Physics Guy

Why? Hicks 390 PA, .721 OPS, 34 BB, 66 K Rosario 474 PA, .748 OPS, 15 BB, 118 K Rosario has more pop, but his K/BB ratio stinks. Hicks is a true CF, Rosario could play CF if needed. There is a striking similarity between Rosario 2015 and Santana 2014. Rosario is the better prospect, but he may be due for some regression this year if he doesn't improve his plate discipline.

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I actually think Meyer has the potential to still pan out, albeit as a shutdown reliever. He has exactly what everybody has been clamoring for, velocity and an out pitch in his slider.

Wouldn't it make more sense to keep the good 3B at 3B and move the guy who probably ends up at 1B anyways?

Nothing wrong with this kind of signing, but most likely will just be minor league filler.

That's one way to put it.

Agreed, keep up the great work guys!

Not trying to be argumentative, just trying to understand how you evaluate. Gibson took a step forward this year in his second full season in the majors. Yes, he is 28 so he may be close to his ceiling. I think his stats this year indicate he is more likely a 3. League Average Starter 2015: .258 BAA, .731 OPS, 1.292 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, 2.69 SO/W, 4.14 ERA Gibson 2015: .252, .698, 1.289, 6.7, 2.23, 3.84 I would consider the average #3 starter on a team to be league average. It looks to me like he is slightly better that the average #3 now that he's brought his K numbers up this year (although they still aren't great).

You are forgetting about the even-year Phil Hughes. He should be back to #1 on the staff next year. Age 24 - 2010: 18W-8L, 4.19 ERA Age 25 - 2011: 5-5, 5.79 ERA Age 26 - 2012: 16-13, 4.19 ERA Age 27 - 2013: 4-14, 5.19 ERA Age 28 - 2014: 16-10, 3.52 ERA Age 29 - 2015: 11-9, 4.40 ERA He's trending in the right direction, even on the odd years. 18-10 with a 3.20 ERA next year? I can dream, can't I?

The team hit 191 that year.

2004 Koskie, Jones and Hunter had 20+ Morneau, Ford, Cuddyer, Stewart, Rivas and Blanco 10+

11 for 11 throwing strikes last night. A considerable improvement. My guess is you are being facetious, HH, but here's my take. The first out was a called third strike and on the outside edge (marginal by Fox Track) and the swinging third strike was a slider down or out of the zone. He looked much more like he did in the first half. Let's hope he can continue.

I assume you are referring to Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. 1st Law - Law of Inertia - Once you get Sano (or Vargas) moving, you aren't stopping him. 2nd Law - F = ma - The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the force applied and inversely proportional to the mass of the object. Once again, I'll apply Miguel. He is clearly applying more force to the baseball than we've seen in the Twins dugout since Morneau was healthy. Twins already have 152 HR compared to 128 last year. 3rd Law - For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Twins record has gone up as the Tigers have tanked this year. Most media types didn't see that coming. Good enough???

$10 to me on the bet I made with a buddy that the Twins would be .500 or better. I hope he gives me cash, which is as good as money. Thanks for justifying my optimism, Twins!

Pretty much what I was thinking as well. Now he has the chance to get the win as well.

Really surprised they sent Duffey out with 95 pitches. It worked out.

Fien has 31K in 61+ IP. Exactly what you look for out of one of your top setup men.

Yes, for home plate, 1B and 3B. 2B has its center at the point of the 90' square. Why it's not inside the square is beyond me.

Duffey dodged a bullet there. Bunt???

87'3" if you go from the closest point on home plate to first base.

I have been pleasantly surprised. I also don't think Rosario is likely to regress as much as Santana did, mainly due to his level of performance in the minors. I am concerned about his walk rate and he also has a fairly (although not unsustainable) BABIP.

I could absolutely see the Twins doing this. I suspect they feel that Buxton needs more time in AAA next year and I just don't see them bringing up Kepler until he spends at least two months in AAA. This is really the first year where Kepler has played a full season and lived up to his potential. Does anybody really think Ryan will allow him to start the season with the Twins? That being said, I do not want them to sign Torri for another season.

I agree that somebody wins when they play each other, but it also insures that somebody loses when they play each other. That's OK when LAA and Hou play. We clearly need Texas to do some damage. 8-5 might get it done. Most likely we have to win every series remaining (9-4). Unfortunately, that still requires Hou to finish 5-7.

It doesn't hurt that the Astros and Angels play each other next and each has a series left with Texas. Of course we end with KC.

Yes, they can do it. It's going to take 8-5 minimum though. Letting the Angels into it by going 1-3 this weekend hasn't helped.