Twins sign Buddy Boshers

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Hmmm, Antonio Bastardo or Buddy Boshers?

 

Close TR........close.

 

http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2014-07/18/8/enhanced/webdr08/anigif_enhanced-buzz-8915-1405685252-4.gif

Why would anyone set the bar that high? I mean, come on..

[Platoon]

This is also being discussed in the MINOR LEAGUE SINGINGS thread.

Now I know why Ryan has no time to clear roster problems, he's hiring people to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America in Rochester!

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

It's still a minor league signing, hence the move to the minor league forum. He hasn't played on the Twins major league team ever ... hopefully ever.

I'm not arguing with you. Although "Buddy Boshers" is the kind of name I can look past horrible roster management to embrace.

[Rosterman]

Keep this in the minor league signing department! That was what it was created for...

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/20753-minor-league-signings/page-3

 

And nothing wrong with some left-handed depth. These minor league free agents still have to earn a roster spot and many are cut in spring training.

[Shaitan]

 

Also, for those impressed by Boshers' indy league stats from last season, note that 38 year old Lew Ford led that league in AVG, OBP, and SLG (while also serving as his team's hitting coach):

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?type=bat&id=82eaadb8

 

Can he still play CF?

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Can he still play CF?

According to the Long Island Ducks, yes!

 

The Toros de Tijuana deployed Ford mostly in RF, although that was out of deference to the incomparable Eduardo Arredondo, of course.

 

I know it's mostly against suspect competition, but Ford has had a pretty impressive and thorough record the past 6 years since returning from Japan.  I might give him a job in AAA ahead of Benson and Mastroianni at this point.

[zchrz]

 

I see TR is going with the  "Our Starting Rotation Is So Good We Don't Need Reliever" strategy. . . .  Ballsy.

Especially with our rotation!

[dbminn]

Too bad he wasn't available back when the Twins had Boof Bonser.

[DaveW]

 

Also, for those impressed by Boshers' indy league stats from last season, note that 38 year old Lew Ford led that league in AVG, OBP, and SLG (while also serving as his team's hitting coach):

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?type=bat&id=82eaadb8

GO GET HIM TERRY!

[sane09]

 

Although "Buddy Boshers" is the kind of name I can look past horrible roster management to embrace.

 "The Great Balbino" Fuenmayor is a name we can't forget!

[Homer Hanky]

good depth signing... 

 

as long as this is not the only lefty we get...

 

I still like the idea of Perkins as the set up/ power lefty! 

[scottz]

 

Hmmm, Antonio Bastardo or Buddy Boshers?

 

Close TR........close.

 

http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2014-07/18/8/enhanced/webdr08/anigif_enhanced-buzz-8915-1405685252-4.gif

Can't stop watching the 11:18AM post.

[stringer bell]

I don't mind losing a prospect if the result is a quality reliever. No more bargain basement shopping!

[Seth Stohs]

Today, Buddy Boshers is back in the big leagues. Called up because the Twins past two starters have failed to get through four innings. Mastroianni to the DL, Perkins to the 60-Day DL.

[HitInAPinch]

 

Today, Buddy Boshers is back in the big leagues. Called up because the Twins past two starters have failed to get through four innings. Mastroianni to the DL, Perkins to the 60-Day DL.

LOL  I was wondering why anyone was resurrecting this from last year!

 

Perkins I think we all saw coming.  Mastroianni?  Hurt his butt sitting on the bench??

[AlwaysinModeration]

I enjoyed reading this thread from start to finish, which I knew would end with the inevitable punch line.

 

Boshers, Kintzler and Dean, all in the Twins bullpen. Who could ever have doubted the plan?

[Cory Engelhardt]

Is JT Chagois holding someone hostage? Did he kill a guy? What does he have to do to get recalled?

[Thrylos]

The Twins need a My Buddy Boshers Doll night now.

 

The new savior 

[Vanimal46]

sigh.... also, back to a 3 man bench for the Twins. 

[AlwaysinModeration]

By the way, this thread needs to be moved over to the major league section now, of course!

[jokin]

 

I don't mind losing a prospect if the result is a quality reliever. No more bargain basement shopping!

 

I don't think anyone was listening to us last winter...

[jokin]

 

 

I enjoyed reading this thread from start to finish, which I knew would end with the inevitable punch line.

Boshers, Kintzler and Dean, all in the Twins bullpen. Who could ever have doubted the plan?

 

And they're not done, Runzler, Burnett, Wimmers and are all likely to still get a shot this year, as well.

[jokin]

 

Hey, at least they're trying something in the bullpen. I just wish they would take this attitude to the starting rotation and the infield. Sadly, there's very little that can be done in the outfield until Buxton is ready to come back..

 

Move Mauer out there?

Move Plouffe out there?

Sign another FA vet?

Buxton could be alot closer than we think... DicknBert hinted at the potential for imminent call-up last night. And he's been raking in the month of May in AAA.

 

[nicksaviking]

 

sigh.... also, back to a 3 man bench for the Twins. 

 

They should probably just re-add Milone then, he's a better hitter than most of the bench anyway.

[gil4]

 

Is JT Chagois holding someone hostage? Did he kill a guy? What does he have to do to get recalled?

 

I think he needs to hold someone hostage.  Or kill a guy.

[Thrylos]

 

Is JT Chagois holding someone hostage? Did he kill a guy? What does he have to do to get recalled?

 

He does not suck. Last I've heard that is a communicative disease at 1 Twins Way and want to contain it.

[gil4]

 

He does not suck. Last I've heard that is a communicative disease at 1 Twins Way and want to contain it.

As reasonable an explanation as any.  I like your profile pic - is that the new alt cap to go with the red jerseys?

[d-mac]

 

And they're not done, Runzler, Burnett, Wimmers and are all likely to still get a shot this year, as well.

 

All before Chargois, I assume. 

[d-mac]

 

 

Buxton could be alot closer than we think... DicknBert hinted at the potential for imminent call-up last night. And he's been raking in the month of May in AAA.

 

I hope not. He still has a 0.40 BB/K in the month of May in AAA. The kid needs a solid 300-400 PA in AAA and prove that he can control the strike zone.

[Mike Sixel]

 

I hope not. He still has a 0.40 BB/K in the month of May in AAA. The kid needs a solid 300-400 PA in AAA and prove that he can control the strike zone.

 

Why does he need 400 ABs in AAA?