Series Thread: Twins @ M's: June 14th - 16th

[NWinAZ]

 

[NWinAZ]

And yes, we actually had to give something up for Montero...

 

[Duders]

Going out on a limb and predicting 2 bombs from Cruz in the 3 game series.

 

[NWinAZ]

 

[Podunkparte]

Another bases loaded < 2 outs situation with a weak pop up to SS.

Time and time again this team just sucks at putting the bat on the ball. Coaching the approach there takes a lot of that blame. Swinging out of your shoes when a simple 2 strike approach yields better results a majority of the time.

 

[Anointed One]

This just in - Marco sucks. He’s no better than a number 3 or 4 starter on a team.... Sad that he’s our number one.

 

[Podunkparte]

Shed Long might not make my high school team, and we were pretty bad.

 

[SeattleCoug]

This offense is bad and the starting pitching is disappointing and the bullpen is overworked and mismanaged. Otherwise things are fine

 

[SeattleCoug]

This just in - Marco sucks. He’s no better than a number 3 or 4 starter on a team.... Sad that he’s our number one.

Took a little bit but they are inching closer too losing that ONeil trade

 

[Duders]

I want to see Nelson get a bomb.......just for old times sake......and, of course, to be half way to my prediction.

 

[Podunkparte]

This offense is bad and the starting pitching is disappointing and the bullpen is overworked and mismanaged. Otherwise things are fine

But 30,000 people can go watch them "play" now!

Don't forget to #ShitNooneCaresAbout your stupid pictures to Angie!

 

[NWinAZ]

For all those prospects we wait for just remember Jake Bauer was also a high prospect for the Rays back in 2017(#6). He is now with his 4th organization.

His 2017 Scouting Profile:

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55
Bauers' impressive full-season debut in 2014 caught the attention of the Rays, who acquired him from San Diego after the season as part of the Wil Myers trade. He reached Double-A at age 19 the following year, had a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League as the circuit's youngest player and built on that success during his return to the Southern League in 2016, establishing career highs in most offensive categories before advancing to Triple-A in '17.

A left-handed hitter who has a knack for barreling the ball, Bauers employs a compact, clean swing that allows him to utilize the whole field. He hit the ball in the air and out of the park more frequently in 2016, and more power should be on the way as he develops physically. Bauers' advanced approach and feel for working counts drives his on-base skills, and he runs the bases well despite having fringy speed. Meanwhile, after playing first base exclusively during his first three seasons, Bauers made a smooth transition to right field last season while continuing to see time at his regular position.

That Bauers played over 200 Double-A games before celebrating his 21st birthday speaks volumes about his abilities as a hitter. Questions remain about his ultimate power ceiling, but the bat could have Bauers competing for playing time in Tampa Bay sometime soon.

 

[Duders]

Ouch...talk about a face plant

 

[Msfann]

I had an awesome rant typed out about the Mariners but they scored two runs as I was tying it. I'll have to save that George Carlin quite for later.

 

[Podunkparte]

Ouch...talk about a face plant

 

[SeattleCoug]

For all those prospects we wait for just remember Jake Bauer was also a high prospect for the Rays back in 2017(#6). He is now with his 4th organization.

His 2017 Scouting Profile:

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55
Bauers' impressive full-season debut in 2014 caught the attention of the Rays, who acquired him from San Diego after the season as part of the Wil Myers trade. He reached Double-A at age 19 the following year, had a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League as the circuit's youngest player and built on that success during his return to the Southern League in 2016, establishing career highs in most offensive categories before advancing to Triple-A in '17.

A left-handed hitter who has a knack for barreling the ball, Bauers employs a compact, clean swing that allows him to utilize the whole field. He hit the ball in the air and out of the park more frequently in 2016, and more power should be on the way as he develops physically. Bauers' advanced approach and feel for working counts drives his on-base skills, and he runs the bases well despite having fringy speed. Meanwhile, after playing first base exclusively during his first three seasons, Bauers made a smooth transition to right field last season while continuing to see time at his regular position.

That Bauers played over 200 Double-A games before celebrating his 21st birthday speaks volumes about his abilities as a hitter. Questions remain about his ultimate power ceiling, but the bat could have Bauers competing for playing time in Tampa Bay sometime soon.

Speaking of Bauers just got to see his warning track power. Made me reminisce of the Smoak days

 

[NWinAZ]

Watching Cruz come back to town made me interested in seeing what the best offensive seasons have been for an M's player since 2010 by offensive WAR.

 

[wazzu31]

Took a little bit but they are inching closer too losing that ONeil trade

Think they lost it the moment Jerry and Scott named him the ace as O’Neill wasn’t a full time starter but was still a HR every 6 games player.

 

[NWinAZ]

The other side of the Marco trade.

 

[SeattleCoug]

Speaking of Bauers just got to see his warning track power. Made me reminisce of the Smoak days

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