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  1. Whitey333
    I think you may be a little high in your estimate. A 16-12 record would be nice. Since the philosophy of the organization has been to downplay games in April, especially when they lose. Remember it's a marathon not a sprint crap we hear early each year. So in thinking twins will finish April 12-16. But I really hope it's 16-12. Go twins
  2.    Ricky Vaughn reacted to a post in a topic: Pivotal Year Looms Large for Rocco Baldelli
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    I'm not a Rocco fan but would love to become one. I'd like to see if he can really manage a team instead of spreadsheets managing it for him. Just like it would be fun to see if Buxton can play a full season and produce results. The past couple of years have been bad due largely to underperforming players and injuries. But the Twins play boring, uninspiring and undisciplined baseball. Even before last year's September collapse and teaming first place they weren't that good. Way too many physical and especially mental errors. I expect improvement from Rocco as well. Just win baby.
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  5. Whitey333
    Interesting article. Well done. Good take on the injuries and how losing certain players who didn't really contribute at all due to long term injuries boosts up that total to second most injured team. I was much more concerned about how many of the younger players proved they weren't ready for MLB. But I am starting to buy some of the hype on the prospects. Some of them appear to have bright futures.
  6. Whitey333
    I really don't know what to expect. But I agree that the pitching staff performance is vital to a good season. Our starters need to pitch better and longer. That is if their performance and Baldellis stubborn don't let pitchers face hitters a third time doesn't get in the way. But on paper it looks better than normal. We do have starters with a history of injuries that need to be overcome. We also need a stronger bullpen if our manager is intent of burning them out after the all star break. Not sure about the offense yet. If they are counting on Buxton to play a full season And be productive, good luck with that. If players play up to their abilities and beyond and stay injury free it could be a fun season.
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  9. Whitey333
    I too prefer reading the articles. But I do find the videos informational and entertaining as well. Keep them up. I'm not a fan of podcasts however. But I realize I'm in the minority there. I always turn to TD for my twins information. Keep up the good work!!
  10.    Brandon reacted to a post in a topic: Spring Stories: Who gets the Opening Day start?
  11. Whitey333
    I'm going with last year's opening day starter in Joe Ryan. He's earned it plus we are playing the Royals one of the weaker teams. Ryan was very good against the poor teams and generally bad against the good teams. Everyone talks about the depth of starters for the Twins. Years we have decent veterans. Everyone in the starting rotation has injury issues past or present. If they perform to their ability the Twins will be fine. But if they pitch to the mediocre side it could be awful. It's a staff that can go either way. I'm hoping they do well because the pitching is so important.
  12. Whitey333
    Only the first preseason game but looks good. I noticed much was made of Kenta Maeda and rightfully so. The Twins had a 6-0 lead so someone and or others in relief must not have done too well...was it Cole Sands? It's only one game but was curious.
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    Kind of a strange addition. I'm not labeling it bad just strange. It was kind of like when we added Gallo to an already overflowing outfield. No I'm not comparing Gallo to Salono at all , just their additions to areas we seem to have an abundance of. We will see how it all shakes out. Perhaps another trade or two?
  18.    Ted Wiedmann reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Hitter Set to Benefit Most from Shift Ban Isn't Who You Think
  19. Whitey333
    Moore would have been a good signing but the Twins don't pay market rates for their bullpen. It's low-ball the bullpen and hope they work out. To me the bullpen can be successful if the starters pitch further into games. But if it is still going to be the philosophy of letting starting pitchers go only 5 or 6 innings tops no matter how well the pitcher is throwing them I'm afraid that in the long run the bullpen will not be able to hold up as it is currently constructed and managed.
  20. Whitey333
    Excellent list. I can't argue with any of those selected.
  21. Whitey333
    Awesome article. Well researched and written. To me it won't matter at all if Buxton cannot play more. His career .244 BA does not make him a superstar. But the potential is there. It's always there. It has been for 8 seasons now. We just rarely see it. I hope this is his year but the previous 7 years have told me not to hold my breath
  22. Whitey333
    Awesome article. Well researched and written. To me it won't matter at all if Buxton cannot play more. His career .244 BA does not make him a superstar. But the potential is there. It's always there. It has been for 8 seasons now. We just rarely see it. I hope this is his year but the previous 7 years have told me not to hold my breath.
  23. Whitey333
    Yes it's true that as a previous poster said the computer doesn't manage. But when it's obvious that Rocco seldom changes what the computer " recommends" it is dictating the game most of the time. Rocco needs to prove he can manage and not have his computer spread sheets dictate his game. Rocco is very poor at handling pitching staff, fundamentals, and in game adjustments. Twins have made several important additions this season. Maybe for once Rocco will be held accountable for his management " skills". I'm hoping it's in a positive way and leading the Twins to the playoffs. Go Twins!!
  24. Whitey333
    Buxton is not a worry. He is entering year 8 with the Twins. He's only played one full season in his previous 7. That was 140 games in 2017. To count your seasons success on his availability if foolish IF he is healthy and IF he plays a full season, and IF he performs at a high level with high level results it will be a luxury not an expectation. The Twins do need him to be successful but he's not the only player on the team.
  25. Whitey333
    It's really just the same old thing for the Twins. Too many ifs. Especially with the pitching staff. So I can add a few ifs myself. The Twins will be successful IF the injured come back healthy. If the players have career years. If Baldelli puts his computer and spreadsheet away and realize there is a ball game going on the field. I'd like to see if he can actually manage the on field product. Haven't seen much of that during his time here. There is potential If Buxton plays a full season and if he produces. We've heard that for 8 seasons. If the .199 hitter we signed for 11 million produces. If Kirilloff can play and produce. If we can show we didn't need Arraez and Urshela offensive production by having players pick up the slack. If we have someone to protect Correa in the lineup. If we don't hen why pitch to him? If Pagan... Let's not go there. My point being that the Twins need all of their ifs to come through this season to be productive. It can happen. But it could just as easily blow up in their face. Another if: if that happens then it's time for Falvey to go.
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