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I really enjoyed the pace with the pitch clock. It was noticeable the players were trying hard to be ready. It will be interesting to see how it works in the regular season but I am a fan right now!

In, but not on 1st ballot. I am a Mauer backer and it seems I have to only back him to my Mn fans! He will struggle a bit based on his tenure at first base, but should get in under 4 years is my prediction.

I loved watching Arraez bat and feel his skill is a sad lost art. However it seems the Twins have had a Polanco/Arraez issue for several years now. Playing both out of position often. The Twins missed on selling high on Polanco but pulled it off with Arraez. This trade is good value and settles more players into correct roles. It still may not workout long term but it seems to be the right move.

Addition by subtraction!

1.) Francona had to do a 3 man rotation to even have a chance against the Cubs. I thought he was the better manager of the series. 2.) Maddon pulled his starters way too early for his bullpen in game 6 & 7. Cubs talent won despite some of his moves.

No! We cant even find enough at bats for our already packed DH spot!

This is exactly were I am at. In no way should we sign a high priced, long term catcher like Ramos who is very injury prone. Almost every team wishes they had a better catcher. Spend money elsewhere. I would go with Murphy and Garver next year.

I like this point, because I see on TD all the time we need to go out and get a catcher, but this proves there are no good options out there to get. I also believe Suzuki has value because of this.

I would trade Dozier or Polanco, whichever gets me the best value.

My candidates to be traded would be Park, Plouffe, Gibson, E. Santana. All I think could get something decent and all would clear up some roster space.

I think Hunter did matter to this team. He elevated a mediocre team. You saw a locker room having fun and was loose. Leadership and chemistry among a team matters. How often did you see dance parties, karaoke, award ceremonies on social media. All those things were lead by Hunter. He may not be the only person in the MLB to elevate a team, but no one on this team took that position over.

I like the way your lineup looks with Dozier batting 6. He fits that roll.

I live in MN so the Twins are blacked out. But, for the last 3 years, without cable, I have purchased it for the love of watching good baseball. Well worth the money if you want to watch Super Stars or great pitching matchups. Also, even if your team is "blacked out" you can watch the game 15 min after it concludes.

Would it be crazy to bat Mauer leadoff? I agree, for a limit time, bench Park and play Kepler. Something like this: 1. Mauer 2. Escobar 3. Dozier 4. Plouffe 5. Sano DH 6. Kepler 7. Rosario 8. Suzuki 9. Buxton