Mejia to the DL -- who starts Sunday?

[Otto von Ballpark]

Figured it deserved its own thread, because it implies another roster move soon -- Mejia was scheduled to start on Sunday in Detroit.

 

It will probably be Fernando Romero, who last started Sunday Aug. 5 for Rochester (and he did quite well). Could also be Littell on regular rest, although his Tuesday start was poor this week.

 

Gonsalves and De Jong just pitched the last two days for Rochester, so it won't be them. Non-40-man, Kohl Stewart is scheduled to start tonight for Rochester.

[Doubles]

Scott Klingenbeck?

[Otto von Ballpark]

As for who gets sent down Sunday to make room for the starter, I'd guess Duffey. Although they could DFA Oliver Drake yet again. Seems doubtful we could make another trade by Sunday.

[Mike Sixel]

I'd guess Romero or Littell.....I hope Romero.

 

Given that Stewart has to be protected again this year, I'd be ok with it being him. Why not?

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Scott Klingenbeck?

He'd need a 40-man spot, but I would guess he is well-rested.

[Mike Sixel]

 

As for who gets sent down Sunday to make room for the starter, I'd guess Duffey. Although they could DFA Oliver Drake yet again. Seems doubtful we could make another trade by Sunday.

 

Austin, after not playing for 2 days.

[FormerMinnasotan]

Lewis Thorpe?? Hey he’s on the 40 man and probably soon done for the year so why not see what the 22 yr old can do. If he bombs send him back to Chattanooga or shut him down for the rest of season. Just throwing it out there.

[Thrylos]

 

As for who gets sent down Sunday to make room for the starter, I'd guess Duffey. Although they could DFA Oliver Drake yet again. Seems doubtful we could make another trade by Sunday.

 

Or they might actually see the light and cut/trade Morrison.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Given that Stewart has to be protected again this year, I'd be ok with it being him. Why not?

Well, if you don't think Stewart will be selected in Rule 5 again (or if he's selected, you think he could be returned), then you're probably better off leaving him off the roster for now.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Lewis Thorpe??

Good idea, I should have mentioned him too. But Thorpe just pitched on Wednesday, so Sunday would be short rest for him.

[Thrylos]

Stewart is scheduled to start for Rochester tonight, Romero on Saturday, and Littell on Sunday.

 

Take your pick among the last 2.

[Mike Sixel]

 

Well, if you don't think Stewart will be selected in Rule 5 again (or if he's selected, you think he could be returned), then you're probably better off leaving him off the roster for now.

 

Yup, it is a game theory exercise.

 

Me? I'd like to see what he does in the majors, if I'm the Twins. I think someone selects him next year, there are some really bad teams/staffs out there. He's worth a risk, imo, for someone.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Stewart is scheduled to start for Rochester tonight, Romero on Saturday, and Littell on Sunday.

 

Take your pick among the last 2.

Yup. I hope it's Romero, and they just let Rochester do a bullpen game on Saturday.

 

Although I suppose the Twins could do a bullpen game on Sunday instead, but that would feel pointless.

[FormerMinnasotan]

I'd guess Romero or Littell.....I hope Romero.

 

Given that Stewart has to be protected again this year, I'd be ok with it being him. Why not?

I hope it isn’t Littell. At this point he hasn’t earned another look, especially over Romero and Gonsalves. I find Littell underwhelming after following him this year, in Chattanooga he had an ERA over 5, and in Rochester has a 3.5ish ERA with questionable control/command. He’s more of who should be called up in September than Gonsalves or Romero at this point. Just my opinion, nothing personal.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Meh. I figured this was coming, but still... meh.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Yup, it is a game theory exercise.

 

Me? I'd like to see what he does in the majors, if I'm the Twins. I think someone selects him next year, there are some really bad teams/staffs out there. He's worth a risk, imo, for someone.

Yeah, I was looking at potential 40-man additions in another thread, and they probably have room for Stewart if they want.

 

But if they're going to add him to the 40-man and keep him into 2019, then there really isn't any urgency to move him up to MLB right now either. I'd probably rather see Romero, who could/should be in the opening day rotation next year. And Gonsalves after that.

[jkcarew]

 

He'd need a 40-man spot, but I would guess he is well-rested.

