Thread: Article: Building a Bench

Originally Posted by ashburyjohn

The thought of his rotation is the cause of that. The size of the relief crew is just a corollary.

I think they carry a 12-man staff regardless of rotation quality.

Originally Posted by snepp

I think they carry a 12-man staff regardless of rotation quality.

When was the last time the Twins spent a significant amount of time with an 11-man staff?

Originally Posted by USAFChief

When was the last time the Twins spent a significant amount of time with an 11-man staff?

Hell if I know, you're the one with the memory of an elephant.

A RH bat with pop is the ideal, and that would mean Wilkin Ramirez or Chris Colabello. Obviously a five-man bench would be best, but that won't happen in April, for sure.