Former Twins, Where are they now? 2024 edition

[ashbury]

2 hours ago, Shaitan said:

Just came here to post this. I did a double take at MLBTR first, assuming somebody else had the same name. Good for him. 30 next week. And possibly only getting the callup because the Mets cut Tonkin.

A long, long journey for him, fulfilled at last.  He gets to tell his grandson someday, "I was a major leaguer."  I don't get to tell my grandson that.

[Riverbrian]

8 hours ago, ashbury said:

A long, long journey for him, fulfilled at last.  He gets to tell his grandson someday, "I was a major leaguer."  I don't get to tell my grandson that.

Those moments between Grandpa and Grandson are special and shouldn't be taken for granted. 

Don't waste a moment, take every opportunity to tell him you were a major leaguer. 

[TwinsDr2021]

9 hours ago, ashbury said:

A long, long journey for him, fulfilled at last.  He gets to tell his grandson someday, "I was a major leaguer."  I don't get to tell my grandson that.

but you can tell him how many likes you got talking about Twins, and that isn't nothing 😀

[Parfigliano]

15 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

A name I thought would never see the majors has been called up by the Mets, Tyler Jay.

As long as the Mets are around the Tyler Jay's of the world have a chance at the show.

[Riverbrian]

6 hours ago, TwinsDr2021 said:

but you can tell him how many likes you got talking about Twins, and that isn't nothing 😀

Ash has more likes than Rod Carew!!!

[nicksaviking]

18 hours ago, h2oface said:

TYLER JAY !!!!

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/mets-to-select-tyler-jay.html

 

I wonder if Jason Kubel is still married to Tonkin's sister..... 

One outing in AAA this year. And he went 3 2/3 innings?!? 

I guess the Twins original plan to stretch him out into a starter was legit? Just nine years early.

[Parfigliano]

19 hours ago, h2oface said:

TYLER JAY !!!!

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/mets-to-select-tyler-jay.html

 

I wonder if Jason Kubel is still married to Tonkin's sister..... 

Today against ATL.  2 innings, 5 hits, 1 ER, 1 W and 1 K

[stringer bell]

Odorizzi released.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/rays-release-jake-odorizzi.html

[Doctor Wu]

On 4/11/2024 at 5:55 AM, lecroy24fan said:

A name I thought would never see the majors has been called up by the Mets, Tyler Jay.

The Mets? Wasn't he with the Yankees in spring training? What happened? All these transactions are making my head spin!

[lecroy24fan]

Niko Goodrum recalled by the Rays.

[Eicemann]

Jake Odorizzi signed a MiLB contract with TB in March but was released two days ago on 4/11.  I know that it doesn't bode well for his future prospects that the Rays gave up on him.  But will/should the Twins show any interest in him and sign him to see if he can justify a trip from St. Paul to Minneapolis?

[lecroy24fan]

First Sano got to pitch and now Ben Rortvedt got to throw 2 innings for TB in a blowout loss.

[stringer bell]

Donnie Barrels finds a new team!

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/padres-sign-donovan-solano-to-minor-league-deal.html

[Rosterman]

The Twins didn't bring back a guy who they originally drafted back in 2007 and signed for a couple of seasons to play in St. Paul.

He is also one of the few to be on the Twins major league roster, for a day at least, without getting into a game.

Elliot Soto signs minor league deal with the Angels.

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/angels-sign-bryan-shaw-elliot-soto-to-minor-league-deals.html

[big dog]

Former Twins Update, 4/18 edition

Jorge Polanco .182/.325/.643, 3 HR 8 RBI

Michael A Taylor .298/.327/.689, 0 HR 6 RBI

Joey Gallo .136/.292/.648, 3 HR 5 RBI

Nick Gordon .206/.263/.763, 3 HR 10 RBI

Luis Arraez .276/.353/.695, 0 HR 3 RBI (and 8 SO, 7 BB)

Sonny Gray 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 11 IP (2-0 record)

Kenta Maeda 6.00 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 15 IP (0-1 record)

Emilio Pagan 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 7 IP

Jorge Lopez 1.93 ERA, 0.96 WHO, 9.1 IP (1 save)

not posting players on the Orioles, wounds are too fresh

 

[FlyingFinn]

13 minutes ago, big dog said:

Former Twins Update, 4/18 edition

Jorge Polanco .182/.325/.643, 3 HR 8 RBI

Michael A Taylor .298/.327/.689, 0 HR 6 RBI

Joey Gallo .136/.292/.648, 3 HR 5 RBI

Nick Gordon .206/.263/.763, 3 HR 10 RBI

Luis Arraez .276/.353/.695, 0 HR 3 RBI (and 8 SO, 7 BB)

Sonny Gray 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 11 IP (2-0 record)

Kenta Maeda 6.00 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 15 IP (0-1 record)

Emilio Pagan 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 7 IP

Jorge Lopez 1.93 ERA, 0.96 WHO, 9.1 IP (1 save)

not posting players on the Orioles, wounds are too fresh

Wow, those numbers aren't very good. Currently, with these numbers, we wouldn't be any better with Polanco in replace of Julien, Gallo in place of Santana, Gordon in place of Margot, Maeda in place of Varland, Pagan in place of most of our bullpen. Taylor in place or Margot would be better though. Thanks for posting this.

