spanman2

90-72....90 wins gets the division title this year...

Great deal for the Braves...would be interesting to know who convinced him to sign the deal? Maybe he made his mind up on his own? Bottom line he is getting 100 large. Not the worst day of his life. Perhaps he is looking at it like getting paid this much to play the game I love...sign me up!

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Fair statement. I don't see a wild card coming out of the Central. IMO it will take 89-92 wins to win the division.

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Sign me up for 52 and sun with very very light winds if any at all.

IALTO

That commercial was classic! Never met Joe nor a single member of his family. IMO I would say from all accounts the Mauer clan seem to be top notch people. I purchased a vehicle from Billy he was a straight up gentleman in how he carried himself. I would say those 3 boys were raised with humility/respect and thankfulness for what they were afforded in life. I don't recall one time during his career that he intentionally made any accomplishment or hurdle in his career about himself. Had one hell of a career that was unfortunately derailed somewhat by the concussions. Top notch athlete in 3 sports. Team mates/peers he played against seemed to show respect all the way around. HOF will certainly be debated from several different angles. Great career Joe enjoyed watching you play a game you genuinely loved to play.

Very simple statement by my simple brain,,,2019 is a HUGE year for the organization as a whole being tied to the performance of Sano/Buxton. In terms of who may or may not come up in 2020 ready to contribute and perhaps just perhaps the front office saying go for it and opening up the checkbook in free agency. 2020 could be the year to reclaim the division. Should be an interesting offseason in how we play in free agency as well.

Regardless of who they sign/extend etc. there is NO reason they can't hit $150 million in payroll. That is not asking to much of ownership!

Postseason...that is when you generally play multiple games in October I believe...hopefully some year in the not too distant future.

2019 is a very important year for Miguel. This organization has shown a great deal of patience in him. The fan base has also. There have certainly been flashes of what he is capable of doing on the ball field. IMO he has to look in the mirror and ask himself how bad he wants it. The talent it there without question!

Purely from an 'entertainment' stand point that would be fantastic!

IALTO

My gut feeling is Escobar signs as a free agent with us. Not so much with Dozier. He is gone! The Astros added a huge piece in Press.

IALTO

He needs to get right between the ears and decide if he wants to be a ballplayer or not. Work on your craft lose some weight and rededicate yourself. The talent is there no doubt. Time to get to work Miguel!

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Where is a Mark Grace slump buster when you need it or a Mike Redmond running through the clubhouse? Twins at a minimum need to win 3 of 4 against Cleveland. As far as 'must win' series in early June I think for the psychology of this club it is a must win series! Just one rubes opinion. WIN TWINS!

I would hope between Mollie/Hunter/Cuddy/Morneau/Kaat/Oliva/Blyleven/Morris which all have ties to the organization that someone could get through to him! Those are some fairly successful names within the game of baseball. If they can't get through to him assuming they have or will try then I don't know what to say about where his head is. Actually I would know what to say but will defer to keep it clean.

IALTO

Unfortunately I think his arm/shoulder has just flat out had it. You can tell how badly he wants it to be there but it just isn't.

IMO the biggest difference/weakness and there are more than one is the bullpen....that 72-1 figure WOW I forgot them being that lights out. I don't envision this team going on a '06 type of run. What has to happen is guys getting healthy and then giving the ole look in the mirror and asking themselves what do I need to do to help this club win games? It is May 2nd...but everyday you say it is only such and such a date is another game on the schedule you are losing to that mind set. We need to start winning series and like now! We hear the old cliché all the time of this being a business and we are all professionals etc...well it is time to start playing like it. Everyone gets paid to play and has a job to do. Our club has been very poor thus far in '18.

Agreed...add on to that an ole TK saying 'We will be/are as good as today's starting pitcher and how he performs'...gotta play fundamental baseball. Make the plays that need to be/should be made! Get some timely hitting/run the bases well...do those things along with your comments and you should be a good ball club.

IALTO