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Important distinction: A team most likely needs a pitcher to pitch like an ace for the duration of the postseason to seriously contend for a world series title. That increases the subset of possibilities. My take would be the Twins may well have a few of those types of pitchers currently.
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Pagan has been in a state of perpetual struggle since joining the Twins. How many more data points do the Twins need?
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Ranking the Twins Weakest Positions
GNess replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Interesting take on what makes a position relatively weak. It is only ST but both Gallo and Kepler seem on the right track. If they both produce somewhere above their career median the Twins line up will be pretty good. They both are + defenders as well.- 21 replies
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Twins Add Infield Depth, Sign Veteran Donovan Solano
GNess replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Solano can hit. He is a viable back up at 3 or 4 infield positions. Gordon looks more like an extra OF. It appears from this signing the infield is set: Kirilloff, Polanco, Correa, Miranda, Farmer, Solano. Catcher is set; The surplus is in the outfield where there are 6-7 real options for 5 spots; Buxton, Gallo, Kepler, Taylor, Gordon, Larnach, Celestino (?). Looks like only 1 of the last three make the opening day roster. Gordon v Larnach v Celestino battling it out. -
Kepler vs The Shift, Buxton's Knee & Taylor's Speed
GNess replied to John Bonnes's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
The Twins players seem confident. That's a good thing as they prepare for the season ahead. They have a strong core and the pitching is deeper than is typical. Appreciate the insights from ST. -
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One Position May Hold the Key to the Twins Offense
GNess replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Good take - agreed Kirilloff producing and holding down 1B could be central to a successful season.- 49 replies
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It’s a Make Or Break Year for Jorge Polanco
GNess replied to Cody Pirkl's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Polanco is an above average MLB player. I enjoy watching him. He is steady. However, as mentioned. Polanco plays a position where there seems to be a glut of quality options waiting to emerge. (Lewis, Julien, Martin, Lee etc.) If the FO has confidence in that group moving Polanco may be smart to get a key piece at the deadline. That's assuming his performance is in-line with his career, and he's not just absolutely killing it as he did one or two seasons in the past. Then you ride him...- 32 replies
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Is Pablo Lopez's Weird "Weakness" Already Fixed?
GNess replied to Adam Neisen's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Agreed playing against lesser teams more frequently should result in better performance. But the link to being an ace and projecting postseason outcomes is beyond speculation. Postseason wins come from such a wide range of factors and plenty of teams (except apparently the Twins for a long time) find ways to win some postseason games lacking an ace or even an ace type performance. Consider the loss to the Astros 4-1 in 2020. Maeda delivered an "ace performance" but the defense and relievers broke down in the 9th inning. The Twins like all MLB teams will be fully capable of winning games in the postseason if they manage to get there. Twins fans seem spooked by the current postseason losing streak. Maybe a fan version of PTSD...- 17 replies
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An Ace From Within; Dreams of Duran
GNess commented on Nick Hanzlik's blog entry in Twins on Wheat; Add Mayo
Elite starters are more valuable than elite relievers. Duran deserves a chance to start to see what he can do. If he becomes a true # 1 or # 2 starter both he and the Twins reap the considerable rewards. The injury risk seems overblown unless there is something we don't know. -
Twins Make Boring, Necessary Trade for Michael A. Taylor
GNess replied to Matt Braun's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Not sure why folks are complaining about a surplus of talent. Isn't that what the best teams in MLB routinely have?- 38 replies
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What Does Carlos Correa's Return Mean for the 2023 Twins?
GNess replied to Nash Walker's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
The Twins are much better on January 10th than they were on January 9th.- 62 replies
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This kid still has a good chance to be a very good MLB player.
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Carlos Correa: Maybe This Isn't a Bad Thing
GNess replied to Sherry Cerny's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Excellent article. However, the financial structure of MLB is completely broken as it does not create an even quasi-level playing field. How are the mid and small market teams supposed to compete when the Big Dogs get to acquire the very best players consistently? So it becomes a "good thing" when the Twins don't resign an. elite player? But it's a move that will give the Giants a much better team for the next 5 years+ since they were able to afford to sign an elite player... -
Rumor: Carlos Rodon Signs with the New York Yankees
GNess replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
It is wearisome that the Twins can't (means won't) compete in the MLB FA marketplace. Seems that every team with realistic World Series aspirations adds a big FA at least once or twice every few years. The Twins need a new way of looking at success and the pursuit thereof - it's broke and needs to be fixed. -
Minnesota Twins Sign Catcher Christian Vazquez
GNess replied to Ted Schwerzler's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
This is a good signing. CV is a well-rounded and proven MLB catcher.- 52 replies
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