Comments on: Liam Hendriks vs. Pitcher X (and a podcast update)

By: jim cowling

jim cowling — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:58:01 +0000

Am i safe in counting on Deduno, DeVries and Diamond for the Twins Rotation Next Year? Where will the other two spots come from?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:33:43 +0000

Scott: I actually think MLB labor relations sound interesting (especially concerning the birth of free agency, which I assume it covers). It definitely goes on the list.

Mark: Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look into it.

By: Bradley

Bradley — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:12:12 +0000

Thought of another question. As a fan that’s throughly fed up with the Twins “training” staff what do you think should be done going forward? Who would decide whether they get to keep their jobs? Personally I’d like to see all of them on gov’t cheese since they can’t decide to put anyone on the disabled list until 10 days in.

By: Paul E Walnuts

Paul E Walnuts — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:10:47 +0000

Parmelee’s been killing it lately, but I remain skeptical that it will continue. Does he have any value to other teams? Since a Morneau trade seems unlikely due to his salary, and a 1B prospect isn’t exactly a rare find, why not see what you can get for Parmelee? I doubt he would ever be worth more than he is now. Morneau’s been on the uptick the second half of the season, and if he can can continue to improve maybe the Twins can get a few good years out of him yet. Maybe Sano will be able to take over once Morneau’s run is over.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:37:44 +0000

Can Ben Revere stick as a full time leadoff hitter next year if Span were not on the roster? His OBP is slightly above leage average this year. In your opinions, can he do that well or better next season?

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:17:22 +0000

Book Recommendation:

Why Time Begins on Opening Day by Thomas Boswell

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:14:27 +0000

1. What do you think the 25 player roster would look like next year (assuming no free agent additions) based on what we know today?

2. I have been impressed by Fien, Robertson (how big is he?) and to a lesser extent with Waldrop–with Burton and Perkins; do we have a bullpen now?

3. My fear from your critical comments (many justified) is that the Twins’ scouts, medical staff and managers are like the people depicted in Money Ball; do you think that fear is justified? (e.g., let’s not add that player because his girlfriend is only a ’6′ and that shows that he lacks self confidence).

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:11:53 +0000

I don’t think Diamond’s on the bubble – I think he’s earned a spot in the rotation next year. He’s had three rough starts in a row, but prior to that had 19 starts with a 2.95 ERA, 15 of which were quality starts. I don’t think 3 bad outings undoes 15 quality starts.

By: Dave T

Dave T — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:45:44 +0000

For next year’s starting rotation, I’ll go with Deduno, De Vries, Gibson, and two guys who emerge out of spring training. Diamond is on the bubble right now — he started strong, but lately, not so much.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:35:37 +0000

book recommendation: Lords of the Realm by John Helyar.

It looks like it would be boring (about MLB labor relations) but it’s a really good study on how traditionally the owners can’t even agree with each other let alone come to an agreement with the players. Lot’s of insight into well known players and owners over the years. Including a really good story over how Griffith saved money and (partially) because of it, he moved the Senators to Minnesota as opposed to Los Angeles. Just a really fun, interesting read.