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  • #691
    Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

    What amazes me is the Twins have scored the second most runs with the bases loaded - despite hitting .177 w/ an OBP of .241.

    I think part of the problem is many of the walks/hits with RISP are being wasted because that simply loads the bases - and we all know what happens in that situation (ahem, we just witnessed it a few minutes ago).

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    • #692
      Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

      Originally posted by Slap Shot View Post
      And both those teams do better with R from TPA while the TWINS drop in rank in R as compared to TPA. The fact is those teams do more with less than MIN and there's nothing absurd about it.
      Actually, you're partially wrong on that account as well. The yankees lead the league in R/TPA overall. The Rays are 4th and the twins are 10th.

      With RISP, the yankees drop down to 5th, the Rays do move up to 2nd, and the twins move down to 13th. The yankees drop even further than the twins do.

      In terms of raw numbers, the twins increase their production by 263% with RISP (good for 26th in the majors) while the yankees increase their production 259% (good for last). Now, this partially has to do with the fact that the yankees already produce the most runs per AB.

      So the twins actually IMPROVE with RISP more-so than the yankees.
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      • #693
        Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

        I wonder if the odds on the Twins just dropped significantly because they lost to the Brewers...if so maybe I should make a bet or two!

        It was a good season guys...I say trade Mauer because we can't win!

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        • #694
          Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

          Assuming a likely 2-4 finish the next 2 home series that puts us on pace for 91 wins.

          Thankfully we are in the Central where 91 gets you a playoff (either 163 or real).
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          • #695
            Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

            Originally posted by Bakunin View Post
            What amazes me is the Twins have scored the second most runs with the bases loaded - despite hitting .177 w/ an OBP of .241.

            I think part of the problem is many of the walks/hits with RISP are being wasted because that simply loads the bases - and we all know what happens in that situation (ahem, we just witnessed it a few minutes ago).
            Bottom line is the most IMPORTANT thing a player can do to help his team score runs is to get on base. The hits will eventually come. Hopefully this season, although we may have used all our clutch hits a couple years ago.

            The Twins as a team are doing a great job getting on and will eventually start knocking guys in. This is despite some of the usual suspects and Kubel not playing very well yet.

            Would have been nice to sweep that bunch of dogs we played this weekend.

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            • #696
              Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

              Originally posted by Handyman View Post
              I wonder if the odds on the Twins just dropped significantly because they lost to the Brewers...if so maybe I should make a bet or two!

              It was a good season guys...I say trade Mauer because we can't win!

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              • #697
                Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                That's two games in a row where Gardy has PH Thome with 1st base open. Everyone in the universe knew the Brewers would intentionally walk Thome to get to whatever smallball loser was hitting next. Completely brainless.
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                • #698
                  Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                  Originally posted by Dude Love View Post
                  That's two games in a row where Gardy has PH Thome with 1st base open. Everyone in the universe knew the Brewers would intentionally walk Thome to get to whatever smallball loser was hitting next. Completely brainless.
                  In the Sunday game, first base was not open. So a walk to Thome moves the winning run (Young) into scoring position and forces the Brewers to throw strikes to Plouffe. If they didn't pinch hit Thome, they would have pitched to Harris, most likely not a great matchup. Unfortunately, they had no other options off the bench.
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                  • #699
                    Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post
                    Actually, you're partially wrong on that account as well.
                    Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View Post
                    The yankees lead the league in R/TPA overall. The Rays are 4th and the twins are 10th.
                    Your second part is what I've been referring to all along. The fact is they both get more out of their PA than MN. Of course, unlike Handy you seem capable of recognizing I've not even remotely said the season is over and expect the law of averages to work their way through by the end of the season, but that doesn't mean it's not something to watch as time goes by.
                    Last edited by Slap Shot; 05-24-2010, 10:06 PM.

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                    • #700
                      Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                      You people do realize that there are only two teams in baseball (Tampa and Philly) with a better record than the Twins? I'm not even entertained anymore by your whining using all your stupid little numbers and statistics.
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                      • #701
                        Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                        Originally posted by Dude Love View Post
                        You people do realize that there are only two teams in baseball (Tampa and Philly) with a better record than the Twins? I'm not even entertained anymore by your whining using all your stupid little numbers and statistics.
                        But it's been proven this misconception is is shared by 15% of all fans of the Twins. 17% believe TF should have a roof and 100% of those have never been laid.

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                        • #702
                          Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                          Originally posted by Slap Shot View Post
                          Your second part is what I've been referring to all along. The fact is they both get more out of their PA than MN. Of course, unlike Handy you seem capable of recognizing I've not even remotely said the season is over and expect the law of averages to work their way through by the end of the season, but that doesn't mean it's not something to watch as time goes by.
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                          • #703
                            Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                            Originally posted by Slap Shot View Post
                            Your second part is what I've been referring to all along. The fact is they both get more out of their PA than MN.
                            Gotcha. Now I'm on the same page.

                            Originally posted by Slap Shot View Post
                            Of course, unlike Handy you seem capable of recognizing I've not even remotely said the season is over and expect the law of averages to work their way through by the end of the season, but that doesn't mean it's not something to watch as time goes by.
                            Yeah, just like last year when we were batting something like .400 with RISP. It will balance out.
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                            • #704
                              Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                              So the Yankees (and all visiting MLB teams) are staying next door to where I work. Maybe I can accidentally trip a-rod as he is coming out of the building and then he wont be able to play today.
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                              • #705
                                Re: Minnesota Twins 2010: Part II - The Franchise Strikes Back

                                Originally posted by JF_Gophers View Post
                                So the Yankees (and all visiting MLB teams) are staying next door to where I work. Maybe I can accidentally trip a-rod as he is coming out of the building and then he wont be able to play today.
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