VikeManDan Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 I am not a hardcore Twins fan but obviously enjoyed the season they're coming off of. Are people really counting on Buxton next year? Frankly, I think it is time to move on. In 9 professional seasons he's played in; 75%-100% of the games (121.5-162 games): 1x 50%-75% of the games (81-121.5): 4x <50% of the games (<81): 4x 670 career games out of a possible 1,458 or 45.9% of the games. I am not questioning Buxton's talent, he's a heck of a player when he's healthy. It just seems like he rarely is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, VikeManDan said: I am not a hardcore Twins fan but obviously enjoyed the season they're coming off of. Are people really counting on Buxton next year? Frankly, I think it is time to move on. In 9 professional seasons he's played in; 75%-100% of the games (121.5-162 games): 1x 50%-75% of the games (81-121.5): 4x <50% of the games (<81): 4x 670 career games out of a possible 1,458 or 45.9% of the games. I am not questioning Buxton's talent, he's a heck of a player when he's healthy. It just seems like he rarely is. I’d personally trade him for starting pitching. Hope that you can get a team to bite on his “potential when healthy.” if you keep him, you have to assume that he’s going to miss more than he plays and plan accordingly. His contract is an albatross if he plays as little as he has. But if he plays a full healthy season, he’s a bargain. He’s the most maddening player in baseball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 You don’t think that every other team knows that he can’t stay healthy? He’s got a no trade clause through 2026, and his contract isn’t hampering the twins. There is no way that the Twins would get starting pitching back for Buck. They either need to ride it out and take what they can get or release him. I do not see a team giving up anything of value PLUS I’m sure the twins would have to eat some of that contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: You don’t think that every other team knows that he can’t stay healthy? He’s got a no trade clause through 2026, and his contract isn’t hampering the twins. There is no way that the Twins would get starting pitching back for Buck. They either need to ride it out and take what they can get or release him. I do not see a team giving up anything of value PLUS I’m sure the twins would have to eat some of that contract. I didn’t know he had a NTC. I feel confident a team would give up something for him. It likely wouldn’t be much, but teams always love gambling on potential. If they had to eat some of the contract, it’s better than paying it all if he’s in the trainer’s room. Again, I’m just saying what I would look to do. I don’t think the Twins front office is going to do anything. They’re going to let him rehab through the offseason and hope next year’s the year he stays healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 I doubt anyone is counting on Buxton playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrplChilPill Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, swede700 said: Not good, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I’m ready for the PJ Fleck era to be over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 PJ Fleck needs to be fired. He shouldn’t even be allowed back to the university. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Interesting win for the Gophers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmonite26 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Barely pay attention to gopher ball, but people have some really strong opinions about Fleck. What's the issue? (They just beat Iowa!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: PJ Fleck needs to be fired. He shouldn’t even be allowed back to the university. The officials just saved his job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Just now, Dolmonite26 said: Barely pay attention to gopher ball, but people have some really strong opinions about Fleck. What's the issue? (They just beat Iowa!) High schools run better offense. And, they lost but the officials gifted them the win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmonite26 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Oh I see, what happened? The little I've watched this year.... Yeah the offense is dismally awful to watch Edited October 21, 2023 by Dolmonite26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Dolmonite26 said: Oh I see, what happened? The little I've watched this year.... Yeah the offense is dismally awful to watch Iowa returned a punt for TD with a minute or so to go. Refs says he called for a fair catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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