whitsbrain

I appreciate the video updates and assume they give Mr. Bonnes more time to relay as much news to fans as possible without having to reserve time to hammer away on a keyboard. I prefer to read, especially when stats are relayed, but understand it's most valuable to use the "right tool for the job". Keep those video updates coming!

And really, who can forget Alexi Casilla? When I think back to the legendary pairing with Tsuyoshi Nishioka in 2011...it's going to be tough to top that.

It's encouraging to see the Twins make this kind of move. They're signing substantial players to substantial contracts now (Correa, Buxton) and not just one-year deals on backend starters or giving washed-up players a second chance on the cheap. They are figuring out a way to manage risk. It's not my money so it would be nice if they would spend it like the Yankees or the Dodgers, but that's not reality. It will be VERY disappointing if Correa or Buxton go down for extended periods due to injury, but at least I have the opportunity to watch talent like this play for my favorite team.

I'm excited that Correa is back, I usually skew a little negative or cynical but think that this signing is great. Regarding Correa's preferring the Giants and Mets...why wouldn't he play for the team with the best offer? I know I would if in that situation and can't fault the guy for wanting the best deal he can get. I don't think it has anything to do with not wanting to play for the Twins.

The most frustrating thing for me isn't that the Twins are usually mediocre, it's that there are so many injuries. From Buxton to Kiriloff to Lewis to Larnach to Mahle, etc., it seems like we're always waiting for the team to get healthy. We hear for years about the prospects in the minors and how great they may become, only to have most of them wreck their knees, wrists, require Tommy John and on and on. We almost never get to enjoy the individual achievements of the players because they're having surgery on this or rehabbing that. Always waiting...

I guess I'd bring Balazovic into the rotation. That 5-point drop is large. It's worth a shot. What you really need is for Berrios and Bailey to get going. Buxton will likely start heating up, but offense isn't the issue.

Rajai Davis, if he's only going to pinch run. If Kerrigan has significantly better contact numbers, his speed is close. Stealing rating will probably be rarely used.

You nailed it. Yankees vs Red Sox...it's what MLB wants. I'm surprised they haven't moved Boston to the NL so they can have that potential World Series matchup every year.

I'm a big fan of Buxton but he needs to think about making the smart play for his team and his future and less about making ESPN Top 10 Plays. He can't keep slamming into walls. His brief history shows his body can't take the abuse.

The Twins need pitching. Of course I'd trade Nunez. The only players I'd keep right now on the 25-man roster are Sano, Buxton and Kepler. All of our veterans are disposable. If one of them is hot, trade them NOW to a team that's in the playoff hunt for anything that smells like a pitcher or a catcher.

Sano is the most valuable asset the Twins have. Why is he being shuffled around between RF/3B/DH?!? If his position is 3B, put him there and sit Plouffe. He isn't going to bring anything in trade, the FO blew that opportunity in the offseason. You got a few okay years out of Plouffe. If Sano is a big part of the future, start acting like he is. Trade Dozier while he's hot. Maybe you can get a decent middle of the rotation starter for him. If Polanco is waiting for an opening, he can hit as well as Dozier and is close defensively, why not get something for Dozier and open up 2B?

With how bad the Twins pitching staff is, you need players in the OF who can chase down all the balls hammered around. Arcia can't do that. Now, try to get something for Plouffe in a trade and move Sano to third.

Fantasy Football has increased the popularity of the NFL more than any other factor by far. It's not sack dances or end-zone celebrations. People care way more about their Fantasy teams than they do the NFL. The NFL poo-pooed Fantasy for years. Now they've embraced it and the League's popularity is through the roof. Fantasy Baseball isn't easy enough. Scoring is tougher and managing a 162-game season is a lot of work. I've noticed that people are mostly lazy with no measurable attention spans. Bat-flips or preening at home plate isn't going to make the game more or less popular, but I'd bet that putting helmets and body armor on players and letting them throw balls and swing bats at each other would. Give it a dash of UFC... And practically all of March Madness's popularity is due to people filling out brackets. Last year my daughter's friends were filling out tournament brackets and the only thing these girls showed any interest in to that point had been getting tickets to a One Direction concert. An hour ago, I switched on the TV and saw a perky female host on Good Morning America standing in front of a huge screen with tournament brackets on it, prepping her viewers for "Selection Sunday". I'm sure all the sports fans that watch GMA were grateful. Vegas...so next time I won't call it "gambling". Most people don't give others money to place bets NFL for them. They go to Vegas to get away from their kids for three days to get drunk and play cards and slots.

Um...it's simple. Gambling. NFL Revenues = Fantasy Football NCAA Revenues = March Madness All that MLB has to do is find a fun way for people to piss away their money and the popularity of the league will skyrocket.

Don't look now but Buxton hasn't had an at-bat since Wednesday. I thought he might have an injury that we hadn't heard about, but he did come in as a defensive substitution on Friday night. On Thursday and Friday's Chattanooga games, Max Kepler got the start in CF and on Friday, he slid over to RF as a late inning change with Buxton in at CF. You don't suppose with Kepler already on the 40-man roster that the front office is looking for a possible call-up/quick fix for the Twins using Kepler in Center? Especially given Buxton's early struggles and all the time missed last year.