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  1. rdehring
    Damn, that first paragraph should be a Country Song.
  2. rdehring
    No. If I magically owned the Twins today, I would sell the team and take the $2+ billion and go live on that magical island!
  3. rdehring
    Like most, I will be disappointed if the Twins do nothing for the next 4 hours 51 minutes. But I won't call for the drastic measures some are. Is it possible the trades the Twins were close to making didn't happen because the players asked for was just too much to be reasonable? Yes, that is possible. Unfortunately, none of us will ever know what really is said in these discussions. My hope remains that they get at least someone comparable to Romo, preferably someone left handed. In an ideal world, I would hope they get a stud reliever. If nothing happens, on towards the play offs with the guys that got us here.
  4. rdehring
    I don't have Twitter, however, my vote goes to Bechtold. Although not putting up big numbers, he is having a nice year at the plate. If reports are true about his gold glove level defense, he just may be giving us reason to watch him more closely. Great night for the win column at 5-1. Which of the trio of Graterol, Duren or Colina is going to have a big major league career? Any of the three? Will one of the three no longer be a Twin later this afternoon?
  5. rdehring
    Keep checking this site every couple hours to see if that next trade has been finalized. So far, continue to be disappointed. As for going all in for Thor, forget it, even if the ask gets realistic. But the reliever they get has to be a good one, a step up from Romo, and under team control for at least another year. Also looking for another 40-man trade. Someone like Wiel, Hackimer, Raley (injured), Alcala or Rijo for a prospect who is a couple steps lower on the ladder.
  6. rdehring
    The GCL saved what could have been a 0 fer day in the organization. Expect we are going to see some good games and some not so good from Benninghoff this year. Yesterday, not so good. If I were another GM, I would be asking for Escobar when talking to the Twins about a trade. I see him as one of the better prospects in the organization, knowing others don't. Great seeing Lewis off to a hot start at AA. Sure is better than a replay to the start of his year at Fort Myers.
  7. rdehring
    Thanks, S.D. Expect Enlow has a good future, whether with the Twins or elsewhere.
  8. rdehring
    Thanks for a good read, Parker. Have been a huge Kepler fan sice he came on board as a 17 year old during the fall instructional league while attending high school across the street. Am a believer that he is still scratching the surface of what he can become. Commented several months ago, asking the question..."Can Max Kepler become a Hall of Famer?" If you project an average of 35 home runs a year, ten to twelve years from now he would be pushing towards or beyond 500. As he continues to gain more experience, is it unrealistic to expect him to retire with a lifetime .270-.280 average? Given those two marks, he would likely finish with 1,200 to 1,500 runs scored and RBI. Should he be fortunate enough to have good health so he can play into his mid-late 30's, do those numbers merit inclusion in that exclusive club? I don't know if he will last that long and perform at those levels. But of all the current Twins, I am most excited about his having a chance to. I know during the past off season lots of people here and elsewhere where begging the Twins to sign Bryce Harper while making Max a fourth outfielder, back up first baseman or even trading him. Let me ask the question today, who would you rather have on your team, Kepler or Bryce Harper? Looking at their current production, I'll take Max even before comparing contracts. Wouldn't you?
  9. rdehring
    Wasn't it almost exactly a year ago when Duran joined the organization and nearly pitched a no hitter for his new team, Cedar Rapids? Sure seems like he settles in nicely for that first game. Cedar Rapids to Pensacola in twelve months would put him on track to be with the Twins late next year. How do Duran and Graterol do if put against each other? Which has the better future? Which is more likely to achieve it? Which would get the bigger return in a trade? Which is most likely to no longer be a Twin on Thursday? Looks like my Wisconsin guy, Schulfer, hasn't been as good of late. Could he be wearing down in his first full professional season? And Wallner sure looks like a good one, a lot like Rooker and Larnach. Is he adequate defensively in a corner outfield position?
  10. rdehring
    I don't know if Baldelli was consulted prior to finalizing this deal. But when talking about it last night, I became aware that Romo spent time with the Rays recently when Rocco was there. So he knows Romo and should have inside knowledge of what Romo can do for the Twins.
  11. rdehring
    Totally agree with your points, Brock. They were among the reasons I like this trade. I also believe the Twins need to add a lefty to their pen, someone who can come in for a couple tough left handed hitters. All I was saying is it would have been nice had Romo also filled that need as I now fear if they only do one more move it won't be for a lefty.
