Game Thread: Twins @ White Sox, 7-27 @ 6:10pm CT

[Bandit34]

 

And we gave up Lewin Diaz? I have no hope for this FO.

Honestly, I have never heard of Lewin Diaz before tonight. I'm sure you all will laugh me to scorn but honestly, I've not heard anything about him. And I'm not a casual fan, by any means. I never miss a game. 

[LVTwinsfan]

Good ab schoop

[PDX Twin]

 

We got back a pitching prospect that's arguably a wash with Diaz.

 

When does the young pitcher need to be added to the 40?

[MNT1996]

 

Honestly, I have never heard of Lewin Diaz before tonight. I'm sure you all will laugh me to scorn but honestly, I've not heard anything about him. And I'm not a casual fan, by any means. I never miss a game. 

 

He was arguably our best 1st base prospect. He was shredding AA

[PDX Twin]

Wow. The Sox have been learning from the Twins' infield.

[Mr. Brooks]

When does the young pitcher need to be added to the 40?

Not for 3 more years.

[HawksNest]

 

The great myth of this year is that the Twins have been playing poorly since early June. That's not really the case. I don't think I have ever seen a team do what Cleveland has done in these last two months. It's Cleveland, not the Twins. 

 

25-23 since June 1st (assuming we lose this game which is still TBD)

 

84 win pace 

[PDX Twin]

 

Not for 3 more years.

 

That makes this trade a lot better, no?

[IndyTwinsFan]

And we gave up Lewin Diaz? I have no hope for this FO.

There was no guarantee that Diaz would ever amount to even a marginal big league player. Plus, he plays a position where we have plenty of other potentially viable options. Based on the proposed trade pieces, I don't view this as all that bad of a deal.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Your nightly reminder that Kepler likes to swing at the first pitch.

 

(In other words, don’t expect Buxton to take off on the first pitch)

[jz7233]

 

Good ab schoop

As usual Schoop hardly gets on base if it's a close game.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Dumb question. What would have been wrong with trading for Bummer?

[Mr. Brooks]

That makes this trade a lot better, no?

IMO, yes it does.

[MNT1996]

 

There was no guarantee that Diaz would ever amount to even a marginal big league player. Plus, he plays a position where we have plenty of other potentially viable options. Based on the proposed trade pieces, I don't view this as all that bad of a deal.

 

Romo has a 7.9 K/9 and a 1.2 WHIP and is 36 years old. We gave up a great prospect for an aging pitcher with mediocre stats. Same old same old.

[Mr. Brooks]

Dumb question. What would have been wrong with trading for Bummer?

Teams are allowed to make more than one trade.

[LVTwinsfan]

25-23 since June 1st (assuming we lose this game which is still TBD)

 

84 win pace

I agree, slightly better than average , not “ good “

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Oof

[Bandit34]

 

He was arguably our best 1st base prospect. He was shredding AA

Looks like we got a solid pitcher prospect that can bring the heat for him. We have glaring holes in pitching in our system and several great prospects in the infield. 

[Mr. Brooks]

Romo has a 7.9 K/9 and a 1.2 WHIP and is 36 years old. We gave up a great prospect for an aging pitcher with mediocre stats. Same old same old.

"Great" prospect is your subjective opinion.

Certainly no respected national publication feels that way about him.

 

Romo is also among the league leaders in least hard contact allowed, and lowest exit velocity.

K/9 is important for some pitchers. Romo has always done well by inducing soft contact.

[glunn]

Moderator note -- please at least familiarize yourself with the trade before bemoaning it.

 

Also, we have a thread where this is being explained and debated. http://twinsdaily.com/topic/34149-game-thread-twins-white-sox-7-27-610pm-ct/page-12

 

 

[MNT1996]

 

"Great" prospect is your subjective opinion.
Certainly no respected national publication feels that way about him.

Romo is also among the league leaders in least hard contact allowed, and lowest exit velocity.
K/9 is important for some pitchers. Romo has always done well by inducing soft contact.

 

The reason I point out the 7.9 K/9 is that it's at his lowest in his career. His 1.2 WHIP is among the highest of his career. I don't like the trade at all.

[Utah Twins Fan]

Schoop playing like a guy that knows he’s out of a job soon ......

[tvagle]

Schoop = disinterested at the plate and in the field = Everyday Arraez

[tvagle]

 

Schoop playing like a guy that knows he’s out of a job soon ......

ninja'd me...nicely done

[Danchat]

I know being just one game ahead of Cleveland is not a good look... but it's not like the Twins have been terrible. We are just 3 games behind the Yankees for the #1 seed in the AL - so if the Twins can take advantage of the easiest schedule in the MLB, they could definitely be the #1 seed. Of course, Cleveland's playing so well they will be in contention for it too, though I expect them to cool off against better competition.

[PDX Twin]

I have to say that I don't understand all the whining.

 

We didn't get a 24-year-old Sandy Koufax for Joe Schlabotnik. Let's get realistic about what we can get for what we are willing to give. If we give up Lewis or Kirilloff, then I understand the grief.

 

We got a veteran relief pitcher who has been very effective this season for someone who is probably a marginal major leaguer at a highly replaceable position. And we got a pitching prospect who doesn't have to be protected on the 40-man roster for a couple more years. What's not to like?

[tvagle]

Pitching like he's ready to be DFmAy'd

[mrtwinsfan]

May did fine there, - scoop no

[h2oface]

 

I know being just one game ahead of Cleveland is not a good look... but it's not like the Twins have been terrible. We are just 3 games behind the Yankees for the #1 seed in the AL - so if the Twins can take advantage of the easiest schedule in the MLB, they could definitely be the #1 seed. Of course, Cleveland's playing so well they will be in contention for it too, though I expect them to cool off against better competition.

 

We have been a less than .500 team since June. So I guess not terrible, just not better than average. And this is the easy part of the schedule, the White Sox. So very disappointing to see them lose focus and seem dull today. They look pretty bad this afternoon. Errors. Leaving the bases loaded. That is what is not a good look.

[Mr. Brooks]

Schoop = disinterested at the plate and in the field = Everyday Arraez

Yep.

I get that Baldelli's "thing" is to rotate everyone and give plenty of days off. And I respect that.

But, our lead is all but gone. It's time to start running the best guys out there every night.