Rowand44 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 The Twins are so winning this division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Why do I keep writing off the Twins? Why!! 17-37 to 86-76 would still be tough. They aren't going 69-39, are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Mileage Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 18, 2011 -> 11:30 PM) I guess so man. For a team with the "best system in baseball" that is not competing, I don't know why you would waste $2.5 million on a guy that nobody else wants, who has proven to automatically decline after he spends a few months with a team. That's cool if you are happy with him, but there is no way that it can be considered a "good move" for Moore. Because Francoeur is better than throwing a guy like Mitch Maier or Jarrod Dyson out there, or some completely unproven player like David Lough or rushing a player like Wil Myers. Frenchy was cheap, a low risk/high reward type of move. If he plays well, we can move him for some prospect, if he sucks then he'll finish the season here and be on his way, for the low cost of $2.5M. I'll take Frenchy over Mark Teahen ($4.75M) or even Alex Rios ($12.5M). QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 19, 2011 -> 08:23 AM) We can debate the Gil Meche signing, but that was very important symbolically. Of course, the problem has always been these "filler" contracts like Bloomquist, Pods, Ankiel, Callaspo/Betemit, Farnsworth, Juan Cruz, etc. The argument was that they had to put "legitimate" major league players out there on the field in order to bridge that time period from 60 win teams to competitive ones instead of rushing ALL their minor leaguers up prematurely. And the Royals have really struggled to develop outfielders internally since Damon, DeJesus, Beltran and Dye (via trade from ATL). At least to the fans, there's now a clear identity and direction for the first time since the early 90's. Several good points. But Meche was desired by several teams, the Royals weren't the only ones offering him that kind of money. Same goes for Juan Cruz. Bloomquist was a nice utility player, he just sucked as an everyday player. They did give him too much money and years though. Pods was a nice pick-up, he was cheap and played well for us (.310/.353/.400). Dayton Moore turned Ankiel and Farnsworth into Tim Collins among other prospects, good moves if you ask me. They did give Farnsworth a lot of money, but he also did well for us, posting a 3.40 ERA in 78 games over two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I know I say this EVERY year. But if Ramirez or Escobar don't win the AL GG I will do something tragic. I'll do something that will make this board famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 07:04 AM) I know I say this EVERY year. But if Ramirez or Escobar don't win the AL GG I will do something tragic. I'll do something that will make this board famous. On the plus side, his not winning might mean far less "Lowe's" commercials that we'd have to be pounded over the head with. The one with Farmer and Alexei has to be the worst one I've ever heard in my life!!! I think I would rather listen to Rongey extol the virtues of Pierre, Ohman and Teahen in the clubhouse than hear it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Anyone catch Danny Duffy's outing yesterday? 3.2 IP, 9Ks, before leaving the game with a leg cramp. (KC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 07:04 AM) I know I say this EVERY year. But if Ramirez or Escobar don't win the AL GG I will do something tragic. I'll do something that will make this board famous. What about A.Cabrera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 10:03 PM) What about A.Cabrera? He's a second baseman playing shortstop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 10:03 PM) What about A.Cabrera? He definitely is the Web Gem champ. I just think Ramirez and Escobar have been the best overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 07:07 AM) He definitely is the Web Gem champ. I just think Ramirez and Escobar have been the best overall. -5 UZR, -7 DRS. He really is a 2B playing SS. He lacks range, which could be why he gets a bunch of Web Gems. Nothing like making a routine play look difficult. Edited June 21, 2011 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 09:19 AM) -5 UZR, -7 DRS. He really is a 2B playing SS. He lacks range, which could be why he gets a bunch of Web Gems. Nothing like making a routine play look difficult. Unfortunately, with the quality of GG voters out there, it wouldn't suprise me in the least to see Asdrubal win due to all those Web Gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 09:27 AM) Unfortunately, with the quality of GG voters out there, it wouldn't suprise me in the least to see Asdrubal win due to all those Web Gems. You'll have to kill Jeter first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 19, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) Link It frustrates me that other teams can fire their hitting coaches, but the Sox can have the same problems year after year and stick with Walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 09:47 AM) You'll have to kill Jeter first. That won't do anything. He'd still win one, even in death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 01:39 PM) That won't do anything. He'd still win one, even in death. Good point. We need to kill the sportswriters instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilCan Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 So, um....Madison Baumgartner v the Twins. And the Twinkies are.....well, the Twinkies. 8-0 Minny, TOP OF THE FIRST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 11:47 PM) He's a second baseman playing shortstop. And doing really well at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 19, 2011 -> 02:35 PM) The Twins are so winning this division. Yeah. Might as well put down some money in Vegas to ease the pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 QUOTE (OilCan @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 09:33 PM) So, um....Madison Baumgartner v the Twins. And the Twinkies are.....well, the Twinkies. 8-0 Minny, TOP OF THE FIRST! That's a 216.00 ERA and 27.00 WHIP for those of you scoring at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 21, 2011 -> 09:38 PM) And doing really well at SS. Debateable Edited June 22, 2011 by WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 There's a dude with the last name Furbush on the Tigers roster. I doubt anyone has ever made fun of that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Giants up 1-0 bottom of 8. Please hold on to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 hahaha what an odd ending to that game. Kung Fu Panda chases down Cuddyer for the final out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 22, 2011 -> 03:59 PM) There's a dude with the last name Furbush on the Tigers roster. I doubt anyone has ever made fun of that name. I think Al Albuquerque is a funnier name Furbush? that's like someones last name being Weinerpenis.. ok, not quite but you get the point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 02:57 AM) I think Al Albuquerque is a funnier name Furbush? that's like someones last name being Weinerpenis.. ok, not quite but you get the point.. More like Ballhairpubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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