Scott Klingenbeck is 2 years older than Bartolo Colon.  Let that sink in for a moment.

 

 

[slash129]

Romero, please!

[FormerMinnasotan]

Stewart is scheduled to start for Rochester tonight, Romero on Saturday, and Littell on Sunday.

 

Take your pick among the last 2.

Easy, Romero. He has simply pitched better than Littell. To award Littell with a start is silly IMO because compared to Romero he hasn’t earned it.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Scott Klingenbeck is 2 years older than Bartolo Colon.  Let that sink in for a moment.

The one I like to trot out: Bartolo Colon was born the day before Todd Walker.

[Mike Sixel]

 

Yeah, I was looking at potential 40-man additions in another thread, and they probably have room for Stewart if they want.

 

But if they're going to add him to the 40-man and keep him into 2019, then there really isn't any urgency to move him up to MLB right now either. I'd probably rather see Romero, who could/should be in the opening day rotation next year. And Gonsalves after that.

 

I think they know what they have in Romero.....so I'd rather see Gonsalves or Stewart, but I'm good with any of the three......no interest in Littell for me.

[jud6312]

 

Or they might actually see the light and cut/trade Morrison.

And admit they were wrong?

[Mike Sixel]

 

And admit they were wrong?

 

I have some issues with the FO, but admitting they were wrong by trading guys is not one of them, imo. 

[Otto von Ballpark]

FWIW, with the Twins off day Monday, we wouldn't need a 5th starter again until Saturday August 18, and Mejia would be eligible to return that day (assuming they make his DL stint retroactive). Although I have no idea if Mejia would actually be ready to return that soon.

 

Still no excuse not to start Romero on Sunday. If anything, the Twins should probably go with a 6-man rotation at this point, even without Mejia (Romero + Gonsalves?) and swap fresh relievers up and down in the Duffey/Drake spots as needed.

[jkcarew]

Frustrating, though.  Probably the best 5 innings Mejia has ever pitched (in the majors)...given the outstanding pitch count, which has been a bugaboo for him.  Now this.

[jud6312]

 

I have some issues with the FO, but admitting they were wrong by trading guys is not one of them, imo. 

Agreed, but when trading guys that don't work, it can be spun to "we got prospects" for him, so there's some saving grace.

 

I wonder if they can do the same if they were to just cut someone loose with no return.

 

On the other hand, if they can get someone to give anything for Morrison, they might just be geniuses.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

I have some issues with the FO, but admitting they were wrong by trading guys is not one of them, imo. 

Well, the original poster did say "cut/trade." They're probably not ready to cut Morrison yet, for whatever reason. The cases of Morrison and Belisle suggest they might have some aversion to cutting vets they brought in.

 

As for trades, I'm not sure if any of the trades to date constitute "admitting they were wrong."

[Richie the Rally Goat]

 

Or they might actually see the light and cut/trade Morrison.

you can only have so many DH's on the roster

[jkcarew]

 

Well, the original poster did say "cut/trade." They're probably not ready to cut Morrison yet, for whatever reason. The cases of Morrison and Belisle suggest they might have some aversion to cutting vets they brought in.

 

As for trades, I'm not sure if any of the trades to date constitute "admitting they were wrong."

In the last 5 years..including this disastrous season, Morrison's wRC+ is better than Joe Mauer's (lower WAR than Joe).  And Morrison is 30 years old.  And he can hit the ball over the fence.   He's a favorite whipping boy on these threads, for obvious reasons.  But he's not realistically going to be "cut".

 

I think the Rodney trade was a bit of 'admitting mistake'...or at least changing of the minds...as nothing has really changed in the bullpen since they decided to sign Rodney (lost Pressly, May got healthy)?

 

With guys like Morrison and other objects of our frustration (like Grossman...even Reed, etc.)...it won't be until the off-season until we get a fair view on how quickly the FO is willing 'change their minds' on guys.

[diehardtwinsfan]

My preference woudl be Gonsalves or Thrope, just to see them. We know what we have in Romero at the moment. Gonsalve's schedule isn't ideal. Perhaps Thrope gets a cup of coffee and Gonsalves gets his starts lined up for the next one.