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Rich Becker would be classic...follow that up with some Scott Stahoviak action...Rich Robertson from the pitchers side...because of his son you gotta find a Pat Mahomes jersey right? So many roads to travel that would be a blast to see!!!

IALTO

Will Gabriel be available for postgame 'we hope' press conferences? Will Stu be available for squirrel translation? What does Gabriel receive if he inspires the Twins to win the World Series?

I would submit this to Dear Dr.Dan...

IMO showing up another team would be Cave getting said hit and then attempting to steal 2nd base or if you try to stretch it into a double. In the end your job is to get on base if you are Cave especially when you are trying to stay at the big league level. Obviously the issue in the 'unwritten rule' is the run differential and the count...if it were 3-2 and he grooves a fastball you swing! As a huge baseball fan I just don't get it why a team should take offense to a guy swinging 3-0 in this situation. Yes it is a 7 run lead but guess what...you had 8 innings to do something about it prior to him swinging at a 3-0 pitch. That is one part of the game that needs to get over itself. WIN TWINS!

26 games left against CHI/DET/KC...it is baseball and anything can/does happen...Baltimore beating Houston in Houston vs. Verlander a recent example. with that being said...6 left against Cleveland...we need to go 3-3 at worst and win at a .650-.700 clip vs. our other division foes! With 44 left I think we need to win around 27 of those...I think 27-17 gets it done. I just don't see Cleveland sustaining the great run they have been on for an additional 25% of the season...you would think they gotta hit a stretch where they go say 4-8 or something like that. WIN TWINS!

Quality control within the strike zone is certainly important. Good point!

IALTO

IALTO

I believe AZ is also picking up $24,000,000 remaining on Greinke's contract!

I never said they don't know. If you get mid-high level talent as you cited that can aid in making that run how is that 'giving away' your prospect talent? Obviously they are going to reach for the cream of our crop in a trade scenario. That is how the game is played. Other teams are in possession of what we need to improve on the season and perhaps season(s) to come. You go back and forth and if the deal isn't what you want you move on. Prospects are prospects for a reason. They might be HOF players or might fizzle out or land somewhere in the middle. You never know. I never suggested mortgaging the future in any trade scenario. WIN TWINS

T- 4 hours and counting FO...if no additional moves are made,,,VERY VERY disappointing!!! They have to know in their baseball mind as it stands today we don't have it in us to beat Houston or NY in a 7 game series to get to the big show. Assuming they would make it to the ALCS against us and assuming we make it. As a fan it tells me we hope you enjoyed the season but we don't believe the squad is worthy of "going" for it by trading away top prospect(s). Hopefully we see at least 2 more arms coming our way starter and reliever. WIN TWINS!!!

The schedule has its peaks/valleys etc. We know in "most" seasons nearly not all but nearly every team is going to lose 60 and win 60. Is it a benefit to play a bad team...of course it is. But if you catch them at the wrong time you can easily lose a series. I expect the Twins to win the division and make a move or 2 along the way to improve the club. Cleveland is not going to maintain their recent hot streak just as we did not. We have 10 games left against Cleveland. We need to go 6-4/5-5 in those games which I don't think is out of bounds thinking. As for our remainng divsion games we need to play around .700% ball. Play a few games above .500 on the rest of the schedule outside of our division and that should take care of it!

I believe in interviews like this you say a lot without saying much of anything of concrete value. They arent going to come out and say we have had ____number of conversations with _____number of teams. IMO the bottom line is this and maybe I am way off base here. How badly do teams like say Toronto for example want to bolster their prospect inventory? Is keeping a Stroman or shut down reliever say from another team going to benefit their organization more than trading him for prospects...If you are the Twins how much do you believe in this team that they can make a deep run? I believe in their baseball talent minds they know we cant go as far as we could by not adding arms...therefore the FO needs to determine how much do we believe in the postseason run potential if we upgrade and how much value do we place on the prospects that other organizations want from us? I believe it would give a huge mental lift in the clubhouse by adding arms for that postseason run. Does it guarantee a run? No, but there is separation of talent in this league. In big games you need big talent and guys who have been there or who at least have that high end talent to get the job done! This team can score with anyone. They have proven that. It would stink if we wake up in late October after losing a game 7 and saying 'man if only if'....WIN TWINS!

I wonder what goes through Gardy's mind during a typical Tigers game?

I like it!!! Sign me up.

I would trust Arraez today over Schoop if I needed a pressure packed AB...see last night. With that being said I see him continuing to start over Arraez at least in the short term. I don't see Arraez rocking the you best play me boat. Schoop wont be back next year IMO. TK was on with Reusse last night...TK says the kid just seems to get it. Normally he likes to see about 2 years of AB'S before coming to that conclusion, That is a good endorsement!!

Next 2 weeks should be very interesting. We as a fan base have waited a long time for our Twins to be this competitive. Personally I trust the FO to put the team in the best situation for this year and beyond as it pertains to what move(s) they make in the next 2 weeks. HUGE HUGE series win in Cleveland!!! This ballclub has something about them that is just there. Whatever the "it" is they have "it"! We are close to having a team that can go somwhere come October. WIN TWINS

Hit 1 HR in the postseason if my memory serves me correctly in the World Series. I was 10 then. Great veteran pickup.

I thought it was the Soul Patrol? Wasn't it THunt..Lawton and Jacque that were the Soul Patrol? Stewart was a great trade no doubt. Where did those 16 yeas go?

Should be a 'playoff type' atmosphere. We will see how the boys react. There will in all likelihood be several high stress situations. My guess is Rocco has them loose...dont think just play ball! Here is to hoping for a 2-1 series win. WIN TWINS!

Should be a great 2nd half race. We need to take 2 of 3 in this upcoming series to get that good vibe feeling back in the air. Just like the Twins were not going to continue their winning % pace when they were 11 or so up on Cleveland the Indians are not going to continue on their recent winning % track. I believe we have 12 left against Cleveland the rest of the way. Lets go 7-5 play around .575-.600 ball the rest of the way and we should be just fine to win the divsion. Stay healthy add 2-3 arms and lets dance in October baby!!!

Whatever is causing Odo to struggle his last 4 starts or so this should be what the Dr. ordered...get those legs etc. the rest they need. Come back after the break and take 2 of 3 from Cleveland. Let's hope that puts them 9-10 games up on the Tribe again! WIN TWINS.

The 4 years of team control him make very intriguing. Prospects are prospects for a reason. Gotta give something to gain something. If you could somehow squeeze 6 out of your starters in the post-season you would now have your closer here in the 9th. Rogers is a viable/mainly reliable option. Two good lefties! Question is do you trust the rest of the pen enough to make this your only addition? Time will tell on that front. IMO it will come down to how much the FO believes this team can win it all. If they are all in this is a trade you probably should pull the trigger on both for the short/long term success in the bullpen.

We got him!....IALTO