Twins Vs Rangers 9/3/2023 1:35pm CT. Get away game, grip and rip!

[rwilfong86]

There isn't someone else in AAA that they can call up in place of Sands?

[rwilfong86]

1 minute ago, Jocko87 said:

Blowing your wad before the most important series of the year would also defy all the baseball logics.

None of us will ever understand Rocco's management decisions. 

[Mike Sixel]

9 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Because there's no evidence Varland is any better?

I mean, yeah, give Varland a shot. But I doubt he's significantly different, and he has no relief experience, to boot. He's not going to be a short reliever. 

The next time you want to try a rookie or a guy in a new situation will be the first. The bullpen was shot, and they could have used Varland in a Maeda start almost certainly. We know stands is bad just like Luplow and Gallo, who you also don't want rookies to replace. Stevenson already has more hits than Gallo and Luplow can dream about. 

[Craig Arko]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

There isn't someone else in AAA that they can call up in place of Sands?

Probably not for the next inning.

[USAFChief]

3 minutes ago, davidborton said:

Molitor on radio, in an implicit comment re: Baldelli:

"When I had him (Kepler) as a young player, batted him against left-handers to learn -- as we knew he was going to be an everyday player for us."

Kepler, career vs LH pitching:

.216/.290/.356

He didn't learn much

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

There isn't someone else in AAA that they can call up in place of Sands?

There is, but they didn't. 

[stringer bell]

2 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

There isn't someone else in AAA that they can call up in place of Sands?

I think we’ll find out. Louie Varland would be my (and @Mike Sixel) choice. 

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Kepler, career vs LH pitching:

.216/.290/.356

He didn't learn much

I don't remember molitor being very good at managing, but taking out Julien for Luplow is inexcusable 

[GusGus11]

3 minutes ago, Jocko87 said:

Blowing your wad before the most important series of the year would also defy all the baseball logics.

Umm you do realize that we can gain or lose a game still today right?? Like this game still matters

You dont punt this game to hope to be able to use every reliever tomorrow when one of your best starters is going

And he left Sands in. Mental.

[Jocko87]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

None of us will ever understand Rocco's management decisions. 

Most of them are pretty understandable.  This was always going to be a game they were going to try to steal with the B team.

When Jeffers plays all 3 against Cleveland it will make more sense. 

[Mike Sixel]

Sands should not be on this roster. 

[ziggy]

Quote

Gonna take a wild stab and posit you've never heard of Rogers Hornsby.

"The only way to pitch to Rogers Hornsby is low and behind him". Grover Cleveland Alexander

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, Jocko87 said:

Most of them are pretty understandable.  This was always going to be a game they were going to try to steal with the B team.

When Jeffers plays all 3 against Cleveland it will make more sense. 

Good one. They won't play Jeffers in more than half the games, even now. 

[stringer bell]

21 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Bullpen is taxed, so let's pull the starter after 80, pitches and 5 innings...

Honestly, I was kind of surprised they gave him the fifth. He danced with danger for his complete appearance. 

[Jocko87]

1 minute ago, GusGus11 said:

Umm you do realize that we can gain or lose a game still today right?? Like this game still matters

You dont punt this game to hope to be able to use every reliever tomorrow when one of your best starters is going

And he left Sands in. Mental.

Never occurred to me.  Of course they are trying to win.  The next three matter more, like double.

[rwilfong86]

1 minute ago, Jocko87 said:

When Jeffers plays all 3 against Cleveland it will make more sense. 

That won't happen. Not starting at catcher at least. 

[Jocko87]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

Good one. They won't play Jeffers in more than half the games, even now. 

I was going to say catches two, but he will at least PH if not DH in the third game. 

[Dave Borton]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Kepler, career vs LH ...

He didn't learn much

If only Molitor hadn't been fired in 2018 (winks)...

He is hitting 247 vs left this year. Slow, but effective learner.

[GusGus11]

1 minute ago, Jocko87 said:

Never occurred to me.  Of course they are trying to win.  The next three matter more, like double.

But they matter less if we are up by more games by winning this one. Like that isnt hard to see haha

You dont dont punt by throwing a guy 2 innings in a tie game when normally he throws only when up or down by 7.

That is awful managing that not a single other manager does.

[mrtwinsfan]

Game was  already written by Rocco,  Sands 6-7 th  Floro 8+if needed,    winning  ?   Matter  ?  On to Cleveland

[USAFChief]

4 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

The next time you want to try a rookie or a guy in a new situation will be the first. The bullpen was shot, and they could have used Varland in a Maeda start almost certainly. We know stands is bad just like Luplow and Gallo, who you also don't want rookies to replace. Stevenson already has more hits than Gallo and Luplow can dream about. 

I think you're confused if have me as someone who wants Gallo, Luplow, or Sands on the Twins.

The difference between us is I don't believe Stevenson or Varland are any kind of answer. 

 

[wabene]

31 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

No idea why sands is on this roster over Varland at this point. Seriously. 

They are in the process of getting Louie ready for reliever work in the bigs. I've been thinking it would be wise to have him debut in that role against a little softer lineup than this one. 

[CRF]

Sands really needs to hit the bricks. He's just not very good. Definitely not a major league pitcher. How many times does the FO and Rocco need to see him come in and barf all over the place? 

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

I think you're confused if have me as someone who wants Gallo, Luplow, or Sands on the Twins.

The difference between us is I don't believe Stevenson or Varland are any kind of answer. 

 

But those are the options. What's your answer? Not Martin. Not Williams. Not Carmago. Not Lee. Not Varland. Those are the actual options. 

[stringer bell]

Luplow has Hassan some good swings at hittable pitches, but has come up empty. 

[rwilfong86]

7 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I don't remember molitor being very good at managing, but taking out Julien for Luplow is inexcusable 

The same Julien who had 2 hits in the game. 

[Dave Borton]

I use a Hornsby quote in my email signature block when the snow first flies:

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. " Rogers Hornsby.

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, wabene said:

They are in the process of getting Louie ready for reliever work in the bigs. I've been thinking of would be wise to have him debut in that role against a little softer lineup than this one. 

Why? He debuted in Yankee stadium. 

[rwilfong86]

Luplow looked like he didn't know he walked lol

[mnfireman]

6 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Honestly, I was kind of surprised they gave him the fifth. He danced with danger for his complete appearance. 

Couldn't have done worse than Sands...