tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post7372288021052682441..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: Three-Bagger: Rosario, Kubeddyer & The HandbookNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-22946859015684424192011-10-20T20:13:42.607-05:002011-10-20T20:13:42.607-05:00Wow, that is very interesting news about Rosario.Wow, that is very interesting news about Rosario.Shane Wahlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-44856044159409979542011-10-19T17:39:42.747-05:002011-10-19T17:39:42.747-05:00Hopefully nobody wasted too much time working on t...Hopefully nobody wasted too much time working on the free agent section of the handbook. This off season will again show Target Field has bumped the Twins interest in signing free agents from the level of the dollar tree to wal-mart. Cant wait to see the central division teams upgrade while the Twins boast getting a healthy mauer and morneau is like 'adding two all-stars'(for over 100 million).Richey Starkeyhttp://ringostarr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-62043288737640743702011-10-19T15:31:10.063-05:002011-10-19T15:31:10.063-05:00Nick, your readers may appreciate this great event...Nick, your readers may appreciate this great event for Twins fans this weekend. Jack Morris is conducting a meet-and-greet with autographs & photos this Sunday at Kieran's. Tickets only $35! http://www.sportspowerweekends.com/ultimate-minnesota-sports-fan-experienceJChttp://www.sportspowerweekends.com/ultimate-minnesota-sports-fan-experiencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-51797393238694806362011-10-19T10:52:19.605-05:002011-10-19T10:52:19.605-05:00What I've always had a hard time understanding...What I've always had a hard time understanding is that the Twins (and a lot of organizations for that matter) draft young infielders, and then give up on them pretty quickly by converting them to the outfield where there's a glut of players. I understand the defensive deficiencies, but I'd settle for a good bat coupled with alright defense assuming the whole infield isn't that way. <br /><br />Middle infield has long been an issue for the Twins offensively. Our pitchers tend to be fly-ball pitchers, so why not maximize the offensive side of the middle infield and sacrifice some infield defense? I know people will point to Trevor Plouffe, but guys like Cuddyer could have panned out at third. Plouffe had his spurts that showed he could be an effective infielder (and times that showed he was a liability), but Gardy's notoriously tough on young players, so I think that should be considered in the analysis of young players mistake prone play at times. I don't mean to come off as an apologist for poor play, but why bail on players so quick?Young Man Dugganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01934216978598253874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-11020960261127827532011-10-19T10:33:40.453-05:002011-10-19T10:33:40.453-05:00I like the idea of taking good athletes from the o...I like the idea of taking good athletes from the outfield and trying them at higher pressure defensive positions while they're young.<br />If Rosario's bat pans out long term, he'll make more ca$h as a 2nd basemen, anyway, so it's really a no-brainer for him.<br /><br />Mauerneau may never be the same. Don't dump young prospects for an "ace" just yet. It's possible to compete in this division and make a move at the deadline if you think an ace can put you over the top. <br />My point is, even if you added a Cliff Lee, a CC, or CJ, having just one of those type of guys isn't going to be enough to compete with the uncertainty in the rest of your roster for next year. Look ahead to 2013 and beyond.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984504525577892812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-35042892805298144412011-10-19T10:00:00.380-05:002011-10-19T10:00:00.380-05:00I like the efficiency of combining the names of pl...I like the efficiency of combining the names of players with similar skills/value. "Kubeddyer" is a good one. (Blyleven once accidentally coined an alternative: "Caddubel"). <br /><br />Let's save syllables and just go with the likes of Plouffioka, Spanvere, Valenssilla, Slowburn, Duenzak, Pavkins, Lirihoey, Dinkelsoni, (I could go on and on) and of course the all-important Mauerneau.Bugbitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-3492846777039203562011-10-19T03:10:27.736-05:002011-10-19T03:10:27.736-05:00The biggest issue with Kubeddyer is that Morneau a...The biggest issue with Kubeddyer is that Morneau and Mauer are in their primes (debatable) if you're going to with with the M&M boys the next few years is your best chance and we saw what a team of really young guys looks like this year. <br /><br />You made the obvious points about their strengths and weaknesses, the Twins made their bed with the Mauer deal already, to have your best chance to win you need to sign both AND trade for/sign an Ace, no matter what the cost. With the good young talent you mentioned they may actually have the chips for a trade.<br /><br /> The question comes down to win or rebuild, we'll see this winter.Durt E. Sancheznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-40838156283368668152011-10-19T02:46:35.856-05:002011-10-19T02:46:35.856-05:00"The Handbook" is well worth the money. ..."The Handbook" is well worth the money. Highly recommended for those who enjoy the hot stove league.USAFChiefnoreply@blogger.com