  12. rdehring
    Jax, Ober, and Teng may be under the radar to you, but sure as heck aren't under my radar. I will be surprised if we do not see Jax pitching for the Twins at some time during the 2020 season. The other high spot for me yesterday was seeing Severino in the GCL game when I checked their box score last night. This kid got paid like a top prospect, twice. Lets get him playing so he can move up that ladder. Saw that Javier was 0-2 yesterday, but walked twice scoring two of the Kernel's three runs. Speaking of Javier, will the Twins be promoting a shortstop from Cedar Rapids to take Lewis' spot? If so, could it be Javier? Would they promote someone drafted last month? Someone like Steer?
  13. rdehring
    I like the trade, although would have liked it better if Romo were left handed. Have thought for awhile that the Twins need to make two moves for the pen. One is for a top late inning guy who will be around for longer than this year. The second could be a veteran rental, preferably a lefty. Will Romo fill this second slot? Or are two more moves on the horizon? Love how Diaz has been hitting this year, yet see him on the bubble of whether or not he would make the cut and get added to the 40-man. The way I see it, there are 11 or 12 good candidates to add with anywhere from 6-8 at the most spots that will be available. So up to half those prospects may be at risk come the Winter meetings, unless moved elsewhere. Hopefully, a few more will move to new homes before Wednesday. Getting a good prospect like Villamont, who is in his second year, seems like a fair trade considering that the Twins needed to thin their group of 40-man eligible players. Adding the PTBNL evens out the added risk of Vallimont being further away from making it. Getting Romo seems like a big win for the Twins...at least to me. Don't know why there is a PTBNL involved? That often happened in the past with August trades where player X couldn't be moved until after the season. Don't know why it happened last night other than the deal was done quickly and the Twins wanted time to scout certain players. Does anyone know any other reason why a PTBNL would be included?
  14. rdehring
    When he is available, expect he will be the odd man out. Expect either a rehab assignment or just optioned to Rochester until September 1.
  15. rdehring
    Does anyone have any information on the status of La Tortuga? You see him on the bench for every game, seemingly having a good time supporting his mates. Sure doesn't look all that injured. Could the plan be to keep him on the bench until August 11? Then send him out for a 20-day rehab so he is back on September 1 when rosters expand. Meanwhile, he could be available at any time should a need arise for a second catcher.
  16. rdehring
    Rochester is back to only 2 games under .500. Can they climb that hill and get over it this time? Meanwhile, Pensacola took their brief stay at .500 and bounced off it to 4 games over after last night. Rortvedt had his best back-to-back games of the year. If he keeps it up for the rest of the season, he just might help the Blue Wahoos sneak into the playoffs. After going something like 0-60, or whatever it was, Wander Javier has a 5 game hitting streak with three multi-hit games in the last ten. And isn't Minnesota native Matt Wallner off to a nice start to his career, hitting .311 average and .884 OPS? With Rooker, Kirilloff, Larnach and Wallner all filling similar roles for a team, gotta believe one could be gone within the week. Is the rule still around that you can't trade a draft pick until the spring following his draft? If so, that would take Wallner out of any discussions.
  17. rdehring
    One of the reasons I cooled on Gordon was because 2018 wasn't his first problem with the bat. It really was an instant replay of 2017 when he spent the entire year at Chattanooga. With roughly the same number of at bats in the first and second half, he hit .315 average/.880 OPS in the first half. He then went on to hit only .221/.609 in the second half. That is a huge drop off. When he again struggled in the second half of 2018, it made sense to question what his future would be. Seems to have put that behind him this year. Yet, as Dman mentioned above he missed a lot of the first half so maybe the second half swoon has only been delayed? Hopefully, he will keep hitting like he has for the next six weeks...or at least the next few days should he be included in that elusive deal.
