Former Twins 2023 tracking

[USAFChief]

Sad news, former Twins Alex Cole passed away at the age of 58.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/alex-cole-passes-away.html

[Doctor Wu]

On 8/20/2023 at 5:44 AM, USAFChief said:

Sad news, former Twins Alex Cole passed away at the age of 58.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/alex-cole-passes-away.html

That is indeed sad news. Thanks for the update. Passing away at 58 is much too young. 

[Ryan Atkins]

Fernando Abad has signed a minor league contract with the Brewers. He last pitched in the MLB earlier this year with Colorado.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/brewers-sign-fernando-abad-to-minor-league-deal.html

Abad pitched in 39 games for the Twins in 2016 going 1-4 with a 2.65 ERA.

Left-handed relievers stick around for a loooong time.

[lecroy24fan]

Kyle Barracalaugh has given up 10 runs, 10 hits, and 5 walks tonight for BOS.

[Doctor Wu]

Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is still using Zack Littell as a starting pitcher. He hasn't been lights out, but holding his own in that role thus far. Somehow, the Rays keep finding ways to get the most out of their players. 

[Ryan Atkins]

The Mets have signed slugger Daniel Palka to a minor league contract.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/mets-sign-daniel-palka-to-minor-league-deal.html

Palka played in the Twins system during the 2016-1017 seasons but was never called up. He later did see some time in MLB with the White Sox where he hit 27 homers in 2018 but could not get much going the next year and has been in the minors since.

[GusGus11]

Arraez second half numbers are pretty woooof.

Still rooting for Luis but this is why I loved the trade

He sadly has knees that havent proven to hold up for a full season and his offense(with lack of D) is dependent on absurdly high average to even be a top 15 OPS because there is zero slug.

Saw an interesting stat

50 game batting average stretch

Betts .400 average with a .769 slug

Arraez .399 avergae with a .492 slug

[Benchwarmerjim]

17 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

Kyle Barracalaugh has given up 10 runs, 10 hits, and 5 walks tonight for BOS.

the pitching staff, coaches, front office, whoever, better pass around a collection plate and give Kyle a few extra dollars for having him absolutely take one for the team

[Major League Ready]

Josh Donaldson cut by Yankees

How good does that trade look now?

 

 

[stringer bell]

21 minutes ago, Benchwarmerjim said:

the pitching staff, coaches, front office, whoever, better pass around a collection plate and give Kyle a few extra dollars for having him absolutely take one for the team

I noticed Altuve hit for the cycle and wondered if perhaps he got all four hits off Barraclough (he didn’t). It got me to thinking, who is the last pitcher to surrender a cycle in a single game? Has to be rarer than hitting for the cycle. 

[lecroy24fan]

1 hour ago, Benchwarmerjim said:

the pitching staff, coaches, front office, whoever, better pass around a collection plate and give Kyle a few extra dollars for having him absolutely take one for the team

He even pitched another inning after I posted but didn't give up any more runs. 

[Danchat]

The Royals are calling up Steven Cruz, of whom they got in the Michael Taylor trade. He had some good numbers in AA, but has struggled at AAA so far.

[Benchwarmerjim]

and in not surprising moves, Kyle Barraclough optioned to AAA Worcester

[Doctor Wu]

19 hours ago, Ryan Atkins said:

The Mets have signed slugger Daniel Palka to a minor league contract.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/mets-sign-daniel-palka-to-minor-league-deal.html

Palka played in the Twins system during the 2016-1017 seasons but was never called up. He later did see some time in MLB with the White Sox where he hit 27 homers in 2018 but could not get much going the next year and has been in the minors since.

Man, I had forgotten all about Palka after his brief time with the White Sox. Thanks for the update. 

[Doctor Wu]

16 hours ago, Major League Ready said:

Josh Donaldson cut by Yankees

How good does that trade look now?

 

 

Yeah, we have nothing to show for it, and it still looks good!

[Major League Ready]

4 minutes ago, Doctor Wu said:

Yeah, we have nothing to show for it, and it still looks good!

