Do the twins have the worst bench in baseball?

[DaveW]

Yes

[Whammy]

2 decades running

[TheLeviathan]

It's only the 18th-25th spots on the roster.  They don't matter that much Dave.

 

Or so I'm told.

[Whammy]

We've decided to stockpile top-notch defensive replacements.....

[David HK]

I concur.

[USAFChief]

One thing I would have done is PH for Rosario against the LH reliever tonight, down 1-0, one out and Plouffe on third.

 

What's Nunez purpose on this team if not to come in and get the ball out of the infield there.

[DaveW]

One thing I would have done is PH for Rosario against the LH reliever tonight, down 1-0, one out and Plouffe on third.

 

What's Nunez purpose on this team if not to come in and get the ball out of the infield there.

At least Molly realized that Nunez isn't a better option, Rosario has hit LHP pretty well and since he is a key part of the future I don't mind having him hit in big situations.

 

Suzuki however....would

Have been nice to have Pinto on the roster...

[SwainZag]

 

At least Molly realized that Nunez isn't a better option, Rosario has hit LHP pretty well and since he is a key part of the future I don't mind having him hit in big situations.

Suzuki however....would
Have been nice to have Pinto on the roster...

 

It would be nice if Pinto hit in AAA to show he belonged up on the big club roster....

[DaveW]

It would be nice if Pinto hit in AAA to show he belonged up on the big club roster....

Would be nice if Hermann could hit anything in MLB to show he belongs.

 

Pinto has a .784 OPS in the majors and has a career .786 OPS in AAA.

[SwainZag]

 

Would be nice if Hermann could hit anything in MLB to show he belongs.

Pinto has a .784 OPS in the majors and has a career .786 OPS in AAA.

 

This is an assumption......I am assuming the don't think Pinto is good enough to catch 1-2 times per week and that's why Herman is up.  If they brought up Pinto, I would think they would carry 3 catchers, which.....would it be that much of a better bench?

[DaveW]

 

This is an assumption......I am assuming the don't think Pinto is good enough to catch 1-2 times per week and that's why Herman is up.  If they brought up Pinto, I would think they would carry 3 catchers, which.....would it be that much of a better bench?

Yes. You don't need two util guys on the bench in Escobar and Nunez, Nunez especially who doesn't field even averagely anywhere. At least Pinto gives you a PH option off the bench, and I still think he can handle 1 game a week catching, just make sure its for a veteran like Milone or Hughes and he will be fine.

[jokin]

One thing I would have done is PH for Rosario against the LH reliever tonight, down 1-0, one out and Plouffe on third.

 

What's Nunez purpose on this team if not to come in and get the ball out of the infield there.

Molitor agonized about this in the post-game. I hope it made him nostalgic for his past days as manager with only a 12 man pitching staff.

[Rosterman]

A bench of Pinto, Nunez, Arcia/Vargas and I can live with Robinson/Schafer for now. Trade out Escobar for Nunez when you find a shortstop.

[spinowner]

The makeup of the bench is just another of many examples demonstrating that the Twins are really still rebuilding. They have a good W-L record at the moment but that's just a pleasant accident. That doesn't mean that prospects can't be brought up, but we shouldn't do it if we think it will hurt their development and we shouldn't expect .300 BA's and a postseason berth if we do.

[RIP BYTO]

Hey we can't always have the type of bench that once included Brendan Harris and Matt Tolbert. Those were the glory days my friend.

[Platoon]

Yes

we have a bench???

[DocBauer]

Perkins in the infield is solid enough, but does cause late game situations when he has to close.

 

Not much question Pelf is the top bench bat, but I prefer him at 1B over the OF. Sure he has the arm for out there, but resembles a lumbering giraffe at times.

 

Anxious to see what Tonkin looks like behind the plate when Zuke actually has a day off.