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About Rick Niedermann

  • Birthday 08/14/1954

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    Twins fan since 1964. Have seen all the highs and lows of Twins Baseball and all 3 stadiums. Keeps me young.
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    John Deere Tractor Works

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    Softball, bowling, occasional beer.

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  1.    bluechipper reacted to a post in a topic: Article: It's Time!
  2. Rick Niedermann
    I like all these moves. If nothing else to help limit the Yips when they can help us in 2017.
  3. Rick Niedermann
    Everytime I think of the Jepson for Hu trade I cringe. It could be as bad a trade as Ramos for Capps. I think the game has passed Terry Ryan by.
  4. Rick Niedermann
    If I remember right, Mark Guthrie had this surgery and came back for about 8 or 9 years to an up and down relief career.
  5. Rick Niedermann
    AB Walker reminds me of Bobby Darwin who hit 65 HR for the Twins from 72-74. He also led the league in K's all 3 years. I'm anxious for Wade's promotion to see if he can continue to hit like he has in CR. Having seen him a couple of times, I think he has a chance to be really good.
  6.    Rick Niedermann reacted to a post in a topic: Article: The Deterioration of Kevin Jepsen
  7. Rick Niedermann
    Seth should be the GM.
  8. Rick Niedermann
    Mauer's 2015 production certainly makes this list. But I think he will have a bounce back year in 2016. It can happen. Morneau won a batting title after his long battle with concussions. And I certainly see the possibility of Danny Santana rebounding in 2016. He is just to talented. He seems to have had the classic "sophomore jinx". I wouldn't be surprised to see him open the season as the starting CF. Perkins really concerns me. He sure ran out of gas again. But I expect a bounce back from him too. The concussion issue sure has bitten the Twins. Josmil Pinto had so much promise until his concussions. He appears to be depth at DH now. Not in the top 5, but still a disappointment was Kennys Vargas.
  9.    Rick Niedermann reacted to a post in a topic: Article: Resiliency Defines 2015 Minnesota Twins
  10. Rick Niedermann
    I have always liked Eddie Rosario and couldn't understand why some of the pundits wanted to trade him for GoGo Gomez in early July. I see a guy with the potential to hit .300 with 20 HR power for years to come. His splits are good and his defense great. Just so many assets in this young man.
  11.    gagu reacted to a post in a topic: Article: Twins 2015 Minor League Starting Pitcher Of The Year- Jose Berrios
  12. Rick Niedermann
    What an amazing list. It shows how far the Twins Minor League system has come. And this list doesn't even include names like: Kohl Stewart, Alex Meyer, Brett Lee, Alex Wimmers, DJ Baxendale, or David Hurlbut. All who are better then guys who were in the top 20 mix just 5 years ago like Deolis Guerra, David Brombert, Jeff Manship. Never have the Twins enjoyed such minor league riches.
  13.    GoGonzoJournal reacted to a post in a topic: Article: Want to ask Twins President Dave St. Peter a question?
  14. Rick Niedermann
    In years past payroll was suppose to be 53% of revenue. Many years revenue outdistanced the payroll by quite a bit. What happened to that money? Why isn't a percentage of those funds placed in a "Payroll Savings Account" that would allow the team to add a premium free agent when needed. Like this year! The timing couldn't be better with the Top Rated position players nearing the Big Leagues. Twins fans feel like the Twins have not kept there promises that if a new stadium was built we would have a middle of the pack payroll. 85 million does not cut it in Twins Territory!
  15.    Paul Pleiss reacted to a post in a topic: Article: Five Twins Rebound Candidates
  16. Rick Niedermann
    Extreme Darkhouse Rebound Candidate: Mike Pelfrey
  17.    Sweetwater reacted to a post in a topic: Article: Twins Top Prospects Part 4: 11-20 (Preliminary)
  18. Rick Niedermann
    Of the 3 Cedar Rapids pitchers on the list. I would rank Chih-Wei-Hu ahead of both Gonsalves and Thorpe. When I saw him pitch he was really polished. But what a great situation to be in to have 3 very high ceiling young starters. Keep an eye on this young man Twins fans. Hu is really good.
  19.    USAFChief reacted to a post in a topic: Article: Twins Top 10 Pitching Seasons
  20. Rick Niedermann
    Nice Article. Don't know much about the criteria you've set, but Jim Kaat was a marvel in 1966. He led the league with 25 wins, 304 IP, a 1.07 WHIP, was an all-star and won the Gold Glove. There was only one Cy Young for both leagues back then or he would of won the AL Cy Young.
  21. Rick Niedermann
    I hope I am wrong. But he is looking more and more like a platoon guy. To bad, because the power he has is just what the Doctor ordered for Target Field.
  22. Rick Niedermann
    Anyone hear why a guy with good stats and a local guy, Austin Malinowski was released in early spring?
  23. Rick Niedermann
    Do you have an injury update on J.T. Chargois and Luke Bard?
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