Game thread, Twins host Bucs, AUG 20, 1;10pm

[Parfigliano]

24 minutes ago, IaBeanCounter said:

What do you do with DK?  3 starts, win loss & ND (Twins win).  I wanted DK to be called up, but after Philly, I'm not sure I want to see him against TX.

Long relief?  Back in the day a Lhoogy candidate.

[IndianaTwin]

16 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

I think when Joe Ryan is ready, you offer Keuchel a job pitching for the St. Paul Saints again.

But maybe Keuchel is your #6 starter now, if needed, which is not nothing.

 

Well, Ober's ERA has climbed from 2.76 to 3.40 over the course of four starts, thanks to 14 earned runs in 19 innings. His WHIP is 1.89 in that span. I'd consider encouraging a "tired arm" IL stint. 

[IaBeanCounter]

12 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

I think when Joe Ryan is ready, you offer Keuchel a job pitching for the St. Paul Saints again.

But maybe Keuchel is your #6 starter now, if needed, which is not nothing.

 

After today, I don't see him going to STP, IMO he would opt out.  How do think the Twins would fare against him if he were pitching for Cle?

 

[MABB1959]

54 minutes ago, notoriousgod71 said:

I can not get excited about this team because of their inability to make contact. It's unwatchable.

I 100% agree!

[joefish]

Any good guesses why CC seldom flips to 2b for the force out when it's the 3rd out of an inning? Why he always throws to 1b? 

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Any good guesses why CC seldom flips to 2b for the force out when it's the 3rd out of an inning? Why he always throws to 1b? 

Don't know. I wonder if he did that while in Houston or if it is a new thing since coming to Minnesota?

Either way I have complete confidence in him making the play no matter the situation. The man can play glove. Always seems to have a genuine smile on his face and I believe he makes the rest of the infielders better players.

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2 hours ago, IaBeanCounter said:

After today, I don't see him going to STP, IMO he would opt out.  How do think the Twins would fare against him if he were pitching for Cle?

 

Keuchel can't just be sent to St. Paul, he would have to be DFAed and then outrighted. Given he just retired 19 out of 20 hitters in a game, somebody might well claim him. 

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8 hours ago, Aggies7 said:

It was actually in November, I just wanted to make you feel bad 

You got me good.

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And is this my past chance to make subtle Pirates of Penzance reference?

Tarantara!

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Who we play next?