I basically agree with this. I would bring up Kepler Sept. 1 and platoon him with Hunter until Hicks gets back, at which time I would platoon him with Hicks and leave Hunter as a bench bat, leader, platoon player with Mauer (moving Sano to 1B when Hunter hits against lefties and Mauer sits). Give the old guys a few extra days off and maybe that will improve their production. I'd also bring Polanco up on Sept. 1 and give him time and both SS and 2B (does anyone else think Dozier could use a day off every other week-- he has worn down the second half two years and a row now). I'd also bring up Vargas Sept. 1 as a bench bat, occasional starter. I'd bring up Berrios Sept. 1 to pitch out of the bullpen, since he's getting closer and closer to the innings limit. I doubt the Twins will do that though. I wouldn't bring up Danny Santana, except maybe just to use him as a pinch runner. I doubt Pinto is ready for the majors. Unless he is absolutely raking, I'd leave him in the minors. I wouldn't bring up Arcia. To all of you calling for him to be called up, are you insane? He is a mess right now. Maybe if he starts raking the next two weeks, but otherwise no way.

Agree with many points. I doubt that Kepler gets a look until the Southern playoffs are over. Vargas should be back soon. Dozier does need more time off. Polanco is not a true shortstop any more than Nunez. Berrios won't be up until sometime in 2016. The rotation needs to pick it up, the only guy who has a quality start lately.

Remember, barring DL situations, players have to be on the 25-man roster before Sept. 1st to be eligible for the playoffs. Clearly, Graham or Duensing (maybe both) will be "getting an injury" for there to be 14 position players in the playoffs.

Dozier needs time off. Suzuki needs time off.

Vargas and Polanco are two likely contributors, both of whom might be considered for the playoff roster.

Something must be physically wrong with Arcia.

Dozier needs time off. Suzuki needs time off.

 

Vargas and Polanco are two likely contributors, both of whom might be considered for the playoff roster.

 

Something must be physically wrong with Arcia.

Well since the brain is part of the physical body, I agree.

I'm guessing Polanco, Kepler, and Berrios will remain in the minors until their teams are eliminated. I could see Vargas being called up as a spare bat.

I'm curious to see if Arcia, Pinto, Meyer, and even Santana are called up at all. In somewhat similar situations both Hicks and Dozier were not called up.

They have to want Pinto and Santana to get some at bats. One or both might be DL-replacements for the playoffs (you never know when Santana's speed could come in handy).