meixdaddy_10 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 4 hours ago, JDBrocks said: They’ve gotta feel good about Lewis and AK recovering, and using Miranda/Arraez at 3rd. Ideally, when fully recovered: 1. Arraez DH 2. Buxton CF 3. Correa SS 4. Polanco 2B 5. Miranda 3B 6. Lewis LF 7. Kepler RF 8. Kirilloff 1B 9. Jeffers C Bench: Larnach, Celestino, new backup C, Gordon Gray Mahle Ryan Maeda Winder I would not be surprised to see them active in the trade market with Ober, Kepler, and Austin Martin. That's so underwhelming. Correa is not coming back. He opted out and will get a bigger contract elsewhere. So now it looks even worse. I love Buxton, but he cant stay healthy for more than half a year. Love Arraez, even though he has no power. At least he gets on base and that is important, plus he usually sees deep counts to help wear down the pitchers. Miranda has some potential as does Lewis (if he can stay healthy - Buxton 2.0), but apart from those i just mentioned this team has nothing else to offer offensively/defensively. As far as pitching, it's not much better. Gray is solid, as is Ryan. Mahle is decent, but after that it's extremely questionable. Doubt Maeda gets back to form and Winder isnt anything to write home about. Bullpen has a few pieces like Duran and Lopez, but not much after that. I think they need to work on a rebuild and hope for a few cornerstone pieces early in the next few drafts. Otherwise it's just going to be middle of the pack for a while and that does no good for anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Correa was FaceTiming with the guys at the uniform debut today and still talks to Buxton and Polanco weekly about next season etc. he wants to come back and I firmly believe the FO is going to make it happen. You always bank on Buxton being healthy, that’s why they paid him, he’s an MVP candidate going into every season. I’m not at my computer so cutting this short, but I think that’s a terribly pessimistic outlook and the team is in a good position to win the division with that club. The white Sox aren’t spending, and the Indians aren’t very good. The Twins with C4 have two legit mvp caliber players and a batting champion with young talent gaining experience. Gray Mahle and Ryan are a good top 3 and I expect Maeda to come back strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Lol. Batting champ, best defensive CF in the league, gold glove SS, but aside from that no offense or defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Fleck’s hardwired conservative approach to football is the biggest weakness of the Gophers team. The first 4 games of the season finally looked like he got past that way of thinking, but he’s reverted as the Big 10 schedule has advanced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Effort and preparation are a reflection of good coaching. Iowa looks ready and prepared. The Gophers don’t. Embarrassing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 What a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 0-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 PJ Fleck isn’t worth making an effort to keep around. I certainly wouldn’t fire him, but if another program pursued him I certainly wouldn’t try to match or offer more to keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 That was a good series of trades. They replaced a third baseman with a backup SS, who is cheaper and under control for two years. They also got a better minor league player than they gave up, and he doesn't have to be on the 40 man roster. They plan to have Miranda at third. They have 60 million to spend to get to last year's number. They'll add players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 USA's first game at the World Cup is tomorrow at 1:00! Wales will be an interesting matchup, but I am optimistic for a US win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Heimdallr said: USA's first game at the World Cup is tomorrow at 1:00! Wales will be an interesting matchup, but I am optimistic for a US win. I hope so, but my money is on a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 3:28 PM, SemperFeist said: Fleck’s hardwired conservative approach to football is the biggest weakness of the Gophers team. The first 4 games of the season finally looked like he got past that way of thinking, but he’s reverted as the Big 10 schedule has advanced. Glen Mason must be in his ear. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 USA drawing with Wales after dominating in the first half was disappointing. Drawing with Wales because of a dumb penalty is a kick to the groin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, wcblack34 said: USA drawing with Wales after dominating in the first half was disappointing. Drawing with Wales because of a dumb penalty is a kick to the groin. Probably would’ve lost if not for that last penalty, too. Rough to lose that one. Wales flopping strategy worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 That loss to Iowa stings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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