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  1.    MN_ExPat reacted to a post in a topic: This is an exceptionally long title to test how various points look on a phone and smaller devices
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    Very interesting, thanks. Count me among those who are in favor of the pitch clock. Recall that first game Varland pitched last fall in Yankee stadium. Seemed like each half inning was over shortly after it began. Loved that pace. Better yet, if 6:40 weeknight games are over by 9 and before dark, some of us old timers may think about seeing a couple rather than just Thursday afternoons.
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    Thanks. Sorry about that Cody, and I had read it twice.
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    Really happy to see Dobber have a couple good outings after his first appearance of the spring. Although not a long reliever, am ecstatic with how Alcala has thrown the last couple times out. Was it 3 K's in one inning yesterday? Interesting Cody how you have determined that Mr. Ober is a 'certainty to end up in the bullpen.' Would expect that Bailey would very likely disagree with you. And he sure has been pitching as well as anyone on the staff.
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    Thanks, Nick. Found it interesting that you mention Lewis at second as an afterthought and don't mention Lee at all. Assuming they both become the players we expect and Correa remains healthy, one is going to have to be at second a year or two down the road. Considering what we have seen from Lee the past week, I can't wait to see that infield of Lee, Correa and Lewis! So I guess that means that eventually, Polo must go. That will be a shame as he is a real class act.
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    Interesting young man, Jamie. Thanks. Many great players come from lesser known beginnings. In a couple years we will know if Mr. Ross is one of them. Must say it sure was an interesting start to his career.
  21. roger
    Fantastic read, thanks Seth. What an unbelievable experience growing up. Sure helps the future to have the opportunities he had in Atlanta. Recall hearing about him last summer, didn't realize his K numbers were that exceptional. Let's cross our fingers that the Twins got a good one who could appear at Target Field by what, early summer 2024?
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    Thanks, Nick, for another excellent report. I pray that AK is in the Twins lineup in a week or ten days and when the season opens at KC he is the starting first baseman. I remain hopeful, that five years from now we will look back and see that AK has been the Twins first baseman in 140+ games every year, including 2023. If he is, the Twins lineup will be dangerous, very dangerous.
  25. roger
    Here what you are saying, Mike. But in this case, yes, I believe it may [note: I used the word may as we won't know until May or June].
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    Great article, Nick. Prior to the off-season I was of the opinion that catcher was the #1 need for the winter. Was hoping they would: 1) bring in a solid starter so Jeffers would become a backup, not co-starter; 2) sign a not too old veteran to a MiLB contract at St. Paul to both work with that young staff and be available to be added to the 40-man and called up when/if an injury happens; and 3) complete a trade to bring in a good prospect at Hi-A or AA. Well, two of three ain't bad and they got three of those guys for St. Paul. But you nailed it when you said that the pipeline for catchers doesn't exist. May be a couple guys in the lower levels, but trading Rortvedt cost them their only prospect at the higher levels. As last year, I am praying there is a top catcher available high in this year's draft. Unlikely at #5, but hopefully one of the top guys will fall to them with their second pick. Would also be nice if they could manufacture a trade over the next few months with one of those outfielders, plus another player, for a very good AA prospect.
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    Have you watched him in spring training? Couple days ago he had a hard hit double and home run. Few agree with me, but I believe his problems were mostly psychological as the shift really affected his psyche. I look for him to be a totally different player in 2023. Understand I may be in the minority with that view, tiny minority.
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    Have said it often over the winter that Kepler just might have a big year in 2023. Believe that the shift flat out messed with his head. It’s only a few games, but he looks like a totally different player to me.
  31.    roger reacted to a post in a topic: Twins' Spring Training Roster Projection, Two Weeks In
  32. roger
    Here we go again with another article suggesting they trade most of their best prospects for that elusive ACE. Bah Humbug! The Twins have built a very deep starting rotation of quality starters with several top young prospects very close. Plus, they should have Paddack coming back late this year. If their #2-#5 match up favorably with the oppositions #2-#5, they are gonna win a lot of series. I maintain their #2-#5 will be equal to or better than most teams, including those in the playoffs.
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    Agree with your statement, Cody, that the Saints starting rotation should be good...very good. And isn't it exciting that they are younger prospects and not older AAAA guys picked up over the winter? If what I read about the incident was correct, must comment on your comment about Balazovic being "punched at a Fort Myers bar." That gives us the impression it was a 'bar fight.' What I read was that he was walking down the street when he met someone who punched him twice with the second punch the one that broke his jaw. Yes, he was near a bar, but there was no indication he or the other person were in it. When I first heard of the incident, I thought that was dumb on his part. Yet, the article stated that the police are searching for the person who hit him who if found, will presumably be charged.
  34. roger
    Jim Pohlad was a businessman who inherited the role of Twin Chair from his father. Joe has been groomed for his role as chairman since graduating from Boston College in the early 2000's. Between graduation and joining the Twins in 2007, Joe was working at the League offices in New York. I am not aware of what his job/responsibilites were while with the League, but it certainly provided valuable experience and contacts when moving back to the Twin Cities. With 15 years of experience the Pohlad who is now in charge is a 'baseball man.'
  35. roger
    Understand that early spring training outings don't mean all that much, but, Santana sure didn't help his case yesterday. Hopefully, will be more settled in next time out.
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