Everything posted by clutterheart
- Article: 2017 Draft Signings, Notes and Rumors
- Article: 2017 Draft Signings, Notes and Rumors
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Draft picks signed
Is there some kind of signing tracker on this site?
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Article: Twins Throw Curveball With Draft Strategy
That means you are buying the post draft stories Front office types always spin. Lewis is a good prospect I'm looking forward to watching how he fits with the next wave of prospects like Wander Javier, Graterol and others. I think he is a good additional to the org and I like how they handled the draft. But I don't think he was #1 on any boards.
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Article: The Wright Fit?
I don't want him only because I don't want to be exposed to hacky wordplay headlines for the balance of his career. I get it. It's fun from time to time. But if things work out with him for the next 7-10 years Twins fans will be exposed to: All the Wright Moves Righty Wright Rights Ship Wright Alright And so on Uhg
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Behind the Fence: LaTroy Hawkins sighting, Cody Stashak rehabs, Akil Baddoo and Wander Javier hit and run
I'm no swing expert. But Javier's swing just look weird to me. Especially in slow mo.
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Chances of winning the AL Central Division?
Twins are 13/2? I still think Cleveland will take it. Twins have too many holes. But bet a $1k bet on the twins gives $1.5k more than the same amount on Cleveland. For my money, thats doesn't seem like a huge incentive to take a risk, so I would go Cleveland.
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Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/31): More Transactions Than Hits?
Unless the Twins get aggressive with him he could be a 20 - 30 type prospect going into next year. - not bad for a 15th round pick. If he gets promoted and dominates High A at this level then he could be a 20 - 15 range guy. But if he gets up to AA this year, then yeah he will jump up big time. Remember he is a 4 year college senior striking out guys who are 2-4 years younger and are 2 - 4 years less experienced. So let's wait and see with Wells.
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Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/30): Romero Cruises
Ryan Eades in AAA! That name is a blast from the past. Just glancing through Twins draft history and I see the last time the Twins got any meaningful production from a 2nd round pick was Kevin Slowey way back in 2005.
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Article: Twins MLB Draft Preview: Royce Lewis, SS/OF
I just hope they are not locked into taking a pitcher. If Lewis can play 3B and if they love his bat, I wouldn't complain
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Article: Part 3: Seth's Midseason Top 40 Prospects (16-20)
Lots of tantalizing guys in this portion but the injuries....oh god it sucks to watch pitchers fall one by one. Stay healthy Ynoa and Graterol! (please)
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Behind the Fence: Ynoa, Balazovic get stretched out, Nick Greenwood and Keaton Steele Rehab
Ouch. The 3B situation in this organization is wide open. Off the top of my head,besides Blankenhorn, he is one highest regarded prospect at that position. (despite his poor performance last year) Who is playing 3B down there? Javier? Miranda?
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Article: Part 1: Seth's Midseason Top 40 Twins Prospects (31-40)
Are you thinking Michael Cederoth?
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Article: Part 1: Seth's Midseason Top 40 Twins Prospects (31-40)
Thanks Seth! Fun to read. Is it easy to put a previous ranking? Its always interesting to see who you think is rising/falling.
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Behind the Fence: Return of ex-pat Kam Mickolio, Jake Reed continues Rehab, Graterol shines in outing
Thanks! Really looking forward for the rookie teams to start! Some fun players to watch and hopefully a few of them end the year at Cedar Rapids. Hopefully Balazovic Graterol Benninghoff & Baddo all get/stay healthy
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Eduardo Escobar Watch
If they trade Escobar, who is the back up third baseman? Adrianza doesn't have the bat, and there in't many deserving options in AAA or AA. Sano won't go the whole year without an injury. So I say its best to keep Escobar on the 25 man roster.
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Article: Aaron Whitefield: From Softball Diamonds To Diamond In The Rough
Cool story. If he can harness those tools he could be a fun prospect to watch fly through the org! He will need to make an adjustment because after a torrid April, his numbers are declining. Pitchers must be doing something to him or he is doing it himself. - Perhaps he is trying to figure out pitch recolonization and work counts because he his OB numbers are up, but power is down and strike outs are up. But he is super young, he seems to have the desire to improve himself and has lots of time to figure it out. - Hopefully the Reds kick themselves for not signing him right away.
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Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/20): Gonsalves Returns, Del Rosario Dominates
If he resurfaces in another org and does halfway decent I imagine this subject comes up again
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Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/20): Gonsalves Returns, Del Rosario Dominates
Did anyone ever say what was wrong with Gonsalves? What exactly is the problem with his shoulder? Is his injury long term?
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Article: Keith Law On The Twins And The 2017 Draft
Agree the more I read about Wright the more I think he is the safest pick with the highest upside. - Unless they think McKay (or someone else) as a hitter is worth the #1 pick. If they took Greene, I wouldn't fault the team for going for it and it would be really fun if he works out. But its a hell of a risk.
- Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/16): Davis Powers Kernels
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About that farm system..
We all know there was some big draft blunders, and we have a new regime. So, in the new guys we trust! I would find it more interesting to speculate who is in this list in the mid-season: Gordon is going to keep climbing this list. LaMonte Wade will be 60-80 mid season top prospect. I am not sure about Romero. He needs to figure out how to keep guys off the bases. If Lachlan Wells improves he could be 80 - 100 guy Might Garver crack the list? Catchers with a .900+ OPS don't grow on trees Could Granite break through? - Premium position, and decent numbers.
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Article: Twins Minor League Leaderboard (Through May 13, 2017)
I don't think anyone expected Whitefield to be leading the org in slugging %. But he has cooled off in May. So hopefully he can figure out what pitchers are doing different.
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Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/12): Kranson, Granite, Wade Key In Victories
Everything about Wade is fun to see. He has a skill set that is rare in the Twins org - 20%BB rate?!? The new FO was aggressive with him and didn't make him "prove it" at a level he was too old for so its nice to see that strategy working. It's good he adapted and is having success. My only question is if he is too passive at the plate. Aaron Hicks was lauded for his plate discipline but it turns out he just didn't swing the bat. Is there swing percentage numbers for minor leagues?
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Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/10): Carrier Carries Kernels To Win
Really great to see young players struggle make adjustments then improve.