Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/19): Hu Impresses In AAA Debut

[Secondary User]

For those wondering about Vargas:

 

With Hu being called up to make the spot start for the Red Wings yesterday, they didn't have room on their active roster (24 player limit, guys on DL and rehabbers like Stauffer don't count against limit) to put Vargas on without making a corresponding move.So they waited until today when Hu was set to be sent back to A+ to activate him.I'm not sure if the timing of the situation would have allowed them to send Hu down after the first game and then activate Vargas for the second, or if they can only make roster moves at predetermined times in the day

[blairpaul715]

 

For those wondering about Vargas:

 

With Hu being called up to make the spot start for the Red Wings yesterday, they didn't have room on their active roster (24 player limit, guys on DL and rehabbers like Stauffer don't count against limit) to put Vargas on without making a corresponding move.So they waited until today when Hu was set to be sent back to A+ to activate him.I'm not sure if the timing of the situation would have allowed them to send Hu down after the first game and then activate Vargas for the second, or if they can only make roster moves at predetermined times in the day

I believe you can make adjustment inbetween DH games, but as i believe i seen Seth say, he has like 2 or 3 days to report when moving down from MLB.

[blairpaul715]

And AAA only has 24 man limit??? if that is true, i didnt know that.

[gunnarthor]

As to Meyer, I'm being stubborn but I want to see him fail as a starter in the majors before we give up on him as a starter.  Even if he's failing as a starter in AAA.  

 

But considering how good he was (when healthy) last year, I think it has to be a mechanical issue and the Twins probably realize that.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Neat idea. Since he has worked as a teacher in the off-season, this especially fits his personality.

That's what I thought. Very interesting idea.

[Sam Morley]

Good news on Landa. What are the plans for him? Are they going to stretch him out to start, or will he be in the bullpen for good? How was his velocity?

[jokin]

As to Meyer, I'm being stubborn but I want to see him fail as a starter in the majors before we give up on him as a starter.  Even if he's failing as a starter in AAA.  

 

But considering how good he was (when healthy) last year, I think it has to be a mechanical issue and the Twins probably realize that.

I hope they also come to the realization that Neal Allen might be just the guy to work with Meyer.

[jokin]

For those wondering about Vargas:

 

With Hu being called up to make the spot start for the Red Wings yesterday, they didn't have room on their active roster (24 player limit, guys on DL and rehabbers like Stauffer don't count against limit) to put Vargas on without making a corresponding move.So they waited until today when Hu was set to be sent back to A+ to activate him.I'm not sure if the timing of the situation would have allowed them to send Hu down after the first game and then activate Vargas for the second, or if they can only make roster moves at predetermined times in the day

And AAA only has 24 man limit??? if that is true, i didnt know that.

And don't they have the major league rule about adding a pitcher for a DH? (I see on the Red Wings twitter that this was the corresponding transaction they made, I'm not sure why Vargas couldn't have been activated in the second game, if he had been interested in playing in it.)

Edited May 20, 2015 by jokin

[ashbury]

That's what I thought. Very interesting idea.

Bring Meyer up to the majors, even. See what coaching magic he can work on Stauffer. "Try throwing the ball as hard as you can, sir."

[John Kelsey]

 

Good news on Landa. What are the plans for him? Are they going to stretch him out to start, or will he be in the bullpen for good? How was his velocity?

 

He was in the bullpen for good before he got hurt so I would imagine he's there to stay. 

[HitInAPinch]

 

Regarding Meyer to the big league bullpen, I don't see how that would be good. Walks aren't good out of the bullpen either. I don't know if he's hurt or what. I might consider giving him two weeks off. Send him to Ft. Myers. Tell him not to pick up a baseball for 7-10 days. Try to get him to not even think about baseball. Or, have him 'coach' some of the EST pitchers and see what he learns from being on the other side of this. I don't know if there's a good answer. There isn't really a guaranteed right answer, so get creative.

 

I'm with you on Meyer.  Something got to him and he could use a change in scenery. 

 

And kudo's to everyone for not mentioning Steve Blass.  Oh, crap.....