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  1. terrydactyls
    As the prototypical Minnesotan and having followed the Twins since 1961, I understand the feeling of doom. Even in 1987, when the 9th inning started I just had a feeling that the Braves would win. And when Gaetti made his throw to 1st I figured it would sail into the stands and give the Braves another chance. Even after the final out, I waited to see if anyone had called timeout and the previous pitch wouldn't count. And in 1991, it was deja vu all over again.
  2. terrydactyls
    Me likey!
  3. terrydactyls
    I wonder if a lot of Kirilloff's struggle is mental. From experience, when coming back from a joint injury, I know that there is a hesitancy to go all out because there might be pain or you might reinjure yourself. Sometimes it just takes time to get it through your thick skull (definitely in my experience) that the doctors have given you the okay to "go for it." Hopefully, that is the case for Alex and last night is the start of a long career.
  4. terrydactyls
    I'm not big on the conspiracy theories mentioned in the comments above (manipulating service time, catering to Correa's ego, etc.). And I also do not know the front office thought process behind this decision. My only comment (hope) is that the Twins sat down with Lewis and had a long, detailed discussion that outlined their plans/thinking that went into the decision to option him to AAA at this time. He has the potential to be a force in the major leagues and this is not the time to create any mental problems/doubts for Lewis.
  5. terrydactyls
    I haven't been nearly as negative about Baldelli as many people, BUT...... I wonder what players like Cal Ripken, Joe Morgan, Ernie Banks, etc. would think about being told to take a day off after just a few days of playing. When I was still young enough to be playing sports (hockey, softball, and golf until my mid-70s), I always felt that the more I played, the better I played. I would hate coming to Target Field every day just to be told to ride the pines once or twice a week. IMHO, the "scheduled" day off philosophy is something that sort of sounds like a good idea but really isn't. If a player feels like he should sit, he should be professional enough to tell the manager.
  6. terrydactyls
    After reading this article, the minor league report, and articles about Canterino and Woods-Richardson, I'm thinking that trades and free agent signings for pitchers like Paddock, Bundy, and Archer may become a thing of the past. There is a possibility that by mid-2023, those battling for the starting rotation may be: Ryan, Ober, Gray, Maeda, Canterino, Winder, Woods-Richardson, Varland, and Balazovic and those trying to make the team as part of the bullpen consist of: Duran, Sands, Cano, Duffy, Alcala, Moran, Jax, Cotton, and Smith. My thought is that this would be damn strong and there are more in the minors ready to move up to St. Paul. I think pitching won't be a major area of concern any longer.
  7. terrydactyls
    Or maybe just be a solid addition to the relief corps.
  8. terrydactyls
    My expectations are that Yennier immediately becomes the next Mariano Rivera and dominates MLB for the next ten years. I don't think that's asking too much.
  9. terrydactyls
    The people who are saying that it was a poor/bad/awful trade seem to have forgotten that in 2021 Rogers wasn't Mariano Rivera. He was decent but he was still 3rd in saves with less than half the saves that Alex Colome collected. It appears they are using 2022 results as an argument for not making the trade - which occurred before the season started. Hindsight is...well you know the rest.
  10. terrydactyls
    Everyone remembers Wade's flashy start but forgets the rest of 2021. Wade hit .253 last year and has been on the IL until a couple days ago (1 for 4 so far). I would call that pretty middle of the road.
  11. terrydactyls
    Why wait until July? MLB Rumors wrote today that Cincinnati is willing to entertain trade proposals right now for Luis Castillo. Let's see if that could be done now and then worry about the bullpen later.
  12. terrydactyls
    But then I would miss all the scintillating comments! ?
  13. terrydactyls
    By the way, I'm in Maine and can't view the game. For some reason, even though it is on MLB network, it's blacked out here. So could someone throw in the score once in a while?
  14. terrydactyls
    So we can assume everyone not available won't be an option? Good analysis, Captain Obvious.
  15. terrydactyls
    I'll jump in with: 1. Ryan 2. Gray 3. Over 4. Winder 5. Woods-Richardson 6. Sands
  16. terrydactyls
    Because I am not around the team every day, it is very difficult to determine the impact that Correa is having. But, since when has that ever deterred a Twins Daily poster from joining the conversation? I'm in Maine and I've only seen parts of several games. But from what I've seen, the clubhouse and the playing field are both places where the players seem very happy. The huge smiles on Buxton are something I'm not familiar with. Chemistry on a team is hard to explain/define but this team seems to have it. If Correa is a big factor, enjoy it while he's here. Who knows, maybe having fun at work is enough motivation for him to sign up for a long stretch?
  17. terrydactyls
    The Mets dumped Robinson Cano even though they still have to pay his $30M contract. The Twins should follow their example and drop Bundy. His contract isn't that hard to write off as a bad investment.
  18. terrydactyls
    This situation has all the earmarks of a Broadway musical! The musical begins with a flashback to the day a young Lou Gehrig replace an injured Wally Pip at first base and history is made. Now flash forward to Jose Miranda stepping in at first to replace an injured Miguel Sano. Will history repeat? Will any songs win a Tony? If only there was a famous Broadway personality to write, direct, and star in this musical....????
  19. terrydactyls
    So let me see if I understand your position. You are saying that being taken out with two on and two outs in the fifth inning does not deserve to be referred to as "impressive"? Correct so far? But if Ryan had been left in the game, thrown one more pitch and gotten the hitter out, and completed five innings, then you would entertain the opinion that the performance was "impressive"? So one additional pitch determines if a pitching performance meets your standard? Have I got this correct? Interesting.
  20. terrydactyls
    That catch by Correa of the pop up was spectacular. He is worth the $30M for his defense alone. And now he is contributing on offense? Yikes.
  21. terrydactyls
    A single really awful appearance is counted as two bad outings?
  22. terrydactyls
    I saw what I think is the stupidest tweet I've seen (and I am not on the tweeter, I just saw it in a thread about the game). It was commenting on a Jeffers at bat where he hit the ball with an over 100 exit velocity and a launch angle of 36 degrees. The tweet made it sound like a tremendous at bat for Jeffers. And then it ended with "and a fly out". So Jeffers made an out but the tweeter was ecstatic about his advanced metrics. Oh barf!!! I would rather Jeffers got a Texas League single or a seeing eye dribbler through the infield than a fly out that meets advanced metric standards of excellence.
  23. terrydactyls
    I appreciate your response. Because I am on the east coast, I am not aware of the daily interaction (or lack thereof, as you indicated) and I don't hear any interviews with the front office. All I get is Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots, and Celtics 24 hours a day. I've never liked the Red Sox or the Patriots, haven't liked the Bruins since Bobby Orr retired, and because I am a short, fat, white guy, I've never liked basketball. So Twins Daily is my window into Minnesota Twins baseball. I wish the Vikings and Wild had sites half as good.
  24. terrydactyls
    As a supporter of the current front office, I am ecstatic with the results this far. Great starting pitching, brilliant defense, solid hitting, and the appearance of a clubhouse happy to be playing together. Now my question: Where did all the Falvey/Levine haters go?
  25. terrydactyls
    18 better pitchers in May than Ryan? You must be kidding??
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