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I'm sad to see Arraez go, but this was a move the Twins desperately needed to make. That said, the Minnesota pitching curse is real and congrats Lopez on your impending TJS.
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I don't think the Twins' offense is as strong as Falvine think it is. They believe they're dealing from a position of luxury, simply yet another hitter from a loaded lineup - as if this is still the Bomba Squad. In reality, this was really only a slightly above-average lineup last year, and they've yanked out one of its most important contributors in exchange for yet another solid #2-#3 type arm in a rotation full of them. Unless it was a cream-of-the-crop titanium super-ace they didn't need another starter. I didn't like the move when I first heard it floated months ago and I haven't warmed to it in the time since. Lopez is a good player but he doesn't fill a need, and now the Twins have a need that they didn't previously. They've gotten worse with this deal. I'm not sure the Marlins get better either. They gave up minor leaguers, too, so you can't call it a future-minded move. Weird trade. maruhkati fucked around with this message at 22:02 on Jan 20, 2023 |
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Jan 20, 2023 21:58
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Salas, via Fangraphs midseason last year:quote:Salas signed for big money ($2.8 million) in July of 2019 and became the highest-variance prospect in this system, though he has since been usurped by a few others as Salas’ hit tool has stabilized while others are more volatile. He has “the look” at a sculpted 6-foot-2, he has a middle infielder’s actions and hands, and he has precocious feel for contact despite being a young switch-hitter. Some of the left-handed swing length issues that plagued him during the very early portion of his pro career (mostly while playing winter ball in Venezuela during the earlier portion of the pandemic) have already been remedied, and Salas is now short to the ball from the left side of the plate, while his righty swing still lags behind. He is especially adept at flattening his bat path and turning on high fastballs, though Low-A fastballs aren’t all that hard. His game is much more about bat-to-ball skills than it is huge bat speed or rotational athleticism, and because Salas is already quite big and strong, he doesn’t have the same physical projection as the typical teenage hitter. He still has star-level upside, it’s just looking more likely that Salas will attain it via a plus or better hit tool than from growing into gigantic power. He continues to be a 50/50 long-term proposition at shortstop, making all the routine plays now while perhaps projecting off the position due to his size at peak. Either way, he continues to track like a potential above-average everyday player with an extremely favorable profile (switch-hitting infielder with feel for contact) that should hold water even if he does end up as a 2B/3B. First time in a while I can recall a team where I'd call 100 wins and 100 losses reasonable outcomes - especially since Maeda, Mahle, Gray, Polanco, Kepler, Gallo, and more will all be available if the wheels come off early. ETA maruhkati posted:I don't think the Twins' offense is as strong as Falvine think it is. They believe they're dealing from a position of luxury, simply yet another hitter from a loaded lineup - as if this is still the Bomba Squad. In reality, this was really only a slightly above-average lineup last year, and they've yanked out one of its most important contributors in exchange for yet another solid #2-#3 type arm in a rotation full of them. Unless it was a cream-of-the-crop titanium super-ace they didn't need another starter. They're betting on Kiriloff and Lewis coming back well, Miranda'a continued development, and looking panickedly at trying to fill three rotation spots in 2024... which is where Pablo differs from the rest of the starters. Don't know that it's a wise call, but an injury prone guy who derives almost all his value from batting average and who lacks a defensive home isn't particularly irreplaceable. Paracaidas fucked around with this message at 22:07 on Jan 20, 2023 |
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Jan 20, 2023 22:03
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Paracaidas posted:They're betting on Kiriloff and Lewis coming back well, Miranda'a continued development, and looking panickedly at trying to fill three rotation spots in 2024... which is where Pablo differs from the rest of the starters. Counting on injury variance from unproven youngsters in an "all in, the division is wide open" type year. Cool, cool.
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Jan 20, 2023 22:07
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maruhkati posted:Counting on injury variance from unproven youngsters in an "all in, the division is wide open" type year. Cool, cool. I love Ober. I still think Lopez is better, and are all likely better off if they plan on going with a 6 man rotation. Salas also helps with potential deadline additions, as we saw with Steer last year.
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Jan 20, 2023 22:16
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Arraez's no-power bat is less impactful since he's limited to 1B/DH (he had the third lowest OPS of the 21 qualified players with a .290 average or higher). I'm good with the trade and think it makes the team better. He was fun though so I'll still miss him.
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Jan 20, 2023 22:20
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Gerblederp posted:Lmao they’re gonna let everyone walk so Ted Rogers can collect another pittance for his pile. The one time they're for letting people walk.
