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  1. rdehring
    Sorry, missed that and had to go back and reread the article.
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    Thanks for that explanation. Seeing that Wallner was also ranked below the spot the Twins took him, should probably get a similar savings when he is signed.
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    The more I think of your question, Andrew, it is a bit unfair. The National League and both leagues prior to whenever the AL got the DH had their pitcher usually batting in the 9 spot. Except back when Babe Ruth was on the mound, that spot would normally destroy the OPS for the last three spots in the linuep. To be fair, you probably should be looking at only the 7-8 spots.
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    Don't know, ever is a long time. Could have been some great lineups back in the sixties, or twenties or late in the 19th century. Do know that their bottom third is awesome. And what makes the team even stronger is the three guys they have hitting down at Rochester, Cave, Arraez and La Tortuga, itching to get back to Minnesota. Gotta love this team. Who ever thunk they would be this good last winter when the front office was putting this team together. To be honest, I doubt the FO expected they would be this good.
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    Your opening paragraph, Cody, is something those of us who follow these teams closely have been praying for the last five or six years. Congrats to the Miracle, but can the Kernels also sneak into the playoffs after a truly ugly start to their season? They are one game behind Burlington for the second playoff slot. Expect there are only a couple games left, will they make it? Hopefully, Lewis Thorpe will throw his hat into the ring for a Twins debut by pitching a great game tonight.
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    Great article, SD, thanks. And what a fantastic run for the team winning the first half. Congrats. Well rounded team with some exciting pitching prospects to go with those bats. The good news is that the best of these players can be with the Twins by late 2021.
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    Great getting the top dog signed. Now on the the rest of the first 10 rounds. Considering most sources had Cavaco rated lower than where the Twins picked him, would have thought there would have been a bigger savings.
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    See that Smerltzer is scheduled to start tonight for Rochester. Good chance the Twins will be rained out tonight. If they are will tomorrow or Thursday become a double header. Expect if it does, they would like to have Smerltzer make one of the starts.
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    Fantastic seeing Jax back on the mound, regardless of the results...which weren't bad. Now if Mr. Kirilloff will join him, all will be good in Pensacola. Was it a difficult decision whether to give the pitching award of the day to Enlow or Teng? I recall you and others talking about how good defensively De La Torre was when he came into the organization. Several years later, is he confirming he is that good? Could be another middle infielder to watch if he continues to hit like he has in his short stay at Cedar Rapids.
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    The Strib reported this morning that they had signed a player...I think it was Headrick. There always also is a delay between signing and getting reported. Would be shocked if more than a few of this year's draft hadn't already signed on the dotted line. Many aren't reported because they are pending a physical.
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    Expect you might be right, but really don't want to see Arraez leave the organization. He brings a touch of Astudillo with his outgoing personality, but could be a special lead off hitter for a long time. Wouldn't it be great seeing someone get on base as much as he does mixed in with all those guys hitting bombas?
  12. rdehring
    The Red Wings are 7.5 games out of the league's wild card spot and 8.5 games out of first place of their division. Keep winnin guys! Meanwhile, Cedar Rapids fell a game and is now 3 games behind Burlington for the second spot in the first half playoffs. Like Rochester, they have come a long way since their ugly start. Unfortunately, there are just a handful of games left before the first half of their season ends. The Twins are really set lineup wise with three young, experienced, and competent big league players at Rochester...La Tortuga, Arraez and Cave. Expect all three will see more time at Target Field in September and earlier should an injury occur. Now the bullpen is another question. Hopefully, Zach Littel will settle into his new role and run with it...come on Zach!
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    Speaking of runs for a playoff spot, after a really slow start to their season Cedar Rapids is now 3 games over .500 and only 2.0 games behind Burlington for that second playoff spot in the first half. Time is running out as there aren't a lot of games left, but can they catch and pass Burlington?
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    Thanks Ashbury, love those first hand reports. Last Sunday the Red Wings were 11 games under .500. After losing Sunday and Monday it grew to 13 games. After winning 6 straight they are now within sight of .500, just 7 games back. Hopefully the pitching will settle down and help this lineup get back to .500 and then into a race for the playoffs. And its not just the four prospects at the top of the order as they have four guys at the bottom who are hitting very well. What I loved about Astudillo's night wasn't the 3 hits, rather, that he was in the lineup less than 24 hours after being sent down from the Twins. So often you hear about players sulking around and taking 3 days or longer to report. Not Willians!!! Totally agree with gunnarthor about the importance of Javier playing nearly every game for the rest of the season. Still believe there is a strong possibility this kid is the Twins shortstop of the future.
