Game Thread: Twins (Gray) v Rangers (Dunning), 8/25/23 @ 7:10 CT

[wsnydes]

Edited August 25, 2023 by wsnydes
Added Rangers lineup.

[wsnydes]

I almost hit "Submit" before I realized that I had typed Duensing as today's Rangers starting pitcher...

[GusGus11]

With the current roster this is our best possible lineup. With a Gallo/Taylor platoon.

[Vanimal46]

7 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

I almost hit "Submit" before I realized that I had typed Duensing as today's Rangers starting pitcher...

Rumor has it, Duensing is still used to this day as the PTBNL in MLB trades. 

[AlwaysinModeration]

37 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

I almost hit "Submit" before I realized that I had typed Duensing as today's Rangers starting pitcher...

THAT’S who the Twins needed to trade for at the deadline!

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, AlwaysinModeration said:

THAT’S who the Twins needed to trade for at the deadline!

Its like my subconscious was trying to tell me something!

[CRF]

Howz about we stick it to them Rangers again tonight? A good start by Sonny would sure help!

[wsnydes]

Rangers lineup added in the OP.

[GusGus11]

Putting this here for some good vibes tonight

 

[Cozinator]

Over under on Gallo's strikeouts? I say two. (Now hopefully he proves me wrong and hits one out with a couple on base, lol...) Seriously, though, I can't understand why we haven't cut bait yet on him. Must be the $11 million we are giving him? I know it's easy for me to say, but isn't it time to admit he's a mistake? And call up some of the kids raking at St. Paul?

[GusGus11]

7 minutes ago, Cozinator said:

Over under on Gallo's strikeouts? I say two. (Now hopefully he proves me wrong and hits one out with a couple on base, lol...) Seriously, though, I can't understand why we haven't cut bait yet on him. Must be the $11 million we are giving him? I know it's easy for me to say, but isn't it time to admit he's a mistake? And call up some of the kids raking at St. Paul?

 

Veteran with positional versatility and keep in mind this is a roster that is also currently rostering Jordan Luplow.

[stringer bell]

1 hour ago, GusGus11 said:

Putting this here for some good vibes tonight

 

Also on the injury front: Willi Castro starts his rehab today in Omaha. 

Alex Kirilloff: 

Kirilloff said on Aug. 24 that his hitting progression had progressed to the point where he was hitting off the machine and back up to his normal volume of pregame work. He had not yet hit against live pitching at that point, but said he'd been doing all other baseball activity.

Kirilloff does not have a timeline for his return, but he hoped to "talk about" a rehab assignment with the Twins soon.

 

[joefish]

I'm hoping that Jeffer's PH homerun yesterday propels us into something we optimists have been waiting for. Some confidence. Momentum. A run. Sweep. Respect. All of that.

 

[ziggy]

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And call up some of the kids raking at St. Paul?

I get the feeling some major disappointment is coming your way when the roster expands and Kyle Garlick is back with the Twins.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

20 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Also on the injury front: Willi Castro starts his rehab today in Omaha. 

Alex Kirilloff: 

Kirilloff said on Aug. 24 that his hitting progression had progressed to the point where he was hitting off the machine and back up to his normal volume of pregame work. He had not yet hit against live pitching at that point, but said he'd been doing all other baseball activity.

Kirilloff does not have a timeline for his return, but he hoped to "talk about" a rehab assignment with the Twins soon.

 

Rehab with the Twins? How does that work?

If he plays with the Twins for the max 20 days, what team must they then call him up to?

[TwinsAlmostWin]

21 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Also on the injury front: Willi Castro starts his rehab today in Omaha. 

Alex Kirilloff: 

Kirilloff said on Aug. 24 that his hitting progression had progressed to the point where he was hitting off the machine and back up to his normal volume of pregame work. He had not yet hit against live pitching at that point, but said he'd been doing all other baseball activity.

Kirilloff does not have a timeline for his return, but he hoped to "talk about" a rehab assignment with the Twins soon.

 

Serious question: Why do return timetables take so long after they have gotten to this point? If AK is doing all his pregame work completely fine then shouldn't his shoulder be O.K. to play in a game? Was it his throwing shoulder and maybe he doesn't know if he can throw at full strength yet..?

[mrtwinsfan]

53 minutes ago, Cozinator said:

Over under on Gallo's strikeouts? I say two. (Now hopefully he proves me wrong and hits one out with a couple on base, lol...) Seriously, though, I can't understand why we haven't cut bait yet on him. Must be the $11 million we are giving him? I know it's easy for me to say, but isn't it time to admit he's a mistake? And call up some of the kids raking at St. Paul?

