Former Twins 2023 tracking

[Rosterman]

Gary Sanchez signed by the Mets. Taylor Motter again to the minors.

 

[Major League Ready]

2 hours ago, Shaitan said:

Is it accurate to say they "dumped" him though? They traded him for other assets.

Then SD traded him. Then KC dumped him.

If the Twins had resigned him again in the offseason all the commentary would have been "getting the band back together/we have too many corner outfielders already."

Nobody is saying they're happy that Rooker isn't a Twin. They're saying they're happy that his career seems to finally be working out for him. It's a tough business.

If you're mad, imagine how they must feel in KC.

I think your portrayal of the situation is fair.  I too am happy for Rooker.  I am just not happy our that organization won't be benefiting from his performance, especially given they never invested a modest number of Abs in him.  I also thought this example and others like him should be considered when fans are ready to dump other young players before they are given a reasonable chance.

[stringer bell]

For the moment, for the first time since Opening Day, Luis Arraez’ batting average is below .400 (.398). 

[Doctor Wu]

Rob Refsnyder leading off for Boston yesterday ... but he went 0-3 in that game. Still, it's good to see him back in the majors and getting some at-bats. 

Edited May 11 by Doctor Wu
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[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

19 hours ago, stringer bell said:

For the moment, for the first time since Opening Day, Luis Arraez’ batting average is below .400 (.398). 

Arreaz tends to start the year out hot and then level out as minor injuries begin to nag and seem to effect his performance.  When refreshed and fully off his new workout regime he has become a beast for the early part of the season.  

[lecroy24fan]

The blasts from the past continue to reappear in MLB. Alan Busenitz called up by the Reds today.

[Althebum82]

C.J. Cron appears to be headed "back" to the IL.....and based on his performance so far this season, it certainly could mean that he never actually fully recovered from the first trip?  Rockies Likely To Place C.J. Cron On 10-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

[Doctor Wu]

Tyler Wells had another very start for Baltimore this past weekend. He's looking like one that got away.

[Squirrel]

1 hour ago, Doctor Wu said:

Tyler Wells had another very start for Baltimore this past weekend. He's looking like one that got away.

Everyone was upset when we lost Baddoo, Wells was the one I was disappointed in losing. Totally get the rationale and it is how it is. But yeah, was always a fan of Wells. Glad he’s doing well.

[Elite Benchwarmer]

Michael Tonkin is crushing it for Atlanta.  He did give up a run in 3.1 innings yesterday.  First run given up in 3 weeks or so.

[stringer bell]

Two ex-Twins in the same transaction: Fernando Abad selected by the Rockies as CJ Cron is put on the IL. 

[lecroy24fan]

Yet another blast from the past, although he never made the big league roster. Nick Burdi recalled by the cubs.

[Doctor Wu]

On 5/16/2023 at 12:21 AM, eric grundmeier said:

Michael Tonkin is crushing it for Atlanta.  He did give up a run in 3.1 innings yesterday.  First run given up in 3 weeks or so.

Yeah, Tonkin's emergence as an effective reliever at that age is a very cool story! And with the powerful Braves, who also just claimed Derek Rodriguez this week. Like us, they seem to be losing pitchers due to injury more often this season. 

 

[stringer bell]

I'm retired and injured, so I have time for this:

Here is my list of ex-Twins who have played in the major leagues so far this year. This only includes players who actually played in a regular season major league game for the Twins, so no Wells, Baddoo, Steer etc.