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    I don't have a clue if the pre-game prep had anything to do with Gibson's disappointing start. Yes, I think that is the word I would like to use to describe it...disappointing. Although I didn't know about his pre-game, during the game I was wondering if the extra two days off between starts made a difference. I know they are trying to get their starters extra rest for the long haul...just curious. How many times have we heard Gladden and others talk about how long innings affect the defense. Rather than a crisp quick inning and they are back in the dugout and ready to score some runs, they kind of get worn down in the field. Sure looked like that was part of it today. That and Sano really struggling to make contact with the ball. Does this offense feel different when Rosario and Garver are on the bench? Am I correct that Eades would have found out he was being added to the roster and called up around midnight last night? Correct me if I didn't see clearly, but when the tv went to his family, wife and daughter as he was taking the mound for the first time the wife was crying her eyes out? Couldn't be happier for him and his family. Don't know what he makes at AAA, but assume it is $75k a year or so. Suddenly making over $3k per game sure will help his young family. Don't know what to think about Magill this past week. At least he eventually got out of the inning.
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    I agree and see him as a perfect lead off hitter for much of the next decade. Will be surprised if he doesn't have many .400 OBP seasons in his future. I had always been led to believe he was slower afoot. After seeing him with the Twins, he doesn't have blazing speed, but is plenty quick to not clog up the bases.
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    Who are you referring to?
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    Great article, Ted. Rice University is one of America's finest. A 3.99 gpa while participating in a sport is just flat unrealistic. Matt must be one heck of a young man. Hopefully, he will stay healthy and rise quickly towards his opening day at Target Field.
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    What a beautiful morning in Minnesota. The Twins win and the minor leaguers go 4-1, 4-2 if you count the DSL Twins 4-2 loss. Urbina again led off, going hitless in 3 at bats while scoring one run. A week into the season, the baby Twins are 3-3. The Twins prospects are starting to heat up in Rochester. Since being sent back last week, Arraez has had TWO 3-hit games and is now hitting .419 average....yes, it is a small sample. Speaking of .400, Rooker is hitting over that lofty mark (12-27) since coming off the IL 8 games ago. With Astudillo going down today, there is lots of help waiting in the Wings should the Twins need any position players. And that could improve more when Luke Raley gets back on the field (any word on when he is due back?). Along with the Dozier trade, the one that brought Duran to the organization last July was "sweet." Hopefully, he doesn't blow his arm out which is happening way too often of late. For those of you in the know, would Blankenhorn and/or Diaz have good value as part of a trade for a top reliever?
  20. rdehring
    That got a little scary at the end. But the other relievers all did ok. Is Garver the best hitting catcher in baseball? Or at least second to that guy with the Yankees? He sure completes this lineup.
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    Count me among those who were relieved when the Twins didn't sign Darvish. I was also concerned with their signing Cruz as his performance declined last year, although I wasn't aware of what Cruz brings to the clubhouse. So I was right with half of those. That's kind of the results shown by the relievers in the article blindeke links to. So I understand the FO not wanting to go more than two years out for a reliever that is showing signs of decline. And I commend them for sticking to their guns and not wavering on that decision. As for Kimbrel, he must be very happy there are teams like the Cubs who are desperate enough to provide financial security for the rest of his life. All indications are the FO is aware of the need to improve their bullpen for what could be a championship run. I don't have a clue how they will do that, or even if they will. As Nick points out, they have lots of ammunition to do one trade similar to the Pressley trade last year. They should also be able to do a second trade and pick up an effective left handed specialist (someone better than Zach Duke) as either a rental for the championship run or the long-term. And when doing so, I don't expect they will need to part with any of my Top 10...Kirilloff, Lewis, Javier, Urbina, Graterol, Balazovic, Escobar, Larnach, Arraez or Rortvedt.
  22. rdehring
    Isn't it a fantastic day when the Twins go 6-0. Does that include the DSL 3-2 win or are you including the Twins, Seth? And thanks for the first hand report on the Miracle and Balazovic from MLHouse. It is great seeing Lewis get three hits, maybe his bat will take off for the rest of the season. As the Twins search for pitching, could Poppen be part of their future?
  23. rdehring
    Thanks, Nick, for a rational statement of the situation and realistic reasons for not going overboard for a player with legitimate questions.
  24. rdehring
    Thanks, Jeremy, Enjoyed listening. Personally, I think your less than 1% on signing the two Stillwater kids is low. If they can save $1.0mm+ in the top 10 rounds, they could offer them $625k each. Considering it includes college, you just never know. Agree it is a long shot and wouldn't put a big probability on it, say 3-5%. So maybe we are saying the same thing and just view the percentages a bit different.
  25. rdehring
    The DSL Twins won 9-1, putting the organization at 2-3 for the day. Urbina took the day off after his first 0 fer day on Tuesday. Really like what that trio, Arraez, Cave and Rooker, are doing at Rochester as they edge towards .500 (still 11 games under). Lots of good in Thorpe's start yesterday, like 8 K's and no home runs. Gotta get further into games before he will be ready to join the Twins. Imagine there is an open spot in Pensacola as long as Kirilloff is on the IL. Could Larnach move up soon? And another nice start for the Kernels from the kid who hails from the Stevens Point area.
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