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Wow, really entertaining article. Thanks for putting this together Seth. My opinion would be that it is an aggressive but appropriate move for him. Your research shows that it's not uncommon for this to happen. Several of those players ended the season at high A. I mean, thats where he'll end, but he's got plenty of season to acclimate. I think his time in the appy league was good for him to get used to playing after a layoff and pro ball. Looks like he's right where he should be.

I actually did LOL at the topic title. What a perfect encapsulation of our discourse on him here XD Edit: emojii didn't work.

Lets say that Palacios continues to to mash as he moves his way up, and he and Gordon play comperable D. He is only a level behind Gordon. When it comes time to think about the MLB, do you think they give more opportunities to Gordon because of the cash invested in him? Or do you think they will go for performance? I would hope that if Palacios is the superior player, that he would get the nod at short, despite the fact that he isn't a big bonus baby.

I think my family and I were at Mount Rushmore the same day as you! I really hope you made your way to Sylvan Lake. Highlight of the trip for me. Anyway, I think the line about making brad hands vs trading for them is great. I also believe we have our own if Falvine would get their heads out of their butts and call up the likes of Curtiss, Bard, Reed, et al. Molitor could also give Hildenberger more run too. It's like they're trying to have a crap bullpen. *Edit...Autocorrect

I was definitely excited when Lewis got the call 1-1. Glad he's off to a hot start, like kiralof (?) last year. A major benefit of nabbing a position player high in the draft? Seeing them everyday in the box scores!

Agreed about Stewart, though I'm never too fast on the "maybe this is him turning a corner" based on one start. Not that you are. Anyway, seems like lamont wade has been quiet in these reports for a couple weeks. Hopefully he gets hot again. Lastly, based on the headline, I was hoping Gordon had had a better day at the plate than 1-3. Oh well, he's been looking good. As always, thanks so much for the report; best part of my daily internet browsing

I'd be interested to read the article about the blue wahoos, but that link just goes to a local news site about the rainout. Can you fix? Thanks for the report.

Geeez, that's going to be an exciting cohort to follow as they work their ways up. It would be great if they all produced and warranted promotions and sort of stayed together.

The guys I listed were just off the top of my head. I'm sure there's several more from the last 5-6 years. What I can't do off the top of my head is think of fast movers as you suggest. Maybe slowey or garza though I'm not sure where they were drafted. Further, that's getting into the decade ago territory. I am a little surprised by your want for a prospect to help the current group because I generally agree with most of your posts

I've mentioned this in other threads but it bears repeating I think. Wright may appear wuick to the majors but that doesn't mean he is. Twins have drafted that player with the same "quick to the majors" label plenty of times. Never seems to work. You just absolutely can't draft for current major league need. You can't. A few of my friends want to say hello from the minors: wimmers, eades, Jay, Michael, Burdi, Barr, Melotakis, Cederoth. And Gibson waves hi too. Not all with the pedigree of wright, but stuff happens then you drafted some guy you wanted to help in the majors and he torched his arm or is ineffective. I could go on but I'll spare the soliloquy.

Agreed. Just look at a bunch of former heissman trophy winners for instance. Manziel, leinart, RG3, Troy smith, and a bunch more I won't bore you with. Anyways, I like your point.

Ya know, probably not as often as I ought to. Thanks for the reply. I got turned on to him in seths mid season top forty. Sounds super intriguing.

Do you know if graterol is down there throwing?

Just a quick question: how are there multiple "generational" talents within the same generation? We hear that term in each sports' draft like every other year.

To be fair, we don't know the new regime won't trade prospects for a playoff push or whatever. And with many previous "MLB ready" prospects the twins have drafted (looking at you messrs wimmers, eades, and Michael) they don't always turn out to be so quick to the majors. Then you look back at what could have been.

I've seen a lot of the conversation about Wright focus on joining this current core, but that sort of ignores a large point of the draft. That being to have a steady stream of MLB players. Sure Gore may not speed to the majors, but he may help a team that needs him. We don't know what that environment looks like in a few years. Same with Wright. We don't know who the Twins sign or trade for. BPA all the way. Can't draft for current MLB need in this sport.

This. A hundred times. I wish scouts were banned from using that phrase.

@tobi0040- sorry quote isn't working on mobile. It's not really an issue of being concerned for the Twins saving money. I mean, I couldn't care less about the Pohlads bottom line either. But the point is, save a little cash and get multiple terrific prospects, and deeper in the draft, than one phenomenal one. Unless you are being facetious, in that case ignore the above.

I suppose I can't relate how Stewart has great stuff. He's never struck many out, and now can't find the strike zone. I mean, I know the guys still youngish, but he smells an awful lot like a bust. How do you salvage a guy like this?

I haven't followed all this DaveW stuff. Is he full of it or just have bad info? Perhaps legit info that the brass isn't acting on? I've been in forums with this type of junk, I guess time will tell. I tend to be extremely sceptical of some guy on the internet with a source. Anyway, I doubt a Dozier deal gets done this offseason.

This is a nice signing. I mean for those complaining about the price, you gotta stop living in like five years ago. ~8 mill a year is peanuts for teams today. If he were to be dreadful, it's not like that is a huge millstone. Also, people saying, yeah but we're not ready to contend. Spare us. You have to walk before you run. This is how you build. Draft, free agency, trade, etc. Can't have all youngsters.

Is lack of walks a concern with someone like arraez when he is hitting everything he sees? It doesn't seem like he needs to walk. You made the point that he isn't striking out either, which is great. I suppose I'd be interested in his babip and hear if it is sustainable with his approach. Whatever the case may be, it's terrific to see him continue with his season's success!

How can Palka have taken three walks and his on base equals his batting average?

Unbelievably sad. Never knowing the kid, still made me misty in the eyes. Seemed like a very likeable young man. Really stunning.

Wow, it seems like Diaz will have to move pretty quickly and consistently to not burn all his options in the minors. As we've seen, we need some of those option years for them to figure it out in the mlb. Hope he works out.