Front Page: How Losing Luis Arraez Impacts the Twins ALDS Chances

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

True, but with the Yankees likely to start a lefty (Paxton) in Game 1 and another one (Happ) in Game 4

That would be supremely arrogant of the Yankees and I hope they do it... but they probably won't.

 

The Twins are literally the best team in baseball against LHP. The 2019 Twins have basically the same OPS against lefties (.872) to what Nelson Cruz has in his career (.873).

 

So, okay, bring on Paxton and Happ... but I doubt the Yankee are so foolish as to start a series that way.

[twins1095]

Any update on Arraez's availability or potential availability?  Still holding out hope he can figure out a way to play with a grade 1 sprain.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

Any update on Arraez's availability or potential availability?  Still holding out hope he can figure out a way to play with a grade 1 sprain.

We shouldn't expect to hear anything before Friday, maybe Thursday evening at the earliest. The Twins have no reason to announce anything before then.

[MABB1959]

It is just a mild sprain, I am sure Arraz would want to just tape/wrap it up and get out there and play.

[tarheeltwinsfan]

 

That would be supremely arrogant of the Yankees 

 

 

Wait, wait...the Yankees may do something arrogant ? No way ? Not the New York Bronx Bombers ? Not The BIG APPLE residents ! Not the team which has hit 306 home runs in a single season ? Pin Stripes ?  The House that Ruth Built ? The team of "A-Rod", "Mr. October", "Gardy" and "Mr. Self Confidence" (whose initials are D.J).  "Start spreading the news": "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere" .  Brock, I can't believe you questioned whether the Yankees would do something arrogant.

Edited October 1, 2019 by tarheeltwinsfan

[Channing1964]

Without wanting to start an all out debate.....Of course he is on the roster. Who else would you rather see pinch hitting in a tie game with a runner in scoring position?

[Channing1964]

I would just like to say this to Schoop. Thank you for coming to Minnesota and doing what you do. There's prolly about 20 mlb teams that wish they had you right now. I for one appreciate you.

[Battle ur tail off]

I would think they would put him on the playoff roster either way, won't they? Even if he can't play the field, I would think he could still be used as a late pinch hitter. 

[Mike Sixel]

I'd guess he's on the roster. But Schoop should start vs any lefty. No matter how healthy Arraez is.

[Old Twins Cap]

Against Paxton, I would bet:

 

Garver C

Polanco SS

Cruz       DH

Rosario  LF

Sano  3B

Kepler  CF

Cron  1B

Schoop  2B  (only because of Arraez' injury)

Gonzalez  RF

 

Like the length, RH/LH balance, and the power in that lineup.

[bighat]

Lots of talk about Arraez - hey, it's his thread after all!

 

But this injury discussion reminds me: how's Kep doing? Sure hope he can adjust back to MLB speed immediately, the Twins will need him to be ready to hit.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I dropped a post here on players playing through mild sprained ankles:

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/35124-playing-on-a-mild-ankle-sprain/

 

 

To sum it up in a word, I’m optimistic we see Arraez this weekend.

 

I’d also hate to be the one to get everyone’s hopes up, and then find out his ankle is not as ready as what we think. But I did the work and wanted to share it either way.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]