Article: Twins Sent Nine Players To Minor League Camp

[zchrz]

Duffey earned the shot last year, he ran with it and the as it should be gets first crack.  Berrios goes to AAA to get a bit of seasoning at a level he hasn't spent much time at and has every chance to force his way onto the team. 

 

Duffey is an interesting case because of his reliever roots, hes their first transition type that they have picked a few of recently.  A converted closer with the pitch mix to start, if he ends up being a 4 or 5 kinda guy because of stamina/ control/ pitch-ability whatever you can transition him into a back end bullpen role because of stuff. 

 

May is currently the prototype (not knocking May at all!) for this and there are multiple similar profile types in the system.  What is the value of a 4th/5th starter vs a setup guy in today's game? 

[alarp33]

 

I agree. I think Berrios should have been up last August. But I seriously doubt the Twins are set on gaming Berrios over service time, but rather that there's a belief among many of us here that the Twins front office inherently places too much trust in veterans and older guys at the expense of the younger guys. 

 

If they are holding him in AAA for 2.5 weeks for an extra year of control, I'm totally fine with it! It's the prudent move. 

 

My issue is going to be at the end of April, when half the rotation is scuffling and they still are refusing to bring him up

[sane16]

 

 

My issue is going to be at the end of April, when half the rotation is scuffling and they still are refusing to bring him up

It will be much easier for the Twins to replace a veteran at the end of April when he has a CURRENT ERA of 6.66.

At this point in time, the hopes of Spring Training masks reality.

[Squirrel]

 

If they are holding him in AAA for 2.5 weeks for an extra year of control, I'm totally fine with it! It's the prudent move. 

 

My issue is going to be at the end of April, when half the rotation is scuffling and they still are refusing to bring him up

And if the rotation isn't scuffling?

[alarp33]

 

And if the rotation isn't scuffling?

 

Then there is no reason to bring him up? I'm not sure why that's a question.  If 5 members of the rotation are healthy and pitching really well throughout the 1st month of the season, I'll A) Be shocked and B- Wait to see Berrios is mid-May. 

Edited March 21, 2016 by alarp33

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

He was having some shoulder issues early and then had the flu. Good chance that he will star the season on their DL... Good chance that the Twins would be just fine taking a player back in return for him.

Sounds like the Brewers are setting Jones up to spend April and May on the disabled list, June on a minor league "rehab" assignment, then July through September on the active roster.  Probably the best way to handle Rule 5 projects given the current rules.