Forum Friday: If You're Gonna Play in Texas...

In the land of Carlos Correa's ex's (ex-teammates, at least), a variety of Twins weaknesses were exposed. Some community members offered advice, while others seem ready to move on from this relationship. Still others helpfully provided some non-Twins content to distract us from struggles on the field.

A week ago, @Number3 provided the modest suggestion to Just keep it close until the Twins can take the division in September. Since then, the losses have generally been close, but the gap in the standings is growing, so we may want to clarify the instruction!

Relationship expert @sfe306 speculates that the Players like Baldelli as a person but.... Not to be outdone, @Emjay composes another breakup letter on behalf of players: So....Rocco, Analytics and the Twins underperforming. Will no one take Rocco's side here? Hopefully they can still be friends, in any case.

How can the Twins improve? @USAFChief advocates outright theft (and better theft prevention), refuting the modern adage that "Stolen bases just don't matter". Bases would be great, but is there any way to steal some more pitching too?

Looking around the league, @MMMordabito rails against a trend, or at least a glandular problem, as MLB Media Salivating over Exit Velocity is Getting Ridiculous. Then again, pitchers (and some motorists) have long enjoyed the thrill of radar gun readings, so it's no surprise that batters want to get in on that action.

Finally, @Riverbrian is currently regaling us with an epic travelogue told over 11 parts (and counting) in The Sports Bar, beginning with Confessions of a Hit and Run Tourist - Day One. Be sure to read them all to gain a better understanding of the American experience, as well as the health challenges posed by the American diet.

What's your dream baseball road trip, and why doesn't it include the Metrodome? Share it in the forums!