Twins 2, Athletics 1: Game of Firsts Ends in Twins Win

[MTV]

Winder, Ryan, and Ober all look like mainstays in this rotation for years to come, and all already look legit. The fact that Arraez, Correa, and Bundy are all only out short-term is good news. My only concern as of right now is roster spots. Correa and Arraez will both be back within 2 weeks, but the Twins should send Lewis or Miranda back to the Minors, they deserve their stay in the majors. I think the Twins should flip Urshela for either a better 4th outfielder or pitching help. Lewis, Miranda, and Arraez all can play 3rd well, and the position is just going to be crowded

[Riverbrian]

1 hour ago, ashbury said:

Look into William Shakespeare.  His style is also considered quite good.

Shakespeare is how she got there because "What is past is prologue"

[Aggies7]

2 hours ago, Squirrel said:

I don’t know if this changes your argument or not, but Duran came into the game when the score was tied 3-3, then gave up two solo shots. Bringing him into the game in high leverage situations is the place to use Duran, imo, whether or not it’s the 9th. Maybe a tie game isn’t high leverage enough to have used him then, but I think an argument could be made that it was. I’m 50-50 on that one. But I don’t like using Pagan as he was last night, that we, and most of us, agree on. I just don’t think your example of when Duran was used the other night enhances this argument.

you're right it was tied. just puzzling that he had a 10 pitch save a couple nights before and he was brought into a tie game in the 8th inning on the road. if they are going to essentially audition guys for the closer role then they should treat one guy that way at a time IMO

[Danchat]

17 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

you're right it was tied. just puzzling that he had a 10 pitch save a couple nights before and he was brought into a tie game in the 8th inning on the road. if they are going to essentially audition guys for the closer role then they should treat one guy that way at a time IMO

Let's not forget he blew that game in the 8th inning by giving up 2 HRs... long-term I think Duran is the guy you want out there in the 9th, but right now I don't want him in there when it's a 1 run game in the 9th.

[Aggies7]

48 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Let's not forget he blew that game in the 8th inning by giving up 2 HRs... long-term I think Duran is the guy you want out there in the 9th, but right now I don't want him in there when it's a 1 run game in the 9th.

if not him, then who? joe smith is great in the role he's been in. not sure anyone would clamor for duffey in that role. 

[Sherry Cerny]

7 hours ago, tarheeltwinsfan said:

Sherry does have a nice writing style, but the credit for the "tight rope over a volcano" goes to Monticore in his/her post.

This just made my whole day!

[Sherry Cerny]

5 hours ago, ashbury said:

So much content! Kudos, Sherry.

Thank you!!! Been working on that content!!!! plumping it up!

[Sherry Cerny]

7 hours ago, Squirrel said:

Yes ?

lol. same. 

[Shaitan]

2 hours ago, Aggies7 said:

if they are going to essentially audition guys for the closer role then they should treat one guy that way at a time IMO

Or they don't care to have a closer at all and will use pitchers in different roles daily, based on matchups, availability, etc.