Article: Hopes And Plans For Trevor May

[SF Twins Fan]

May shouldn't even be in the equation for the start of the season rotation. If I were the Twins I'd let him know that he's going into the season as a starting option so that he prepared to be a starter but I would also let him know that he's probably going to start the season on the DL or in AAA so he can build up his arm strength. The Twins can't afford to waste games at the start of the season with his "try outs".

[HitInAPinch]

Hi ya'll.  Back from a self-imposed sabbatical.  

 

If memory serves, May has a lower back issue.  As a RP, he had time to heal.  As a SP, the lower back issue was exacerbated, i.e.  longer stints throwing.

 

I'm not sure there is a way to fix lower back issues.  Especially, if your profession is MLB pitcher.

[Shane Wahl]

He had other health issues as a reliever. Hell, relieving might have caused this problem anyway. He should be starting by mid season or so.

[BuxtonBandwagon]

 

 

I'm not going to get too worked up about who will be in the opening rotation until we have a chance to see how the dust settles with trades and free agents. But long-term, I'd like to see them give May a chance to start. 

 

Great in-depth post here. I love the plan drawn out. As I was reading this I was thinking about how I am expecting the twins will add one pitcher but I am really hoping they're able to add two. One signing and one via trade w/o giving up pitching prospects. Then heading into the year if they have Santana, Berrios, Mejia, Gibson, Romero, Gonsalves, Jorge and two outsider players. Obviously I don't plan on the last three getting a lot of starts, but I feel confident if they need to make a few cuz someone is on the DL.