Twins (Bradley) vs Athletics (Jump): 08/25/26, 8:40 PM

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, USAFChief said:

I was sitting at the bar in my favorite hangout this afternoon, when a penguin walked in and grabbed a seat.

The barkeep walked over and the penguin asked him "Hey we're looking for my brother....has he been in here?"

Other duties prevented me from keeping up on this thread.  Nevertheless,

The barkeeper replied, "you've got a lot of nerve showing your face here again."

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, tony&rodney said:

FWIW - That's not a thing.

It's absolutely a thing. 

If there's a lockout. 

[Vanimal46]

Just now, USAFChief said:

I dont think Dolly sold the rights to that song.

I could be wro... wron....incorrect.

My memory could be fuzzy, but I do recall Elvis wanted the rights to that song and Dolly didn't do it. 

[djvang]

4 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I still believe they've been trying to keep him off next year's 40 man.

If there's a lockout anyone on a 40 man wont be playing anywhere. 

They might have had their hand forced tonight. 

I think that's it.

[Parfigliano]

Is Gage Jump very good or TC bats very meh?

I say Jump is well above an average pitcher learning how to go after MLB hitters.  Wish he was wearing TC.

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

I mean, the Twins have never done this in the history of their team. But some people want to believe it anyway. 

The Teins have never kept a top Prospect off the 40 man in anticipation of a lookout?

 

I'd believe that. How many MLB lockout seasons have there been?

[David HK]

Comes that whimsical time of year of most Septembers in Twinkie-land where boys and girls of summer have to start locking in their secondary teams that will still be playing base-ball in the autumn. 

The Cubs are always my go-to, since I lived about 4 blocks from Wrigley after leaving the Cities. For the AL, I'm going to go against my very DNA and start rooting for the White Sox. I'd love to see a Red Line Series. Heck, I'd even go back there to catch it. 

(Caveat: of course, literally anyone other than NY, Bos, LA, or any Texas or Florida outfit.)

[USAFChief]

3 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Other duties prevented me from keeping up on this thread.  Nevertheless,

The barkeeper replied, "you've got a lot of nerve showing your face here again."

Yeah, but he said that to me.

[djvang]

26 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

 

 

12 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

 

 

6 minutes ago, tony&rodney said:

FWIW - That's not a thing.

No, players on an MLB 40-man roster cannot play during a work stoppage or strike, even if they are optioned to the minor leagues. [1, 2]

 

Why 40-Man Roster Players Cannot Play

• Union Membership: Every player on a 40-man roster belongs to the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), which means they participate in the strike or are locked out by owners. [1, 2]

• Major League Contracts: Because their contracts are Major League-level agreements, they are barred from team facilities, games, and official workouts during a stoppage. [1, 2]

• Minor League Status Doesn't Matter: A player can be physically stationed at Triple-A or Double-A, but if they occupy a spot on the 40-man roster, they are sidelined alongside the major leaguers. [1, 2]

[ashbury]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Is Gage Jump very good or TC bats very meh?

I say Jump is well above an average pitcher learning how to go after MLB hitters.  Wish he was wearing TC.

Meanwhile  we drafted the illustrious Billy Amick several slots ahead of where Jump went.

[Cory Engelhardt]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

The Teins have never kept a top Prospect off the 40 man in anticipation of a lookout?

 

I'd believe that. How many MLB lockout seasons have there been?

They've never held a player back who is ready, That's what I meant.

This delusion of saying he is being held back because of a potential lockout is hogwash/malarkey/BS (you pick the term.) I don't know where someone got the idea that this is the case. It's a madeup problem that's not happened before.

Can you point to any player in twins history that wasn't promoted when they were truly ready?

And, no team should be acting in any way that there will be a lockout.

 

Follow up; why did they bring up Culpepper? Or add players via trade at the deadline? Are those moves also related to a potential lockout too? Especially adding Hoffman and Kremer, who are team controlled for next season?

[ashbury]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Yeah, but he said that to me.

Try associating with a better class of penguin from now on.

[S Bart]

Just now, USAFChief said:

The Teins have never kept a top Prospect off the 40 man in anticipation of a lookout?

 

I'd believe that. How many MLB lockout seasons have there been?

Hope you are right...but, money has become such a priority in professional sports. Looking at the details, the sides seem far apart. Hope it does not turn into another half of season.

[RpR]

[Tlaker]

9 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Really @Tlaker your going to thumbs up Buxton getting injured? There's a place in hell for you... 

wait whut? When did I give a thumbs up?

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, David HK said:

 For the AL, I'm going to go against my very DNA and start rooting for the White Sox. 

 

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

They've never held a player back who is ready, That's what I meant.

This delusion of saying he is being held back because of a potential lockout is hogwash/malarkey/BS (you pick the term.) I don't know where someone got the idea that this is the case. It's a madeup problem that's not happened before.

Can you point to any player in twins history that wasn't promoted when they were truly ready?

I think its the primary reason. 

