Randy Dobnak Returns as Minnesota Twins Make Roster Moves

[Karbo]

32 minutes ago, thelanges5 said:

Twins acquire Trevor Richards 

Another nothing burger!

[Karbo]

35 minutes ago, thelanges5 said:

Twins acquire Trevor Richards 

Yawn

[USAFChief]

16 minutes ago, Colbeh said:

I like this. Let's give him another shot and see what he has. Could throw a couple good games for us or allow SWR/Paddack some rest leading up to the playoffs

He's a reliever. He'll have no effect on SWR or Paddack.

[Muppet]

46 minutes ago, CRF said:

I'm gonna go out on a limb...and predict that the Dobber gets into the game tonight, probably in the 3rd or 4th inning...after Festa implodes and we're down 5-6 runs or so. That's my story and I'm stickin to it. 

Festa might give up 5 or 6 runs, but I'll never blame pitchers for the loss when the offense refuses to score more than a run or two. 

[Parfigliano]

I was mocked when I said Dobnak would be back.

[Patzky]

7 minutes ago, Karbo said:

Another nothing burger!

Not even a Jake Burger

[Reptevia]

For all the people who down voted my sarcastic, “We still have Dobnak” comments, I’d like some upvotes now!

[USAFChief]

8 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

I was mocked when I said Dobnak would be back.

And rightfully so!

[bean5302]

Glad to see Dobnak get another opportunity. He's certainly earned a look based on his performance in AAA. I could see the Twins keeping him or trying to free up some cash by DFA'ing him to see if another team grabs his contract.

[Colbeh]

25 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

He's a reliever. He'll have no effect on SWR or Paddack.

He's started 19/21 games? Averaging almost 5 innings a game.

[cheeseheadgophfan]

1 hour ago, thelanges5 said:

Agree on Cobb. Wouldn’t want him on the Twins. It’s more the fact that teams are at least making moves to improve and we’ve done nothing. Still have an hour and a half to go. 

You wouldn't take a flyer on Cobb in exchange for say Dylan Questad which is about the equivalent rated prospect that Cleveland gave up for him???  

I sure as hell would......even if he was our 5th starter.....

[thelanges5]

Staumont DFAd to make room for Richards

[cheeseheadgophfan]

1 hour ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

The Erceg trade is a kick in the pants. Twins have a need. Royals' farm system doesn't have much. You get outbid by a team chasing you in the standings. Just awful.

I acknowledge I know nothing about the Royals farm system, but it's reported they gave up 2 top 15 prospects in their chain and a 3rd minor leaguer who's having a blow up year.  That's a lot and I can't see the Twins doing that.  Even if it's not about $$$$$$.

[cheeseheadgophfan]

Chafin to the Rangers for 2 minor league pitchers (one ranked as #28 in the Rangers system). 

[karcherd]

37 minutes ago, Colbeh said:

He's started 19/21 games? Averaging almost 5 innings a game.

He started two games as an opener this year.  Has started in the past, he is more of a swingman like Sands,

[USAFChief]

42 minutes ago, Colbeh said:

He's started 19/21 games? Averaging almost 5 innings a game.

He's not up to start.

[Doctor Gast]

Wish Dobber well & that he'd surprise us again when we need him.

[LambchoP]

So far this deadline we've lost Stewart and Staumont and replaced them with Dobnak and Richards.....

 

There's got to be a joke here somewhere.

[Spiritualized]

I may not be the sharpest knife on the tree but...why own a team if you're not going to even try to compete?

[h2oface]

2 hours ago, mickster said:

Stewart back on the DL

And that’s a list that is both virtually and literally impossible to get on these days!

[FargoFanMan]

3 hours ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

The Erceg trade is a kick in the pants. Twins have a need. Royals' farm system doesn't have much. You get outbid by a team chasing you in the standings. Just awful.

This whole “right size” is a kick in the pants. The payroll limitations after winning your first playoff game and playoff series in 20 years is a kick in the pants. Getting out of a bad TV deal only to again sellout and take the money is a kick in the pants. The whole comcast/diamond sports/TV fiasco is a kick in the pants. Twins front office/ownership looking around with blank looks on their faces and hands in the air wondering why people aren’t coming to games is a kick in the pants. At some point a guy becomes sterile after all those kicks in the pants. If this team doesn’t win it all this year the box office/ season ticket sales may look bleak come 2025. If you’re Falvey do you sign another contract with the Twins?

[DJL44]

16 minutes ago, Spiritualized said:

I may not be the sharpest knife on the tree but...why own a team if you're not going to even try to compete?

[h2oface]

Who needs more pitching when we have discovered Wallner’s secret weapon?!?!

[Richie the Rally Goat]

28 minutes ago, LambchoP said:

So far this deadline we've lost Stewart and Staumont and replaced them with Dobnak and Richards.....

 

There's got to be a joke here somewhere.

Did we really lose Stewart? His ERA went from 0.68 to 5.17. Clearly not healthy and also not gone from the team.

If you thought Staumont was going to continue his success with a 6.6 k/9, I have a bridge to sell you.

 

now, the trade for Richards was really disappointing, im rather upset with the FO and ownership, but the joke is me being upset that as a 40+ year long Twins fan, I should be well accustomed to disappointment 

[h2oface]

22 minutes ago, Spiritualized said:

I may not be the sharpest knife on the tree but...why own a team if you're not going to even try to compete?

I like the knife on the tree part, whatever and however you carve it up. 

[h2oface]

2 hours ago, Parfigliano said:

I was mocked when I said Dobnak would be back.

And having him back will only make the mocking more massive. 

[SkyBlueWaters]

Which teams have an inside track to make it to a league championship series or higher--Balt, NYY, LAD, Philly, Cleve, maybe Atl, Milw. if they get hot? The Twins right now are a front line starter away from joining that crowd. We've got a lineup that could compete with the best, but without at least three quality starters they're still playoff cannon fodder. I really believe they're that close. ((And we HAD the pitcher we need, in Sonny Gray!))

This team is run as if by a risk-averse midwestern farmer. No, no flash for me, thanks, I'll just stand pat. As if they are the poster boys for why the twin cities has the longest championship drought of any metro area with three or more pro teams.

Now watch fans get their hopes up while Lucy plants the football for Charlie Brown once again. It's beyond maddening.  

[Hubie29]

3 hours ago, Parfigliano said:

I was mocked when I said Dobnak would be back.

Because he shouldn't be

[Fred]

4 hours ago, Parfigliano said:

I was mocked when I said Dobnak would be back.

Considering that Dobnak is Jake Cave as a pitcher....... 

[singlesoverwalks]

It would be cool if Randy got a chance to start, became the team's ace in September and won three games in the World Series. Not saying that's going to happen, just that it would be cool.