tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post27786334228537462..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: Padres Claim NeshekNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-73213046542490242352011-03-22T10:09:39.578-05:002011-03-22T10:09:39.578-05:00I don't think this is negative, it seems prett...I don't think this is negative, it seems pretty rational, in fact the whole debate about Neshek on Twins blogs has been rational. (Unlike, seemingly, every other public debate in the country right now)<br /><br />Some (like me) really dislike it because they personally love Neshek. Others really like the statistical logic of the move. Still more people are confused because of the bullpen situation, and conflicted because Neshek's in decline, but is still a great guy. But nobody tells anybody else to shove their stats or their emotions. <br /><br />I've been looking for reasoned discourse on the internet...and right when I gave up searching, I found it (like all good things) on Twins blogs.Scruffy Rubehttp://heavenlypeanuts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-80151261547473212722011-03-21T13:36:36.783-05:002011-03-21T13:36:36.783-05:00I'm okay with letting Neshek go. I've alw...I'm okay with letting Neshek go. I've always liked him and wish him the best, but I think it's best for both parties. <br /><br />also, I just started a Twins website devoted to talking Twins. the site is www.twinsbaseballlove.blogspot.com<br /><br />I'm trying to get it going so you should check it out!Twins Baseball Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783458970910140603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-36819425860517177572011-03-21T10:50:16.415-05:002011-03-21T10:50:16.415-05:00"top quality lefty in Mijares"
Mijares ..."top quality lefty in Mijares"<br /><br />Mijares had 4.54 xfip last year and wasnt good against lefties. His velocity has dipped 2 years in a row. I think mijares will be all right but lets not take his dominance as a given even as a loogy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-3819354691704438732011-03-21T09:58:00.680-05:002011-03-21T09:58:00.680-05:00My reaction to the Neshek release has been less &q...My reaction to the Neshek release has been less "negative" than almost anything else I've read on the subject.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-43972035320553416462011-03-21T09:35:29.480-05:002011-03-21T09:35:29.480-05:00Where is the optimism of spring? This blog is get...Where is the optimism of spring? This blog is getting more negative with each passing day. Relax, wait20 games beyond opening day, and then start with the negative if warranted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-61035208701033076792011-03-20T19:46:01.138-05:002011-03-20T19:46:01.138-05:00The Twins have two closers in Capps and Nathan and...The Twins have two closers in Capps and Nathan and a top quality lefty in Mijares. Its tough too get too worried about the bullpen unless Nathan melts down. So far he hasn't. In addition either Slowey or Baker will be in the bullpen. They are both quality pitchers. <br /><br />For the three remaining spots, essential long and middle relief, they have eight alternatives in Perkins, Hughes, Manship,James, Hoey, Waldrop, Diamond, Gutierriz and Dumatrait. The first four have all had some past major league success. I don't think the bullpen is in dire straights at all.TThttp://grannybaseball.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com