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[sane16]

Zach Jones finally pitched in a ST game for the Brewers yesterday.
IP=1, ER=1, H=2, HR=1, K=1, BB=0, ERA=9.00

[alarp33]

 

Two things:
1)Alex Meyer is going to start at Rochester? That seems like huge news to me. If he does well there, he could get called up pretty easily. (Before Berrios, ostensibly.) That certainly didn't appear to be where his career was trending.
 

 

I see zero reason to believe Alex Meyer would be even remotely an option for the Twins Rotation at any point in the first half of the season, maybe all season.  He only started 8 games all last year, he's got a long ways to go to get back into that mix.  Not sure how you deducted he would be ahead of Berrios?

[Otto von Ballpark]

I see zero reason to believe Alex Meyer would be even remotely an option for the Twins Rotation at any point in the first half of the season, maybe all season. He only started 8 games all last year, he's got a long ways to go to get back into that mix. Not sure how you deducted he would be ahead of Berrios?

Meyer is on the 40-man? It's a big "if" to be sure, basically he'd have to start throwing like he did in 2013-2014 again. And if the rotation opening wasn't necessarily long-term, maybe a spot start or two or three while a guy goes on the 15 day DL, that could make it less likely to be Berrios too.

 

I like Berrios, and I am sure the Twins like him, but the idea that he is destined to be first in line to come up, as early as 2 weeks into the season, regardless of everything else doesn't seem likely.

[USAFChief]

My guess is Meyer is going into the Rochester rotation in the hopes it speeds up the process of getting him ready to help the Twins bullpen.

 

Edit: although I agree with spy that a two week injury fill in might not be out of the realm of possibility.

 

All of this depends on Meyer performing of course.

[alarp33]

 

Meyer is on the 40-man? It's a big "if" to be sure, basically he'd have to start throwing like he did in 2013-2014 again. And if the rotation opening wasn't necessarily long-term, maybe a spot start or two or three while a guy goes on the 15 day DL, that could make it less likely to be Berrios too.

I like Berrios, and I am sure the Twins like him, but the idea that he is destined to be first in line to come up, as early as 2 weeks into the season, regardless of everything else doesn't seem likely.

 

Alex Meyer made 8 disastrous starts all last season, I'm all for moving him back to the rotation and hoping something with his control/ command clicks, but if there is an injury in the rotation at any point in the 1st 3 months he might be the 9th or 10th option.  

 

It's not only Berrios, it's the Duffey/Nolasco loser, and probably other Rochester arms.  

[Otto von Ballpark]

Alex Meyer made 8 disastrous starts all last season, I'm all for moving him back to the rotation and hoping something with his control/ command clicks, but if there is an injury in the rotation at any point in the 1st 3 months he might be the 9th or 10th option.

 

It's not only Berrios, it's the Duffey/Nolasco loser, and probably other Rochester arms.

Again, the clause you seem to overlooking is IF Meyer does well. If he was doing as well or better than Duffey or Berrios, he might even get a fill-in start or two if his turn happens to line up better.

 

I don't think it is likely that he performs that well again, that quickly, but IF he does, it could happen. He lost his starting gig last year because he sucked, so if they put him back at starter and he performs well again, I don't see why he couldn't reclaim the similar consideration he had before he sucked.

 

Of course, if a bullpen need comes up first, as Chief alludes to, that could take him out of the starting mix.

[alarp33]

 

Again, the clause you seem to overlooking is IF Meyer does well. If he was doing as well or better than Duffey or Berrios, he might even get a fill-in start or two if his turn happens to line up better.

I don't think it is likely that he performs that well again, that quickly, but IF he does, it could happen. He lost his starting gig last year because he sucked, so if they put him back at starter and he performs well again, I don't see why he couldn't reclaim the similar consideration he had before he sucked.

Of course, if a bullpen need comes up first, as Chief alludes to, that could take him out of the starting mix.

 

That's what I was trying to allude to when I said the 1st 3 months, I think he would have to do well for a long period of time before he was an option. If he makes 3 good Rochester starts in April I don't believe it moves him up the pecking order.  Based solely off how bad last year was, and how long its been since he has started.  

 

And I agree with Chief as well, it wouldn't shock me if he is pitching well he's 1st man up in the bullpen

[Otto von Ballpark]

Fair enough. Although I don't think we can so easily predict a universal pecking order for all situations. The next starter could be coming up for a doubleheader, or another time specific need.

[Platoon]

Two things:

1)Alex Meyer is going to start at Rochester? That seems like huge news to me. If he does well there, he could get called up pretty easily. (Before Berrios, ostensibly.) That certainly didn't appear to be where his career was trending.

2)Molitor saying "we didn't expect to win the Park bidding" is quite the quote. I've often said that the Twins MO is "aim for mediocrity." In this case, they put in a bid expecting not to win it. Now, because they lucked out and actually won his rights...they are adjusting by moving Sano to OF. Of the options of DH, 1B, 3B or OF, they picked the one position that the position for him that will most likely result in an average to below average result.

2)? Where did you read/hear Molitor say that? It's not that I doubt it, because it's always been my conjecture that it's not the Twins Way to go high enough to get a sought after FA style player. Ergo, they did, and now what the bleep do we do with him? Of course that's just me thinking from moms basement!

[AlwaysinModeration]

2)? Where did you read/hear Molitor say that? It's not that I doubt it, because it's always been my conjecture that it's not the Twins Way to go high enough to get a sought after FA style player. Ergo, they did, and now what the bleep do we do with him? Of course that's just me thinking from moms basement!

I read it from Jeremy Nygaard, earlier in this thread. He said Molitor said it in MLB Network.

[AlwaysinModeration]

With regards to Meyer and his chances of cracking the rotation, it's not that I am saying he will be first in line for an opening. Not at all. But the pecking order isn't always cut and dried; hot streaks, veteranism, timing; lots of different factors can impact who gets a shot.

 

But let me put it a different way. Between May and Meyer, which has the greater chance of getting a start this year?

Edited March 25, 2016 by AM.

[Platoon]

I read it from Jeremy Nygaard, earlier in this thread. He said Molitor said it in MLB Network.

I missed that. It does explain the perplexing get.

[AlwaysinModeration]

With regards to Meyer and his chances of cracking the rotation, it's not that I am saying he will be first in line for an opening. Not at all. But the pecking order isn't always cut and dried; hot streaks, veteranism, timing; lots of different factors can impact who gets a shot.

 

But let me put it a different way. Between May and Meyer, which has the greater chance of getting a start this year?

Ok, so let me ask the question again, after Meyer's first start in AAA...who has the greater chance of getting a start in the Twins' rotation this year, Meyer, or May?