[TwinsDr2021]

4 minutes ago, FlyingFinn said:

Wow, those numbers aren't very good. Currently, with these numbers, we wouldn't be any better with Polanco in replace of Julien, Gallo in place of Santana, Gordon in place of Margot, Maeda in place of Varland, Pagan in place of most of our bullpen. Taylor in place or Margot would be better though. Thanks for posting this.

not to nit pick but it wouldn't be Polanco replacing Julien, it would be Polanco replacing Santana and/or Farmer. and for bad as Polanco has been it would be huge upgrade  (maybe not in wins, but not having Santana on the team would be good for fan moral.e)

[RpR]

5 hours ago, FlyingFinn said:

Wow, those numbers aren't very good. Currently, with these numbers, we wouldn't be any better with Polanco in replace of Julien, Gallo in place of Santana, Gordon in place of Margot, Maeda in place of Varland, Pagan in place of most of our bullpen. Taylor in place or Margot would be better though. Thanks for posting

Polanco would be a far better on defense than Julien but I am surprised that while at this point , Julien has a 42% K rate, Polanco has a 39% rate

[lecroy24fan]

The Mets DFA'd Tyler Jay, and replaced him on the roster with Michael Tonkin.

[NotAboutWinning]

36 minutes ago, lecroy24fan said:

The Mets DFA'd Tyler Jay, and replaced him on the roster with Michael Tonkin.

Seems like that was a pricey relief appearance.

[Rosterman]

Shaun Anderson signs minor league deal with the Rangers.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/rangers-sign-shaun-anderson-collin-wiles.html

[RpR]

14 hours ago, big dog said:

Former Twins Update, 4/18 edition

Jorge Polanco .182/.325/.643, 3 HR 8 RBI

Michael A Taylor .298/.327/.689, 0 HR 6 RBI

Joey Gallo .136/.292/.648, 3 HR 5 RBI

Nick Gordon .206/.263/.763, 3 HR 10 RBI

Luis Arraez .276/.353/.695, 0 HR 3 RBI (and 8 SO, 7 BB)

Sonny Gray 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 11 IP (2-0 record)

Kenta Maeda 6.00 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 15 IP (0-1 record)

Emilio Pagan 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 7 IP

Jorge Lopez 1.93 ERA, 0.96 WHO, 9.1 IP (1 save)

not posting players on the Orioles, wounds are too fresh

 

Miguel Sano

[lecroy24fan]

2 hours ago, NotAboutWinning said:

Seems like that was a pricey relief appearance.

Pricey maybe but the Mets are now on the hook again for the contract.

[RpR]

Is It Time for the Diamondbacks to Bring Up Kyler Garlick?

ith Alek Thomas on the injured list, outfielder Kyle Garlick has emerged as an appealing option for the Diamondbacks to bolster their outfield depth.

Despite struggling with the Twins last season, Garlick has kicked off this year with the Reno Aces on a hot streak at the plate.

With seven home runs in 11 games, Garlick has amassed a remarkable 1.086 OPS in the first two weeks. He has recorded at least one hit in 9 of the Aces’ 11 games.

Garlick currently leads the entire Pacific Coast League in home runs and ranks 2nd in RBIs with 19....

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/is-it-time-for-the-diamondbacks-to-bring-up-kyler-garlick/ar-BB1lwSII

[Riverbrian]

12 minutes ago, RpR said:

Is It Time for the Diamondbacks to Bring Up Kyler Garlick?

ith Alek Thomas on the injured list, outfielder Kyle Garlick has emerged as an appealing option for the Diamondbacks to bolster their outfield depth.

Despite struggling with the Twins last season, Garlick has kicked off this year with the Reno Aces on a hot streak at the plate.

With seven home runs in 11 games, Garlick has amassed a remarkable 1.086 OPS in the first two weeks. He has recorded at least one hit in 9 of the Aces’ 11 games.

Garlick currently leads the entire Pacific Coast League in home runs and ranks 2nd in RBIs with 19....

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/is-it-time-for-the-diamondbacks-to-bring-up-kyler-garlick/ar-BB1lwSII

Grichuk currently occupies that roster spot. 

[stringer bell]

David McCarty passed away at age 54. A #1 pick by the Twins, he never really made it in the majors. 

[lecroy24fan]

6 hours ago, stringer bell said:

David McCarty passed away at age 54. A #1 pick by the Twins, he never really made it in the majors. 

I'm sure a lot of players would have been happy playing parts of 11 seasons in MLB.

[Doctor Wu]

14 hours ago, stringer bell said:

David McCarty passed away at age 54. A #1 pick by the Twins, he never really made it in the majors. 

Sad and very shocking. Much too young. Yeah, he was pretty much a bust with the Twins, considering that he was the number 3 draft choice that year, and I think coming off a College Player of the Year award too. But as another poster just mentioned, he DID have a multi-year run in the majors, so not a total bust, but like so many other players he never lived up to the high expectations. 

[Doctor Wu]

On 4/14/2024 at 7:49 AM, lecroy24fan said:

First Sano got to pitch and now Ben Rortvedt got to throw 2 innings for TB in a blowout loss.

Rortvedt now batting a robust .345 for the Rays, Sure, it's early in the season, but who saw that coming!?

[lecroy24fan]

3 hours ago, Doctor Wu said:

Rortvedt now batting a robust .345 for the Rays, Sure, it's early in the season, but who saw that coming!?

Kevin Cash probably.