GAME THREAD: Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays; June 6th, 2023 at 5:40pm CST

[mrtwinsfan]

what are we missing ? MLB Site has rays but not ours ,  Picking out of the hat tonight ?

[stringer bell]

Rocco is calling his time out?

[stringer bell]

Just now, stringer bell said:

Rocco is calling his time out?

Actually I expect the drama is over who to take off the active roster and then make a lineup. 

[LA VIkes Fan]

It's up now. Buxton to 10 day Il, Larnach up and batting 5th. 

[lecroy24fan]

1. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B

2. Alex Kirilloff (L) 1B

3. Carlos Correa (R) SS

4. Donovan Solano (R) DH

5. Trevor Larnach (L) LF

6. Willi Castro (S) 3B

7. Max Kepler (L) RF

8. Christian Vazquez (R) C

9. Michael A. Taylor (R) CF

[stringer bell]

Lineup posted. Correa in, Larnach in. Buxton and Lewis out. So it must be either Buck on IL or Garlick to St. Paul. 

[LA VIkes Fan]

Buxton to Il according to MLB. com. 

[LA VIkes Fan]

06/06/23

Minnesota Twins placed CF Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 3, 2023. Left rib contusion.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

My guess was Correa or Buxton to IL. Come on down and get your prize. Yeah an update on Lewis would be nice, too. I am away from tv and radio so if anyone can share an update 👍

[Schmoeman5]

And why did it take 2 days to come to this decision?  And release the lineup 30 min before the 1st pitch. CIA Twins? 

[wabene]

Going to battle with a beast from the east with Donnie Barrels at DH....

 

Kepler at 7th is a start 

[Fornasiere-ite]

Not who I thought would be going to the IL today. Welp, at least Solano is DH'ing and not playing first. 

[stringer bell]

2 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

And why did it take 2 days to come to this decision?  And release the lineup 30 min before the 1st pitch. CIA Twins? 

I have to believe it went down to the wire on whether they would IL Buxton. Garlick lives! 
 

I’ll make a bold prediction that either Lewis or Correa hits the IL before the Twins return home. 

[stringer bell]

Did anyone on TD in April say “thank goodness for Castro”. 

[Nine of twelve]

9 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

And why did it take 2 days to come to this decision?  And release the lineup 30 min before the 1st pitch. CIA Twins? 

 

4 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I have to believe it went down to the wire on whether they would IL Buxton. Garlick lives! 
 

I’ll make a bold prediction that either Lewis or Correa hits the IL before the Twins return home. 

The decision was probably made yesterday, or at the latest this morning. But there's no reason to announce the decision sooner than it needs to be announced.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

5 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I have to believe it went down to the wire on whether they would IL Buxton. Garlick lives! 
 

I’ll make a bold prediction that either Lewis or Correa hits the IL before the Twins return home. 

I sent you a sad emoji, but I would not bet against either

honestly I just want to make sure Lewis gets right 

[stringer bell]

1 minute ago, Nine of twelve said:

 

The decision was probably made yesterday, or at the latest this morning. But there's no reason to announce the decision sooner than it needs to be announced.

Then why late so long on the lineup?

[Schmoeman5]

Just now, stringer bell said:

I have to believe it went down to the wire on whether they would IL Buxton. Garlick lives! 
 

I’ll make a bold prediction that either Lewis or Correa hits the IL before the Twins return home. 

And once again I ask why? Correa is playing tonight but if there's a chance Lewis or Correa may not play for a few days why not IL them and be done. But no. Let's play with a short bench against a division rival ala Cleveland last week. Buxton got hit on Friday. Today is Tuesday.  Lewis ok. He's being handled with care. I get it but if they're thinking he's going to be out, then why wait. I don't get it

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

2 minutes ago, Nine of twelve said:

 

The decision was probably made yesterday, or at the latest this morning. But there's no reason to announce the decision sooner than it needs to be announced.

Honestly, you are probably right, but the best reason to announce it as soon as they lock down the details is because that’s the normal thing to do. 

I mean, it’s not like we are running a trick play or trying to take Tampa bay by surprise here :) 

[stringer bell]

2 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

And once again I ask why? Correa is playing tonight but if there's a chance Lewis or Correa may not play for a few days why not IL them and be done. But no. Let's play with a short bench against a division rival ala Cleveland last week. Buxton got hit on Friday. Today is Tuesday.  Lewis ok. He's being handled with care. I get it but if they're thinking he's going to be out, then why wait. I don't get it

We’ve seen it over and over. “He’ll be 100% the day after tomorrow.” Then two days later, the guy can’t go. 
 

Players recover at different rates. My (sad) prediction about Correa has more to do with the long-term probability that the injury isn’t healed and will recur. I hope I’m wrong and that CC plays like a Top Teenty player again. 

[Nine of twelve]

2 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

And once again I ask why? Correa is playing tonight but if there's a chance Lewis or Correa may not play for a few days why not IL them and be done. But no. Let's play with a short bench against a division rival ala Cleveland last week. Buxton got hit on Friday. Today is Tuesday.  Lewis ok. He's being handled with care. I get it but if they're thinking he's going to be out, then why wait. I don't get it

Because they want to make the decision about any IL stays as late as possible. I expect Lewis will not be out for 10 days, but it doesn't hurt to give him another day off to make sure. None of us knows whether Correa will need to be rested and, if so, for how long. I'm sure they didn't want to commit to a 10-day IL assignment for Buxton until they absolutely had to. IL stays can be retroactive. It's a complex situation but the team is handling these issues well. Please do not complain.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

bummer about de Grom too. Texas is making noise with a good chance to make the postseason.

[cHawk]

Twins Lineup:
1.  2B Jorge Polanco
2.  1B Alex Kirilloff
3.  SS Carlos Correa
4.  DH Donovan Solano
5.  LF Trevor Larnach
6.  3B Willi Castro
7.  RF Max Kepler
8.  C Christian Vasquez
9.  CF Michael A. Taylor

Rays Lineup:
1.  1B Yandy Diaz
2.  SS Wander Franco
3.  RF Luke Raley
4.  LF Randy Arozarena
5.  DH Harold Ramirez
6.  3B Taylor Walls
7.  C Christian Bethancourt
8.  2B Vidal Brujan
9.  CF Jose Siri

Starting Pitchers: Louie Varland (Twins) vs. Zach Eflin (Rays)

[stringer bell]

Let’s get it!

[mrtwinsfan]

Wouldnt ya think with all the Royce Lewis News  , That we the fans might want to know if he is available or not ??  

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

1 minute ago, Nine of twelve said:

It's a complex situation but the team is handling these issues well. Please do not complain

Well, that’s the fine line we all try to balance. The difference between asking questions and complaining, or between venting or cheering 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

nice to see Polo healthy and lead off 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Hate the strikeout, love the 9-pitch AB

[Schmoeman5]

1 minute ago, Nine of twelve said:

Because they want to make the decision about any IL stays as late as possible. I expect Lewis will not be out for 10 days, but it doesn't hurt to give him another day off to make sure. None of us knows whether Correa will need to be rested and, if so, for how long. I'm sure they didn't want to commit to a 10-day IL assignment for Buxton until they absolutely had to. IL stays can be retroactive. It's a complex situation but the team is handling these issues well. Please do not complain.

It's not a complaint. I understand that IL stays are retroactive. But in 1 game vs Cleveland the Twins bench was Vasquez and another game there was a short bench with a sick Kirilloff. My point is when you prolong your decision you can handcuff your self. And both of those were winnable games. 

[CoastiePilot08]

LOLffense