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04-23-2013, 04:23 PM
Thread: For all you armchair pitching experts...
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I think the thread starter is just pointing out...
I think the thread starter is just pointing out the irony that there were many posts that kicked Ryan in the nuts for signing Correia and he is starting out very well. What are we all if not...
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04-17-2013, 02:30 PM
Thread: Wolfson: DFA'd Borbon a possibility
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This. (not sure what This. means but I have seen...
This. (not sure what This. means but I have seen it in several posts, and it looks fun to type). Borbon looks appealing now just because of the way Hicks is currently batting. I have seen him play...
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04-12-2013, 12:13 PM
Thread: Article: Q&A with Jake Mauer (Part II)
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Great article - good insight and an enjoyable...
Great article - good insight and an enjoyable read!! although I live down in Texas, it sure makes me want to come up to join the Territory Train on the visit to Cedar Rapids. Got a really good...
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04-09-2013, 05:50 PM
Thread: Article: What lies ahead for Aaron Hicks?
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I would consider moving him to the lower part of...
I would consider moving him to the lower part of the batting order out of the leadoff position if they feel he is putting too much pressure on himself before a demotion to AAA.
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04-09-2013, 03:29 PM
Thread: Article: What lies ahead for Aaron Hicks?
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Wow, 7 games and his career is over. It will...
Wow, 7 games and his career is over. It will take some patience. If by the end of the month he is still not batting over .100 they may need to send him to Triple A so it doesn't beat him down to...
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03-12-2013, 12:49 PM
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Same as everyone else - I have them winning 80...
Same as everyone else - I have them winning 80 games this year but I would not put any of my money on that happening. If everything clicks for them they could contend but since when has anything...
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03-07-2013, 01:03 PM
Thread: Article: It's Going To Be Rough...
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Nice post - I too will hope to catch a Twins game...
Nice post - I too will hope to catch a Twins game in Wash DC this June with my dad. Well, the expectations for this season can't be much lower so the only way to go is up! Life is too short to...
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03-06-2013, 12:15 PM
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I hate the Sox as well so I will pick the under. ...
I hate the Sox as well so I will pick the under. I'll go with 75 wins and 4th place in the division.
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02-22-2013, 12:36 PM
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Enjoying the post - my baseball career topped out...
Enjoying the post - my baseball career topped out at Little League - we won our league and made it through a couple of rounds of the regional playoffs in Maryland. I decided to go out on top. I...
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12-07-2012, 08:36 AM
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Unless overwhelmed by a trade request, I would...
Unless overwhelmed by a trade request, I would keep Morneau at least until the trade deadline. Shows a sign of stability and is someone the fans like to come out and see.
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12-07-2012, 08:31 AM
Thread: Article: Twins Punting 2013? Not So Fast
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I like the trades but before talk of contention...
I like the trades but before talk of contention in 2013 - we certainly have questions at 2B, SS, 3B and CF. Far from strong up the middle and along with questionable starting pitching doesn't sound...
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12-06-2012, 05:22 PM
Thread: Who plays CF to start the season?
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The way the roster is currently set up with...
The way the roster is currently set up with outfielders defense is more important than offense. We have to have someone that can cover some ground. I would rank it Mastro, Hicks then Benson. I...
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12-06-2012, 01:21 PM
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Boston has 3 catchers on their roster already -...
Boston has 3 catchers on their roster already - Salty, Ross and Napoli - not sure they would need another even platooning those at other positions, but if we did deal (which won;t happen and I am not...
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12-06-2012, 12:11 PM
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We were in the right place at the rigth time for...
We were in the right place at the rigth time for this trade. Phillies needed a CF and did not have the budget $ for Bourn (or Hamilton). Ryan probably wasn't looking to trade Revere but this deal...
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12-02-2012, 05:34 PM
Thread: Free Agent Shopping
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I am keeping my expectations low...can't imagine...
I am keeping my expectations low...can't imagine this front office making a big splash. I am hoping we can mine some good bargains.
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12-02-2012, 05:32 PM
Thread: Vikes vs Packers
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Ha! Put Peterson at quarterback at least that...
Ha! Put Peterson at quarterback at least that would give us another blocker - could he throw any worse than Ponder?
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12-02-2012, 05:29 PM
Thread: Hepatitis C > Christian Ponder
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This game was an indictment on the entire...
This game was an indictment on the entire organization: Speilman - how can we not have some adequate receivers. Coaching - we can't run some pass plays with the entire Packer defense playing the...
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11-30-2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: Article: A Look Back: The Denard Span Era
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The trade is certainly understandable and...
The trade is certainly understandable and inevitable but still sad to see Span leave the Twins. You can tell he has a lot of respect from his teammates - good to read that and thanks for posting...
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11-30-2012, 06:30 AM
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I like the trade from the fact that the Nationals...
I like the trade from the fact that the Nationals are my second-favorite team. They are getting an excellent leadoff hitter at a reasonable price. From the Twins side of things I hope we get a few...
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11-16-2012, 04:04 PM
Thread: Article: Torii Hunter's Legacy
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I liked Torii as a Twin and continue to cheer for...
I liked Torii as a Twin and continue to cheer for him even as he moves to the Tigers. He brought some energy to the team that is lacking these days. However, I won't go as far as hoping the Tigers...
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11-01-2012, 08:57 AM
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Positives for KC is that while $13M is likely...
Positives for KC is that while $13M is likely overpaying - it is only a 1 year deal not a long-term commitment and they did not give up a player of much value. Santana has produced in the past - I...
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10-31-2012, 04:05 PM
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The answer is Yes, but at Triple AAA not the...
The answer is Yes, but at Triple AAA not the Majors.
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10-31-2012, 04:04 PM
Thread: Salt, meet wound
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I do remember a lot of questions at the time of...
I do remember a lot of questions at the time of the trade - we had just traded for him the year before and he did not have a bad season. I know he was injured a little but he still played at the...
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Absolutely not - once was enough. Houston is...
Absolutely not - once was enough. Houston is probably a good bet - they are looking for a DH with the move to the American League.
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10-31-2012, 08:27 AM
Thread: Offseason Blues: What are you watching?
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Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food network. ...
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food network. Several episodes on Monday Nights and scattered episodes through the week. The only family shows I watch semi-regularly during the week are The...




Examining Oswaldo Arcia's recent struggles
Figuring hitters out, a baseball lifer told me recently, is like trying to untangle a giant knot. At first you just try to attack it in the easiest manner possible. If that does not work, you pick...
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