This got me wondering about Larnach, His strikeout rate is 70 in about 190 a.b. But he would be Leading the Twins in r.b.i.,s   32 with the Twins and 30 in ST.P.  WAS A high draft pick in 1st round 18 ? got one of the Prettiest swings ive seen,  Now 26 years old , i know were Log Jammed with Lefty bats , but what are they gonna do with him, ?  Gallos K- rate is over 50 percent, why arent they playing him at 1b as another option,   ill put betting odds at 1 and a half on Gallo tonight,   going over here , 

[mrtwinsfan]

19 minutes ago, ziggy said:

I get the feeling some major disappointment is coming your way when the roster expands and Kyle Garlick is back with the Twins.

Drinking early tonight ??

[mrtwinsfan]

1 hour ago, Cozinator said:

Over under on Gallo's strikeouts? I say two. (Now hopefully he proves me wrong and hits one out with a couple on base, lol...) Seriously, though, I can't understand why we haven't cut bait yet on him. Must be the $11 million we are giving him? I know it's easy for me to say, but isn't it time to admit he's a mistake? And call up some of the kids raking at St. Paul?

you got it at 2  .  --  wouldnt 2 be a push then ??   im saying 1.5   and taking over

[mrtwinsfan]

Kyle Tucker just took a 3 run Homer  From Miggy , No Respect !!!!

[wsnydes]

24 minutes ago, TwinsAlmostWin said:

Serious question: Why do return timetables take so long after they have gotten to this point? If AK is doing all his pregame work completely fine then shouldn't his shoulder be O.K. to play in a game? Was it his throwing shoulder and maybe he doesn't know if he can throw at full strength yet..?

Likely because they're running him through exercises and drills while gradually increasing the intensity.  They need to see how he responds to that before setting any sort of time table.

[mrtwinsfan]

26 minutes ago, TwinsAlmostWin said:

Serious question: Why do return timetables take so long after they have gotten to this point? If AK is doing all his pregame work completely fine then shouldn't his shoulder be O.K. to play in a game? Was it his throwing shoulder and maybe he doesn't know if he can throw at full strength yet..?

[TwinsAlmostWin]

4 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

Likely because they're running him through exercises and drills while gradually increasing the intensity.  They need to see how he responds to that before setting any sort of time table.

I understand that is probably the reality, but how much more intensity would someone need over and above hitting on a machine (likely 30ish swings?). He can run, I'm sure he can throw, and he can hit off a machine..? Do they need him to take batting practice while standing barefoot on glass before he is game ready? 

[wsnydes]

8 minutes ago, TwinsAlmostWin said:

I understand that is probably the reality, but how much more intensity would someone need over and above hitting on a machine (likely 30ish swings?). He can run, I'm sure he can throw, and he can hit off a machine..? Do they need him to take batting practice while standing barefoot on glass before he is game ready? 

Live pitching is different than a machine.  Fielding is different than running.  Throwing short distances is different than long distances.

All pose different stresses on different parts of the body.  And there's a possibility that there's still some lingering issues that they want cleared up before he does anything else.

[wabene]

We went to the game last night. We don't get down there often. What a game and a great ballpark! Let's take these Texans down again tonight!! 

[mrtwinsfan]

4 minutes ago, wabene said:

We went to the game last night. We don't get down there often. What a game and a great ballpark! Let's take these Texans down again tonight!! 

Stay for the concert ? Got good reviews

[joefish]

Go Bats

Goffense.

Gomentum.

GoSonny

[stringer bell]

1 hour ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

Rehab with the Twins? How does that work?

If he plays with the Twins for the max 20 days, what team must they then call him up to?

This is a quote from the Twins' website and I think the wording is awkward. I assume he means that he will discuss rehab with the Twins' medical staff. Time is getting short and hopefully all rehabbing players will use less than the 20 days they are authorized.

[wabene]

12 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Stay for the concert ? Got good reviews

Ha, no we opted for a late dinner at Bar La Grassa instead. When you live in a place with limited restaurant options like Duluth, you gotta take advantage! The food was as good as the game. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, wabene said:

Ha, no we opted for a late dinner at Bar La Grassa instead. When you live in a place with limited restaurant options like Duluth, you gotta take advantage! The food was as good as the game. 

Great place. Good choice.