June Schedule

[Number3]

Instead of worrying about 3 games in a foreign country for post after post I am much more concerned about the final 2 against the Tigers today and tomorrow and 8 games in 10 days against the Cleveland Indians (excuse me Guardians) to end the month. What happens in between hopefully will be a don't get swept and move on.  Rocco juggles lineups so much anyway that what happens from series to series really doesn't make much difference. If everyone was healthy and available it wouldn't change Baldellilitics.

[MMMordabito]

I am interested to see how the starting pitching (particularly Gray, Ryan, Smeltzer and Ober) holds up for Toronto - Tampa Bay.  If it's solid through those games, I'll feel better about the possibilities for this season.  I'm not expecting much from Bundy, Archer or Sands (if he's needed).  If the other four pitch well against tough opponents, then I think a move for a starter like Montas needs to be made closer to the deadline.  It will cost a lot, but the team will have control of the top 6 (including Winder) for at least an additional year.

The games against the Tigers and Guardians are important for the division, but those nine games against the East will be telling.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

7 minutes ago, MMMordabito said:

I am interested to see how the starting pitching (particularly Gray, Ryan, Smeltzer and Ober) holds up for Toronto - Tampa Bay.  If it's solid through those games, I'll feel better about the possibilities for this season.  I'm not expecting much from Bundy, Archer or Sands (if he's needed).  If the other four pitch well against tough opponents, then I think a move for a starter like Montas needs to be made closer to the deadline.  It will cost a lot, but the team will have control of the top 6 (including Winder) for at least an additional year.

The games against the Tigers and Guardians are important for the division, but those nine games against the East will be telling.

I’m with you on the rotation. Also very interested in some of the unknowns churning through the bullpen, if they can take some higher leverage innings. Also agreed with you and the OP, take care of business against the division first

[Puckett34]

This month will be quite telling.  Hopefully they can go .667 winning percentage within the division and around .500 outside of the division.  Hoping for a 15-16 win month.  I think 12-14 is doable.

[MMMordabito]

4 hours ago, Puckett34 said:

This month will be quite telling.  Hopefully they can go .667 winning percentage within the division and around .500 outside of the division.  Hoping for a 15-16 win month.  I think 12-14 is doable.

I'm pessimistically predicting play that results in an 11-17 June.  The only good thing about it is that Chicago may have an even tougher schedule than the Twins. 

[tarheeltwinsfan]

1 hour ago, MMMordabito said:

I'm pessimistically predicting play that results in an 11-17 June.  The only good thing about it is that Chicago may have an even tougher schedule than the Twins. 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[tarheeltwinsfan]

One game at a time is a good motto. One pitch at a time is even better. Learn from the past. Live in the present. Hope for the future. 

[MMMordabito]

22 hours ago, tarheeltwinsfan said:

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

I'm down to 10-18 after today's loss. The June Swoon that Kaat mentioned on 6/1 has begun.