Wednesday,
November 21, 2007
Wednesday
Notes
And WEEK 12 PICKS
Here we are on a
Wednesday and yet, it feels like a Friday! That is because of the wonderful
Thanksgiving holiday and taking a day off on Friday, I get a four day weekend.
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I
think that the writers that voted for the major awards did a really good job
this year. Yesterday, they awarded the NL MVP to Jimmy Rollins. To me, that was
the easy choice, and that isn’t to take anything away from Matt Holliday or
Prince Fielder. In listening to mlb.com radio, people continue to talk about
the intangibles and leadership that Rollins brings to the table. Although that
is all true and Rollins is the epitome of team leader, I think that explanation
really shorts Rollins. Look at the numbers he put up offensively. He absolutely
deserves the award. Ryan Howard won the MVP in 2006. Jimmy Rollins in 2007. How
about Chase Utley in 2008?
·
As I
mentioned yesterday afternoon, the Twins added Matt Macri,
Matt Tolbert and Bobby Korecky to their 40 man
roster. That leaves the team with 39 on the 40 man roster. They could still add
a free agent or make a trade, but if they don’t and the roster stays at 39,
they will be able to make a pick in the Rule V draft. I am most surprised by
the addition of Bobby Korecky. It’s not that he
doesn’t deserve it, but I personally would probably have added added Yohan Pino,
Brock Peterson, David Winfree or Garrett Guzman ahead
of him. But it just makes the Eric Milton trade even better for the Twins. $9
million saved and Eric Milton in exchange for four years of Carlos Silva, Nick Punto and Bobby Korecky.
·
I
think Twins fans need to take a step back. The team isn’t going to sign the
top, high-dollar value free agents. But bashing the Craig Monroe trade is a bit
ridiculous. To say that Tony Clark would be a bad signing is a bit crazy. If
either one or both of them make the roster, they present a step forward for the
organizational depth/bench. Are they big names? No. But signing a 32 year old
CF for six years and potentially nine digits doesn’t make sense either. Or
signing a fourth starter for five years and $50 million? That doesn’t make
sense either. I just don’t understand why some Twins fans get so upset and
frustrated at this point. I mean, the Winter Meetings haven’t even started.
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Torii
Hunter says he is going to enjoy his Thanksgiving and think. He plans to make a
decision by next week. Like I said yesterday, I can’t imagine him signing
without talking to more than three teams. I do believe that the White Sox have
the advantage right now, but I would not be at all surprised if the Rangers and
Royals both come in with higher bids. And I don’t believe that the Dodgers have
even talked dollars yet. And I’m sure there are other teams. I think that the
Twins need to stay away!!
·
I
read that the Marlins are close to a deal sending Miguel Cabrera to the Dodgers
in exchange for a familiar group of names. It was Matt Kemp, Andy LaRoche and Clayton Kershaw. If that deal happens… what a
tremendous deal for the Marlins. Sure, they will again be bashed as being small
market and unable to keep their top players, but when they can rip off the
Dodgers like this, they have to do that trade. In my mind, if the Twins want to
deal Johan Santana, I would ask the Dodgers to add one more mid-level prospect
to that list and it would be done.
·
Jason
Tyner participated/instructed
at a
baseball camp in Texas last weekend. He worked with a couple of
baseball’s top prospects, Reds OF Jay Bruce and Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz.
Proceeds went toward Leukemia research.
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·
Finally,
Here are our panel’s week 12 picks. Because of the
short week, I am posting these now. I made the mistake of telling the group
that I didn’t need the picks until Wednesday. I should have said Tuesday so
that we could make these picks available to the readers. As I receive the rest
of the picks, I will continue to update this. So be sure to check back.
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Also,
again, I will not be formally posting over the long weekend, but there may be
an occasional quick post.
WEEK 12
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Seth Stohs |
Roger Dehring |
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SethSpeaks.net |
Twins Minor League Expert |
Reigning champ, and Twins pitching prospect |
Twins starting pitcher |
Twins Pitching Prospect |
Twins Outfield Prospect |
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Lions |
Packers |
Packers |
Packers |
Packers |
Packers |
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NY Jets @ Dallas |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
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Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
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Rams |
Seahawks |
Rams |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
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Redskins |
Buccs |
Buccs |
Redskins |
Redskins |
Buccs |
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Panthers |
Saints |
Saints |
Panthers |
Panthers |
Saints |
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Titans |
Titans |
Titans |
Bengals |
Titans |
Titans |
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Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
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Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
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Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
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Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
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Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
49ers |
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Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
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Broncos |
Broncos |
Broncos |
Bears |
Broncos |
Bears |
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Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
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Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers by 11 |
Steelers |
Steelers |
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John Bonnes |
Stick & Ball Guy |
Will Young |
Nick Nelson |
Josh Johnson |
Josh Taylor |
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Packers |
Packers |
Lions |
Lions |
Lions |
Lions |
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NY Jets @ Dallas |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
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Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
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Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Rams |
Seahawks |
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Buccs |
Buccs |
Redskins |
Buccs |
Buccs |
Buccs |
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Saints |
Panthers |
Saints |
Saints |
Saints |
Saints |
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Titans |
Titans |
Titans |
Titans |
Bengals |
Titans |
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Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
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Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
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Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
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Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
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Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
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Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
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Bears |
Bears |
Broncos |
Broncos |
Broncos |
Broncos |
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Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
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Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
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Howard Sinker |
LaVelle E. Neal |
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Lions |
Lions |
Lions |
Packers |
Packers |
Packers |
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NY Jets @ Dallas |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Jets |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
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Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
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Rams |
Rams |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Rams |
Seahawks |
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Buccs |
Buccs |
Redskins |
Redskins |
Buccs |
Buccs |
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Saints |
Saints |
Saints |
Panthers |
Saints |
Saints |
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Bengals |
Bengals |
Titans |
Titans |
Bengals |
Bengals |
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Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
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Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
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Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
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Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
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Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
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Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
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Bears |
Broncos |
Broncos |
Bears |
Bears |
Broncos |
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Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Cheaters |
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Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
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Al Bethke |
Bill Ferris |
JD Arney |
Mike Brasel |
Melissa Lien |
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SethSpeaks.net |
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Lions |
Lions |
Lions |
Lions |
Packers |
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NY Jets @ Dallas |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
Cowboys |
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Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
Colts |
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Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
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Buccs |
Buccs |
Buccs |
Redskins |
Buccs |
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Saints |
Saints |
Saints |
Saints |
Saints |
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Titans |
Titans |
Titans |
Bengals |
Titans |
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Texans |
Browns |
Browns |
Browns |
Texans |
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Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
Jaguars |
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Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
Chiefs |
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Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
Giants |
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Cardinals |
49ers |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
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Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
Chargers |
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Bears |
Bears |
Broncos |
Broncos |
Broncos |
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Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
Patriots |
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Steelers |
Dolphins |
Steelers |
Steelers |
Steelers |
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Summary
Looking at the
selections of the panelists, here is who the collective "We" think
will win each game:
Thursday Games –
NY Jets @ Dallas – Cowboys 22-1
Sunday Games –
Buffalo @ Jacksonville
– Jaguars 23-0
Monday Night –
Thanks
again for stopping by this site. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your
families! If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future postings,
please e-mail me.