That's OK guys...

[David HK]

Well, it's after midnight here, and won't be awake for the game thread, but I just thought I'd throw this in--

 

Per MLB.com:

• The Twins are hoping to have back two banged-up players who have avoided the disabled list. Third baseman Trevor Plouffe came out of Friday's game with a bone bruise in his right knee, and catcher Kurt Suzuki was held out Sunday after being taken out of Saturday's game when a pitch hit him in the mask, although he was cleared of a concussion.

 

Ummm, that's OK, guys, why don't you take a little more of a rest?  Don't want anybody to strain anything coming back too soon.  Seriously, have some more clubhouse cold cuts, pile it high, make a real big sandwich, and just relax and enjoy the game!   (and maybe a few more in the coming week).

[Linus]

If we want them to prove they are performing at a trade worthy level they have to be playjng.

[Jham]

 

If we want them to prove they are performing at a trade worthy level they have to be playjng.

Teams won 4 in a row.  2 best hitters, Nunez and Grossman are quasi-reserves, Centeno has  looked super comfortable behind the plate working with the staff, and both Plouffe and Suzuki have too much of a track record to scare off or attract new suitors.  Zuke is a qualified back-up.  Plouffe is a serviceable right handed bat and third baseman.  Both look like they could use some new surroundings.  No harm either way other than proving they're healthy.

[bluechipper]

It looks like they are taking another day. Neither are in the lineup against the A's today.

[jorgenswest]

Another attack on the character of hard working men. At times it is an embarrassment to be associated with this board.

[DaveW]

Another attack on the character of hard working men. At times it is an embarrassment to be associated with this board.

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[ashbury]

Another attack on the character of hard working men. At times it is an embarrassment to be associated with this board.

I see your point, but I also read the thread as more tongue in cheek regarding the superstitious side of the game, moreso than a Scorching Hot Take.

 

Four game winning streak? OMG, don't touch a thing!

[David HK]

 

Another attack on the character of hard working men. At times it is an embarrassment to be associated with this board.

Naw, certainly not character.  Performance, and willingness of a certain manager to continually rely on that under-performance in key spots in the lineup and during the game.

[ashbury]

All right, I guessed a little wrong on the motivation of the thread. But (moderator note:) let's keep the personal side out of it toward each other. I already had to remove one post that took it too far. If you disagree with the characterization of under-performance of certain players, rebut or move on, please.