second in the Central and open at home against Buffalo.
  7. rdehring
    Huge win last night, Huge. Win or lose today, we have put a little distance between us and the Tribe. But wouldn't it be so nice to sweep? Really crappy that Rooker's season ended last night. Even though he spent most of his summer over in St. Paul, he made enough of an impression to be counted on going forward. Assume we will see them activate Kepler to take Rooker's spot on the roster. With Rooker injured, can they now add another player to the 60-man roster and bring him to St. Paul? Maybe another catcher named Rortvedt?
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    Gotta agree on Odorizzi. Not certain what his role can be in the playoffs. Hopefully, he will get a couple chances to show what he can do over the next 14 games. A bigger question for Odorizzi, what offers will he get next winter? Kind of has become a forgotten arm in a forgettable season. Can see him signing another one year deal for a lot less than he made this year, or at least what he would have made in a full season. Will it be with the Twins?
  9. rdehring
    How many of us have said, "The Twins are a much better team when Buxton is playing?" I know I have on several occasions. And last night he was huge, again. Didn't think Jeffers was ready for the big leagues when he arrived. Kid is getting invaluable experience and is starting to look like he belongs. Will be interesting to see who the starting catcher is next year? Only problem is that Garver and Jeffers are both right handed hitters. Like many of us I was disappointed to see Graterol traded to the Dodgers. Still would like to see him in a Twins bullpen, but that trade sure as heck is working out great for the Twins. All of you searching for a Twins ACE, may not need to keep looking. Maeda, Berrios and Pineda are looking great for a 3-game series. Should be interesting battle between Odorizzi, Hill and Dobnak for the 4th spot in the rotation should the Twins get past round one.
  10. rdehring
    Boo, bah humbug! And agree about these 7 games. The good news is that by going on the IL he should be able to rest it and hopefully, hopefully be ready to go come the playoffs. Coming back on the 19th will give him almost ten days of games to get sharp.
  11. rdehring
    Brady Singer was drafted this year? Didn't realize that. Was really impressed when he threw against the Twins and then the near no-no last night. Wow!
  12. rdehring
    Beat Bieber tonight and take 2 of 3 versus the Tribe. Then beat Giolito and take 3 of 4 versus the Sox. Follow that stretch by beating up on teams lower in the standings the last 8 games of the season to take the Central Crown. That will enable the Twins to be the BIG DAWGS entering the first round of playoffs at Target Field. Sure seemed like that Singer guy we struggled with is for real after mowing down the Tribe last night, eh? Go Twins!
  13. rdehring
    Thanks, Nick, enjoyed the article and agree with almost everything you have written. I suspect many of you younger guys and gals still have a life and are out and about while being careful. But for us old farts, we had really nothing as we are locked in our homes/jail cells. Having nightly baseball has been a god send, at least for me. Unfortunately, it will end too soon and hockey won't get going until I don't know when. And like you, I am more than thankful for baseball's return. As for all the changes, I can live with them. And yes, even that bloody runner on second rule in extra innings. Actually, I would like to see a few more double headers in the future and could live with the 7-inning rule. As for the 3 batter rule, that's here to stay and it is growing on me. As for player health, I am pleasantly surprised how most teams have gotten thru the season with zero cases. Congrats to those organizations for both having a good plan in place and the courage of all involved to live with it. Now can the Twins extend this season all the way to the end of October? And is it true, Nick, that Mr. Bonnes ordered a mature crow from Omaha Steaks to be delivered to your home for your dinner this evening?
  14. rdehring
    That's correct. But I suspect the negotiations have yet to begin. Makes too much sense for the Twins to not have their AAA team across the river, especially after they got familiar with CHS field and ease of player movement this summer. Should be an interesting negotiation, but I will be surprised if it doesn't happen.
  15. rdehring
    I'm not paid to make this decision, thankfully.
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    Although this article is about the farm system, Cody, you only talk about the draft and players acquired via trades. Considering that four of their starting 9 position players are International Free Agents, that source if not most important is certainly as important as the draft. Where would this team be had their International scouts taken a vacation one July back in what was it, 2009, when they signed Sano, Polanco and Kepler? Although others were International players acquired in trades, I am guessing nearly half of this team were originally signed that way.
  17. rdehring
    Took a look at the link, thanks. What I found most interesting was how well Arraez does. Kid is just flat out amazing. Hopefully, his knee will be better come playoff time. Unfortunately, got a feeling fixing it may have to wait until winter.
  18. rdehring
    Thanks, Matt. Hopefully next spring, summer, September and October will be somewhat back to normal.
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    The bad news is that while we have two off days, the Indians play two and the Sox play one. So we could be back to 1.5 games out when the Tribe comes to town on Friday...or not.
  20. rdehring
    What a great day for Rooker to get his first bomba, seeing he grew up a Cardinal fan. Not worried about Dobnak as the movement of his pitches that caused his problem yesterday is also the movement that makes him effective. Gotta expect one or two crappy starts every season.
  21. rdehring
    With Dobnak and Berrios pitching today, expect one (Berrios) will come back to start Sunday against Cleveland on normal rest. That would mean Pineda could start Saturday on normal rest with Maeda pitching the opener Friday with an extra day of rest. Sets up nicely for what will be a huge series for the Twins effort to win the division. Will be interesting to see if Rocco skips Hill to have what may be his three best starters versus the Indians. I know many of us thought Dobnak could/should have gone another inning last time out. Do you think, Tom, that Rocco had this game in mind when he pulled him from a short start?
  22. rdehring
    Certainly appears that at least a couple of the competition has superior young prospects/newbies than you listed for the Twins. That's in part due to the less than stellar summers from Smeltzer and Thorpe vs. the young arms they are compared with. Now Balazovic, Duran, Canterino and others down on the farm could move the Twins up that analysis...should a couple of that group approach their ceilings.
  23. rdehring
    Great read, Seth, thanks. Not certain where I would rank the Twins prospects/newbies if ranking these teams 1-5. What are your thoughts? Certainly some great young arms for each of those teams.
  24. rdehring
    You may be right, Nick. But unless you or some of your partners at TD have had conversations with someone in the FO you don't know what their plans are for his future. It appears that he is part of the heart and soul of this team, at least to someone like me on the outside looking in. As for having multiple prospects ready to replace him, do we? I like Kirilloff, Larnach and Rooker as well as any of you. But until they have shown they can be as productive at least at AAA (yes, Rooker was), the team may want to continue with Eddie. Yes, if he isn't signed to something longer than next year come winter you will probably be proven correct. But Rocco keeps putting him somewhere in the middle of his lineup, so I'm not so certain the guys running the team believe he is clearly on his way out.
  25. rdehring
    I must take exception, Andrew, to your comment..."Eddie Rosario made a stupid base running mistake that likely cost the Twins runs early in the game." And to be honest, I am surprised that a writer at Twins Daily would make such a comment. Yes, like most of us I cringed when Eddie was caught short of third getting into a run down for a second straight day. But then I listened to Justin Morneau explaining how the situation developed. Rosario was slowing as he approached second, at which time he saw Diaz waiving the runner ahead of him home. With the throw likely going home, it made sense to get to third with only one out. Yes, the outfielder threw to third and Rosie was caught in the run down. But Justin certainly didn't seem to think it was a bad decision. When the camera showed Rosario getting to the dugout his teammates also didn't seem to appear to think it was stupid as they patted him on the back and gave him high 5's.
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