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  1. farmerguychris
    Had he started the year in the big league, and had he not stumbled out of the gate I'm sure he would have more ROY votes. Now if we could just get him to become a good 3rd base, we are set for the next half decade with him in our lineup.
  2. farmerguychris
    I have no problem with the way he manages. He is new school, which aligns well with the current Front Office in using science and stats to determine actions taken during games. I know a lot of people don't like the 'managing by spreadsheet' way of making decisions - but its exactly how teams like Tampa are so good every year without spending money like the NY or LA teams. To be more successful, he needs only 2 things - better health (he's tried to give players days off to heal up, which many fans hate), and better players. I don't think the FO did a good job before this season started getting him the pitchers he needed to be successful in either the starters, or the in the pen. The FO knew they were going to be pulling starters several times before they faced batters for a 3rd time - they should have known the pen would have been tested and invested more in that before the season started so we didn't need to trade the assets we did at the deadline to finally get some stability on the back end.
  3. farmerguychris
    I looked that from a different angle, and maybe my mind was just trying to justify him standing there. I think by him not hustling down the line and acting as if it were a foul ball - did it perhaps slow the catcher down just a bit and make him second guess if he should actually throw a foul ball to 3rd base? Kepler seemed confused about if he should run or not to me.
  4. farmerguychris
    Gotta say, despite missing some routine plays at the hot corner - I like having Gio on this team. He makes some great plays at 3rd, and has multiple important hits for us when its really needed. I think we should seriously consider keeping him by offering arbitration for one more year. Great job of working that count and slapping the ball to keep it in play down the line.
  5. farmerguychris
    I think they still matter, but we don't have anyone who can run (except hurt people) and we can't throw anybody out. Other than that - they still matter.
  6. farmerguychris
    I don't believe his job is any jeopardy, and I feel that is fair. He can only work with the roster he is given by the F.O. It is that same FO that desires him to lead by analytics and science. I think the only way he will be let go is if the FO is feeling as if their jobs are in jeopardy, and then use him as a scapegoat to save their own jobs for a few more years. I like Rocco and simply hope the FO gives him some pitching to work with next year and that the trainers can keep us a bit more healthy.
  7. farmerguychris
    After watching first Gordon and then Beckham miss on plays the last 2 games, its his ability to play the OF that intrigues me - not his plate skills.
  8. farmerguychris
    According to H-Young Park, the Twins have signed former speedster Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract. Don't know how much he's got left in the tank, but I like the idea of possibly putting him in the OF instead of a back-up infielder out there. Anyone know if he's also a switch hitter?
  9. farmerguychris
    Fair enough- Which players are you referring to that are not currently on the roster should we replace him with?
  10. farmerguychris
    I think we have taken the right approach for the short term - 10 day IL see if anything improves and hope for the best. Isn't a 50% Buxton just as good as a 100% Cave?
  11. farmerguychris
    Whats the rush? He's under control for 5 more years right? So let him play this well for another 2 years and then hopefully still want to buy out his arb years plus a couple more. Too early to have this discussion.
  12. farmerguychris
    While series wins are nice, we need to see some sweeps against lesser foes like KC to help stay near the lead in the central. Good series win by not giving up any runs after the first inning of game 1 of this set!
  13. farmerguychris
    They were both signed to be placeholders for a year while our young talent recovered from injuries and was ready to go hopefully late this, or for next season. With that said, you get what you pay for and these are good examples of that. Not awful, but not very good either. I would not bring either of them back for next year if we can avoid it.
  14. farmerguychris
    He's still a rookie - hopefully we can get him coached up and that slider will become a real weapon. If there is anything this pitching coach staff appears to know how to do - it is to maximize a slider's potential as a weapon. I'm not concerned in the long term and hopeful he'll be in the top half of our rotation for at least a few years.
  15. farmerguychris
    I'd be ok if Carlos stays to be our SS for 1 more year while Lewis continues to heal. Other than that I want pitching and would love to see Judge go to the NL for someone like the Mets just to drive Yankee fans crazy.
  16. farmerguychris
    I really agree with you 100% - I just felt like I might get grief due to being so vocal about him being on our team any longer in the past. It makes NO sense that he's still even an option for Rocco to use.
  17. farmerguychris
    I like the pitching chart with Pagan only having 19 pitches in the past 5 games.
  18. farmerguychris
    I think the article is spot on. Keep Gray, let the other leave. Sano is obvious at his salary, and how hard is it to get a replacement for a very average Bundy?
  19. farmerguychris
    This is the only type of game Pagan should be pitching in. Times when Rocco might consider Gordon instead. Rough game, lets see something better tonight!
  20. farmerguychris
    Completely agree. The days of Bert Blyleven are over and not relevant to today's game. Stats show the third time thru the order - pitchers do worse. Why would you intentionally give the other team better odds?
  21. farmerguychris
    Sorry - that was supposed to be his last 30 games, not his last 30 days according to what I found on MLB.com.
  22. farmerguychris
    I think our weakest area is Pagan. Here are his stats in the last 30 days: 3-4 record with a 6.11 ERA in 28 innings by giving up 31 hits and 7 walks leading to 19 earned runs. You can't keep sending him out there unless up by 4 or more runs. I know we need some 'filler' innings to keep Duran, Lopez, and Fulmer fresh. I just don't think it should include Pagan. Impressed by Sands last game in this role, perhaps give Smeltzer the role of Pagan?
  23. farmerguychris
    I think you're giving Pagan too much credit based on his on-field performance this year. Can we just give him away to someone like Cleveland or Chicago for literally nothing in return?
  24. farmerguychris
    Maeda and Alcala.
  25. farmerguychris
    I'm sorry to see it happen to him, he seems like a good enough guy. But - nothing lasts forever and I wish him well and to hopefully catch on someplace else. Maybe Pagan next?
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