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It's just a matter of time before balls and strikes are established by sensors at the ML level. The technology has been with us for some time now. Sensors are in everyday use in numerous industries....

...And for the love of God, never quote RBI as an indication of performance...[/QUOTE]

Just think how many RBIs Mauer would have if he had Joe Mauer batting 1st and Joe Mauer batting 2nd.

He will have value IF his shoulder heals and he can again crack 90 with consistency. This will have to be determined before his value is determined.

Problem is, Vizquel could probably start for this team at either 2B or SS...[/QUOTE]

This my friend.....is sadly true.[/QUOTE]

I second this notion. Further, I think he should be signed to a...

The "bloodbath" seems to me to be a perfectly logical first step to regain the clubhouse. It's either this or you have a fire sale. It's essential for the on field staff, the players, and the FO to...

I can offer my experience. There are many many factors involved but, generally, if the play is in front of them or in their view, veteran players are allowed to judge the play for themselves...under...

Good post Chief.

Is this hyperbole? If it isn't I gotta disagree. I'd bet money the team's field staff and ML scouts could all rattle off a pretty good pecking order of ML SS and 2B that you would agree with. If...

Willihammer, I agree with everything you say. But my point was centered around the data I've cited from my previous comment. This data is from an article on this site a few weeks back. I find it...

I'm kind of fascinated by the reports on this kid's FB. Some cut, some tail, and some sink. And apparently, nobody, including him, knows which direction the ball is going. Or, even what's causing...

I agree wholeheartedly there's a snowball effect. And that it does work in both directions. But my logic trail seems sound to me. And the assumptions I make are all quite likely. Do you find...

I think that comparing the O's and Twins potentialwise is very logical on the surface. But if you look closer you will notice a major impediment to the Twins following the O's tracks. The Orioles...

Wow. I'm kind of shocked it's even that many.[/QUOTE]

I don't know but I would guess they're all from the mid 1800's

Parker,
Have the %s of inside FBs, and FBs in general, changed through thr year? It makes sense he would see more curves/sliders and inside FBs earlier in the year from RH pitchers trying to take...

Short answer...yes. I'm a firm believer in the "strong up the middle" mantra. And I know firsthand how a lockdown confident SS (Hardy)contributes far far more to the team than the stats might...

Maybe the FO has this in mind. How would you feel if they brought up Slama, Hicks, Arcia and Dozier and they all proceeded to stumble around?[/QUOTE]

The front office is afraid to have prospects...

Maybe the FO has this in mind. How would you feel if they brought up Slama, Hicks, Arcia and Dozier and they all proceeded to stumble around?

I've seen the word "cheapness" used, a few times on this thread, to describe the Twins FO in their handling of the opportunity of Sept callups. I think the word "frugality" would be more accurate. I...

The humerus bone is the upper arm bone. It connects the elbow and shoulder.

From my experience, the lower the arm slot the easier it is to generate the topspin necessary for sink. Think Eckersly and Webb. Apparently, for some reason, Blackburn can no longer get the rpms...

I like the idea of selling high on Willy for all the reasons you gave. But, I think it's reasonable to expect that flipping him before the first year of his 3 year contract is even done will cost...

I can't let this go. Will one of you stat guys answer this?

Is this opinion based on some kind of sabermetric formula that some find useful?

Steve, I was not mocking you. I was 100% sincere. I do believe he is the surest thing in the system.

I'm sorry you got the impression you did. I try and catch myself from making disparaging or...

Nothing? You're calling the offensive juggernaut SS called Brendan Harris and the flame thrower Jim Hoey nothing? Plus weren't there a couple more guys thrown in that almost made AA?

Seriously,...

"...(Every time I saw him bat, he hit something like this. Every time.)

Since then, he basically been my favorite prospect..."

When the Twins drafted him, at 16 yrs old, I sought out videos of...