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QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 8, 2017 -> 11:02 PM) As one of Avi's biggest supporters I'm surprised I never posted in this thread but Ro Da Don basically said everything I would've said . It's hard for me to really understand how strongly negative the feelings are about him especially during a rebuild. Even his apologists are always somewhat apologetic about him because at time's he looks so bad. Other times he looks amazing like the first 4 games this year. One thing he always does is bust his ass down the first base line. I can't hate a guy who busts his hump like that. He deserves a little more respect for that alone, especially when guys loaf it pisses fans off just about more than anything . I could come up with reasons for his 2 errors so far but suffice it to say we've seen a lot of bad outfield defense so far due to weather conditions and not just on the Sox. Even I look at Avi with a jaundiced eye. I noticed that his 1st 3 or 4 hits were all ground balls .I was like what happened to him elevating balls ? Tools and strength do not always a player make but they help immensely when the on switch finally gets flipped. Yea, that is true. Avi just is a frustrating player overall, but I respect his hustle and dedication.

I like this catching platoon quite a bit. In fact, I'm finding myself liking this team despite the fact that 1/3 of the lineup doesn't really deserve a MLB roster spot.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Apr 8, 2017 -> 05:30 PM) Agree. He's brutal in the field and his baseball intelligence is very low. He'll get hot for a week or two offensively but then slump right back down. Granted its not a big deal this year with rebuilding but he needs to be let go when its over. Let a kid play who may have a future. Mark Like who? Unless you want to try Davidson out there...Avi is fine on this rebuilding team. Is what it is.

May is a AAAA player, he has no business anywhere on a contending MLB roster. Hope he enjoys his big league p**** this year.

QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 8, 2017 -> 02:53 PM) Avi tried to Avi......Twins gonna Twins. sign was missed by Soto.

lol yikes. We'll take it.

wow, Avi!

Hey, Todd didn't make an out!

Renteria needs to have a chat with Jose about his future as a DH.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 8, 2017 -> 01:27 PM) I don't care if this comes back to bite me, but I think Saladino is a legit everyday major leaguer player. He's a much better hitter than a lot of posters give him credit for. I agree.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 7, 2017 -> 09:27 PM) So much for Byron carrying over his hot ending to last year. They will be 4-0 with Dozier and Buxton both scuffling. Positive sign for MN. And that outfield defense in LF and CF can make up for lots of pitching mistakes. the difference in the game is mostly defense. Buxton kept the Twins in it early.

Would you rather have Buxton or TA? Tough call but I'd have to go TA.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 7, 2017 -> 09:21 PM) It's just frustrating that we always look lost. Like watching beer league softball. Avi and Jose are the prime culprits and both should be out of the field one way or the other next year, thank god.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 7, 2017 -> 09:18 PM) Benetti just needs to focus on talking about baseball and not make 50 corny jokes a game. He's much better announcing football and basketball where he's more serious yup.

god damnit. Kepler robs TA of a triple probably and an RBI.

Good take.

Oh man meatball served up on the 1st pitch and TA fouls it back.

Tyler is making a case early to get rid of Todd (or move him to 1B) as soon as Moncada comes up. I think Tyler might have a "breakout" year.

another loud out to CF, damn.

QUOTE (b-Rye @ Apr 7, 2017 -> 08:29 PM) Worst defense I've ever seen, looks like my softball team. 100+ losses easy. Well, they are pretty solid up the middle and on the left side. The right side of the diamond however is a train wreck outside of Tyler.

I've never seen a MLB 1B that has so many problems catching routine balls.

Then he does that, lol.

Helluva scoop by Jose.

QUOTE (Baron @ Apr 7, 2017 -> 08:20 PM) Moncada has another single...think that's 7 Encouraging start from Fulmer too. So far, the kids look pretty good.

Look how much easier the Twins RF made that play look.