Not a lot but we got a fair amount of value from Urshela and Sanchez for a year and Hidalgo has a chance of making it to the big leagues.  Heck, they can sign a pretty good BP arm for the buy-out they won't have to pay next year.

[Doctor Wu]

19 minutes ago, Major League Ready said:

Not a lot but we got a fair amount of value from Urshela and Sanchez for a year and Hidalgo has a chance of making it to the big leagues.  Heck, they can sign a pretty good BP arm for the buy-out they won't have to pay next year.

I was thinking more in terms of this year's roster, but yeah, Urshela was especially good value last year, and Sanchez did an average job (although he seems to be doing better in San Diego this year). But I don't remember Hidalgo at all. Which level is he currently playing at?

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

16 hours ago, Major League Ready said:

Josh Donaldson cut by Yankees

How good does that trade look now?

 

 

I think it will likely look very good, but without that trade we don't sign Correa.  So the pin action actually has us more pot committed than we were with Donaldson.  

[Dave Borton]

So much for LLynn helping the Dodgers.

Have the game on radio, Atlanta/LA. Lynn got shelled for 6 ERs in 2 inn of work 60 pitches, 2 gopher balls. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
BP must be gassed -- Davey Roberts sent Lynn out for the 3rd.

[Major League Ready]

On 8/30/2023 at 7:53 AM, Doctor Wu said:

I was thinking more in terms of this year's roster, but yeah, Urshela was especially good value last year, and Sanchez did an average job (although he seems to be doing better in San Diego this year). But I don't remember Hidalgo at all. Which level is he currently playing at?

Cedar Rapids.  He is ranked as our #28 prospect on MLB.com.

[stringer bell]

Travis Blankenhorn selected for a September call up by the Washington Nationals. 

[Dave Borton]

Donaldson to Brewers AAA Nashville.

https://www.mlb.com/news/josh-donaldson-signs-minor-league-deal-with-brewers

[stringer bell]

On 8/16/2023 at 6:34 PM, lecroy24fan said:

So is Alan Busenitz, as he was called up by the Reds.

DFAed yesterday. 

[stringer bell]

Jorge López claimed by the Orioles. The O’s traded him for an All-Star relief pitcher and good pitching prospect and get him back for free 13 months later. 

[Dave Borton]

Have the A's/Angels on MLB.com TV.
Rooker hit a two-run bomb, pushing his OPS to .800.

Also love the circus like atmosphere of Oak-Alameda stadium and the "open" bullpen, where the BP is right on the playing surface.

Escobar is pinch hitting for the Angels. Hitting .231.

Trevor May closed against Angels. Stats here: https://www.mlb.com/player/trevor-may-543507

[Dave Borton]

Kennys Vargas? Gone but playing.

Hitting .297/.917 for Guadalajara in the Mexican League.

 

[Doctor Wu]

2 hours ago, davidborton said:

Kennys Vargas? Gone but playing.

Hitting .297/.917 for Guadalajara in the Mexican League.

 

Hey, give the guy credit for still playing. He could end up back in the majors before it's all over.

[Parfigliano]

On 8/29/2023 at 10:34 AM, Ryan Atkins said:

The Mets have signed slugger Daniel Palka to a minor league contract.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/08/mets-sign-daniel-palka-to-minor-league-deal.html

Palka played in the Twins system during the 2016-1017 seasons but was never called up. He later did see some time in MLB with the White Sox where he hit 27 homers in 2018 but could not get much going the next year and has been in the minors since.

Sounds like a guy born to be a Met.  Welcome aboard the sinking ship Mr Palka.  Grab a bucket.

[Dave Borton]

21 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Sounds like a guy born to be a Met.  Welcome aboard the sinking ship Mr Palka.  Grab a bucket.

Palka was a crowd fave w/WSox fans, constantly teasing and kidding w/Twitter fans.

[Dave Borton]

Dust off the memory cells.

Hector Santiago. Pitching for the Monclava Acereros (Steelers) in Mexican League. Beard is getting white, Hector.