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Honest: what the f is the difference? WARP is not analytics? Launch angle? OPS is stats, I agree.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
Exactly... and why I prefer National League ball.The Rube wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 9:06 pmI do, too. It's strategy, it's chess.Viking wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 9:02 pmI miss small ball.The Rube wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 7:01 pmHRs are up due to teams using analytics. That whole "HR, K, BB" as an acceptable result. Small ball was dying, and it's dying faster in this day and age. You will see more of this unless the pitching strategy/mound height is changed.IMO, more people prefer a 7-6 game than a 1-0 pitcher's duel. Frankly, if that's the way it goes....I don't need to see "arena" baseball.
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Except DH. That's my only beef with NL. If it means getting back to small ball, though, I'll go for it.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
Warp is a formula using diferent stats to create another stat. Launch angle is just how you swing the bat. OPS is a stat. Analytics that MLB teams use for a pitcher would be something like knowing how well a hitter does against 95 MPH fastballs that are down in the zone.
The only real affect that analytics has on homeruns is that the stat nerds have made it more apparent that the trade off of striking out more often is worth the payoff of hitting more homeruns.
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No matter, it's ruining baseball IMO
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
Analytics in the way tRube is discussing them are all stat-based.
Truth be told, there's a lot more data-driven information being used on the pitching side than the hitting side.
Spin rate, tunneling, kinesiology/body movement technology, etc. have all taken huge strides forward in the pitching department, as have philosophies and training programs for developing velocity.
Hitting approaches have had to adapt to the fact that pitchers are missing bats far more often because of these advancements.
That's why "small ball" is seeing a significant drop in use. Sac bunts were always terrible math (except bunting guys from 1st and 2nd to 2nd and 3rd), but now with the advancement in pitching leading to an increase in strikeout rates and weak contact, I'd bet the numbers are even worse. It's a lot more difficult to string together 3-4 hits in a row when pitchers are throwing 95mph fastballs and 88mph sliders that look the same for the first 40 feet. Is it impossible? Of course not. But with lineups like Minnesota, Houston, NY, Boston, etc. it is a lot more likely to get a guy on base and lose one into the seats than to see 4 straight singles.
"Analytics" seems to be kind of a catch-all for the use of data these days but when I hear analytics I think more about the tradition BABIP, WHIP, OPS, the WARP/VORPs, FIP, etc., things that are more typically used for lineup construction, roster building, and defensive positioning (shifts, etc.) than for coaching philosophies and training techniques.
Hitting coaches have finally realized that when they were growing up and hearing their coaches say "Hit it on the ground" that the opposing pitcher was also saying "Hit a ground ball for me". So coaches have started working with hitters on changing their focus to the middle of the ball instead of the top, and keeping the bat on plane with the pitch for longer to increase the odds of line drives and fly balls rather than the old "chop swing" that produced a lot of hard hit ground balls--balls that frequently go right into a fielder's glove these days thanks to the information available leading to shifts.
Is the ball juiced? I dunno. I doubt it's as juiced as people think. It may be wound a little tighter than it was 7-8 years ago. But it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that increased velocity combined with hitting philosophies changing to "elevate, celebrate" is going to lead to a big jump in HRs. This goes for all minor league levels as well as the big leagues.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
It isnt the first time they have "tightened" the balls (which is what is supposedly juicing them) and they didnt see an explosion like this. As Beauner said pitchers are throwing harder and when you make contact it is going to go farther. There was this Newton guy who mentioned something about itBertogliat wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 9:19 pmI heard they added the new balls to AAA and HRs are now way up at that level as well.The Rube wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 7:01 pmHRs are up due to teams using analytics. That whole "HR, K, BB" as an acceptable result. Small ball was dying, and it's dying faster in this day and age. You will see more of this unless the pitching strategy/mound height is changed.IMO, more people prefer a 7-6 game than a 1-0 pitcher's duel. Frankly, if that's the way it goes....I don't need to see "arena" baseball.
I don’t buy the analytics theory if that’s true.

Now, some of the "data" stuff is overdone though and pure laziness is why it still works. The overuse of the shift is a great example of it. If they give you half the infield to hit to learn to friggin hit that way. I know Beauner and the nerds hate bunts but if they have 3 guys to the right of second base drop a bunt where there is no one. Even a terrible bunt will give you a chance and placed right you might get an extra base. (happened a couple weeks back) Learn to burn them for playing that way and they will stop playing that way.
Look small ball is out for now but it will come back in a new form that is in line with the new data infused stylings. Adjustments are made.
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For the record, I don't hate bunting for hits to beat the shift.Handyman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 10:04 pmIt isnt the first time they have "tightened" the balls (which is what is supposedly juicing them) and they didnt see an explosion like this. As Beauner said pitchers are throwing harder and when you make contact it is going to go farther. There was this Newton guy who mentioned something about itBertogliat wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 9:19 pmI heard they added the new balls to AAA and HRs are now way up at that level as well.The Rube wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 7:01 pmHRs are up due to teams using analytics. That whole "HR, K, BB" as an acceptable result. Small ball was dying, and it's dying faster in this day and age. You will see more of this unless the pitching strategy/mound height is changed.IMO, more people prefer a 7-6 game than a 1-0 pitcher's duel. Frankly, if that's the way it goes....I don't need to see "arena" baseball.
I don’t buy the analytics theory if that’s true.
Now, some of the "data" stuff is overdone though and pure laziness is why it still works. The overuse of the shift is a great example of it. If they give you half the infield to hit to learn to friggin hit that way. I know Beauner and the nerds hate bunts but if they have 3 guys to the right of second base drop a bunt where there is no one. Even a terrible bunt will give you a chance and placed right you might get an extra base. (happened a couple weeks back) Learn to burn them for playing that way and they will stop playing that way.
Look small ball is out for now but it will come back in a new form that is in line with the new data infused stylings. Adjustments are made.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
Twins hand Texas two outs in the 4th inning after having runners on 2nd and 3rd with nobody out.
Contact play (have I mentioned how much I hate the contact play?) where Sano gets thrown out at the plate -Buxton was the batter.
Buxton reaches first and then steals 2B so we get back to runners on 2 and 3 with one out. Kepler hits a fly ball to CF. Buxton tries to tag and go to third while Schoop tags from 3rd. Not really sure why.
Gallo hoses Buxton at 3B before Schoop scores. Inning over.
Contact play (have I mentioned how much I hate the contact play?) where Sano gets thrown out at the plate -Buxton was the batter.
Buxton reaches first and then steals 2B so we get back to runners on 2 and 3 with one out. Kepler hits a fly ball to CF. Buxton tries to tag and go to third while Schoop tags from 3rd. Not really sure why.
Gallo hoses Buxton at 3B before Schoop scores. Inning over.
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And now we're in the 11th in a 1-1 game. Would've been a pretty big run.Beauner wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07 2:50 pmTwins hand Texas two outs in the 4th inning after having runners on 2nd and 3rd with nobody out.
Contact play (have I mentioned how much I hate the contact play?) where Sano gets thrown out at the plate -Buxton was the batter.
Buxton reaches first and then steals 2B so we get back to runners on 2 and 3 with one out. Kepler hits a fly ball to CF. Buxton tries to tag and go to third while Schoop tags from 3rd. Not really sure why.
Gallo hoses Buxton at 3B before Schoop scores. Inning over.
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Mejia should have been pulled after the two walks!! Actually he shouldn’t have been in the game after coming off the IL & this being his first appearance.
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That was the ballgame right there. That was a dumb move.Beauner wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07 2:50 pmTwins hand Texas two outs in the 4th inning after having runners on 2nd and 3rd with nobody out.
Contact play (have I mentioned how much I hate the contact play?) where Sano gets thrown out at the plate -Buxton was the batter.
Buxton reaches first and then steals 2B so we get back to runners on 2 and 3 with one out. Kepler hits a fly ball to CF. Buxton tries to tag and go to third while Schoop tags from 3rd. Not really sure why.
Gallo hoses Buxton at 3B before Schoop scores. Inning over.
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I am hoping the way that game ended is a clear indication to mgmt that they need to add arms if a serious run is going to happen.
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I wouldn't touch Bumgartner. Not doing well, and now on the IL.....
MNGophers29 wrote:When the wife asks, I will just tell her "Rube said it was ok"!! LOL!
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
I know I was just giving ya crapBeauner wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 10:13 pmFor the record, I don't hate bunting for hits to beat the shift.Handyman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 10:04 pmIt isnt the first time they have "tightened" the balls (which is what is supposedly juicing them) and they didnt see an explosion like this. As Beauner said pitchers are throwing harder and when you make contact it is going to go farther. There was this Newton guy who mentioned something about itBertogliat wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 9:19 pmI heard they added the new balls to AAA and HRs are now way up at that level as well.The Rube wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06 7:01 pmHRs are up due to teams using analytics. That whole "HR, K, BB" as an acceptable result. Small ball was dying, and it's dying faster in this day and age. You will see more of this unless the pitching strategy/mound height is changed.IMO, more people prefer a 7-6 game than a 1-0 pitcher's duel. Frankly, if that's the way it goes....I don't need to see "arena" baseball.
I don’t buy the analytics theory if that’s true.
Now, some of the "data" stuff is overdone though and pure laziness is why it still works. The overuse of the shift is a great example of it. If they give you half the infield to hit to learn to friggin hit that way. I know Beauner and the nerds hate bunts but if they have 3 guys to the right of second base drop a bunt where there is no one. Even a terrible bunt will give you a chance and placed right you might get an extra base. (happened a couple weeks back) Learn to burn them for playing that way and they will stop playing that way.
Look small ball is out for now but it will come back in a new form that is in line with the new data infused stylings. Adjustments are made.

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Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
Darn good example tonight of why replay challenges are necessary in baseball
1-3 deficit becomes a 2-3 deficit, then a 4-3 lead because replay got the call at 1B CORRECT.
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Really nice W out of the break. Great job by the bullpen picking up the slack from Gibson after he struggled in the 4th inning.
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Rogers has been money. I really like that he doesn't seem to get rattled...stays calm and hits his spots. Nice thing about his appearance tonight is he didn't throw many pitches.
Gibson is a starter and needs to get out of the 4th inning. He seems to be in a flat spin.
Gibson is a starter and needs to get out of the 4th inning. He seems to be in a flat spin.
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At this point, it is in Trevor Bauer’s best interest to walk Kepler. He is now 5-5 with 5 HR and a BB in his last 6 plate appearances vs him.
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On the radio broadcast after his first HR they provided the list of the career HR leaders against Bauer.Snowcool08 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13 6:42 pmAt this point, it is in Trevor Bauer’s best interest to walk Kepler. He is now 5-5 with 5 HR and a BB in his last 6 plate appearances vs him.
Three players had been tied at 4.
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That one hurt. You could tell. Jesus.
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It's pretty amazing how many options Rocco has with this team. I could not begin to count how many different lineups he's used and regardless of where someone gets plugged in they seem to produce. Really cool to watch.
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Bux not in the game for the 9th. Hopefully it's "precautionary".
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And he is pulled out of the 9th inning. Hope it's nothing serious....
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Now let’s really make a statement and sweep the series
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Meh...pretenders! How will we ever beat Cleveland with our awful pitching??? We need 4 starts/3 relievers and a new bullpen coach or we go nowhere



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It's not about Cleveland. The path to a title will go through the Bronx and Houston as the 1 and 2 seeds.
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Bullpen still needs help, especially if they hit a stretch where they start to get overused. Houston and New York would eat up Duffy, Morin, Magill. And May and Parker are still borderline.
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I am just wondering, do we get to enjoy the run up to and (hopefully) making the playoffs for a few days? I want to make sure I have everything planned out accordingly. I mean the odds of winning the World Series are so little, and I mean Houston and NY are unstoppable (Twins certainly cant beat them) so I know enjoyment is a limited resource.
If you guys could maybe tell us the procedure so we can make sure not to enjoy the season (despite you know, actually having a good team) no matter the outcome that would be aces!
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Would have been nice to do more than tie it there. Don't get be wrong, I'm glad they got on the board. Just hate leaving them full when they were full with no outs after they already tied it.
Edit: Schoop struck out when it was 3-2. Nevermind.
Edit: Schoop struck out when it was 3-2. Nevermind.
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Not the best pitch location by May on that 0-2 pitch.
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Nice homer May.
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I get being aggressive, but 3 guys striking out with maybe 1 pitch actually in the zone is a little ugly. Oh well. Won the series and increased the lead to 6.5
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Some of us can enjoy the season and still acknowledge the Twins have room to improve for when they face the best playoff teams.Handyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 12:02 pmI am just wondering, do we get to enjoy the run up to and (hopefully) making the playoffs for a few days? I want to make sure I have everything planned out accordingly. I mean the odds of winning the World Series are so little, and I mean Houston and NY are unstoppable (Twins certainly cant beat them) so I know enjoyment is a limited resource.
If you guys could maybe tell us the procedure so we can make sure not to enjoy the season (despite you know, actually having a good team) no matter the outcome that would be aces!
Sitting back and laughing was a great strategy when the Twins were 20 games up after May. But lately they’re very good but not world beaters. These opportunities don’t come often for Twins fans and some of us would hate to see them piss away their 1st real chance in 20+ years.
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You can enjoy whatever you want Handy, when it comes to gopher sports I’m able to “enjoy the season”, but when it comes to the pro teams in this town, with a championship drought sitting at 28 years it’s title or bust for me.Handyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 12:02 pmI am just wondering, do we get to enjoy the run up to and (hopefully) making the playoffs for a few days? I want to make sure I have everything planned out accordingly. I mean the odds of winning the World Series are so little, and I mean Houston and NY are unstoppable (Twins certainly cant beat them) so I know enjoyment is a limited resource.
If you guys could maybe tell us the procedure so we can make sure not to enjoy the season (despite you know, actually having a good team) no matter the outcome that would be aces!
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Some of us can sure. Lets not pretend that is what they are doing though. (especially Eeyore)Bertogliat wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 8:33 pmSome of us can enjoy the season and still acknowledge the Twins have room to improve for when they face the best playoff teams.Handyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 12:02 pmI am just wondering, do we get to enjoy the run up to and (hopefully) making the playoffs for a few days? I want to make sure I have everything planned out accordingly. I mean the odds of winning the World Series are so little, and I mean Houston and NY are unstoppable (Twins certainly cant beat them) so I know enjoyment is a limited resource.
If you guys could maybe tell us the procedure so we can make sure not to enjoy the season (despite you know, actually having a good team) no matter the outcome that would be aces!
Sitting back and laughing was a great strategy when the Twins were 20 games up after May. But lately they’re very good but not world beaters. These opportunities don’t come often for Twins fans and some of us would hate to see them piss away their 1st real chance in 20+ years.
20 years? I think that is a bit of an exaggeration. The team hasnt even been in TF that long and they have had good teams there. (won 94 games in 2010)
Again it is BS to pretend I dont think the team is flawed. They probably wont go anywhere if they make the playoffs. So friggin what? Last year they won 78 games I am going to enjoy it until they crap out. And yeah, I am going to poke fun at the ones who are already hedging their bets sandbagging for various reasons. Jesus Cleveland had to go on a blistering pace against the dregs of the AL and they still trail the Twins by like 6 games. And while they have some more cupcakes coming up I believe their August (or September I forget) is going to be rough while the Twins get the AL Central to feast on. Maybe nothing comes of it, but I wont throw in the towel until the last out of the last game unless they go on a massive losing streak. I mean hell we are halfway through July have we lost 3 straight yet?
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Unless my team goes on a Patriots like run I will NEVER be "title or bust" because that just makes everything worthless. If the only way you can really enjoy a season is if the team wins a title then what is the point? Might as well just pick a winner to support and forget the local squads. JMHO though obviously your mileage may vary.
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If I went title or bust with my teams, I'd be so screwed.
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I agree “title or bust” is probably not a good way to go about being a fan. And I’m not that way when it comes to gopher sports, but I guess the 28 years of no pro titles amongst the big four has beaten me into “title or bust” mode.
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The Twins had had some good teams over the last 20 year, but they've always been the small ball, singles, steals, and bunts to get guys around the bases. Those teams made the playoffs but never really had a chance. These Twins can hit the damn ball with power and to me seem to be the first real chance to win a WS since Kirby went down with vision problems.Handyman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15 12:09 amSome of us can sure. Lets not pretend that is what they are doing though. (especially Eeyore)Bertogliat wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 8:33 pmSome of us can enjoy the season and still acknowledge the Twins have room to improve for when they face the best playoff teams.Handyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 12:02 pmI am just wondering, do we get to enjoy the run up to and (hopefully) making the playoffs for a few days? I want to make sure I have everything planned out accordingly. I mean the odds of winning the World Series are so little, and I mean Houston and NY are unstoppable (Twins certainly cant beat them) so I know enjoyment is a limited resource.
If you guys could maybe tell us the procedure so we can make sure not to enjoy the season (despite you know, actually having a good team) no matter the outcome that would be aces!
Sitting back and laughing was a great strategy when the Twins were 20 games up after May. But lately they’re very good but not world beaters. These opportunities don’t come often for Twins fans and some of us would hate to see them piss away their 1st real chance in 20+ years.
20 years? I think that is a bit of an exaggeration. The team hasnt even been in TF that long and they have had good teams there. (won 94 games in 2010)
Again it is BS to pretend I dont think the team is flawed. They probably wont go anywhere if they make the playoffs. So friggin what? Last year they won 78 games I am going to enjoy it until they crap out. And yeah, I am going to poke fun at the ones who are already hedging their bets sandbagging for various reasons. Jesus Cleveland had to go on a blistering pace against the dregs of the AL and they still trail the Twins by like 6 games. And while they have some more cupcakes coming up I believe their August (or September I forget) is going to be rough while the Twins get the AL Central to feast on. Maybe nothing comes of it, but I wont throw in the towel until the last out of the last game unless they go on a massive losing streak. I mean hell we are halfway through July have we lost 3 straight yet?
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Unless my team goes on a Patriots like run I will NEVER be "title or bust" because that just makes everything worthless. If the only way you can really enjoy a season is if the team wins a title then what is the point? Might as well just pick a winner to support and forget the local squads. JMHO though obviously your mileage may vary.
I would have loved to have watched Kirby and Molitor play that season together.
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I would add in those years they didn't have a solid 1-2-3 in the rotation that could raise their game in the playoffs. Radke was their ace in those days, and he was a dinking, doinking control pitcher who could give you a lot of innings, but he was rarely a shutdown pitcher. Using both the '87 and '91 teams as examples, they had a strong 1-2 in the rotation, and they had some pretty solid relief and closing pitching.Bertogliat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15 7:11 amThe Twins had had some good teams over the last 20 year, but they've always been the small ball, singles, steals, and bunts to get guys around the bases. Those teams made the playoffs but never really had a chance. These Twins can hit the damn ball with power and to me seem to be the first real chance to win a WS since Kirby went down with vision problems.Handyman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15 12:09 amSome of us can sure. Lets not pretend that is what they are doing though. (especially Eeyore)Bertogliat wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 8:33 pmSome of us can enjoy the season and still acknowledge the Twins have room to improve for when they face the best playoff teams.Handyman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14 12:02 pmI am just wondering, do we get to enjoy the run up to and (hopefully) making the playoffs for a few days? I want to make sure I have everything planned out accordingly. I mean the odds of winning the World Series are so little, and I mean Houston and NY are unstoppable (Twins certainly cant beat them) so I know enjoyment is a limited resource.
