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  1. rdehring
    I think if he gets off to a good start, Seth, he will move up to AA quickly. Wouldn't surprise me to see him there by May 1.
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    Will be exciting to see if Balazovic and Enlow can dominate this level after getting their feet wet last fall.
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    This group could certainly repeat as FSL champs. Unfortunately, when the playoffs come around most of the starters will be in northern Florida. Will be interesting to see the split in playing time behind the plate for Ben and Jeffers. Looking for both to have impressive seasons with the bat. And a pleasant surprise to see Helman with this group less than a year after being drafted.
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    What is ailing Kirilloff and when is he expected to be on the field? Great seeing him, Graterol and Jax all in AA to start the season. A bit surprised of the Jax move, but encouraging.
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    Did you forget Thorpe in your Top Prospects listing, Seth?
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    In Columbus, Ohio babysitting our young granddaughter while our son and his wife are on vacation. So I got to watch the game on the Indians network. Very complementary of Berrios and Rogers. They weren't even homers when Berrios got several borderline pitches called strikes...as did Kluber. Every time Gonzalez came up to bat they dwelled on his .455 average vs. Kluber (don't know if that is lifetime or from the recent playoffs). When he came up with runners on base it seemed they expected him to get a hit. Looking forward to more of their analysis this weekend. Hopefully, they can split and win the opening series. Loved the 4 inning save by Rogers. Expect we will see Perez pitching 3+ innings in relief of Odorizzi. Its gonna be interesting to see how Rocco uses his bullpen.
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    If we can't be optimistic on opening day, when can we be? Always enjoy reading your posts, Nick, thanks. Unlike many, I am not worried about the starters. If/when help is needed, I have a feeling that one of Stewart/Gonsalves/Mejia will be adequate. Like so many, I believe Thorpe will eventually step up and be the guy to settle in behind Berrios at the front of the rotation. But when will that happen, certainly not before mid-season at the earliest? It seems every year several contending teams are blessed with some young pitcher stepping into a key bullpen role. The Twins need that to happen this year with the most likely candidate being Romero. Lets hope like heck that he settles down real soon and joins the Twins by the time Sano makes his debut.
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    When you get a little older like some of us, Terry, you will be able to accept it ain't gonna happen! Maybe it will happen for our grandkids, or maybe great grandkids.
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    Great report, Steve. Interesting reading. Like Doc, really rooting for Thorpe to settle into a spot in the AAA rotation and demand a callup. After seeing Raley play a few times in ST, really like what I see. Don't know where they will find playing time for all these 1B/OF guys, but that is a heck of a lot better than not having players when a need arises.
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    I know logic tells us that when they need to add a pitcher or when Sano returns Astudillo is sent down because, well, he can be. My prediction is that he will start one of the three games against Cleveland at third base. Beginning with that start, he will be telling management that no, I am not going back to AAA. He will be telling them he belongs in the big leagues and is here to stay. Find some other way to open a spot on the roster for Sano and that pitcher. I also think that the Twins will carry 12 pitchers for much of the season, not 13. And I have a question for Seth. When do we get the important news of this spring, the minor league rosters?
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    You did hit the key to this story, Seth. Of all the players listed, he is the only true German. By that I mean he is a native German who grew up playing baseball in Germany. The others are all some combination of U.S. Military kids who were born in Germany, but probably grew up playing ball in the U.S. And a few were born there, but moved to the U.S. and played their youth ball here. So Max is really one of a kind. And I believe he is going to have one heck of a year.
  12. rdehring
    Although none of us know what he is working on or his physical condition, Romero is pitching himself onto a flight to Rochester these last couple times out. His results today were ugly.
  13. rdehring
    Excellent comment jkcarew. The 50% increase is probably $500/mo at low-A and less in the rookie leagues and DSL. Hi-A and up may be a thousand a month or more. So the average is probably less than a thousand a month, say $1,000/mo including payroll taxes. With around 200 players on the seven rosters, that would be $200,000 per month or around a million bucks for the entire five month season. The Twins could easily eat that expense, or recover part by shaving a bit off the salaries of the guys making several million a year.
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    Is there a good chance that Odorizzi starts the year as #5? P&P just might begin ahead of him based on their springs. If that happens, this is a very good rotation. The one risk I see is that Pineda may tire the last month or two since he hasn't pitched much for a couple years. That's where the cream of the crop at Rochester will help. And looking at that depth group, plus Thorpe, Rochester should have one heck of a starting 5 or 6. And let's change next year's prospects this week...extend Gibson!
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    Yes, Yes, Yes.
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    Wasn't a fan of the Cruz signing at the time everyone was gushing over his possible signing. My fear was that last year's decline in production would continue. If that does occur, his performance is going to be very average. Since the signing, however, I have warmed to it mostly because of what I have learned about what he contributes on the bench and off the field.
  17. rdehring
    Kirilloff and Larnach somewhere on the corners. And Lewis and Javier in the middle infield. What an exciting group this foursome is. And there is a lot of very talented guys coming up with them....Let's go Twins!
  18. rdehring
    Interested in two minor league guys, Seth. Curious if you have seen Jax pitch? Also, Rortvedt got significant playing time with the big club in spring training games. Was curious how he looks if you have seen him?
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    Enjoy spring training, Seth. Its a bear up here with all the snow and probably worse up on the border. With his new contract in hand, I have a feeling that Kepler is going to have a break-out season...at least as far as the average is concerned. Have you seen much of him? Collins has pitched well, have you seen him so you can comment? Can he make this team?
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    Hadn't thought of that, spycake. Certainly a bigger concern than the $$$.
  21. rdehring
    Not surprised about Vasquez, or any of the others on the 40-man. Isn't it normal to try to get the guys they know won't be on the opening day roster optioned early in spring training? Isn't one reason that if they were to be injured before being optioned they would make the MLB minimum rather than whatever their minor league salary is while on the DL?
  22. rdehring
    100% in agreement that the Twins should extend Rosario. Because he is closer to free agency, maybe a year shorter than Kepler.
  23. rdehring
    Has been my favorite Twin since the year he battled Sano for the HR championship in the Appy League. When injured last year he had enough time remaining for one more hot streak which would have made his year ending numbers so much different. Hopefully, 2019 will be the year he is blessed with good health. Assuming good health, and not playing while injured, I see Rosario as ending 2019 with an average around .300, 30+ home runs and at least 100 rbi. Add 15+/- assists and 15-20 stolen bases and you have a very special season. That would mean he would also end 2019 with a new contract. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!
  24. rdehring
    Wish him well and maybe Boras and his clients need to understand that teams aren't going overboard with expensive long-term contracts to older players. Baseball has changed, for the better in my book. Personally, I am very happy with the starting rotation the Twins have half way thru spring training...Berrios, Gibson, Odorizzi, Pineda and Perez. Add Mejia in the bullpen as an immediate replacement should any of the five get injured or falter. Then there is a flock of young talent at Rochester. Hell, the Red Wings rotation may be better than the Twins rotation was a few years ago. Come to think of it, it very likely is. So there are lots of arms down on the farm waiting for the chance to prove themselves on the big stage.
  25. rdehring
    I see Polanco in the #2 or #3 spot this year with Kepler in the lead off spot. You know it is possible Lewis is the starting shortstop for just a year. There is a chance that Javier turns out to be as good as Lewis and the better defender. With his speed, Lewis could be moved to another position with Javier/Polanco up the middle. Not predicting this, rather waiting to see what type of year Javier has if he can finally stay healthy for an entire season. Wouldn't it be exciting to have two of the top young players in the league hitting the Twins roster within a half season of each other?
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