James

Maeda might be fine to start though. Didn't he throw 2 scoreless innings where the pitchcom was broken and the batter could hear what pitch he was going to throw? Sounds like a good start to me. Pagan at the WBC will be more interesting to me than spring training game results though. Especially the early game results.

Not when there are opposing team fans there. Then we're on our best behavior and asking them how they enjoy the stadium. Maybe that's just me.

Ok. It's not just me.

True, but we didn't trade our starting SS to get this guy. He's essentially free.

Buehrle pitched quickly. There was no messing around. I went to a game in 2010 that was Carl Pavano (who also worked quickly) vs. Buehrle. The score ended 3-2 Twins and total game time was 1:52. It was a Saturday game too, so I really wasn't ready for the game to be done by 8 o'clock. It probably helped that both pitchers pitched the entire game as well. With the pitch clock, I imagine we're going to see a few more games like that one.

And Mike Piazza was drafter at #1390 in the 62nd round. The draft if always a crapshoot. There are plenty of examples of #1 overall picks that don't work and players from late rounds having great careers. But generally, 27th overall is less likely to be a superstar. I don't think I was upset with the Sabato pick when it happened. He had good college numbers. I was maybe a little concerned that he was a 1B, but I thought the bat and power might work. I'm having a hard time seeing that these day, but sometimes guys take a bit of time to develop. He still might have a decent MLB career, but it may not be with the Twins unless he starts that turnaround this year.

It sounds like the split change is the same pitch that Mahle uses. It works well for him, so hopefully it works for Ryan as well.

Based on Falvey's quote, I'm guessing he was out (oot, since he's Canadian) at a bar fairly late at night. Altercations like this rarely occur after a casual dinner. The whole "prioritize baseball" makes me think that he maybe has had a habit of partying. That has gotten many minor league players in trouble in the past.

This is what I think to be his most realistic path back to the majors. If he can't get all his pitches back, then maybe he's just going to be a minor league guy. I'm hoping he reclaims some of that mojo and ends up a decent bullpen piece.

What an idiot. It's the start of the season. You depend on your body to make a living. What were you thinking?

Most people probably don't want him in the outfield because of the knee, I guess? Or they assume that he's lost a step and probably can't play SS anymore? Assuming that C4 is the SS for a few years and Lee has the instincts and initial quickness to handle 3rd? I mean, a 2B with the range of a SS isn't a bad thing to have. I have a feeling he'll spend some time in CF again as well. I know a lot of fans cringe at that, but he might be more Buxton insurance.

I've said it in other threads as well, but I really believe that Lee and Lewis are really prospects 1A and 1B. I don't care who is A or B. They are both right up there in my mind. But, in lists like these someone has to be #1 and #2. In this case, I don't really see too much separation between the two rankings. I'm excited to see Lewis bringing his "A" games back to the Twins as soon as he's ready. He's going to be a fun player to watch and hopefully be a fixture on the Twins for a long, long time.

It's hard to argue with that list. Especially if we're only talking about the hitters. I'd be hard pressed to put any pitcher over those guys though.

I doubt they're trying to get 30hrs out of him. Probably more like 10hr rather than 0-2. Also, of course we need more guys with .400+ OBP, but that is very rare. There were 6 players in the MLB that achieved that in 2022 (none of them were on the Twins). Arraez lead the team in OBP at .375 with Correa coming in .366.