spanman2

Most prospects are prospects for a reason. They aren't proven MLB players. You have to give up soemthing to get something. This FO will make a move or 2 to improve the team. WIN TWINS!

Certainly a great question...what I know is this. So far this season there isn't a layup out in the lineup when we put our best 9 out there. Everyone of those boys can step up! Let us keep enjoying the ride! WIN TWINS.

IALTO

Pure speculation...Twins say hey Craig we can do 2/30...15/yr. how does that sound? No, I want a 3 year deal please....hey Craig how does 30 over 2 years sound? No, I want a 3 year deal for real. Cubs say hey Craig how does a 3 year deal for 43 sound? Great lets do it! If this is the case for the Twins to say they can't commit an extra $13 mill to make a quality run that is sad. A deep run in the playoffs easily pays that extra year. Instances like this are why ownership gets the stigma attached of not wanting to go the extra mile to win. Hopefully Derek/Thad have a viable plan B in their hip pocket. From purely a 'business' standpoint they made a poor decision for the rest of 2019. This would have really ignited more interest in the season this team is having.

I will say this...after a loss this squad is laser focused on not repeating what caused the previous days loss. Off the top of my head I don't recall a losing streak of more than 2 games this season. I could certainly be wrong but one doesn't come to mind. We are seeing some really good baseball being played....really good! This line up has zero layup outs in it. Starting staff has been very solid. The pen is good but not to the level of the other facets of the game. As it stands today IMO that is where there is the most room for improvement. Taking 3 of 4 from Tampa was impressive. WIN TWINS!

I think we all know out of 162 you are going to have some clunkers...Twins get back on track tonight and overall split the 4 game series against the Rays...that is a very good baseball team over there (copyright Gardy)...a split on the road in a 4 game set should be deemed successful. Tampa is going to compete for the division in the East and certainly a wild card berth. Win 2 in Tampa and take care of business in Cleveland and Detroit...6-4 road trip is .600 ball...I would take that right now!

IALTO

That's Richard if you are LaTroy or TK...yes he was tricky indeed.

When Jack Morris is genuinely gushing over a pitching performance you know it was impressive! Case closed.

So far it has been a lot of fun watching this club play ball. I expect them to continue to play well. My simple mind has always said you need to get to at least Father's Day to have a real gauge of where you are at. We are about 3 weeks away from that. Such a long season to be certain. Let's continue to enjoy the great baseball.

He makes the play=extra innings. Who knows what happens then? They had an opportunity in Game 7...guy was a great ball player for many many years. 66th on MLB all time hit list according to baseball-reference...guy had to move his family to Idaho...at the end of the day it is a game/entertainment...not good what he went through after that...RIP Buck.

I think the luxury tax may play at least a small part in the Sox lack of action on him. I also believe they saw some thing(s) in his performance last year that they weren't all in on resigning him. He is digging in and so are teams. I don't see a team caving to his multi year demand.

IMO for what it is worth I bet Lew was the kind of guy that thought 'I can't believe I am getting paid the kind of money I am to play a kids game' Based on where he has played I would say you can't argue his love of playing baseball. I play in an over 35 town team baseball league. It is a blast. I will be 42 this year myself. Hopefully more years of playing to come. Congrats on the continued longevity in the game Lew!

Gardy's look would have been priceless to get in a photo. One can only imagine what was racing through his brain when Lew said they met online.

If they can get Duffey rolling that would be HUGE!!! Like a really big deal if he can hit 96 on the fastball with movement. A very very important piece to the bullpen puzzle.

However you slice it he is playing very solid ball...here is to Jorge keeping it up as best he can! He is certainly on a red hot pace. Twins have themselves a very good player under contract for years to come! Win Twins.

Here is my few cents worth...on the hitting side of the fence the I believe the staff is telling the hitters 'if that 1st pitch is THE pitch for you SWING"....beyond that continue to work the count and believe in yourself to be a good 2 strike hitter...to other people's point that is one area Mauer excelled in (2 strike hitting)...not very often (without any exact stats) to back it up did it seem our hitters in recent memory took that swing early approach...again not exact stats to back it up but it the games have the feel to them that our favorite 9 is swinging early if the pitch is in the happy zone...no one seems to be panicking if they are down 0-1,0-2 or 1-2...on the other side if they are up in the count they aren't swinging just to swing...they are working the count and are also making the pitcher bring a pitch in the zone they are most comfortable with. Rambling over...WIN TWINS

Great start to the season...I like to say wait until around Father's Day to truly get a full gauge of what type of ball club you have...if we are in 1st place within the division or within a few games then it might be time to play poker and make a move. Win Twins!

Here is to hoping this FINALLY will be the wake up call Sano needs...hopefully Cruz, Gonzalez can assist him on the professional side of the game...IMO he just doesn't seem to realize this is your 'profession'...you just can't show up and play you must put in the work!!! That means on the field/off the field during the season and after the season. He has all the talent in the world!!!

If he is or isn't it is certainly up for debate. I am thankful that he plays for our organization. Just a gut feeling on my part (no special metrics etc to site) but I believe he is one of those players that will be special. Relax don't think too much...just play ball. Have a great year in the minors Royce and lets see where the chips fall next year,

If memory serves me correctly didn't WCCO sponsor Upper Deck season ticket packages back then for $83 full season package? Poor TK having to manage those rosters. No manager should have to do that at the big league level.

The Twins need to petition MLB to exclude AL East teams from their schedule except Baltimore.

If Keuchel will sign a 1 year deal I would have done it yesterday if I were the front office. Get him signed with the understanding that he needs to make a few minor league starts.

MLB/NBA/NFL/Gopher football/baseball/World Series/Super Bowl/Final Four/concerts/monster trucks...horse trough bathrooms...fresh dome dogs (insert laughter)the list goes on and on! Iowa football fans had too much fun one time...

You could say the Metrodome played a significant role in the winning of said World Series...way to go Teflon white/dingy white roof!