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  1. rdehring
    Always look forward to watching games Dobnak is starting. Continue to believe he will be a major part of the Twins staff this year and expect another very solid start tonight.
  2. rdehring
    What a great interview, Ted. Thanks. Sounds like a sharp young woman with a very interesting profession. Another example of the type of organization the Twins are. Makes one proud to be a fan.
  3. rdehring
    The Twins have another older reliever who throws a ton of sliders. While reading this, was wondering if perhaps he has been working with Sergio?
  4. rdehring
    Have always believed that Thorpe could become a very good starting pitcher. What I have seen from his few stints this year has been too many deep counts. There have been lots of stories over the years where some player got an opportunity and ran with it. Maybe tonight that will be Lewis. I know I will be rooting for him to pitch into the fifth inning of shutout baseball.
  5. rdehring
    Did they have an open spot on the 40-man, Seth? Or was someone taken off the 40?
  6. rdehring
    Gotta love this bullpen, Seth. Looking at the 10 you listed above, five were drafted and developed by the Twins. The other five include one free agent and four acquired via trades with most in the minors when they arrived. Great job by the new guys in the FO.
  7. rdehring
    Didn't see much of the game out here in Colorado as the tv went to a fixed message every time the Twins came to bat....weird. Saw the last couple innings and will only say that Bieber looks like he may be as good as anyone in the game. Did see the problems with Sano and will give the big man a break as it is unfortunate that the year he makes the move to first baseball didn't have much of a spring training. Expect he will be fine come opening day 2021 and believe it is unreasonable for any of us to complain before then. Was glad to see Littell back on the hill. Thought he pitched well and circumstances beyond his control got him into the jam. Also was on edge with Thorpe who seems to go too deep into counts way more than I would like. But his results were ok, which is most important. Time for the Dobber to step up and give us five shutout innings today. Other than Ramirez and Lindor, the Cleveland lineup isn't all that tough...well maybe add Santana to that pair.
  8. rdehring
    Great question, that I suspect the answer is going to be no. Seth can confirm this, but I suspect our focus on searching Australia for the next big leaguer is less today than say five years ago. Howie Norsetter (former Madison West grad) had been the Twins Director of International Scouting. He spent a lot of time working the Australia circuit with numerous signings that you mentioned above. As the new FO made changes, Howie is gone and now working for the Phillies. I am not certain who is now responsible for SE Asia and Australia, but would expect us to see fewer Aussies entering the organization than when Howie was in charge.
  9. rdehring
    You close by asking if Eddie will end up being "the same ole Eddie?" Well, if that is the downside I'll take it and be damn happy. If he closes out the 2020 season with the prorated equivalent of last year's 100+ RBI and 30+ home runs, I will be more than happy. More important, I suspect Rocco and the Twins FO will also be more than happy. If he gets a bit more disciplined, fantastic. If he doesn't and continues to be the Eddie I love, also fantastic. Let's let Eddie be Eddie!
  10. rdehring
    A week ago I was a bit concerned that the St. Louis series with Bailey and Hill starting could be a real challenge. Sure was, for the Cards! And kudos to the FO for their plan this winter. While all the big names chose elsewhere, they quietly went out and got three veterans to give this rotation unbelievable depth. Yes, its only five games and once thru the rotation, but the three guys they brought in had the three best games and we are 4-1. Is it possible Berrios is going to prove to be the weakest link? Can't say too much about that bullpen. After so many years of promise combined with struggles, can not imagine how pleased Mr. Duffey must be with himself.
  11. rdehring
    Just as the Twins haven't gone all in to sign a top notch free agent starter, I am not certain they are going to try to get one in a trade. Whether its dollars or assets, the Twins may be adverse to putting too much into one top line pitcher. The reason I think this could be true is the risk associated with all those top arms. Rather see them building a pitching staff like last winter, assemble a group of good starters so they have depth to overcome injuries to any one or two starters. Then work the system to develop several starters who have the potential to be above average.
  12. rdehring
    Twins at home tonight on FSN. All is good!
  13. rdehring
    All three will be key contributors to whatever success the Twins have in 2020. What I am interested in is whether any or all will return in 2021 when we hopefully have a regular baseball season. With the talent coming up from the minors, which may be delayed due to inactivity this year, I see Gonzalez as the least likely to return in part due to his higher cost. I see and hope the Twins resign Adrianza to a reasonable one or two year contract to return as their main infield utility man. Not certain what the future holds for Cave. His biggest value to the team may be the return he would bring in a trade. As stated above, yes, he is better than many current starters on other teams including some who consider themselves contenders. Will Cave continue to play like he started this year and continue to get opportunities? If so, the return could be very high. But the Twins may also see his value to them for this short season and wait to pull the string on a trade until the off season.
