thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Speaking of catchers, is it completely unreasonable for me to think the Twins should have Mauer leading off, instead of batting 3rd? I mean, he won't ever duplicate his MVP season, and can't (or won't) hit for power, especially now that we play at Target Field. I've heard that he could hit 30+ home runs every year if he tweaked his swing, but chooses to hit for average instead. I just don't understand why you have someone batting third that averages about 10-15 home runs, and 70-80 RBIs a year. Seriously look at how awful that team's offensive stats were last year. If you were building a team from scratch, you would take Mauer, maybe Dozier, and throw everyone else back. Most not even bench material. And they lost one of their least disgusting hitters (Morneau) in the offseason. Just saying -- Mauer's talents are going to waste if he gets on base and no one can knock him in or if he gets a single and there is no one in scoring position, so I don't think it matters much. He'd have raked in 110 RBIs, maybe more, if he Ellsbury and Pedroia we're pounding the base paths in front of him. Votto I see as a different story. He's a do-it-all guy when right. No team would ever move him out of the 3 spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Seriously look at how awful that team's offensive stats were last year. If you were building a team from scratch, you would take Mauer, maybe Dozier, and throw everyone else back. Most not even bench material. And they lost one of their least disgusting hitters (Morneau) in the offseason. Just saying -- Mauer's talents are going to waste if he gets on base and no one can knock him in or if he gets a single and there is no one in scoring position, so I don't think it matters much. He'd have raked in 110 RBIs, maybe more, if he Ellsbury and Pedroia we're pounding the base paths in front of him. Votto I see as a different story. He's a do-it-all guy when right. No team would ever move him out of the 3 spot. they lost morneau in august when they traded him to pittsburgh, but i definitely agree with you about it doesnt matter where mauer hits if he's got no one around him to get on base or drive him in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 they lost morneau in august when they traded him to pittsburgh, but i definitely agree with you about it doesnt matter where mauer hits if he's got no one around him to get on base or drive him in Ahh yeah, forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 its easy to forget because he was pretty unspectacular here. didnt do much good, but didnt suck. just a weird trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 August was basically the offseason for the Twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I really wish they would have tried to bring Garza back. Nolasco, and Hughes don't really do much for me. Our rotation will still be terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hughes sucks but what's not to like about Nolasco? If he still has the same pitches/velocity I think you are looking at a floor of 4.5 and maybe an ERA in the low 3s. Not far out of the ballpark from a strikeout an inning. I'd love to have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well not as an ace or a number two in the rotation. I guess I'm not too familiar with him being a west coast guy, and I don't have a baseball tv package. I just looked at his stats, but that doesn't always tell the story. A lot of people, such as local media, like the signing. It sounds like our rotation will consist of Nolasco, Hughes, Pelfrey, Correia, and maybe Gibson? The fifth spot is between Gibson, Diamond, Albers, and maybe Duensing. Don't see Worley being a part of this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 AdamMcCalvy Source says Francisco Rodriguez would get a Major League contract from the #Brewers. Story coming to the site. 2/7/14, 1:56 PM what the fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Maldonado is a prototypical backup catcher. Great defense, calls a good / great game and has some power (for a catcher). His bat will never be good but he does have above average power. I've always thought that he's got the potential to turn into a Henry Blanco type catcher. Not saying that he's going to play till he's,...uh 70. I think thats how old Blanco is. yeah - Maldonado is the best kind of back up catcher to have. Lucroy is awesome but it's nice to have a good defensive and smart catcher behind the plate when Luc gets his normal days off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yeah he's not a #1. I think he could be an alright #2 and if he is your 3, 4, or 5 guy, you are sitting pretty. It's not like they are paying him as a #1 though. $12 million is fine for a 2/3 guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 AdamMcCalvy Source says Francisco Rodriguez would get a Major League contract from the #Brewers. Story coming to the site. 2/7/14, 1:56 PM what the fuck haha, love it, continual trade chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 AdamMcCalvy Source says Francisco Rodriguez would get a Major League contract from the #Brewers. Story coming to the site. 2/7/14, 1:56 PM what the fuck You are upset about this? I know he's a roller coaster ride but look at his stats and tell me what the problem is. He had a 3.4 ERA as a Brewer. If he comes relatively cheap (couple million a year) he's a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 $3.25 mil with $550k in bonuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 In 767 1/3 career innings, K-Rod has authored a 2.70 ERA with 304 saves, 10.9 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 for the Angels, Mets, Brewers and Orioles. His 304 saves are tied for 21st all-time, and he trails only Joe Nathan among active pitchers in that department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think it's a little off base to bump his career numbers up against the signing. He is clearly not the guy that the Angels had in the early 2000s. I think 3.5 mil is a steal for him, though. That's not much more than we paid for Joba Chamberlain's shitty stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneatingcow Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I don't think he was upset about the signing just laughing at K-Rod the Brewers yo-yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think it's a little off base to bump his career numbers up against the signing. He is clearly not the guy that the Angels had in the early 2000s. I think 3.5 mil is a steal for him, though. That's not much more than we paid for Joba Chamberlain's shitty stats. chamb117 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 That show is awesome chamb117 and ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 yeah it is, the prince episode was probably the most ive laughed at a TV show in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Prince is really bad at frisbee ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 A-Roid dropped his lawsuits against MLB, Bud Selig, and the Players Association. Figured he would eventually. There was no way he was going to win. Can't wait till he's out of baseball for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I don't think he was upset about the signing just laughing at K-Rod the Brewers yo-yo this I mean - he's still a good reliever but I just hate those outings where he will get one out then walk two then get two outs - just stressful thirty pitches of terror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewberinger Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 random question - but do you visit Brew Crew Ball on SB Nation? Only asking because this is the same exact gif I used earlier about the K-Rod signing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Haha that's you?? Yeah I visit that site far to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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