  18. rdehring
    No, Yes, maybe. I am saying that the only trade for starting pitching the Twins should make is for someone who is young and has a minimum of two more years that he is under contract/arbitration. Not going to even begin to think about who that may be as there are pitchers like this out there nobody is talking about. Do you give up either or both of LK for such a pitcher, NO. Do you package an attractive deal if pitcher X can be found, yes. I may be wearing blinders, but I believe the Twins have a lot of attractive players that can be packaged, players like one of those six corner outfielders/first basemen who are close, an infielder like Gordon, pitchers like Duran, Rijo, Watson...to name a few. Would I include Graterol or Balazovic, only if the pitcher coming was very good and had longer than two years. Someone who can slide into the #2 slot behind Berrios for the next 3-4-5 years. I guess I am saying they should not go all in for 2019, stay on plan and build a team that will win for the next five plus years. As for who should go to the pen, not a clue. That's a decision for the guys getting paid the big bucks to make.
  19. rdehring
    At a time of year when Gordon began his season long slump the past couple years, he seems to be turning it up a notch. Good for him. Will he still be a Twin next spring to battle Arraez for the second base job? After seeing his performance slide for a couple months, great seeing Rortvedt have a big game. Same for Javier who had his second multi-hit game of his last ten. Other than the number of strikeouts, 8 to 5, Rijo and Watson had identical lines of 7.0 innings of 1 run ball with no walks. Both were deserving the Pitcher of the Day recognition, had Colina not been mowing down 10 Bay Bears. And what can you say about Willie Joe Garry, Jr? Would also be interested in your opinion, Seth, of Spencer Steer. Is he a utility type, say someone like Gonzalez who can play several positions well and hit well enough to stay in the lineup most days? Or is he a potential stud with the bat who will become a regular for the Twins playing position X? Although its only been a few weeks, sure looks like they may have found a good one with this year's third round pick.
  20. rdehring
    Thanks, Doc. One of the best posts I have read on this or any other site.
  21. rdehring
    Thanks for the review, Jeremy. Lots of players to consider, many with good value. Hopefully, there will be one big deal for either a starter, or more preferably a young, dominant reliever who will be around for 2-3 more years. As to who goes, that's what the guys in the front office get the big bucks to decide...certainly not me.
  22. rdehring
    OK, Rochester is back to 2 games under .500. Can they finally get over that hump? It may be a baby step, but Wander Javier has gone 1-4 in each of his last three games. The other Wander (Valdez) went 1-5, driving in 2 runs and is now hitting .323 average in the GCL. Anthony Escobar wasn't at his best last night, but 2 runs in 4.0 innings isn't terrible. Great seeing him adjust to the GCL as an 18 year old. And kudos to the guys that run the minor leagues for the Twins. I recall times years ago when Rochester went into games with either a shortened bench or a few occasions with no bench. This group is doing a better job of moving players around the system when raiding the Red Wings...much better. They only had 11 position players last night with one "temporarily inactive," whatever that is. Any word on how Raley is doing and when he will be back? Will he be back this year?
  23. rdehring
    The Twins lost this series on Tuesday night when they squandered a 6 run lead. Unfortunately, I suspect their bullpen was worn down in the four game series with teh A's. What a job by Smeltzer. Can he and Thorpe both be part of the rotation in 2020? At least one of them? I think we learned early in the game why Buxton needs to be in the Twins outfield. Did it make a difference in the final score? The outcome of the game? Don't know the answer to those two questions, but I do know the Twins miss him. And just another day at the office for Arraez. Don't see him going anywhere, this week or later in August (minors). Could Schoop solve someone else's second base problem? Would that disrupt the chemistry of the team?
  24. rdehring
    Hadn't followed Rosario that closely as he was one of those older guys signed to fill out the AAA roster. Did look at his track record today. Saw he had five years with Colorado with really decent MLB numbers, although not in the last few years. Looks like he was a good option to sign over the winter, a player who was playing to make his way back to the 'show.' Expect the intent was that he could be the next catcher to bring up should something happen to two of Garver, Castro, Astudillo. Will third the above comments about Davis. Does he have enough value to be a big part of a trade to bring a pitcher back this week? Or is he the man to keep and move Rooker, who may be better known and bring more in return? Lewis was 2-8 for the day with a double and homer run. Gotta remember to forget the overall numbers and look at his progress.
  25. rdehring
    Great seeing Jax back on top of his game after a couple rough outings. Pensacola needs him and a few others to step up the next five weeks. Meanwhile, Kirilloff has been getting multi-hit games about every other night for awhile. Javier hit a home run, and that is good. That other Wander also hit a home run, of the three run variety, plus a walk in 5 plate appearances.
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