Eddie Rosario--Atlanta, Michael Tonkin--Atlanta, Ehire Adrianza--Atlanta, Kyle Gibson--Baltimore, Yennier Cano--Baltimore, Danny Coulombe--Baltimore, Rob Refsnyder--Boston, Zack Littell--Boston & Tampa Bay, Michael Fulmer--Chicago Cubs, Derek Law--Cincinnati, Ian Gibault--Cincinnati, Alan Businitz--Cincinnati, Billy Hamilton--Chicago White Sox, Lance Lynn--Chicago White Sox, Alex Colome--Chicago White Sox, CJ Cron--Colorado, Jonathan Schoop--Detroit, Ryan Pressly--Houston, Gio Urshela--Los Angeles Angels, Bruster Graterol--Los Angeles Dodgers, Luis Arraez--Miami, Deven Smeltzer--Miami, JT Chargois--Miami, Chi Chi Gonzalez--Miami, John Curtiss--New York Mets, Eduardo Escobar--New York Mets, Aaron Hicks--New York Yankees, Josh Donaldson--New York Yankees, Ian Hamilton--New York Yankees, Brent Rooker--Oakland, Trevor May--Oakland, Jake Cave--Philadelphia, Rich Hill--Pittsburgh, Chase De Jong--Pittsburgh, Nelson Cruz--San Diego, LaMonte Wade--San Francisco, Taylor Rogers--San Francisco, Tommy Milone--Seattle, Jose Berrios--Toronto, Taylor Motter--Saint Louis, Robbie Grossman--Texas, Sandy Leon--Texas, Mitch Garver--Texas, Idemaro Vargas--Washington.

44 players, including 23 pitchers. After today's Twins game is over, I'll probably comment on the guys who have blossomed and surprised. 

[stringer bell]

Here are some thumbnails of ex-Twins that have flourished this year:

Brent Rooker--Absolutely tearing it up as an OF/DH for the A's. In previous trials with the Twins, Royals and Padres, he had 260 plate appearances with a .208 batting average, 10 homers and 23 RBI. In barely half the plate appearances with the A's, he's hit over .300, 11 homers and 30 RBIs. His OPS this year is 1.042

Luis Arraez--Last year's AL batting champion is well on his way to winning another one in the NL. He's playing second base and leading everyone by 40 percentage points. He's hitting .389 with a .930 OPS.

Michael Tonkin--He hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2017 with the Twins. I recall being in Fort Myers in March of 2015 when the Twins sent him down, he sat next to me watching a minor league game. He wasn't talkative, but shook my hand and I wished him well.  Anyway, he made the Braves staff out of spring training and has been outstanding . He's 3-1 with a 2.01 ERA and a .627 WHIP. Tonkin is 33 years old now. It's a really good story.

Ian Gibault--He had a cup of coffee with the Twins (3 appearances) in 2021. He hooked on with Cincinnati in 2022 and has done very well for the Reds this year. He's 3-0 with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.105 WHIP.

Yennier Cano--The Twins brought him up 2022. He would make several outstanding pitches and then groove one and also really had trouble throwing strikes. He gave 14 runs in 13.2 innings. The Twins included him in the Jorge Lopez trade. For the Orioles, he gave up nine runs in 4.1 innings to finish off the season. Cano made the Orioles bullpen out of spring training and he's been near unhittable. In 21.2 innings, he's allowed four(!!!) hits and struck out 25. The ERA is 0.00 and his WHIP is a microscopic .18. Cano is now 29 years old.

Ian Hamilton--The Twins had him last year and he made one appearance (I believe as a COVID replacement). The Yankees signed him as a minor league free agent and he's been outstanding. He's 1-1 with a save and a 1.23 ERA. His WHIP is 1.091. Hamilton is 28 years old and prior to this year had made 15 big league appearances.

 

 

[Doctor Wu]

The ageless Rich Hill pitched a darned good game for the Pirates yesterday, giving up only 1 hit in 6 innings. And over in Atlanta, Nick Anderson pitched a scoreless inning for the win. 

[stringer bell]

Ben Rortvedt will make his Yankee debut in the near future. Maybe the Yankees will win that trade.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/yankees-place-jose-trevino-on-il-with-hamstring-strain-recall-ben-rortvedt.html

[whosafraidofluigirussolo]

On 5/15/2023 at 5:16 PM, stringer bell said:

Two ex-Twins in the same transaction: Fernando Abad selected by the Rockies as CJ Cron is put on the IL. 

