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    Hey, maybe he took a calculated risk to just take it in the chin, rather than throw hands and break a finger or something.
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    Not only will I keep an eye on their baseball development, but I will also make sure to get a hold of Ryan Mason when I get my Allman Brothers Tribute Band off the ground.
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    A lot of people had Arraez pegged for a contender for the batting title, so his sub .300 average, to me, counts as off. He's making hard contact at a better rate than ever before, so when he adapts to the defensive adjustments in place against him, I think his avg. will bounce back in a big way.
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    I think the answer, with regards to Astudillo is right there in your description of Barnes as a pitcher. Astudillo doesn't strike out, so if the imperative is to make contact, it's hard to go wrong with Willians. A high k pitcher is a perfect opportunity to use him if the goal is simply to put a ball in play, given his unique approach
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    I was saying at the game yesterday that Sano just looks petulant at the plate. I wonder how much the cold gets to him, but also, I wonder if he is the type of guy that gets so in his own head that it's deleterious to the rest of his game. There are a few guys that just seem to shut down in cold weather. Sano, Eddie Rosario especially, but Rosario seems like he has the capacity to self correct. and didn't have the offseason Sano did. don't worry, June's coming in a couple months, and we'll probably even be in the 60s by then
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    I think in general I'm going to worry about a pitcher in his mid 30s, and moreso if they have a recent injury
  20. Rhino and Compass
    I, for one, don't believe Jose Altuve has any choice but to hit the bottom of the ball. He would have to jump to get on top of one to hit it on the ground anywhere.
  21. Rhino and Compass
    I suspect that unless the Twins get a rock bottom price, they are loathe to give up a pick for a year or two of a pitcher that was going to be their 2nd or 3rd choice, at the very best. I'm just assuming they intend to be done (but you never know, injuries, etc.)
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    The biggest revelation is that the Twins had a prospect named Mat Batts, and I had no idea
  23. Rhino and Compass
    I've never been anywhere near optimistic about the Twins signing Darvish, so with that in mind, I'm quite pleased that the Twins aren't just sitting on their hands, while they wait for him to decide. Every pitcher helps
  24. Rhino and Compass
    As a broad, general statement, I think it's folly to invest heavily in free agents, but more palatable to acquire young players, but in this specific instance, there has been so much smoke, so many signals even from the front office, it's almost a self respect thing at this point that I want the Twins to get Darvish. I want to know that Minnesota is a desirable location for a top free agent for my own satisfaction as much as anything
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    Ultimately, it's not up to me whether or not he is in the Hall of Fame, but in the case of Joe Mauer, I think Ted boiled it down pretty good. If he is viewed as a catcher first and foremost, it's tough to keep him out. Of course, I think we have started to learn lately that a good story will get you into the hall of fame, i.e. the argument that the Hall of Fame is a museum that tells the story of baseball. Yes, you have the statistical acumen of your Nolan Ryans and Hank Aarons, but also, Jack Morris and Kirby Puckett are in the hall of fame in large part because of their contribution to a narrative. In that regard, I think Mauer, the face of a franchise for over a decade, also earns some points. Santana? Who knows. There are a lot more good pitchers than good catchers, and it's tough to find the story that would get him in.
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    I have always had a thing for corner outfielders and infielders, especially those that are on the larger side, and it always burns me. I'm intrigued by Wiel, but I'm keeping my distance, for my heart's sake
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    Not if you let it, I don't think. There is still a supply and demand principle at play for the top talent, even for prospect depth. If a team has two options, they aren't going to take the lesser just because the Twins don't need the players they are offering nearly as much.
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    I'd rather the Twins consider expanding their payroll, but I think the best way to do so is by extending the players they want to go the long haul with now. Pitching free agency is such a dangerous minefield, I am always skeptical of those big contracts to free agent pitchers. It's such a gamble that can go so wrong. You need good depth to a rotation, and will investing a lot of money into one guy hurt the chances of building out a full pitching staff? I don't know. The nice thing about extending players is you know which prospects will be blocked, and can decide which positions are positions of strength. Trade from a position of strength, acquire younger cheaper starters and win that way.
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