Twins (Ryan) Vs Tigers (Melton) 9/7/26 @2:10pm CDT

[HarmonK03]

Just now, S Bart said:

Agree...Matthews also may be incontention

In my opinion Matthews has earned the right to start spring training as of the one five starters.  Now if he gets out performed in spring training then he either is the 6th starter or in the bullpen.  But he has been a solid #4 or 5 guy this year.  I am not sure what more people want to see from him.  Yes he has things to work on and improve, but he should start out as one of the five.

[MeleMouth]

21 minutes ago, mrmpls said:

eye  test  is good for me

"Don't give me data that conflicts with my beliefs."

[mrmpls]

1 minute ago, HarmonK03 said:

In my opinion Matthews has earned the right to start spring training as of the one five starters.  Now if he gets out performed in spring training then he either is the 6th starter or in the bullpen.  But he has been a solid #4 or 5 guy this year.  I am not sure what more people want to see from him.  Yes he has things to work on and improve, but he should start out as one of the five.

100%   concur

[HarmonK03]

4 minutes ago, RpR said:

TD, nobody playing is good, bring up AAA players, then diss them.

God help Rodriguez if he gets called up.

 

One person is on Jenkins, everyone has been supportive.  

[S Bart]

Just now, HarmonK03 said:

In my opinion Matthews has earned the right to start spring training as of the one five starters.  Now if he gets out performed in spring training then he either is the 6th starter or in the bullpen.  But he has been a solid #4 or 5 guy this year.  I am not sure what more people want to see from him.  Yes he has things to work on and improve, but he should start out as one of the five.

Agree...not even sure spring training will start on time...Matthews has more experience....Bradley, Pablo, Joe, Ober....

[HarmonK03]

Kreidler pinch hitting when we are supposedly playing for the playoffs.

[mrmpls]

Kreidler ?   Ross or G.G.      I DONT GET THIS

[RpR]

2 minutes ago, S Bart said:

If a veteran makes a mistake..the same thing....one day booed...then hits..he is cheered...it is the way it is with fans

I agree but the way some here has snits that Larnach and Clemens were not traded AND regular starters, is an item not strictly unique here. but rarely heard from general fans.

[mrmpls]

1 minute ago, HarmonK03 said:

Kreidler pinch hitting when we are supposedly playing for the playoffs.

MAKES YA WONDER FOR Sure

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, HarmonK03 said:

Kreidler pinch hitting when we are supposedly playing for the playoffs.

Pinch walking.

[mnfireman]

That was unfortunate...

[S Bart]

Just now, RpR said:

I agree but the way some here has snits that Larnach and Clemens were not traded AND regular starters, is an item not strictly unique here. but rarely heard from general fans.

I just cannot totally understand the attacks on Clemens....he may have had a poor throw today.  But he is near the top in most team batting stats and is placed all over the place...

[HarmonK03]

1 minute ago, mrmpls said:

MAKES YA WONDER FOR Sure

And now Clemens will be in LF with a below average arm as a defensive replacement.

[Parfigliano]

SB time Jenkins

[RpR]

3 minutes ago, mrmpls said:

MAKES YA WONDER FOR Sure

He got on base and Culpepper took care of that.

[S Bart]

I am not a MLB manager...but I would at least think there could be a bit better game strategy involved during the actual game

[mnfireman]

Nice read by Jenkins, and hustle...

[MeleMouth]

46 minutes ago, mrmpls said:

Royce having a day--AGAIN

The main problem with Royce isn't that he has bad skills; he in fact seems gifted. 

The main problem with Royce is that bad pitchers and good pitchers can get him out by pitching to his weaknesses, such as outside, and he refuses to adjust.

[HarmonK03]

3 minutes ago, S Bart said:

I just cannot totally understand the attacks on Clemens....he may have had a poor throw today.  But he is near the top in most team batting stats and is placed all over the place...

His batting stats are league average, hits for power but takes very few walks which is why his OPS is not higher.  He is a good player but is best utilized playing 3 or 4 days a week and coming off the bench to pinch hit.  And he should not be in the outfield, his arm is not good enough for the outfield.

[Saxophone Joe]

I know we had a hit in this position earlier today, but our 2-out RISP average has gotta be just brutal post-All Star Break. 

[mrmpls]

2 minutes ago, MeleMouth said:

The main problem with Royce isn't that he has bad skills; he in fact seems gifted. 

The main problem with Royce is that bad pitchers and good pitchers can get him out by pitching to his weaknesses, such as outside, and he refuses to adjust.

Had high hope for him when he came back and  1b  seemed like a match,  but ya why he wont adjust might cost him a spot at least here , maybe a trade will help ?   but he playing his way out of ball if he dont adjust,  1 overall pick-  shouldnt happen !!

[mnfireman]

2 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

His batting stats are league average, hits for power but takes very few walks which is why his OPS is not higher.  He is a good player but is best utilized playing 3 or 4 days a week and coming off the bench to pinch hit.  And he should not be in the outfield, his arm is not good enough for the outfield.

Hiding a weaker arm in LF is acceptable, hiding a weaker arm in RF is not. I like Keaschall, but he should not be in RF

[mrmpls]

3 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

His batting stats are league average, hits for power but takes very few walks which is why his OPS is not higher.  He is a good player but is best utilized playing 3 or 4 days a week and coming off the bench to pinch hit.  And he should not be in the outfield, his arm is not good enough for the outfield.

100%  concur

[HarmonK03]

Just now, mnfireman said:

Hiding a weaker arm in LF is acceptable, hiding a weaker arm in RF is not. I like Keaschall, but he should not be in RF

Not when we have better options that could be out there.

[S Bart]

3 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

His batting stats are league average, hits for power but takes very few walks which is why his OPS is not higher.  He is a good player but is best utilized playing 3 or 4 days a week and coming off the bench to pinch hit.  And he should not be in the outfield, his arm is not good enough for the outfield.

Team stats...Kody 2nd HR, 1st Slug , 1st OPS, 3rd RBIs, 4th hits, 1st triples....mlb stats website for twins..

[djvang]

18 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

One person is on Jenkins, everyone has been supportive.  

I'm not "on him". I've just seen too many "can't miss" players flame out. 

[mrmpls]

Just now, HarmonK03 said:

Not when we have better options that could be out there.

why i wanted Larnach gone -- twins r to loyal sometimes  trevor has had 6+ years , 

[S Bart]

2 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

Not when we have better options that could be out there.

[djvang]

12 minutes ago, S Bart said:

I just cannot totally understand the attacks on Clemens....he may have had a poor throw today.  But he is near the top in most team batting stats and is placed all over the place...

I'd vote for Clemens for team MVP this season. Granted it's a weak crop of contenders. 

[S Bart]

Interesting how the announcers attempt to jinx the tigers in the 9th