Comments for Twins Territory Talk http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com A Minnesota Twins Blog Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:39:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Mauer, The Best Catcher In The MLB? by ben http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/07/mauer-the-best-catcher-in-the-mlb/#comment-367 ben Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:39:58 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=827#comment-367 A little unsolicited grammar advice... Next time, MLB doesn't need an article. MLB stands for Major League Baseball - it wouldn't make sense to say "Mauer, the Best Catcher in the Major League Baseball". Two other things to watch out for are the whole "there, their, they're" thing and incorrect use of commas. Writing is obviously a passion of yours, so make sure to take some English classes and put effort into them. And keep it up! A little unsolicited grammar advice…

Next time, MLB doesn’t need an article. MLB stands for Major League Baseball – it wouldn’t make sense to say “Mauer, the Best Catcher in the Major League Baseball”.

Two other things to watch out for are the whole “there, their, they’re” thing and incorrect use of commas.

Writing is obviously a passion of yours, so make sure to take some English classes and put effort into them. And keep it up!

]]> Comment on Kevin Slowey for Joba Chamberlain…do you do it? by Paul http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/03/kevin-slowey-for-joba-chamberlain-do-you-do-it-2/#comment-366 Paul Wed, 18 May 2011 05:23:16 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=568#comment-366 Really no way that the Yankees would give up Joba at this time. There is every indication that Joba is returning somewhat to form and could again end up as the Yankees setup pitcher. Soriano doesn't seem to be working out and I suspect the Yankees would love to somehow ship him out to anybody willing to take on his contract...forget getting anything else back for him. I don't think they would insist on getting a player in return, that's how unpopular the acquisition has become, IMO. Really no way that the Yankees would give up Joba at this time. There is every indication that Joba is returning somewhat to form and could again end up as the Yankees setup pitcher. Soriano doesn’t seem to be working out and I suspect the Yankees would love to somehow ship him out to anybody willing to take on his contract…forget getting anything else back for him. I don’t think they would insist on getting a player in return, that’s how unpopular the acquisition has become, IMO.

]]> Comment on Carl Pavano, bad investment? by Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Mets, Blanco, Pavano, Latos | JV Sports http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/05/carl-pavano-bad-investment/#comment-364 Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Mets, Blanco, Pavano, Latos | JV Sports Fri, 13 May 2011 18:05:51 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=800#comment-364 [...] Twins Territory Talk wonders if Carl Pavano was a bad investment. [...] [...] Twins Territory Talk wonders if Carl Pavano was a bad investment. [...]

]]> Comment on Bold predictions involving Scott Baker by Trevor Plouffe 2011 debut a big hit | Twins Territory Talk http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/03/bold-predictions-involving-scott-baker/#comment-360 Trevor Plouffe 2011 debut a big hit | Twins Territory Talk Sat, 07 May 2011 05:13:57 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=581#comment-360 [...] infield thing just isn’t going to cut it. Oh, and did I mention that Scott Baker is awesome? Is it too early to toot my own horn? Haha. Comment - Posted in Injuries, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Player news, Rumors, Speculation [...] [...] infield thing just isn’t going to cut it. Oh, and did I mention that Scott Baker is awesome? Is it too early to toot my own horn? Haha. Comment – Posted in Injuries, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Player news, Rumors, Speculation [...]

]]> Comment on Day off just what the doctor ordered for the Twins by Francisco Liriano no-hitter | Twins Territory Talk http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/05/day-off-just-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-the-twins/#comment-357 Francisco Liriano no-hitter | Twins Territory Talk Wed, 04 May 2011 03:55:56 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=782#comment-357 [...] the larger scheme of things, this could be a monumental moment for this club. I wrote yesterday that the day off was just what Minnesota needed and it seems like this could be the type of event [...] [...] the larger scheme of things, this could be a monumental moment for this club. I wrote yesterday that the day off was just what Minnesota needed and it seems like this could be the type of event [...]

]]> Comment on If Mauer switched positions, where should he play? Part 2 by andrew.scheibe http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/04/if-mauer-switched-positions-where-should-he-play-part-2/#comment-354 andrew.scheibe Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:41:51 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=692#comment-354 I agree that there is a ton of OF talent on its way. I doubt they will trade Kubel, as he is a free agent this winter. I wouldn't be shocked if they let him walk, though. Delmon DHing more often is cool with me too. I also think if they moved Mauer from catching to the outfield they would have to trade a guy like Joe Benson or Ben Revere for some catching help. Lord knows we can't have Drew Butera getting 600 ABs a season. As for Yoshi playing short...I don't like his arm enough to be the every day guy there. I honestly wouldn't be shocked if he became the utility guy when he comes back...suggesting Cuddy handles 2B well enough. I agree that there is a ton of OF talent on its way. I doubt they will trade Kubel, as he is a free agent this winter. I wouldn’t be shocked if they let him walk, though. Delmon DHing more often is cool with me too. I also think if they moved Mauer from catching to the outfield they would have to trade a guy like Joe Benson or Ben Revere for some catching help. Lord knows we can’t have Drew Butera getting 600 ABs a season. As for Yoshi playing short…I don’t like his arm enough to be the every day guy there. I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if he became the utility guy when he comes back…suggesting Cuddy handles 2B well enough.

