Forum Friday: The Eastern Front

[Otto von Ballpark]

While the depleted Twins battled to a draw against two of the East Division's best teams, fan plotted the action in the Twins Daily forums.

Recognition, results, reinforcements, and decorum were just a few of the many topics of discussion within the community this week.

First, voting for next month's Midsummer Classic began, prompting @rwilfong86 to ask, Who Should Represent the Twins at the All Star Game? Perhaps surprising by reputation but not by performance, Luis Arraez leads the way, followed by pitchers Ryan and Duran. Those three are certainly a big reason the Twins are still in first place, and it would be nice to see them recognized as such.

Arraez leading the offense signals that the Twins strength may be a deep lineup rather than star power. @Vanimal46 spotlights yet another contributor in Miranda Finding His Groove, as corner infielder José solidifies his spot after a shaky start.

Unfortunately, the pitching staff doesn't yet have the same depth. Newcomer @Jack Griffin takes a deep dive into the numbers of a once-mighty, now fallen setup man, asking Tyler Duffey has been BAD, but why? And that's "bad" in the classic sense, not the cool-kid-slang sense. The Twins would love to get the Duff Man back on track, but do they have time? Or can somebody else step up?

@jorgenswest examines perhaps the weakest link of the rotation in Bundy's Performance Tonight. Is a starting shake-up finally in order?

Reinforcements will be needed, and Twins Daily has the perfect place to discuss minor leaguers and next month's draft: the Minor League Forum. There, @Trov asks Is Emmanuel Rodriguez the fastest rising prospect for Twins? It's always nice to have one of those. Do you see any fast risers for the pitching staff?

Even more urgently, @Twinfan603 tries to figure out what minor leaguers might soon be dealt in 2022 Rule 5 Protection List & Trade Candidates. Do the Twins have enough prospect value to exchange for top MLB talent before the trade deadline at the end of July?

Finally, a contingent of Target Field fans seem set on booing every controversial former Twin. @strumdatjag asks their fellow fans, Booing Josh Donaldson? For or Against.

Are you a "boo bird" or Minnesota Nice? Either way, you too can contribute in the TD forums.

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[Rosterman]

I'm feeling good if the Twins end up even 5-4 against the Yanks, Rays and Jays. 6-3 would be Best! But.........