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This makes sense that if healthy he will be solid. Has anyone heard what he's been doing or any programs he's been given by the Twins health staff to help this issue?

What about Sonny?

Tony O. was the one. My grandmother knew him and he came to my house. Have a picture with him when I was about 5. So awesome! Such a great person.

Maybe Cave is Baldelli's Nick Punto.

This should answer some questions. https://youtu.be/kI9_wnlOx0Q

Love the site and the content. No need to go anywhere else for Twins info. Unless I want some Koolaid and I'll go to the Twins site. Thanks for all you do!

This plan is totally realistic and has as much chance to win in the playoffs as any other team. I hope this happens. Only way to make it better is to sign Strasburg or Garrit Cole on a contract they could opt out after 3 years.

Again I agree. Not happy with the way they lost in the playoffs but understand what was done and not done at the deadline and mostly agree with the FO on most decisions. They have access to way more than we, the fans do. I just would like to keep moving forward with the good parts that are here.

I agree with this analysis. We need to build from here and target pitching that can win once we get in the playoffs. Don't mortgage the future but improve what is here.

Karma

Kepler!

"...is it up to Joe Mauer to change who he is or for us to realize that our expectations aren't going to be met? Have you ever tried changing who you are? It's not easy." This, TOTALLY this.

Would Bert be a good guy to consult on which curve to use? Bert could also probably give Hughes some insight on when and how to throw the curve.

Could this value you talk about be what the Twins value in scouting? (Pun Intended)

This struck me as bad also. I hope the Twins continue to move forward and build their baseball operations department. The days of the Twins out scouting other teams are over.

This makes way too much sense and sounds like a platoon. We don't do that in the Twins Nation. Sink or swim!

Raspberrying A. It's great to have something to get excited about after suffering through the "being competitive" rebuild.

Did the Twins sign him as a catcher or as a hitter that can catch?

What he said.

Thank for so eloquently stating what happens on this board so often. This team has sucked for two years. It happens in the cycle of baseball franchises. Our owners are not willing to spend huge amounts of cash that they have and that is their decision. Mistakes were made by members of the front office and those were soundly bashed and beaten to death. I would add that people will not let go of mistakes made and move on. I have season tickets and fully realize that they will probably not have a good record this year. I am excited to see some of the talent for the future and enjoy outdoor baseball. I enjoy reading the statheads comments and appreciate their effort to understand the players abilities and flaws. I don't have the time to look at those things but realize that they are part of the game. The bitterness posted by some is unfortunate but I tend to skip through those posts and move on to those I feel contribute to the forum.

Thanks for some refreshing candor during this season of complaint.

Mauer will be better this year because getting him out from behind the plate more keeps him healthier. The numbers show that and he does not have to worry about the offensive drop with Doumit behind the plate.

This is what happens when you have too much time on your hands. You are a true Twins fan and it is appreciated. GO TWINS!!

What do you think it will take to get him? What would you be willing to offer.

This is a well thought out and excellently stated article. I hope the Twins are looking at the numbers the same way that you have presented them. The problem I fear is that they are looking at the numbers in a different way philosophically.