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  1. Bitcoin about to hit $10,000, good for a 1000% return over the last 12 months (3000% return on some of the "shares" i bought) Nvidia at $215 Still time to hop on both gravy trains!
  2. Park wasn't a bad signing, it just didn't work out. Nothing was really messed up long term since the Twins didn't do anything while he was on the roster anyways. I wish him the best of luck, but I am glad he is out of the organization. No need for him to be taking at bats from someone that can contribute in the future.
  3. Trade for Iglesias Sign Kintzler Sign Liriano More than reasonable as it won't cost that much in terms of prospects and money. Igelsias is an elite closer, so that solves that, and Kintzler is a very good 7th inning guy. Liriano is a pure upside type play, but if they can get him figured out, he could be a dominating 8th inning guy.
  4. The only one I would be interested on that list on anything more than a minor league deal would be Tillman, and I wouldn't go more than 2 years on him, maybe 2 years, 12 million, which seems fair to be a #5 Hard pass on the rest though TBH I still would like to give Liriano a chance to be a bullpen arm.
  5. How did Santana do in our most important game of the year? The playoff game? SSS, of course...but that's sort of the point. Santana is a very solid pitcher, but lacks the "stuff" to really shut down the elite teams, and those are the teams you need to beat in the playoffs. You can't expect to go far in the playoffs with Santana as your staff "ace" pitching 3 games out of 7.
  6. When it comes to a 40 year old, what he did 5, 4 and 3 years ago really doesn't mean a whole lot. If he was 35, it makes more sense. Most guys just don't bounce back at 40, counting on him bucking the trend and bouncing back is a recipe for failure IMO. On the flip side his BABIP was actually LUCKY last year, which is why his FIP is over 5.00. His pull percentage was up quite a bit as well, indicating that his "stuff" is going away, which of course isn't a surprise when dealing with a pitcher as old as he.
  7. If this team wants to actually be a title contender they need 2 top of the rotation arms, hopefully Berrios becomes one of those, but he isn't their yet. Santana is a #3 on a playoff team/contender.
  8. It's not just home runs, it's a poor ERA in the NL, 4.59 ERA in the weak NL Central is more or less a 5.00 ERA in the AL. And yes, Hughes and Santana were able to bounce back, but there is a major difference you seem to be just ignoring between them and Lackey. Santana and Hughes were in their prime (or at least close to it) Lackey is turning 40. Not a whole lot of guys in MLB history who suddenly have a "bounce back" year at age 40. Giving him even a 1 year contract is a mistake as it would basically mean the Twins were penciling him into the rotation and would be one less spot they could give to a player who could actually be decent. The Twins have all sorts of guys who can "eat innings" and get you a 4.90 to 5.25 ERA, they need to be actually bringing in guys who can pitch and win ball games. Literally zero upside at this stage of his career, if he is avail in June or July and the rotation needs "an arm" then bring him in, other than that? Nope.
  9. I want Kepler to continue to get at bats against LHP. I think he is too raw/too important for the future to just platoon him this early on. Also I doubt Werth would sign on just to be a 2 game a week "starter" anyways, I think he will end up going somewhere were he could legitimately compete for a starting spot.
  10. I don't care if Lackey is the greatest guy ever or a jerk personality wise. The guy gave up more home runs then anyone in baseball last year. The Twins need guys that can keep the ball in the park so that their very good defense can do their thing. 4.77 ERA 5.30 FIP Turning 40? Hard pass. I would like to take this opportunity to suggest we offer Liriano a one year, 2 million dollar deal. I think with the proper coaching he could be a solid bullpen piece.
  11. Hard pass on both. The Twins need to STOP signing bad players.
  12. Accidentally deleted my original post, but $225 will be hit by end of this year, not 2019 Wish I would have held onto ALL my bitcoin as well
  13. Siegers is a guy you need in the org, I know we scoff at Scott Diamonds etc from time to time but as we see every year, you can't have enough pitchers. Siegers more than likely will never be a mainstay in the Twins rotation, but should find himself contributing a few starts here and there over the next couple years I imagine.
  14. Yeah, loved seeing Perkins getting that final out, one of my all time favorite twins. Selfishly I would love to see him on the roster next year, but sounds like he is at peace. Thanks for the memories Perk!!!! Hopefully the Twins win it all and give him a ring!
  15. Didn't see the game tonight, saw he had one at bat, no strike out...that's good right? How did he look in at bat? What happened? Timing? Running out of box? Etc? I gotta know!
  16. Except for mine of course Also was the only person who had faith that year they were down 3 with 4 to play and called my shot Pretty sure Stat was supposed to leave for life after that!
  17. He definitely should be on both rosters. He can take Colon's spot for the LDS
  18. This seems a little bit of a stretch in looking for "good" things Falvey and Levine have done. I'd definitely place it closer to 90% of the success is because they walked into an extremely talent rich roster (at least position player wise) Think of just how good this team could be set up if they would have signed/traded for, found a way to find a real #2/#3 type prior to the season. I will give them time to prove themselves, but IMO they haven't done anything of real note thus far to improve the 2017 Twins or 2018-2020 Twins.
  19. Mejia can't get out of the 5th. At least Colon can eat innings. (No pun) Also as mentioned he seems to be loved on the bench, I think he helps calm the team. They seem to have a lot more comeback wins then they did previously Mejia could be a good long guy out of the pen in the playoffs IMO.
  20. I'd keep Colon as the 4th starter. I think he is also a calming influence on the bench for the team, im usually not a rah rah type guy, but it's not like mejia is much better. Colon seems to be loved on the bench though. Colon as a 4th starter with a very short leash. In fact, I would prob have Mejia replace Duffey as well.
  21. Lol. No. Premium seats are still expensive, I used StubHub and spent $500 on 4.
  22. In non **** news: Koivu just gave our team a real nice hometown discount! (Hopefully joe follows suit!)
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