YMMV

[S Bart]

Just now, USAFChief said:

 

Is it because the Pope is a fan,,?

[mnfireman]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

The Teins have never kept a top Prospect off the 40 man in anticipation of a lookout?

 

I'd believe that. How many MLB lockout seasons have there been?

@Vanimal46 you called out another poster last night for bad typing, where are you and your spell check tonight...

[tony&rodney]

Just now, Cory Engelhardt said:

I mean, the Twins have never done this in the history of their team. But some people want to believe it anyway. 

People can believe whatever they want. I had never met a flat earther until 2000 and have met a number since that time. It's a whatever type of thing. As far as keeping players who deserve to be called up off the roster, there are front office and management concerns that are legitimate about veterans and the clubhouse but nothing related to any potential lockout or other stuff to do with 2027. 

Watching Byron Buxton trying to pretend he is alright and healthy enough to play at 50% is getting old for everyone, not just the fans. Buck is respected but he needs a little self reflection. Can he play? Only Byron is going to answer that question it seems. Being unable to cut off that ball tonight should be an answer but we won't know how Buxton or the Twins view that until tomorrow.

[Western SD Fan]

6 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I still believe they've been trying to keep him off next year's 40 man.

If there's a lockout anyone on a 40 man wont be playing anywhere. 

They might have had their hand forced tonight. 

I think you're right.  That has seemed to be the case since Buxton went down the last time.  I can see the Twins muddling along and playing Keaschall and Kreidler out in CF and moving around the pieces to make it work.  They can still call up Gabby, Mendez, Emma, or Wallner who are all on the 40-man to keep Jenkins off of it.

FWIW, the Saints are a game behind Indy for 1st in the Intl League West Division.  You'd hope the Twins wouldn't be stupid enough to keep players down on the farm for a AAA playoff run when they have their own fleeting run to worry about, but this is the Twins.

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, David HK said:

Comes that whimsical time of year of most Septembers in Twinkie-land where boys and girls of summer have to start locking in their secondary teams that will still be playing base-ball in the autumn. 

The Cubs are always my go-to, since I lived about 4 blocks from Wrigley after leaving the Cities. For the AL, I'm going to go against my very DNA and start rooting for the White Sox. I'd love to see a Red Line Series. Heck, I'd even go back there to catch it. 

(Caveat: of course, literally anyone other than NY, Bos, LA, or any Texas or Florida outfit.)

My secondary NYM team is worse then TC so I will be rooting against teams.  So many teams.

[Cory Engelhardt]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

I think its the primary reason. 

YMMV

So I had to google ymmv just now to know what that means. 

That probably means I'm getting old right? Not knowing something like this?

[Vanimal46]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I still believe they've been trying to keep him off next year's 40 man.

If there's a lockout anyone on a 40 man wont be playing anywhere. 

They might have had their hand forced tonight. 

If true, which you may be, then that's contradicting Tom P's desire to be competitive right now. Unless we think Jeremy Zoll is the smartest GM in all of baseball, the other organizations in baseball are operating at normal by calling up their top prospects. Jenkins now has 400 PAs in AAA. I think that's a strong sample size. 

[tony&rodney]

5 minutes ago, djvang said:

 

 

No, players on an MLB 40-man roster cannot play during a work stoppage or strike, even if they are optioned to the minor leagues. [1, 2]

 

Why 40-Man Roster Players Cannot Play

• Union Membership: Every player on a 40-man roster belongs to the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), which means they participate in the strike or are locked out by owners. [1, 2]

• Major League Contracts: Because their contracts are Major League-level agreements, they are barred from team facilities, games, and official workouts during a stoppage. [1, 2]

• Minor League Status Doesn't Matter: A player can be physically stationed at Triple-A or Double-A, but if they occupy a spot on the 40-man roster, they are sidelined alongside the major leaguers. [1, 2]

I know the rule. That was not the point.

[David HK]

10 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I still believe they've been trying to keep him off next year's 40 man.

If there's a lockout anyone on a 40 man wont be playing anywhere. 

They might have had their hand forced tonight. 

That's what I've been thinking lately. But I agree, I think their hand is forced now. It's tough, because once he's on, there's no taking him back off. 

My new guess is they call up maybe Wallner and ERod, rather than taking the risk for next year. But from the injuries, and the effort and results of this road trip, this team is cooked for the year. 

[S Bart]

If a player is a 10-year veteran, does he have the right to make a call not to go to the AAA team after an injury to do rehab after IL?

[USAFChief]

Just now, Cory Engelhardt said:

So I had to google ymmv just now to know what that means. 

That probably means I'm getting old right? Not knowing something like this?

Ha. I think it means you're too young to know,.

[Tlaker]

14 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Really @Tlaker your going to thumbs up Buxton getting injured? There's a place in hell for you... 

I was agreeing with your point of Walker being the next man up assho

good gawd

[Vanimal46]

3 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

@Vanimal46 you called out another poster last night for bad typing, where are you and your spell check tonight...

The other poster last night:

USAFChief: