Twins 2020

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  • tbro16
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    St Paul
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    #1969484

    A bit ironic we got beat by Mr Smallball and his squad all weekend eh…..

    Less ironic they went 47-114 last year tongue

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
    Posts: 11040
    #1969490

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>mahtofire14 wrote:</div>
    A bit ironic we got beat by Mr Smallball and his squad all weekend eh…..

    Less ironic they went 47-114 last year tongue

    Always have to go back to the past when the present doesn’t support your argument…. mrgreen You’d think all the scientific data the Twins use would be able to beat a team that bad without even taking the field……

    Ripjiggen
    Posts: 11844
    #1969510

    Pretty bad play by arreaz and polanco with bases loaded could have had a triple play at least a double play…

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16818
    #1969522

    Looks like 2 little league teams playing.

    Ripjiggen
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    #1969531

    Looks like 2 little league teams playing.

    Both pitchers throw about as hard as little leaguers.

    3 errors right now and you could argue there is probably 3 more already.

    Think the kids are saying who is that big kid at first he can’t be the same age as the rest of us he is huge rotflol

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16818
    #1969545

    This thing is unwatchable.

    eyeguy507
    SE MN
    Posts: 5221
    #1969557

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Dutchboy wrote:</div>
    Looks like 2 little league teams playing.

    Both pitchers throw about as hard as little leaguers.

    3 errors right now and you could argue there is probably 3 more already.

    Think the kids are saying who is that big kid at first he can’t be the same age as the rest of us he is huge rotflol

    got to be that big when you have to carry the offense every game

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
    Posts: 11040
    #1969566

    Yeah this was a brutal game to watch. Bullpen blows another one. Offense was awful again only in the game thanks to errors by the Sox.

    Time to make Duffey the closer. Rogers can’t throw a ball anywhere but down the middle anymore.

    tbro16
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    St Paul
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    #1969584

    We know Pineda is back today but the hot rumor on the street is that Buxton will be back in the lineup today and Donaldson back tomorrow.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16818
    #1969594

    Hot rumors or Falvey prayers?

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16818
    #1969835

    Can Pinada be a nose tackle for the Vikings when he isn’t pitching?

    Pailofperch
    Central Mn North of the smiley water tower
    Posts: 2960
    #1969837

    Got a new lead off man tonight!

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
    Posts: 11040
    #1969839

    Got a new lead off man tonight!

    What in the Actual F……Sano most likely won’t tough Keuchel tonight. He throws too much junk.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
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    #1969887

    Geez I wish Buxton was 1/2 as good as his hype. I love watching the guy, his defense is worth the price of admission alone. Good to see him get a big hit tonight.

    If only he could hit .275 and play every game. sad

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
    Posts: 11040
    #1969894

    He’s gotten pretty close to his hype. He’s just not on the field enough. No doubt he makes this team much much better. I’m glad he’s back as he’s single handedly won this game for MN if they hang on.

    In other news I’m pretty happy with Big Mike’s first start in almost a year.

    Pailofperch
    Central Mn North of the smiley water tower
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    #1969900

    So Sano should maybe bat behind Cruz tomorrow. I’m no mlb manager, but why?

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
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    #1969901

    So Sano should maybe bat behind Cruz tomorrow. I’m no mlb manager, but why?

    I’m assuming the thought today was he has been getting on base more than most guys on the team lately (I know, shocker), and to get him on base in front of Polanco and Cruz. I just think the timing with Keuchel on the mound was about the worst starter to do that with. He’s the kind of pitcher that give Sano fits.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
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    #1969903

    I gotta say I didn’t think there was anyway Sano could play first. He has proven me wrong with his glove, but not his bat. wink

    tbro16
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    #1969907

    Geez I wish Buxton was 1/2 as good as his hype.

    Was just going to say that its been a bad day for the “Buston” crowd..

    Sano has to hit .270 with 300 hr and 100 RBIs before hes no longer considered a bust. Much of the same for Buxton.

    League batting average is .244 by the way

    Ripjiggen
    Posts: 11844
    #1969908

    Cmon Dutch you can play first. rotflol

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
    Posts: 11040
    #1969909

    I gotta say I didn’t think there was anyway Sano could play first. He has proven me wrong with his glove, but not his bat. wink

    Come on Dutch. He’s one of the only guys producing on the team. It’s Cruz, Sano and then a HUGE dropoff.

    tbro16
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    St Paul
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    #1969910

    Sano could play first. He has proven me wrong with his glove, but not his bat

    Sano has an above league average batting average (.248), OBP of.347, and translating this year to a full year he’d be on pace for 26 hrs. wRC+ of 138 and OPS+ 143. Not to mention, he leads the league in average exit velocity at 97.0 mph (next best in the league is Tatis at 95.9).

    Oh, but he strikes out more than anyone else so he automatically isn’t any good despite putting up well above league average numbers almost every single season hes played in.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16818
    #1969916

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Dutchboy wrote:</div>
    I gotta say I didn’t think there was anyway Sano could play first. He has proven me wrong with his glove, but not his bat. wink

    Come on Dutch. He’s one of the only guys producing on the team. It’s Cruz, Sano and then a HUGE dropoff.

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Dutchboy wrote:</div>
    Sano could play first. He has proven me wrong with his glove, but not his bat

    Sano has an above league average batting average (.248), OBP of.347, and translating this year to a full year he’d be on pace for 26 hrs. wRC+ of 138 and OPS+ 143. Not to mention, he leads the league in average exit velocity at 97.0 mph (next best in the league is Tatis at 95.9).

    Oh, but he strikes out more than anyone else so he automatically isn’t any good despite putting up well above league average numbers almost every single season hes played in.

    See, you two do have something you agree on. grin

    Question, do they break that exit velocity down between fastballs and say sliders & cutters? My old eyes tell me he hasn’t touched either since he weighed 150 lbs. lol

    Ok guys, what else do you agree on?

    tbro16
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    St Paul
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    #1969934

    Question, do they break that exit velocity down between fastballs and say sliders & cutters?

    Sure do.

    vs fastballs (which includes cutters)- batting .299 with an exit velocity of 97.9 mph
    vs offspeed- batting .240 with an EV of 87 mph
    vs breaking balls- batting .159 with an EV of 88.9 mph

    Again, nitpick all you want but the proof is in the pudding. Sano has been a well above average hitter for 5 of his 6 seasons with the Twins. This year is up there with his rookie year as his best

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
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    #1969942

    So when forced to swing at a fastball he’s pretty good. When getting to swing at a off speed breaking ball, not so much? Is that what the numbers show? So, much like nearly everybody else when there are runners on base and the pitcher is forced to pitch to him he has a chance. Got it.

    Sign him to a $400 million 10 year deal now before he gets away.

    eyeguy507
    SE MN
    Posts: 5221
    #1970026

    So when forced to swing at a fastball he’s pretty good. When getting to swing at a off speed breaking ball, not so much? Is that what the numbers show? So, much like nearly everybody else when there are runners on base and the pitcher is forced to pitch to him he has a chance. Got it.

    Sign him to a $400 million 10 year deal now before he gets away.

    If Vanilla Joe got 300, not unreasonable for Big Mig to get at least 500.

    mahtofire14
    Mahtomedi, MN
    Posts: 11040
    #1970131

    Guess Donaldson was ready to get back on the field!

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16818
    #1970159

    Tom Seaver passed today. Doubtful the young people here will never see another pitcher like him.

    Rest in Peace Mr. Seaver. bow

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