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  1. terrydactyls
    Whether or not the Twins can afford Correa for another season is immaterial. The decision is Correa's, not the Twins.
  2. terrydactyls
    Question: Several posters have said that if Correa opts in, he gives up all leverage to negotiate with the Twins. Is that accurate? Even if he signs up for year two, can't the two parties still negotiate a long-term deal?
  3. terrydactyls
    I don't think it is extreme at all. None of the four mentioned to be DFA'd will probably be on the team next year. And (unlike last year), bringing up some younger players can't hurt.
  4. terrydactyls
    They did this to be able to have one more person play out of position. ?
  5. terrydactyls
    Even the "bench clearing brawl" lacked any emotion from the Twins. It appeared that they were thinking that the "unwritten" rules of baseball demanded that they go out to show support for their pitcher and so they lackadaisically meandered out and wandered around the infield. Whoop-de-do
  6. terrydactyls
    Maybe running isn't the method of conditioning he needs to be doing? I have no suggestions because I'm not a medical professional nor do I have access to his medical files. For all I know, he might benefit more from yoga or Tai Chi. Just looking fit and trim (which sounds like a low-fat yogurt) does not necessarily mean you are in top condition.
  7. terrydactyls
    I concur. My belief is that what you describe is the result of the three true outcome of hitting nonsense that is so popular. Swing as hard as you are physically able at approximately a 20 degree launch angle (or whatever the magic number is) and hope for a positive result. And that is why the Twins have a player with 28 home runs and only 55 RBIs. In comparison, the Twins have a rookie who has played 10% fewer games and has only two less RBIs. I would rather have a team of players like the latter than players like the former. And, of course, there are infinite examples (slight exaggeration) of "grounded out into the shift." A bunt would result in a single and a hard bunt that rolled into the outfield might even get you a double. Three outcome baseball is stupid baseball.
  8. terrydactyls
    A few days ago, I asked that posters take a few extra seconds to review what they wrote to be sure that what they are about to post is readable, understandable, and what they are intending to say. Above are two examples from a single post which I just read. The first example ends with a phrase that is totally incomprehensible (something about Sanchez's mouth??). The second example actually supports the fact that the two players mentioned are in the majors (and I am pretty sure that the opposite was intended). This is NOT a comment about umterp23. He just happened to have two good examples for me to use. There are plenty of others. And, yes I did review my entry.
  9. terrydactyls
    That was the name I chose in 1984 for my first Rotisserie Baseball team. I've used it ever since.
  10. terrydactyls
    What is this sentence supposed to say?
  11. terrydactyls
    Two comments: 1. Because I am in Maine, I have to follow the game on the Bleacher Reports live feed. In doing so, I created a drinking game for my own amusement. I get a fresh beer every time the live feed reads "Kepler: Ground out to shallow right field." This limits my beer intake to just two or three each game. 2. To contributors, please take an extra moment to read your post before submitting. All of the auto corrections, misspellings, bad grammar, missing words, etc. make understanding your posts more difficult than it needs to be.
  12. terrydactyls
    Don't you just hate auto correct? Why is there a "relief picture Ken Phil" or having faith in some pagan reliever?
  13. terrydactyls
    Sorry Doctor Gast but I think that fewer innings by the starters does wear out the bullpen. I also think that the third time through the lineup theory might be a Catch 22 situation (or a set up for failure). Why, you ask? If the management philosophy (or the analytics department) have determined that the third time through the lineup has a declining positive impact, then the on-field management team no longer will spend time and energy on stretching out their starters - which, in turn, leads to a poorer performance by the starters if they ever face a lineup for a third time. And that just reinforces their belief that facing a lineup for a third time is bad. Catch 22. I would really like to see a spring training where pitchers are truly stretched out and see if they can go 7 or 8 innings without a significant decline the third time through the lineup. Back in the olden times (when I was just a fifty-year old), pitchers routinely went longer outings and they also seemed to have far fewer injuries. I am in of the opinion that if you are programmed (i.e. stretched out) to perform at a high level for nine innings, you can maintain à high level of competence for at least 6 or 7 innings which greatly reduces the workload of the bullpen.
