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Article: Twins in Arizona
diehardtwinsfan replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I'm getting my trades mixed up...- 45 replies
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Article: Only One Spot to Address for 2015?
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
They may think they have... I'm not really certain he's gotten a fair shake. Gardy doesn't seem to like him much. If Parm's a 4th OF/PH, that's fine, but I'm not sure how they can come to a conclusion when he rarely gets to play more than 2-3 games in a row before ending up on the bench. -
Article: Twins in Arizona
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ABW has a lot more work to do than most prospects, and he's not a 40 man candidate yet as well. I'd add he's not in AA either, and AFL players tend to be AA (though I get that there are exceptions). While I can see the merits of promoting him last season, I see absolutely no reason for him to have earned it this year. He's got some pretty big holes in his game that need adjusting, and High A has exposed that more and more. If anything, it shows that the Twins weren't wrong in letting him play a full season in the MWL. He has to work on his contact issues, and those are already pretty severe. It doesn't get any easier in AA- 45 replies
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Article: Twins in Arizona
diehardtwinsfan replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I think you are reading far more into this than is necessary. My guess is that this boils down to a communications goof up and someone jumped the gun.- 45 replies
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I suspect Thorpe starts out repeating the MWL making a case for a midseason promotion. The big issue I see with him thus far is his walk rate being a bit higher. He's had no problems getting hitters to swing and miss, but that's something he will need to correct as he moves up the chain. That said, what he's doing as an 18 year old in low A is impressive.
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Article: Only One Spot to Address for 2015?
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I would argue that they need a 1 year CF stop gap. I'd probably let Parmelee audition for LF and move Plouffe there if he fails and Sano is ready. -
Article: Twins in Arizona
diehardtwinsfan replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Looks like Adam already pitched a game for NB... I don't remember seeing his name announced as the PTBNL for the Willingham trade.- 45 replies
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Couple things I'd note is that Plouffe right now is in the 5-10 range for 3B. To me, that says he has value. The question at hand is whether or not that value is realized in MN or on another team. At 28, the other question is whether the Twins go year to year or get a cheaper extension buying out a year of FA. That might make him more palatable in a trade, assuming he continues to imrpove. I think there's value in that. Even as a utility guy, Plouffe could play a corner OF position, 3B, and 1B reasonably well. Heck, he could play up the middle (not terribly well) in a pinch. They could get a full season in for him in that type of role as a 10th man and justify the cost.
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Article: A Plan For Pinto
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I like the idea of solving LF by putting Mauer there. I think he'd be a pretty good one. I don't mind Pinto getting some 1B time, perhaps to spell Parmelee in your situation, though I still think Pinto should be catching. -
Article: A Plan For Pinto
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I don't reallly see another choice (unless some injury/ineffectiveness opens up another spot for him). Bottom line is that he needs to play. Besides, those guys will need an occasional day off. Pinto can cover for them in that situation. -
Article: A Plan For Pinto
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I would hope that he's not traded. He can catch 60 games next season as Suzuki's primary backup. I think Gardy is going to have to be a bit creative, and perhaps he grabs an OF glove and plays a few games out there, but 60 at C, 20 in LF, and another 30 or so at DH would keep him in the lineup most days. -
Thorpe's ERA is now below 4. His K rate is climbing and his walk rate is dropping. He didn't go 5 innings, but unearned runs kill regardless. Overall, he's doing pretty well for an 18 year old in the MWL.
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Article: Suddenly, Shortstops!
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I guess I think Escobar is more valuable. He's an above average SS both offensively and defensively. I'd echo what others said in that presently, he's got a few question marks that would be answered by one more decent season, but I do think that that he'd net something better than Kepler or Walker. Both of them fit in the high risk/high reward mold presently. -
The main reason why I use the term "we" in most of my posts is that it's less confrontational as doesn't call anyone out. If you notice, I do that in a lot of my posts and I apologize if that was misunderstood. It's good practice, especially for those who constantly find themselves in confrontational situations. There are some great books on that subject, which I highly recommend if anyone wants to PM me about it. That said, I get the high threshold for pain. Some players have it, though I'm not sure every one of your examples applies (such as Jordan), but it has it's limits. For every Radke (torn labrum) or Favre (the ankle beating he took, though you need to take adrenaline into account in his situation), there are a hundred Nolascos who actually make the team worse toughing out injuries. I have a hard time believing that Mauer isn't tough because he didn't play baseball while having pneumonia, a torn meniscus, or whatever health problem it was that was preventing him from doing basic things like squatting, and I'd say that about any player. They are human beings, and while they are exceptional at being atheletes, they don't have superpowers.
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Article: Suddenly, Shortstops!
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
The Twins got Liriano in an absolute steal of a trade, and while it didn't look like it at first, it looks like they got a steal when they traded him! I have to wonder what he'd fetch. The real concern I have is what happens when Santana turns back into a pumpkin. Is he going to still post a .700 OPS will playing good defense (with the occasional lapse)? If so, yeah, I'd trade Escobar... for what though. This team could really use a good corner OF for the next wave, but I don't see teams offering up the type of player I'd want (probably something like Arcia, high ceiling bat and hopefully average defense). -
Article: Suddenly, Shortstops!
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
So if Santana is the ultimate answer, do the Twins trade Escobar when he gets expensive? An above average defensive SS with a .700 OPS is quite valuable. -
He has quietly flown under the radar, and yes, he's more a back end guy. He was one of those hard throwing relievers that were drafted in 2012 and turned into a starter. The real question is if he can figure out how to get more Ks. His career minor league rate is around 7. That's not bad, but that's going to drop in the majors. If he can improve there, there could be more of a ceiling.
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Rodon is also a college player. Stewart was a HS player. Rodon is a bit more used to the work load.
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I guess the issue I have with 'toughness' is that I really don't think we want that. I'm no professional baseball player, but I do remain fairly active. I play softball in the summer, soccer most of the year, and I'm training for my second marathon. I've never had pnuemonia, but I have had bronchitis on several occasions. It can take more than month (for me at least) to recover from that and even begin to do what I was doing prior to it. I cannot imagine how much more is needed to play at a high level. Sure, Mauer could show up in that scenario, but what would the end results be? Do people really think he'd still be winning batting titles with bi-lateral leg weakness (or whatever it finally ended up being)? Sure, he could occupy a spot, but with most of the ailments mentioned, he wouldn't be very effective at all. I get that all athletes play through pain from time to time, but there's also a pretty stark line in the sand where their effectivness diminishes. I don't think you want them up when that happens, otherwise you end up with what we dealt with Nolaso.
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Article: Arcia, Vargas and Rebellion
diehardtwinsfan replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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Article: Color Me, and Joe Mauer, Impressed
diehardtwinsfan replied to Steve Lein's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I seem to remember scouts saying he'd have been a late first rounder this year had he been in the draft. His performance of late is making that look like a steal. Not many 18 year olds are that polished. His K rate is better than Stewart (though his other peripherals are not). -
Color Me, and Joe Mauer, Impressed by Lewis Thorpe and Nick Burdi
diehardtwinsfan commented on Steve Lein's blog entry in The Hanging SL
Love the article.