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  1. rdehring
    Expec Expect they are trying to find one good one out of lots of 'em. Wondering if Gabe Snyder is any relation to Duke? Wouldn't getting someone with that talent in the mid-rounds be a great find?
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    You begin with signing Escobar sometime this summer. Then work on Rosario, preferably as you say above after a couple week mini slump. As for the others, work on Kepler and Berrios this winter. I believe that Buxton and Polanco can wait until next summer or the following off-season. I don't think the Twins will ever be in position to sign Sano as he will always want much more than what he has proven to be worth. Hopefully, he can begin playing better so they can trade him...either this July or next winter. As for other pitchers, would expect them to do something with Gibson. Does he have another year of control? If so, that can wait until winter.
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    As pointed out above, may be some diamonds in the ruff out of Puerto Rico this year. Seeing he is going the JC route, may be able to sign him for the $125k slot or $50k-$100k over.
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    Three catchers in your Top 10, interesting. Great seeing Rortvedt doing so well. Continue to believe (hope) he can be the Twins starting catcher for the decade of the 2020's...although maybe not at the start of the 2020 season.
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    They normally sign about 25 players. Assuming they sign their Top 10, that means 15 from the group of 11-40...or about 40%. That will include almost all of the many college seniors.
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    Thanks Seth. After yesterday's struggles from Littell, I needed something positive this morning. And Graterol is someone we all should be excited about.
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    Interesting strategy. Three high school players in the last half of the Top 10. Normally, these type of picks are difficult to sign unless going over slot, some require way over. Don't know what their discussions have been, but it doesn't seem like the Twins have the dollars to get all three. But I also don't see them drafting anyone in the Top 10 they don't anticipate signing. So maybe they can get these guys for $200,000-$300,000 over slot, each.
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    Got a question for you, Steve, about Trevor May. His 30 day rehab has to be coming to an end. What do the Twins do? He certainly isn't pitching well enough to join the Twins. Back on the DL? Or do they option him to Rochester? Yes, he had a grand slam but it really was an off day for Kirilloff. Heck, he only got one hit in each of the games! (if I knew how, would insert a smiley face or something here to indicate that was sarcastic). Great seeing Arraez getting two hits yesterday. And I really don't know what to think of Grz, he just keeps hitting the ball?
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    Well that was ugly. Haven't seen a flatter, straight fastball as he was throwing up there the first couple innings. Really don't understand why they didn't bring Slegers back for that start. Especially after his last relief outing went so well. Will be a game to look back at if the Twins miss the playoffs by a game...unfortunately, I think they are going to be further out at year's end so this probably won't make a difference.
  10. rdehring
    Why would Miami do that? Have you watched Sano lately? Unless he gets into shape, he is wasting a wonderful opportunity. So I will use the word disappointing, rather than the words I would like to which would get me get tossed off this site.
  11. rdehring
    True, True, True and True. Was just wondering with my fingers on the keys. Looking at their #5 round pick, reminds me a lot of the guy they took around here last year, Barnes. Nothing real flashy, but solid. Will see!
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    Will Keirsey be difficult to sign? Coming off the injury, he may feel he could go back to Utah and move up a couple rounds next year? Otherwise like the pick of a guy who has upside, if healthy.
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    Don't know if I like this pick, or not. Will let you know in three or four years. But I like Seth's comments, the FO knows a lot more about him than any of us...including all the draft experts. Seeing he is a college kid with a big bat, will be interesting to see where he starts his professional career. Will it be ETon or maybe even Cedar Rapids? That will tell us a little more about him and their opinion of him. I also expect the Twins are going to save some dollars with this pick and their #1 pick. How much remains to be seen. They don't have a third round pick, so whomever they choose to give the dollars to will come later. If I recall, they took several guys later on last year that required more dollars. Expect we will see a few of those drafted today and/or tomorrow.
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    Never heard of this kid before last night. Doesn't mean much as I hadn't heard of 99% of the players who will be drafted. But as I read about him this morning I began to wonder. Could he turn into a player similar to Michael Cuddyer? Good average with reasonable power. Defensively, not that great, but he got better by putting in a lot of work over the years. Should this be the case, it would turn out to be a great pick!
