Game Thread: Cleveland @ Minnesota, Sunday 6/27/2021, 1:10 PM CDT

[insagt1]

5 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

Well you said it the Twins don’t have the pitching. So even if they have some kinda miraculous second half, they’d be fortunate to win one playoff game

I woul;dn't disagree with that at all! But trading Cruz isn't going to help that situation.

[mnfireman]

I guess when I put Cruz's name out there as a potential trade I assume he wants to go to a team in contention. Maybe he is happy here and looking forward to testing FA again next winter. 

[LVTwinsfan]

1 minute ago, insagt1 said:

I woul;dn't disagree with that at all! But trading Cruz isn't going to help that situation.

I wouldn’t be opposed to keeping him either, demand a lot for him, if they don’t get it, just  keep him

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, insagt1 said:

Wow--thank you! Now I don't feel like a complete moron on this subject

Worst case, we can feel like morons together. He’s one of the few attractions to buy a ticket for casual fans. Diehards may want the Jose Miranda types getting MLB playing time, but casual fans don’t care. 

[Vanimal46]

Just now, mnfireman said:

I guess when I put Cruz's name out there as a potential trade I assume he wants to go to a team in contention. Maybe he is happy here and looking forward to testing FA again next winter. 

Has he confirmed or denied playing next year? 

[insagt1]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

Yes, Nelson Cruz is still an elite hitter. But besides fighting opposing pitchers, he also is trying to face down Father Time. I just don't see him being as productive at 41 as 40 and maybe a lot less productive. The Twins have a lot of hitters who can man the DH role going forward. He won't have too much value since he doesn't play in the field and he has an expiring contract. 

The odds are against the Twins contending in 2022, but what is needed is pitching. I would hope any and all trades they make this year bring back pitching, including a trade for Cruz. It would also give Nelson a chance to win a World Series, something he hasn't done.

I'm not sure the Twins couldn't contend in 2022...if not for 1st but for a WC. They aren't a bad ballclub...really. They are a decent ballclub playing badly. That does happen. Teams trading for Cruz will understand exactly what you said above. He probably has only the rest of this year to be productive. So what would they give up for a 2 month rental? Perhaps some kid in A ball that might someday make it to AAA? Thats where I'm at.

[mnfireman]

Just now, Vanimal46 said:

Has he confirmed or denied playing next year? 

No idea. But he is showing he can still hit!!

[LVTwinsfan]

OMG, this guy can’t sing

[insagt1]

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

I wouldn’t be opposed to keeping him either, demand a lot for him, if they don’t get it, just  keep him

That!

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, insagt1 said:

I'm not sure the Twins couldn't contend in 2022...if not for 1st but for a WC. They aren't a bad ballclub...really. They are a decent ballclub playing badly. That does happen. Teams trading for Cruz will understand exactly what you said above. He probably has only the rest of this year to be productive. So what would they give up for a 2 month rental? Perhaps some kid in A ball that might someday make it to AAA? Thats where I'm at.

If only we were so lucky of them making it to AAA… It will certainly be a long shot prospect, or a flawed AAAA player that needs to be added to the 40 man roster. 

[LVTwinsfan]

Speaking of older players

[insagt1]

I'm trying to enjoy this team as much as possible, even though they aren't affiliated with Rochester anymore. I have grown attached to them. My other favorite ex-parent (Baltimore) has turned into a little league team that can't beat anyone. They are totally no fun to watch. They just completed a series down the road in Buffalo...where tickets were easy to get...I had no interest.

As for our new parent...I hate Washington. Its hard to warm up to a team you have always disliked.....now if they were still the Expos....different story. of course! So the Twins, for better or worse, are my baseball lifeline in the majors this year. I want them to do well.

[yeahyabetcha]

Today’s outing should quiet the Happ haters for a while.

[Danchat]

13 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Has he confirmed or denied playing next year? 

He originally asked for a 2 year deal when negotiating with the Twins over the offseason, so now after he's hit so well, he's definitely playing in 2022.

[stringer bell]

1 minute ago, Danchat said:

He originally asked for a 2 year deal when negotiating with the Twins over the offseason, so now after he's hit so well, he's definitely playing in 2022.

I would expect MLB will have the DH in both leagues so Cruz will have plenty of matches with his skills.

[LVTwinsfan]

13 minutes ago, yeahyabetcha said:

Today’s outing should quiet the Happ haters for a while.

They will tell you one good performance doesn’t make up for the past

[Vanimal46]

P.S. to the Turtle fans out there. He got ejected from the game and he’s hitting .192 in St. Paul. 

[Danchat]

2 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

P.S. to the Turtle fans out there. He got ejected from the game and he’s hitting .192 in St. Paul. 

Ejected for arguing balls and strikes?

[bighat]

Trade Happ now, his value's at an all-time high!

[bighat]

Theilbar with the leadoff walk to start the 8th inning with the team up by 6.

Same old Twins.

[stringer bell]

Interesting defensive plays that half inning. All the plays were made. 

[RickOShea]

Happ has got me so biased.  I hate every time he pitches.  He just doesn't impress me in the slightest.  Yet, he'll throw like he did today, with solid stats.

[stringer bell]

Looks like Eddie will finish the series 3-12 with three RBI hits (four total RBI). Not bad.

[LVTwinsfan]

Tigers beat the Cheetahs again 

[yeahyabetcha]

3 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Looks like Eddie will finish the series 3-12 with three RBI hits (four total RBI). Not bad.

And I think he only had one terrible play running the bases…..or did I miss some?

[LVTwinsfan]

That’s a great play by Donaldson

[Nine of twelve]

That was a major league fielding play.

[bighat]

Sano didn't strike out today and his average is inching up towards .200. Miguel's hitting .196 now folks!

[LVTwinsfan]

Just now, bighat said:

Sano didn't strike out today and his average is inching up towards .200. Miguel's hitting .196 now folks!

Yeah he’s an ok bowler 

[stringer bell]

All-Star game for Donaldson.