Game Thread: Twins vs. Royals, 8/4/19 @ 1:10pm CDT

[Squirrel]

Are we buying smeltzer as this good? Or is it a matter of “the book isn’t out yet” on him?

Yes

[Bomba2026]

My guy Smeltzer is pitching a great game, now in the 6th and someone is warming up.....really. I have to head off to work but if they take him out like usual I will not be happy! He deserves to be our 5th Starter. Can the Twins get some run support please!!

[twinsnorth49]

Are we buying smeltzer as this good? Or is it a matter of “the book isn’t out yet” on him?

Teams will catch up to him, doesn't mean he can't continue to be successful, I doubt to this degree but that's fine.

[yarnivek1972]

Bringing in a relief pitcher when your starter has < 80 pitches seems like a repeat fatal error if Smeltzer is, indeed, done.

I think I would have someone warming (Duffey I imagine), let Smeltzer start the inning and pull him if he allows a baserunner. He’s pitched too well to deserve an ugly stat line if he all of a sudden loses it.

[Mill1634]

 

Are we buying smeltzer as this good? Or is it a matter of “the book isn’t out yet” on him?

I think both at this point. At the very least Smeltzer's floor is a left handed LOOGY. Problem is, there are quite a few of those guys. However, I do think he is better than just a loogy. I don't think he is probably as good as he's shown (it is the Royals, but it is still an MLB lineup.) I think I would be comfortable with him as the #5 next year if you go get another top tier starter and resign one of the the three upcoming FA's. 

[TFRazor]

Even Nelson’s foul balls are absolutely blasted

[Danchat]

 

Let’s temper enthusiasm by remembering these are the Royals. And while it is true he’s pitched better than the other guys against them this weekend, it’s still the Royals. On getaway day.

Don't forget he went 5 innings versus the Yankees and gave up a single run. Against the "savages of the MLB"!

[MMMordabito]

My guy Smeltzer is pitching a great game, now in the 6th and someone is warming up.....really. I have to head off to work but if they take him out like usual I will not be happy! He deserves to be our 5th Starter. Can the Twins get some run support please!!

Dollars to donuts Rocco takes him out.

[operation mindcrime]

Anybody else seeing smeltzer in the rotation next season? Dude has earned it

I agree TFRazor! Helter Smeltzer has done a nice job! \m/

[mikeee]

Where are the bombas today?

[Mill1634]

Wow, nice catch by Soler.

 

I'LL TAKE THE RUN THOUGH!!!

[operation mindcrime]

EDDIE!!!!!!

[TFRazor]

Nice catch there. For a Royal

[yarnivek1972]

Dollars to donuts Rocco takes him out.

Mmmmm, donuts.

[yarnivek1972]

I don’t think there will be enough to over rule.

[VATwinsFan]

Pretty light game thread.

 

I guess everyone must be out on the lake floating around without any cell service.

 

Not that I would complain if it were me.

[TwinsCD]

"It'll take Joe West a while to get in from 2nd base."  

 

Nice subtle line, Richard.

[Mill1634]

Fantastic start by Devin Smeltzer. Put the team in great position to win, and that is all we needed him to do. Shut this one down bullpen!

[notoriousgod71]

I still wouldn't take him out. He's pitching better than anyone coming out of that bullpen right now.

[MNT1996]

Please don't blow this for Smeltzer, Duffey 

[notoriousgod71]

 

 

I think I would have someone warming (Duffey I imagine), let Smeltzer start the inning and pull him if he allows a baserunner. He’s pitched too well to deserve an ugly stat line if he all of a sudden loses it.

 

Or if the bullpen loses it.

[TwinsCD]

Worked last nite...try it again today.

 

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[rkevin]

C'mon team, win one for the kid.

[Danchat]

 

I think I would have someone warming (Duffey I imagine), let Smeltzer start the inning and pull him if he allows a baserunner. He’s pitched too well to deserve an ugly stat line if he all of a sudden loses it.

Looks like Baldelli is using your comment exactly. Let's see if it works out for you!

[yarnivek1972]

I still wouldn't take him out. He's pitching better than anyone coming out of that bullpen right now.

The “book” says you take him out before he has a chance to lose the game.

[Mill1634]

The use of Trevor May over the past week and a half has been CRAZY. One pitch in the past 8+ days. Hasn't pitched in blowouts. Hasn't pitched when the bullpen has been taxed. I know he was in a rough patch, but his stuff will play. Surprised he isn't being use here 

[MNT1996]

 

The use of Trevor May over the past week and a half has been CRAZY. One pitch in the past 8+ days. Hasn't pitched in blowouts. Hasn't pitched when the bullpen has been taxed. I know he was in a rough patch, but his stuff will play. Surprised he isn't being use here 

 

I think Rocco wants to win this game. That might be why May isn't pitching here.

[Mill1634]

STRIKE 'EM OUT, THROW 'EM OUT!!!!!

[GCTF]

 

I still wouldn't take him out. He's pitching better than anyone coming out of that bullpen right now.

Duffman takes offense to this comment. Oh yeah!

[MNT1996]

What a bullet from Castro