If you guys could maybe tell us the procedure so we can make sure not to enjoy the season (despite you know, actually having a good team) no matter the outcome that would be aces!
Sitting back and laughing was a great strategy when the Twins were 20 games up after May. But lately they’re very good but not world beaters. These opportunities don’t come often for Twins fans and some of us would hate to see them piss away their 1st real chance in 20+ years.
20 years? I think that is a bit of an exaggeration. The team hasnt even been in TF that long and they have had good teams there. (won 94 games in 2010)
Again it is BS to pretend I dont think the team is flawed. They probably wont go anywhere if they make the playoffs. So friggin what? Last year they won 78 games I am going to enjoy it until they crap out. And yeah, I am going to poke fun at the ones who are already hedging their bets sandbagging for various reasons. Jesus Cleveland had to go on a blistering pace against the dregs of the AL and they still trail the Twins by like 6 games. And while they have some more cupcakes coming up I believe their August (or September I forget) is going to be rough while the Twins get the AL Central to feast on. Maybe nothing comes of it, but I wont throw in the towel until the last out of the last game unless they go on a massive losing streak. I mean hell we are halfway through July have we lost 3 straight yet?
lax,
Unless my team goes on a Patriots like run I will NEVER be "title or bust" because that just makes everything worthless. If the only way you can really enjoy a season is if the team wins a title then what is the point? Might as well just pick a winner to support and forget the local squads. JMHO though obviously your mileage may vary.
I would have loved to have watched Kirby and Molitor play that season together.
If you look around the league, it seems that pitching philosophy has changed quite a bit. Many teams go to their bullpen early now, barely into the 5th inning, unless their starter is in full control and the pitch count is reasonable (the Indians' pitcher yesterday, for example).
Twins might have their guy in Rogers, but they definitely could use another arm in relief and even a reliable starter. Gibson rarely makes it past 5 and Berrios, while possessing gifted talent, hasn't yet risen to the level of a gifted pitcher.
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Saying this team needs to add a few arms does not mean we aren't appreciating and enjoying the season. It doesn't mean the current team isn't fun to watch or well put together either. At this time of year, good teams bolster their staffs and/or lineups for a run. The Yankees will add, the Astros will, the Dodgers will and the Twins should too.
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These next 2 weeks will be crucial for the Twins. They play Mets, A's , Yankees and White Sox while Cleveland plays Detroit , KC , Toronto and KC again.
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Too early to call it crucial. If they bury CLE perhaps we can get excited, but if somehow CLE draws close to level there's a LOT of baseball left to determine what happens.
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Just your standard, run of the mill, 1-5-2-5 double play keeps the Twins in the game in the 8th.
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Comes into a 2-3 game in the 9th inning- cold- to pinch hit for an injured Schoop inheriting an 0-2 count facing 98-100 mph pitches and works his way to a walk.
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Especially when you look at Cleveland's schedule in August compared to Minnesota's. They basically reverse schedules.
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It would be nice if Detroit won one game vs Cleveland. They’re getting steam rolled every time they play.
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I wouldn't get your hopes up.Snowcool08 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17 12:06 pmIt would be nice if Detroit won one game vs Cleveland. They’re getting steam rolled every time they play.
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May is blowing his fastball past guys and then keeps throwing the breaking ball that ends up in the seats. Turning into the modern day Ron Davis.
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All it took was for FSN to let Roy douche Smalley call a series.
The team hit a "slump" as soon as they started using Bert, Jack, and now Roy in the booth on a regular basis.
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Really disappointing game to be at today. A lot of bad at bats. Trevor May was a disaster. After that still only down by two with a chance to end the inning and Rosario drops an easy fly ball, and then the wheels come completely off. Hoping the team makes a move or two here soon, feels like the squad needs a wake up call.
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So, my family is back in town on vacay and we decided to catch a Twins game this afternoon. Sorry - our bad. Won't come back again until after we win the World Series
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One of my good friends who lives in Sacramento now went to the last two games at Target field. I told him it was his fault.
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Too many injuries. They're piling up.
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