What the Twins rotation should look like in 2024

[C-Gangster]

1 Pablo Lopez

2 Joe Ryan 

3 Baily Ober

4 Anthony Desclafani 

5 Chris Paddack

 

I think this rotation would be one of the best in the Major Leauges. Because of course we had Pablo Lopez. who had 2 remarkable starts in the postseason last year.  He had a whopping 1.53 E.R.A with 17 strikeouts and a 2-1 record. Also in the regular season he had a 3.66 E.R.A. He was the 2nd in the American Leauge strikeouts with 234 strikeouts with a 1.15 Whip. Also 1 complete game shut out. Also led the MLB in quality starts. He definitely deserved to be a Cy- young  candidate. Also he was a top pitcher definitely the ace of our staff. Also he is a good person a good leader. and good for team morale.

 

For Joe Ryan he was a 1st half hero until he got injured in the 2nd half of the season. Also wasnt that good in the 2nd half. But he's all healthy now and will probably be a lot better this season. Last year he had a 4.51 E.R.A. But he had a better E.R.A and he had a whopping 1.17 W.H.I.P wich is only 2 less then our Ace Pablo Lopez. And he was looking like he was going to be an all star before he got injured also he had 1 really good complete game shutout. So yeah if he can be better this season he can really be good in the two spot.

Even tho Bailey Ober Chocked in the postseason. He was really great in the regular season with a 3.63 E.R.A and a 1.07 W.H.I.P wich is better then our Ace Pablo and Joe Ryan. So yeah he'd be a really great addition to our rotation and to be along side Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez.

Our recently acquired pitcher from Seattle in the past has been really really good with a 4.88 E.R.A and a 1.25 W.H.I.P. Wich isn't really the best. But in my opinion it would be really disrespectful to palanco if we didn't use him and hey let's just give him a chance

 

Paddack had many great appearances of relief after Tommy Jhon surgery in 2023. Even tho he was bad with his E.R.A and W.H.I.P I think he is going to be really good in 2024. Plus he is only 28.

 

So in conclusion I honestly think we could win a lot with this staff. Also this might be one of the best in the Major leauges. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Schmoeman5]

What about Louie?

[Squirrel]

19 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

What about Louie?

Varland will start in AAA, unless DeSclafani isn’t ready by the time they need a 5th pitcher.

[C-Gangster]

12 hours ago, Schmoeman5 said:

What about Louie?

I want him to but I think paddack would be a better fit. Plus Varland will start in AAA.

[JD-TWINS]

Pretty sure Lopez was 2-0 in playoffs in ‘23. Good pitcher!

Only thing to add is, how can a guy that hasn’t started a game nor thrown an inning & has complained of elbow soreness, can’t see DeScla being in rotation for a number of weeks into the season at best.

[C-Gangster]

5 minutes ago, JD-TWINS said:

Pretty sure Lopez was 2-0 in playoffs in ‘23. Good pitcher!

Only thing to add is, how can a guy that hasn’t started a game nor thrown an inning & has complained of elbow soreness, can’t see DeScla being in rotation for a number of weeks into the season at best.

Yeah I guess we could use Varland if Desclafani is out.

[Squirrel]

2 hours ago, JD-TWINS said:

Pretty sure Lopez was 2-0 in playoffs in ‘23. Good pitcher!

Only thing to add is, how can a guy that hasn’t started a game nor thrown an inning & has complained of elbow soreness, can’t see DeScla being in rotation for a number of weeks into the season at best.

Remember they won’t need a 5th starter for a few weeks. May break north with 4 and an extra BP arm then add either DeSclafani or Varland when the time comes. That said, DeSclafani is throwing his bullpen sessions.

[Schmoeman5]

3 hours ago, C-Gangster said:

I want him to but I think paddack would be a better fit. Plus Varland will start in AAA.

So the 5 guys on your list will get the majority of or all the Twins starts. Sounds like wishing and hoping.  Here's to your Twins starting 5. 👍 

[Schmoeman5]

5 hours ago, C-Gangster said:

I want him to but I think paddack would be a better fit. Plus Varland will start in AAA.

Paddack? He gave up the homer to Albies that made them lose. 

[C-Gangster]

14 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Paddack? He gave uo the homer to Albies that made them lose. 

Who else are we going to use other then varland?

[Schmoeman5]

11 minutes ago, C-Gangster said:

Who else are we going to use other then varland?

Sign Snell and Montgomery.  Then they'll really be good. 

[C-Gangster]

39 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Sign Snell and Montgomery.  Then they'll really be good. 

We don't have the money

[Schmoeman5]

30 minutes ago, C-Gangster said:

We don't have the money

Darn!

[Schmoeman5]

1 hour ago, C-Gangster said:

We don't have the money

Perhaps Twins fan's could start a go fund me page to get the extra money so they can go get someone they identify as needed. 

[C-Gangster]

21 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Perhaps Twins fan's could start a go fund me page to get the extra money so they can go get someone they identify as needed. 

That's a great Idea 😃