  14. rdehring
    Can understand cancelling today's game, but would hope that tomorrow should be played. Like all teams, the Marlins have another 30 guys waiting in the wings like the Twins have in St. Paul. Let them play a few games while the Marlins sort out who is available from their active 30. Expect the first adjustment to this season that is needed is teams having the freedom to move players on and off the 30 man roster without concern for options, 40-man, etc. Let them have 60 players available with 30 on the active roster. If they can't make that adjustment, the season is doomed! Would hope the MLPA could agree to something like that as the alternative could be no season.
  15. rdehring
    I understand wanting to get Adrianza and Gonzalez into games early in the season. But, I really hope Rocco isn't planning on platooning Arraez all season.
  16. rdehring
    The hockey teams are not going thru quarantine. People like the Strib writer is, but teams will travel to Canada on Monday, July 26. They will play their first exhibition game a few days later and begin the playoff series on the 2nd. One difference is that all of these teams are being tested regularly and somewhat controlled while in their individual training camps. The other difference is that Canada was successful in getting both of the playoff hubs and well, hockey is Canada.
  17. rdehring
    I have been advocating that minor league pay should be fixed for years. Heck, even have a plan that wouldn't cost either the owners or current MLB players a penny. Cut the huge bonuses paid to the first and second round players by a third or so. That would likely provide enough money to double the salaries for all the minor league players from rookie ball thru AA.
  18. rdehring
    Really liked what I saw of Alcala last night. Wow, that was some heat. Understand Whitefield for his baserunning. Expect he will stick for at least two weeks, then be optioned out when they need to cut to 28. See a comment above about Romero and will second it. Can't begin to understand what the problem is, but after all this time it would seem to be something other than bureaucratic delays. Someone has to know what the problem is, maybe Seth? But no one seems to be talking. Where are Twins Daily's investigative reporters?
  19. rdehring
    Interesting. I would put Buxton at #1. Reason is simple, look at their record last year when he played versus when he didn't. Don't recall the numbers, but remember it was night and day. He also does things that no one else on this team can even think of doing. Would also include Kepler because of both his bat and defensive abilities and very solid play in center. Agree with Seth that Garver deserves a spot in this group.
  20. rdehring
    Another point in Arraez' defense is that he actually didn't play all that much second base last year. Didn't he have more games in left? Along with more than a handful at third. Hard to improve at your base position when you play it so little. Should be different this year and I suspect his performance will be better.
  21. rdehring
    Interesting conversation. Yes, the Twins active roster looks to have only one burner. But isn't Buxton as good as anyone in baseball, assuming he can stay on the field? You pointed out that players such as Polanco, Rosario, and Kepler are all quicker than league average. That makes four of nine better than the average, or nearly half the lineup. Although this group may not be big on stealing bases, lets remember that Rosario is as good as anyone in the game at taking that extra base, most of the time. And do you really want to take Sano or Donaldson or Cruz out of the lineup if they are starting the 10th on second base? Could be terrible decision should you not score and they would come up with two outs in the 11th.
  22. rdehring
    I remain hopeful, Mike, that once past opening day when rosters are set they will jettison a player or two that is older and not needed. Come mid-August they could add a key prospect or two to get some good work in. Hopefully, Balazovic would be the first added.
  23. rdehring
    Great article, Seth. And certainly time to be excited about the Twins future. The three starters that got their feet wet last year, this trio you are talking about today and Balazovic and others further down the line. Is it realistic hope that we are nearing the place Cleveland always was with pitcher X, Y and Z coming up and being immediate studs?
  24. rdehring
    Very interesting, but way to technical for this old guy. I expect there are two important factors when taking a look at this situation. First, in this shortened season it is likely every team is going to have players miss games because of injuries. And the rush to get to opening day will probably increase the missed games early in the season when their bodies aren't at 100% game condition. And you hit the second reason, the Twins have a very deep group of starters and bullpen. I have no problem with Dobnak, Smerltzer or Thorpe having to start a half dozen games until Pineda is ready. You mentioned the depth for position players, but really the best depth there may be from a trio of prospects who are very, very good and close to being ready for their debuts...Kirilloff, Rooker and Jeffers. And that doesn't include Larnach or a couple of the young guns we all have been talking about. Are injuries going to be a problem for teams, yes. Will the Twins fair better than most, yes, unless they get way more injuries than other teams.
  25. rdehring
    Expect that move will wait until Astudillo is ready to come off the COVID list. Also, understand that they can carry three taxi squad players. Expect one of those will be Jeffers or one of the vets until such time as Astudillo is available and ready.
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