Royce Lewis is Back, James Outman Designated for Assignment

[Wedman13]

50 minutes ago, GopherMike said:

I had the exact same thought about Fedko. Even if the Twins brass doesn't believe in him at the MLB level....at this point he deserves the opportunity to prove them wrong. 

Wallner will be back before Fedko

[Jacksson]

Overdue move on Outman.

Too soon to bring back Lewis.  His AAA short term success is no based upon a change in approach, but rather performing against AAA pitching.  Knee jerk front office reaction based upon Lewis getting hot in AAA and trying to put bodies in the seats.

[Linus]

I guess we are going to find out if Royce is fixed. I do like that they seem to be trying to assemble an optimal infield. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, darin617 said:

Does it make sense for the Twins to keep Outman in St Paul if he goes unclaimed? Unless he's banished to the bench and pretty much just a pinch runner.

The Saints have too many in the outfield already and will get worse once everyone is healthy. No reason for Outman to steal any AB's from the prospects.

This. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, GopherMike said:

We said the same thing about starting pitching this year.

Things can change really fast with a few injuries. 

Which prospects should sit while Outman plays in AAA? 

[Wedman13]

8 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Which prospects should sit while Outman plays in AAA? 

As mentioned, congrats to some for turning this into an outman thread, once again. Can't be enough of that!

You'd think the guy should just go back to being the 2nd gunman on the grassy knoll, hiding D.B. Cooper and continuing to frame OJ while being the real killer on Bundy vs playing baseball.  Long live the awesomeness of Brock Stewart....

[Mike Sixel]

4 minutes ago, Wedman13 said:

As mentioned, congrats to some for turning this into an outman thread, once again. Can't be enough of that!

You'd think the guy should just go back to being the 2nd gunman on the grassy knoll, hiding D.B. Cooper and continuing to frame OJ while being the real killer on Bundy vs playing baseball.  Long live the awesomeness of Brock Stewart....

I literally replied to an Outman post. What's the issue? I'm unsure why you're commenting if not interested. He is part of this thread, since he was released. 

[AceWrigley]

1 hour ago, TJSweens said:

The writing was on the wall when the Twins used Cody Clemens in CF instead of Outman against RHP when Buxton was nursing his sore hip.

The Buxton was on the wall.

[Wedman13]

12 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I literally replied to an Outman post. What's the issue? I'm unsure why you're commenting if not interested. He is part of this thread, since he was released. 

Because Outman sucks.  Despite a decent looking swing, quite possibly the worst MLB hitter I've ever seen.  My 8 yr old daughter can see it.  Yet it takes experts here to feel the need to point him out in every thread (sorry, yours was the last post so I replied but I did not say you).  Just gets laughable.

 

[mikelink45]

Outman being off the roster is a good thing - it is not a personal attack - I don't know him.  But at this level every roster spot is precious and there is no reason not to have the best option all the time. 

[GopherMike]

1 hour ago, Mike Sixel said:

Which prospects should sit while Outman plays in AAA? 

Who says he has to play a ton?