]]> Comment on If Mauer switched positions, where should he play? Part 2 by John http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/04/if-mauer-switched-positions-where-should-he-play-part-2/#comment-353 John Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:15:30 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=692#comment-353 I agree that Mauer needs to be moved from behind the plate. 3b would be a good spot for him, but also I like the idea of a corner outfield spot. He has a great arm so that would be nice... In the next couple years, we are going to see some great outfield talent make their way to the bigs, so there is going to have to be a move made eventually with some of our outfield. Maybe Kubel is the guy that is moved, I hope it isn't Young because he hasn't even hit his prime yet, and he really needs to move to right or DH once we get a better glove up here in probably Hicks or Revere. I wouldn't mind seeing Cuddyer become a permanant 2nd baseman which he is until Nishi gets back but really I think they should move Nishioka to SS when he is back, because despite what Gardy thinks, that is where he belongs on our team... putting Nishioka at second sacrifices the bat of either Kubel or Thome for Casilla's, that is unacceptable... Obviously you lose some speed with the big bats, but hey you can't steal first, so lets keep casilla on the bench as much as possible, until late in the game when he can be a pinch runner or defensive sub. I agree that Mauer needs to be moved from behind the plate. 3b would be a good spot for him, but also I like the idea of a corner outfield spot. He has a great arm so that would be nice… In the next couple years, we are going to see some great outfield talent make their way to the bigs, so there is going to have to be a move made eventually with some of our outfield. Maybe Kubel is the guy that is moved, I hope it isn’t Young because he hasn’t even hit his prime yet, and he really needs to move to right or DH once we get a better glove up here in probably Hicks or Revere. I wouldn’t mind seeing Cuddyer become a permanant 2nd baseman which he is until Nishi gets back but really I think they should move Nishioka to SS when he is back, because despite what Gardy thinks, that is where he belongs on our team… putting Nishioka at second sacrifices the bat of either Kubel or Thome for Casilla’s, that is unacceptable… Obviously you lose some speed with the big bats, but hey you can’t steal first, so lets keep casilla on the bench as much as possible, until late in the game when he can be a pinch runner or defensive sub.

]]> Comment on If Mauer switched positions, where should he play? Part 2 by andrew.scheibe http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/04/if-mauer-switched-positions-where-should-he-play-part-2/#comment-346 andrew.scheibe Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:08:08 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=692#comment-346 As I wrote, Johnny Bench and Yogi Berra played a lot of games in the outfield. Joe Mauer is a pretty good athlete so it isn't crazy for him to play the outfield. Also, are you familiar with a young man by the name of Bryce Harper? He was predominantly a catcher, but now he is an outfielder and much like Mauer he is a great athlete, which allowed that move to be possible. As I wrote, Johnny Bench and Yogi Berra played a lot of games in the outfield. Joe Mauer is a pretty good athlete so it isn’t crazy for him to play the outfield. Also, are you familiar with a young man by the name of Bryce Harper? He was predominantly a catcher, but now he is an outfielder and much like Mauer he is a great athlete, which allowed that move to be possible.

]]> Comment on If Mauer switched positions, where should he play? Part 2 by sirangers http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/04/if-mauer-switched-positions-where-should-he-play-part-2/#comment-345 sirangers Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:57:54 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=692#comment-345 Natural move for Catcher is to 3b, who writes these things anyway?? Natural move for Catcher is to 3b, who writes these things anyway??

]]> Comment on If Mauer switched positions, where should he play? Part 2 by andrew.scheibe http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/2011/04/if-mauer-switched-positions-where-should-he-play-part-2/#comment-344 andrew.scheibe Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:29:15 +0000 http://www.twinsterritorytalk.com/?p=692#comment-344 I have no issue with him going to third. Ken Rosenthal had an interesting idea of Mauer playing CF. He even had some scouts say they think he could handle it defensively. I know that would never happen, but it was a very interesting idea, as I never even thought about it. I do, however, think he will be a corner outfielder. I think the Twins like Valencia enough to make him their guy at third. But if Valencia does struggle this seaon Mauer should be looked at very closely as the new third baseman. But as I wrote, I really would hate to see him not catch at all. Especially with the other catching options in the system currently. I have no issue with him going to third. Ken Rosenthal had an interesting idea of Mauer playing CF. He even had some scouts say they think he could handle it defensively. I know that would never happen, but it was a very interesting idea, as I never even thought about it. I do, however, think he will be a corner outfielder. I think the Twins like Valencia enough to make him their guy at third. But if Valencia does struggle this seaon Mauer should be looked at very closely as the new third baseman. But as I wrote, I really would hate to see him not catch at all. Especially with the other catching options in the system currently.

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