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04-29-2013, 07:27 AM
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Even with all the holes you discussed, that team...
Even with all the holes you discussed, that team has improved. Considerably more that the 2012 Twins first month. While the top end of the rotation is suspect, they are pitching deeper into games…and...
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03-18-2013, 08:34 AM
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I am in total agreement with Stringer bell that...
I am in total agreement with Stringer bell that this year is about the development of the three position players solidifying their roles as big leaguers, with Parmelee possibly moving to 1st come...
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03-04-2013, 06:55 AM
Thread: Article: Building a Bench
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I have always thought that Butera was wasting a...
I have always thought that Butera was wasting a spot on the bench (and the roster) by taking up space in the dugout. I’m happy to see that Escobar has been working out as a backup catcher which could...
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02-08-2013, 07:11 AM
Thread: Saunders
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Dang...I was hopeful that the Twins would go...
Dang...I was hopeful that the Twins would go after Saunders for a chance to keep Correia out of the roster...
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02-01-2013, 07:21 AM
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With two young arms coming off Tommy John (Gibson...
With two young arms coming off Tommy John (Gibson and Pelfrey) and competing for starting spots, it would be nice if they could be staggered with their respective rehab inning limitation. Maybe one...
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12-24-2012, 02:10 PM
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I laughed, I cried....it became a part of me....
I laughed, I cried....it became a part of me....
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12-19-2012, 07:57 AM
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I was trying to remember what the starting...
I was trying to remember what the starting rotation was at the beginning of 2012 and I was having difficulty. That’s probably because the Twins began the year in a state of turmoil (which seemed to...
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12-08-2012, 07:28 AM
Thread: Another one gone
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Something that came out over the winter meetings...
Something that came out over the winter meetings is Terry Ryan’s philosophy on payroll, that a team should not pay 50-60% of payroll in three or four guys. Simply stated, it’s not a recipe for...
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12-06-2012, 02:58 PM
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Haven't weighed in yet, just gotta say...great...
Haven't weighed in yet, just gotta say...great Trade!
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12-04-2012, 09:04 AM
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Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! …or Lannan,...
Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
…or Lannan, Jurrjens and Myers.
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12-02-2012, 08:15 PM
Thread: Free Agent Shopping
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Okay, truth be known, I have had my fingers...
Okay, truth be known, I have had my fingers crossed for Sanchez or maybe Jackson. But now after checking greengoblinrulz’s interesting entry, and checking on Amanda McCarthy…I now have moved Brandon...
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12-02-2012, 04:54 PM
Thread: Free Agent Shopping
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Free Agent Shopping
I have been enjoying the various predictions of what free agent starter(s) gets added to the Twins rotation and now that the Winter Meetings are about to commence, speculation is now “swinging for...
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12-01-2012, 11:18 AM
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Lions Tap Pub? Damn, a half mile from my house!
Lions Tap Pub? Damn, a half mile from my house!
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11-29-2012, 08:26 PM
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I like the trade, but it seems that the Twins are...
I like the trade, but it seems that the Twins are still short about three pitchers for the starting rotation. I assume the Twins will be in the market for a decent Free Agent and a 3rd tier type but...
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11-23-2012, 10:06 AM
Thread: Twins Offseason Blueprints
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With so little happening now and doubtful prior...
With so little happening now and doubtful prior to the Winter Meetings, I have been considering putting together a blue print. After all, other than having Baker sign with the Cubbies, very little...
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11-15-2012, 07:57 AM
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Great article Seth, I find my opinion shifting to...
Great article Seth, I find my opinion shifting to the long-term approach and going after prospects and younger players rather than trying to be "somewhat" competitive in the short-run.
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11-13-2012, 11:30 AM
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Damn!...I was hoping he might come back with the...
Damn!...I was hoping he might come back with the Twins, even though he was returning from Tommy John. I agree with the Twins that $5.5 million was too much.
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10-27-2012, 09:09 AM
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One or two new starters aside, the starting...
One or two new starters aside, the starting rotation maystill need a good bullpen to back them up. If Bakers is resigned, he will be returning with pitch count or inning limitations doe to his rehab....
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10-25-2012, 07:57 AM
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Kyle Gibson-SP and Aaron Hicks-OF are...
Kyle Gibson-SP and Aaron Hicks-OF are no-brainers, but with some room to spare (for now) I would include at least five more prospects. My list includes Adrian Salcedo-SP (who looked good a year ago,...
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10-18-2012, 07:52 AM
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I realize that Ryan relies on his generalize and...
I realize that Ryan relies on his generalize and cover-all-the bases type of response to all questions, like “there are a lot of starters we need to look at” or “we need to make sure we put the right...
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10-17-2012, 06:40 AM
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Limiting innings the following year after TJ...
Limiting innings the following year after TJ seems appropriate and in the long-term best interest of Gibson (and the team if his stuff is as good as the reports). Rather than sit him down in...
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10-16-2012, 11:43 AM
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The biggest problem is that the Twins gave up...
The biggest problem is that the Twins gave up Wilson Ramos to Washington for reliever Matt Capps in 2010. Don’t see Drew Butera as a legitimate replacement as catcher and Chris Herrmann probably...
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10-16-2012, 07:10 AM
Thread: Liriano
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The problem is that Liriano has broken our...
The problem is that Liriano has broken our collective hearts too many times. While we remember his terrific first year (pre-TJ Surgery) there isn’t a lot to brag about after his return.
He probably...




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