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Jan 20, 2023 22:22
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Only thing I didn't like about the trade is that it wasn't Kepler getting traded.
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Jan 20, 2023 22:27
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Hand Knit posted:The one time they're for letting people walk. Lol yeah how did sticking their noses in local politics work out?
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Jan 20, 2023 22:35
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https://twitter.com/baseball_ref/status/1616493255150927873
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Jan 20, 2023 22:51
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nice
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Jan 20, 2023 23:02
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Kevlar v2.0 posted:How is anything in Illinois in the top half of elevation? The tallest point in IL is 1,235 feet above sea level, which is below the height of the Sears Tower. The highest point in Illinois, Charles Mound. 
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Jan 20, 2023 23:03
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https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1616558912920064000 Jazz Chisolm has never played OF in professional baseball so uhhhh ok.
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Jan 20, 2023 23:15
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I’m so confused https://twitter.com/j_mcpherson1126/status/1616558005964754973?s=46&t=A1cSC7L9otIvgnCklQb9LA
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Jan 20, 2023 23:17
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Isn't he pretty good at a premium position already
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Jan 20, 2023 23:24
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I'm glad the Marlins are trying to be entertaining. Jazz in CF is appointment viewing. What's the biggest outfield in the bigs cause I'm def tuning in for that series
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Jan 20, 2023 23:28
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Arraez is also pretty stretched at 2nd, so this'll be an impressive downgrade defensively. That said, his bat plays much better there than it does at first.
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Jan 20, 2023 23:59
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KICK BAMA KICK posted:Isn't he pretty good at a premium position already That's the thing about jazz, you just gotta follow it where it goes.
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Jan 21, 2023 00:28
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Hand Knit posted:That's the thing about jazz, you just gotta follow it where it goes. it's all about the positions he doesn't play
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Jan 21, 2023 00:31
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play I want you to know I appreciate this joke Obligatory "I could watch the positions he doesn't play at home"
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Jan 21, 2023 00:41
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play 
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Jan 21, 2023 00:42
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play lmao
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Jan 21, 2023 00:52
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play
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Jan 21, 2023 00:58
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play
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Jan 21, 2023 01:00
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play
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Jan 21, 2023 01:02
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play
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Jan 21, 2023 01:13
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drat that’s good
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Jan 21, 2023 01:23
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Crazy Ted posted:To me it's pretty obvious that Hoyer's job for the Ricketts Family is simply to make sure not to spend too much of their money. Ricketts deserves blame but Jed has also been pretty bad with what's been given to him. He just doesn't seem to have a grasp on the market or commit to what he wants to do. The fact they had wanted to move on for 2 years from Contreras and lost him for nothing to a division rival is incredibly bad.
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Jan 21, 2023 02:13
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Paracaidas posted:Arraez is also pretty stretched at 2nd, so this'll be an impressive downgrade defensively. He's like Mark Grace with less power and less speed (to this point) at first.
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Jan 21, 2023 02:18
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play I also enjoy this
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Jan 21, 2023 02:34
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Niwrad posted:Ricketts deserves blame but Jed has also been pretty bad with what's been given to him. He just doesn't seem to have a grasp on the market or commit to what he wants to do. The fact they had wanted to move on for 2 years from Contreras and lost him for nothing to a division rival is incredibly bad. I thought for sure he would get well over $100 mil plus
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Jan 21, 2023 04:01
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more falafel please posted:it's all about the positions he doesn't play Thread title?
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Jan 21, 2023 04:09
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 No, Joe! Don’t do it!
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Jan 21, 2023 05:16
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That math seems off, but my interest is still piqued.
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Jan 21, 2023 05:27
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Brrrmph posted:
I misread this at first and thought it was another excerpt from the Joe Maddon book.
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Jan 21, 2023 05:45
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I'm shocked at how many people seem surprised that a team would put a premium on Arraez. It's Fantasty-brain at it's best to insist that you can hit an empty .300 IRL. Even if Miami is among the worst possible teams to capitalize on an empty .300 hitter.
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Jan 21, 2023 06:11
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Goodnight, sweet prince https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/1151331377654239235 (For context, Schoop got down 0-2 and hurt himself.
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Jan 21, 2023 06:19
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Poque posted:I misread this at first and thought it was another excerpt from the Joe Maddon book. It is
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Jan 21, 2023 06:44
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Poque posted:I misread this at first and thought it was another excerpt from the Joe Maddon book. lmao
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lol
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