madtowntwin

A time for self analysis and reflection for ALL the teams in BOTH the AL & NL Central as all these teams have quickly exited the playoffs for the offseason....Only the Cards and Sox won a game and avoided being swept. A weak combined 2-16??!! Good math problem for the kids at home during Covid. Maybe these teams can gather together collectively and swap players amongst themselves - They've got the time on their hands......

Hello everyone - Thanks for "Licking Twin Wounds" with me after a painful couple of days.....A few comments and observations to share about an all to brief Minnesota postseason (Again!!) In terms of managing the starting pitching I see a difference between the removal of Maeda vs. Berrios. Maeda is playoff experienced and crafty enough that he should have been left on the mound with the bullpen up and warming.Game One in a 3 Game Series is HUGE. Berrios seemed psyched out after the Brantley at bat and carried it to the next hitters. I sensed it and so did Baldelli. God Brantley kills us....Hopefully he ends up in the NL next year....OR our our DH?? Bullpen use - I was fine with all in all. Yes Romo faltered in the Red series as well as the Wild Card. He won't be back. But in general a reasonably good performance. It was a bandaid stretched too thin to cover an offense that underperformed. The turning point of yesterday's game for me was the Arraez play at the plate. I do not put this on Luis. It was a bad decision by Diaz and not the first. He's gone. Every hitter looked more lost this year except Cruz. I don't thinks it's coincidental that Rowson departs and the hitting declined. Varela and Hernandez are relieved. Baldelli has a lot on his plate in terms of game management and did underperform somewhat...But putting fire in the belly of players comes from Team Player Leaders and the bench coach. Donaldson not being on the field hurt in a number of ways. We can do better than Mike Bell - We need analytics and emotion to counter Rocco's calm demeanor. In terms of player movement and management in the off season I lean toward trusting the Twin's Brass. Covid-19 changed everything...As a Critical Care RN I have a certain dread for the upcoming Winter and baseball could well find itself in another strange twilight come Spring. I'm hoping that Levine / Antony have fingers on the pulse of this team and make the necessary moves based on appropriate insight. Generally I've been impressed with their drafts and team structuring thus far. The Hot Stove is just around the corner. I look forward to all your comments. Health to you all.