Head 2 Head Debate Forum

It's happening! Follow below and then look for our post-debate poll after closing statements are made! And once closing statements are in, we will open up the thread for comments/discussion.

We will be ramping up the debates once the post-season is over. If you are interested in being a participant and/or have a topic suggestion, please PM Squirrel and Otto in a joint PM! Now that we had our test run last season, we are looking forward to getting this moving forward soon!

Are you passionate about a particular baseball/Twins topic? Here's your chance to let it all out in a 'one-on-one' debate with a fellow poster. It's pretty simple: we will post some debate topics in this forum, which will become the debate threads, or, you can contact us with your own idea. It's just you, one other, and your passion and knowledge to debate and persuade in a thread all to yourselves, to take a deep dive into the chosen topic. Pre- and post-debate polls will be taken to gauge efficacy of the debate, and the thread will be opened to others for further discussion. Here are the rules: 1. All debates are 'blind' in that you won't know who your opponen…

If you are interested in debating this topic, please PM Squirrel.

Debate topic: Who was the better player: Kirby Puckett or Joe Mauer? Thanks to both of our participants for this round: H2H Debater A: @jharaldson H2H Debater B: @Brock Beauchamp The thread is now open so anyone can join in the debate.

If you have a particular baseball/Twins topic you would like to see debated, please post your suggestions here. You may also send a PM to @Squirrel or @Otto von Ballpark. Definitely send us a PM if you want to take one of the sides of your suggested topic to keep it anonymous. As we get suggestions and/or get debates lined up, we will post the threads and hopefully assign a start date.

Debate topic: Building a strong lineup vs building a strong pitching staff - which is more important? Follow the progress of the debate as our debaters try to persuade you of which is more important. At the debate's conclusion, watch for a post-debate poll and this thread will be opened for public comment. Enjoy, and good luck debaters! Thanks to both of our participants for this round: H2H Debater A: @Vanimal46 H2H Debater B: @Danchat The poll is now closed, but the thread will remain open for further discussion.

Debate topic: Minor League players deserve membership in the MLBPA and a seat at the negotiating table.

Debate topic: Strike zone wars! Robo Umps vs Human Umps Send an email to either @Squirrel or @Otto von Ballpark if you interested in debating either side of this.