T.C.

Not sure I understand the argument against Span. His contract ($11 million) might be slightly more than ideal but it's about the same as Torii's reunion tour ($10.5 million), and he's still only 33. The posting fee for Park was $12.85 million for goodness' sake! Our payroll is more than $20 million below league average! So what if we overpay by a couple of million for a productive asset? Rosario-Buxton-Span is a very solid outfield. Especially considering Span knows and likes Target Field. In his 3 years with the Twins at Target field (hasn't returned since) he hit: Target Field Season 2010 .302 .264 2011 .286 .264 2012 .332 .283 I understand batting average isn't the best metric, but there's certainly a pattern here. The Twins had the youngest average batter's age in the playoffs last year. A little experience could help this team, especially if/when we hit a rough patch in the season. Also, from the little I know, he's a hard working guy which, from what I've heard, is something some of our guys could use a little bit more of. Not saying we should chase the guy, but what's with all the negativity?

Here is the link to the petition in support of keeping Claeys as Head Coach. http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/keep-tracy-claeys-as "A reasonable stance taken by Coach Claeys in a no-win situation is not a reason for dismissal. Please share the link to the petition. It's important to get the word out that Coach Claeys has supporters."

Any thoughts on Amazon? Lots of news coming out lately about different projects like their new grocery store concept. Echo and dot commercials seem to be on all of the time as well. Might be overvalued with that high PE but is there any doubt Amazon is the company of the future?

What's the trading platform of choice for those who are relatively active?

The Rays and Red Sox both started 0-6 that season and both finished with 90+ wins. The Rays made it to the playoffs that year.

Fun Fact: The last two teams to start their seasons 0-6 actually did end up winning 90+ games 2011 Rays: 91-71 2011 Red Sox: 90-72

That seemed kind of unnecessary

just not a smart play.

"you haven't even mentioned my birthday"-Bert *mutes T.V.*

The bats are going to be on fire today. Plouffe is going to have a big night.

I understand that. But if it didn't influence the outcome, it shouldn't influence the outcome. That's why I disagree with how it was handled last night. The MLB shouldn't complicate it, just let the umpires use a little discretion on those judgement plays, that's why they're there.

The issue for me is that it looks like the runner would have been safe at first even if Bautista hadn't touched the second baseman and what Bautista did couldn't hurt him. So no harm no foul... right?

He can throw guys out?!?! YES!

If the Twins leave the meetings with Sipp and Davis I'd be a very happy camper.

Yet they beat them both on the road...