Forum Friday: Get It On, Bang a Gong

[Otto von Ballpark]

Last year's gong show has turned celebratory in the TD forums, as the Twins continue to crush their Central competition like a T. Rex.

The Twins Daily community was excited to once again revel in positive player performances, but still kept a discerning eye on the present and future roster.

@shortround81 calls our attention to the latest Twins clubhouse gimmick, ringing a gong, in Good Vibes Only. First goats, now gongs -- what's next? The smart money may be on glockenspiels.

Sampling Kool and the Gang, @PopRiveter asks Can we just celebrate Luis Arraez for a moment? He's got mad hits (and playing first base) like he was Rod Carew. Whether a batting title (or seven) is in his future, it's certainly a fun ride right now.

@DocBauer takes a look at player trends in NY State of Mind: Urshela and Sanchez Re-visited. Are they still in that Uptown Funk, or have they elevated to a North Star State of Mind, where the Grain Belt Beer sign inspires you?

Everyone knows that the Twins won't trade their superstar free agent signing while they are contending. What @farmerguychris presupposes in Deadline Trade of Correa is, maybe they will?

Is Gilberto's BABIP for real, or is it too much, Magic Bus? @stringer bell debates giving him a ticket to ride for the starting lineup in Not Yet on the Bus for Celestino.

Did you know Twins Daily has a whole forum devoted to the minor leagues? @Seth Stohs certainly does, and he relays the latest report from the farm in Miller: Pitch Clocks.. Speed up game, but Players hate it. Which side of the issue do you take? You now have 14 seconds to post your opinion -- go!

TD also has an "Other Baseball" forum, where you can discuss any aspect of the game you want. This week, @Trov asks that timeless baseball question, What is your definition of an 'ace'? Are we seeing any emerge on the Twins staff, or will we have to settle for a Gene, a Paul, or a Peter Criss?

Want to join the celebration? Or rain on the parade? There's room for all that and more in the Twins Daily forums.

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[shortround81]

[USAFChief]

  On 5/27/2022 at 11:22 AM, Otto von Ballpark said:

What is your definition of an 'ace'? Are we seeing any emerge on the Twins staff, or will we have to settle for a Gene, a Paul, or a Peter Criss

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I dont know everything, but I Sure Know Something.  Given how few starters Wanna Rock And Roll All Night these days, the idea of an Ace might be gone Forever.

It'd be nice if they could Shock Me and have a Mr Speed or God Of Thunder atop the rotation. But my Tears Are Fallin' because I see only a Duece in our future.