Game Thread: Twins @ Toronto 7-24 @ 6:10 PM CT

[wsnydes]

 

corresponding roster move when Dozier got traded.

So the new extreme of the shift has been set. Dozier has shifted so far on an opponent that he's on a different field. Got it.

[wsnydes]

 

ftfy

Are we still talking the roast or diehardtwinsfan?

[Blake]

 

Are we still talking the roast or diehardtwinsfan?

Yes.

[USAFChief]

 

Yes.

************, beat me to it.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Are we still talking the roast or diehardtwinsfan?

 

basting in tequila would be one expensive bath.

[USAFChief]

 

basting in tequila would be one expensive bath.

trust me on this...it's not so much the cost in dollars, it's the price you pay the next morning.

[Cap'n Piranha]

I do not understand Taylor Motter, he of the career .575 OPS, playing over Jake Cave.

 

It makes no sense for a contending team, it makes no sense for a non-contending team. If Molitor is going to use Motter for anything more than a late-inning laugher mop-up guy, than Falvine needs to DFA him now.

[Vanimal46]

I do not understand Taylor Motter, he of the career .575 OPS, playing over Jake Cave.

 

It makes no sense for a contending team, it makes no sense for a non-contending team. If Molitor is going to use Motter for anything more than a late-inning laugher mop-up guy, than Falvine needs to DFA him now.

Don't have a RH 4th OF, just like all season long minus one week of LaMarre hitting well.

[USAFChief]

 

I do not understand Taylor Motter, he of the career .575 OPS, playing over Jake Cave.

It makes no sense for a contending team, it makes no sense for a non-contending team. If Molitor is going to use Motter for anything more than a late-inning laugher mop-up guy, than Falvine needs to DFA him now.

I would imagine it's that Motter bats RH'd. The opposing starter, Borucky, is LH'd. 

 

Also, don't be discouraged by Motter's .000/.118/.000 batting line. That .118 OPS is a full .440 below his career numbers!

[VATwinsFan]

wait, is it possible to be a Texas Canadien?

That only works if you're from Montreal and play hockey.

[Mike Sixel]

It is difficult to figure out the plan in MN, with Motter and Belisle playing.......

[Vanimal46]

I would imagine it's that Motter bats RH'd. The opposing starter, Borucky, is LH'd. 

 

Also, don't be discouraged by Motter's .000/.118/.000 batting line. That .118 OPS is a full .440 below his career numbers!

He's a prime candidate for positive regression!

[Tecmo]

Seriously just want Molitar gone at this point. Either try to win or give the youngsters playing time. Starting Wilson and Motter does neither.

[Vanimal46]

Seriously just want Molitar gone at this point. Either try to win or give the youngsters playing time. Starting Wilson and Motter does neither.

Cheer up, Charlie! It's just 2 out of the 9 players in the lineup.

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Motter? I thought we were done with this guy? What does he bring to the table?

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Seriously just want Molitar gone at this point. Either try to win or give the youngsters playing time. Starting Wilson and Motter does neither.

Thank you

[Vanimal46]

Motter? I thought we were done with this guy? What does he bring to the table?

It's only the beginning of Motter once Dozier and/or Escobar is traded by next week.

[Foghorn Leghorn]

It's only the beginning of Motter once Dozier and/or Escobar is traded by next week.

They shouldn’t be traded. Like Rocket said the return will be pathetic.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Game thread in fine form tonight. 

 

and then... the game started.

[Mill1634]

Giving Motter one last game before he is DFA'd for Erv?

[Vanimal46]

They shouldn’t be traded. Like Rocket said the return will be pathetic.

Trade em, don't trade em. I don't care anymore either way. Both are likely moving onto greener pastures this winter, so if it makes some feel better to get something for them, go for it.

[Vanimal46]

Giving Motter one last game before he is DFA'd for Erv?

Berardino says Slegers may get moved to the 60 day DL to make room for Erv.

[GCTF]

Looks like this Borucki guy is going to have to clear some space on a shelf at home for yet another Cy Young award.

[Mill1634]

 

Berardino says Slegers may get moved to the 60 day DL to make room for Erv.

Interesting.  I see Reed should be back soon. Have to think Motter goes down when Reed gets activated. 

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

trust me on this...it's not so much the cost in dollars, it's the price you pay the next morning.

 

Nah, there are folks who are genetically immune to hangovers... and I happen to be one of them.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Berardino says Slegers may get moved to the 60 day DL to make room for Erv.

or what we also call Kicking the Can down the road

 

[Vanimal46]

or what we also call Kicking the Can down the road

 

Yep. Why see what he has to offer now when you can 60 day DL him and have the same scenario in 2019?

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Yep. Why see what he has to offer now when you can 60 day DL him and have the same scenario in 2019?

???

 

Not sure you can see what he has to offer now if he's headed to the 60 day. Means he won't be better anytime soon.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Twins are...

 

[Vanimal46]

???

 

Not sure you can see what he has to offer now if he's headed to the 60 day. Means he won't be better anytime soon.

That was the joke... Kicking the can down the road. Putting off decisions on fringe players until next season... Sarcasm.