  14. terrydactyls
    My thoughts. 1. Correa opts out and hopes for a big contract (but doesn't get it). 2. Palacios takes over SS and plays until Lewis is ready. Then a decision needs to be made. If Palacios is playing well, does Lewis take over RF or LF? 3. Extend Miranda for ten years at $85M. 4. Find a catcher. 5. Resign Fullmer. Convert two or three minor league starting pitchers to relievers (take your pick of the many that have been mentioned this year). That gives the Twins eight or nine arms in the bullpen (Fullmer, Lopez, Duran, Jax, Moran, Thielbar, and the converted minor league starters). Fill the remaining slots with current minor league relievers. 6. Use the remaining $55M for two starters and a catcher. And ask Pohlad for an extra $5M or $10M to make sure at least one is better than Mahle/Gray. 7. That takes care of 2023. Should we start on 2024 next? ??
  15. terrydactyls
    Just a few random thoughts. Did anyone else notice that Otani did not touch second base when he scrambled back to 1B after Buxton's diving catch? Unless the rules have changed since I was an umpire, a runner must retouch any base he passed when retreating. Is that still the rule? Bundy looked very good through five innings. I thought he would definitely return for the sixth. Thielbar looked unhittable. I don't understand why he was taken out in the middle of the inning. Twice in the late innings, Kepler came to the plate with a runner on and the shift used. The first time, the first pitch to him was belt high on the outside half of the plate and he let it go by. That was a perfect time to hit one to the left side. In both at bats, he grounded out to 2B who was playing 60 feet into the outfield. So many opportunities to advance the ghost runner and not a single attempt at a bunt. That is sad. I have been a supporter of Baldelli all year. But as a Twins fan from 1500 miles away, I haven't had too many chances to watch games. MLB Network has shown both the Dodger games and all the Angel games this week and now I have a better understanding of the complaints. I was talking to the TV quite often this week, questioning what the heck was he doing???? Other than watching Arraez and Miranda, watching the Twins hit is painful. Correa had a good game yesterday, but the rest of this week he looked inept at the plate. Still fun to watch throwing the ball, but I'm not sure that's worth $35M a year. These west coast games take a toll on an old man in Maine so I'm going to sign off now and take a nap.
  16. terrydactyls
    Oops, sorry. I know we are supposed to only say negative things when the Twins lose (or even if they win), but I thought the obvious should be at least mentioned.
  17. terrydactyls
    The Dodger lineup is frightening. One all-star after another coming up to the plate. And then they bring in relief pitchers with sub-2.0 ERAs. They are on a pace for a 113-49 record. Yeah, the Twins got swept but I think a whole lot of teams have suffered that same result.
  18. terrydactyls
    A total bust? No. A great disappointment? No. A horrible signing? No A big success? No. So I guess what I'm thinking is that his performance has been a little short of expectations but he will opt-in for 2023 to prove he deserves a big contract. Sounds good to me.
  19. terrydactyls
    It looks like the euphoria over the moves made at the trade deadline lasted almost 48 hours. Not too shabby! ?
  20. terrydactyls
    It's nice to read stories like his instead of the usual "$440M isn't enough" stories.
  21. terrydactyls
    If they trade for Mahle, the Twins would get one, maybe two innings of a rest for the bullpen every fifth game. To me, that is not worth the loss of prospects for a team that needs three starters, four relievers, a catcher, and an outfielder to actually be a serious contender.
  22. terrydactyls
    DFA him. When no one offers him a job, sign him to a minor league contract and let him earn a roster spot.
  23. terrydactyls
    You sound like a politician. "This bill would benefit the nation. But I can't vote for it because it would make me look bad to the base." Screw optics. Do what is best for the team!
  24. terrydactyls
    If you don't think the Twins can win their division (to which I agree), then why not sell? Offer up anyone that doesn't figure prominently in their 2023 plans (including those eligible for rule 5) and see if anyone is interested. If they don't get any reasonable offers, then stand pat. No harm, no foul.
  25. terrydactyls
    If this team is destined for a third place finish, why upgrade the bullpen? Let the season play out, fire the front office and the manager, and get working on 2023.
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