Fernando Abad! In my memory, he was already a journeyman in the later part of his career when the Twins had him six years ago or so.

[Althebum82]

On 5/17/2023 at 1:24 PM, stringer bell said:

I'm retired and injured, so I have time for this:

Here is my list of ex-Twins who have played in the major leagues so far this year. This only includes players who actually played in a regular season major league game for the Twins, so no Wells, Baddoo, Steer etc.

Eddie Rosario--Atlanta, Michael Tonkin--Atlanta, Ehire Adrianza--Atlanta, Kyle Gibson--Baltimore, Yennier Cano--Baltimore, Danny Coulombe--Baltimore, Rob Refsnyder--Boston, Zack Littell--Boston & Tampa Bay, Michael Fulmer--Chicago Cubs, Derek Law--Cincinnati, Ian Gibault--Cincinnati, Alan Businitz--Cincinnati, Billy Hamilton--Chicago White Sox, Lance Lynn--Chicago White Sox, Alex Colome--Chicago White Sox, CJ Cron--Colorado, Jonathan Schoop--Detroit, Ryan Pressly--Houston, Gio Urshela--Los Angeles Angels, Bruster Graterol--Los Angeles Dodgers, Luis Arraez--Miami, Deven Smeltzer--Miami, JT Chargois--Miami, Chi Chi Gonzalez--Miami, John Curtiss--New York Mets, Eduardo Escobar--New York Mets, Aaron Hicks--New York Yankees, Josh Donaldson--New York Yankees, Ian Hamilton--New York Yankees, Brent Rooker--Oakland, Trevor May--Oakland, Jake Cave--Philadelphia, Rich Hill--Pittsburgh, Chase De Jong--Pittsburgh, Nelson Cruz--San Diego, LaMonte Wade--San Francisco, Taylor Rogers--San Francisco, Tommy Milone--Seattle, Jose Berrios--Toronto, Taylor Motter--Saint Louis, Robbie Grossman--Texas, Sandy Leon--Texas, Mitch Garver--Texas, Idemaro Vargas--Washington.

44 players, including 23 pitchers. After today's Twins game is over, I'll probably comment on the guys who have blossomed and surprised. 

Whoa, nice catch on Vargas  I has no clue that he was with the Twins in 2020.  I really love this list!

[stringer bell]

And another ex-Twins catcher will be back in the majors.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/mets-to-select-gary-sanchez.html

[Althebum82]

The good news for Dylan Bundy is that he at least found work at the AAA level this season.

The bad news for him is that so far he is performing more like "Married With Children" guy Al Bundy: Former top prospect ejected from Triple-A game for 'sticky substance' (msn.com) 

[Doctor Wu]

13 hours ago, whosafraidofluigirussolo said:

Fernando Abad! In my memory, he was already a journeyman in the later part of his career when the Twins had him six years ago or so.

I'm still shocked that Abad is still pitching in the year 2023!

[Vanimal46]

 

[SwainZag]

5 hours ago, Vanimal46 said:

 

LLLLEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[Vanimal46]

 

[stringer bell]

Aaron Hicks got the DFA tag from the Yankees today. He's still a good fielder (I think) and a switch hitter who is historically better as a RH hitter. Should the Twins be interested, especially given his struggles the last two years?

[lecroy24fan]

I'm not sure another OF would help right now. And he was so bad IKF was playing OF ahead of him in NY.

[mrtwinsfan]

Aaron Hicks designated for assignment

[Doctor Wu]

On 5/21/2023 at 3:08 AM, lecroy24fan said:

I'm not sure another OF would help right now. And he was so bad IKF was playing OF ahead of him in NY.

If we do happen to need outfield help, the Phillies might want to part with Jack Cave!

[FlyingFinn]

The Yankees are now considering DFA'ing Josh Donaldson. That trade was good for us just to get out from under that contract.