  15. rdehring
    To be a legitimate World Series contender, a team needs a shut down back end of the bullpen. Bullpens like the Royals a couple years ago, Cleveland last year and maybe the Brewers right now. The Twins don't have that. All of these guys numbers are just plain awesome. In your opinion, Seth, do any of these guys have the potential to be that type of reliever? An Andrew Miller or that wicked Randy Johnson looking guy for the Brewers (Hader ?). Is your memory the same as mine regarding Van Steensel's first stop with the Twins? Remember his dad being very upset and making some comments that he didn't do anything some others had done. But if memory serves, his on field performance was actually good. Or is my memory somewhere out in left field?
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    Doesn't look like they are going to be able to make some of the moves they did last year with guys like Enlow. Just don't have the ammunition ($$$) to do it. So that should put them taking who they view as the best player available when making each pick. I could be dis-remembering, but didn't the amount when the penalty kicks in for bonuses after the 10th round go up to $125,000 last year? Let's shock the world and see the Twins draft some 18 year old who turns into baseball's next phenom! Does Manny Machado have any relatives in this draft?
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    Way to go Lewis Thorpe. Have been waiting four years for him to get back in the saddle. Now lets make it back-to-back-to-back great starts. And sure seems like Wade is also back on track after missing some time. And I know it ain't about the minor leagues, but how about the weekend Eddie Rosario had. Seems the key is that he is now more selective in which pitches he swings at that are out of the strike zone.
  18. rdehring
    After a slower than slow start, Rooker has his average over .250 and his power has arrived. Baddoo has been on fire the last 7 games with his average almost at .250. So exciting seeing these two put their slow starts behind them and start showing us what we all were expecting from them. On a sad note, the most disappointing performance to me this spring has been from Andrew Bechtold. His bat started cold and remains in the freezer. On the other hand, is it time to start listing Kirilloff when he doesn't get at least two hits, rather than when he does? And most exciting today is the anticipation of Lewis Thorpe having another dominant game tonight. Please don't disappoint, please? And what a great headline, Tom. Loved it!
  19. rdehring
    There are lots of baseball decisions I don't like, such as the ridiculous minor league rule for extra innings. But I like the effect the 26th man has had since put on the books (was it last year?). It gives teams a chance to bring up top prospects for one game in 'the show.' And what a benefit for those young prospects to get that first feel of what it is like to pitch on the biggest stage. And there are no hard feelings when sent back down because they knew from the start that is what would likely happen. This is one rule that makes sense and is working....love it!
  20. rdehring
    Great news getting Jax back on the mound on a somewhat full-time basis. A bit surprising that Cedar Rapids is under .500 with a top five hitters of Baddoo, Lewis, Kirilloff, Miranda and Pearson. Kirilloff has to be a leading contender for Player of the Year. Has he had a slump this season? Even two or three games without a hit?
  21. rdehring
    After a series of concussions, didn't Justin Morneau's career end with a concussion received while diving for a ball while playing first base? This situation is way to similar. I hope for the best for Joe. But even if he comes back for the rest of the year, this may be the pebble that pushes him over the edge when deciding whether or not to retire.
  22. rdehring
    With several really good teams in each of the other two divisions, its looking like the Twins only chance of making the playoffs is to win the Central. Fortunately, Cleveland hasn't been a super team. This series will be important, but we won't know anything for certain until they get some of these injured players back. Unfortunately, got a feeling it is going to be awhile before we see either Santana or May. Maybe getting #7 back for the weekend will help them score some runs. And its what, another month before Polanco will be eligible. Hopefully, he will be the spark that ignites the team for a second half drive.
  23. rdehring
    I like it, thanks! Kiriloff started hot and is getting hotter. What a great return from missing a year. Also really like what Rortvedt and Wiel are doing with their bats. Anxious to see what Severino does when the Eton season starts. Will you be including the DSL Twins in this report after they start play this weekend?
  24. rdehring
    Has Vargas noted that the Twins are in need of a couple big bats? Sure has been hitting the last couple weeks like a man in search of a promotion! Gotta believe there is at least three or four guys in that Kernels lineup who will be playing for the Twins a few years from now.
  25. rdehring
    Thanks for these, Andrew. Wouldn't surprise me if one or two of these dropped and was available to the Twins at #20. But will they take him if he does? Next week should be exciting!
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