Tigers 5, Twins 4: Twins Keep It Close But Fall Short in Ryan's Return

[thelanges5]

If nothing else the Twins should be more athletic in 2027. I’m sick of watching bad defense. 

[LastOnePicked]

1 hour ago, MeleMouth said:

Great! Now trade him for what you can get ASAP.

That would be the very definition of selling low. But they bought him low as well, so maybe it just comes full circle.

I don't think Ryan would sign an extension here, so I think you tell him to go get ready for a strong season after the work stoppage. The goal is to win, but as soon as it's clear that's not happening, a trade partner will be found by or before the deadline.

The Twins lost incredible trade value this year. The only way to balance that out is to go win in '27. I don't think it will happen, but they made their bed - they clearly have to go all in now and try.

[DJL44]

Looks like the Twins will be eliminated right about the same time the Saints end their season. It would be nice to see Emmanuel Rodriguez debut in San Francisco.

[DJL44]

2 minutes ago, LastOnePicked said:

The Twins lost incredible trade value this year. The only way to balance that out is to go win in '27. I don't think it will happen, but they made their bed - they clearly have to go all in now and try.

And by all in, you mean they will run back the exact same roster minus Ryan Jeffers.

[D.C Twins]

Keaschall, Culpepper, and Jenkins had a good game.... that's a win in my September book!

[Parfigliano]

1 hour ago, DJL44 said:

And by all in, you mean they will run back the exact same roster minus Ryan Jeffers.

Larnach likely gone too.

[knothole61]

17 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Larnach likely gone too.

Larnach may leave with my best wishes for his future. He's been a likable underachiever, I think. I know that I'm just speculating, but he often seems to lack passion. Keaschall clearly has it, but Larnach has been sort of happily going through the motions for at least a couple of years, in my humble opinion.

But, please keep Jeffers...he's a catcher with good power at times and that's a very nice thing.  

[Nashvilletwin]

18 games left and then who knows when we will see Twins baseball next.

If the owners stick to their guns on the salary cap, the smart money probably is thinking  July at the earliest.

[Bangkok Twins Fan]

Royce Lewis was looking great a month ago, but the past week or so it appears like he is regressing again. I've about run out hope and patience with him. Does he remain our starting first baseman next     season. or do we try and trade him?

[Bangkok Twins Fan]

2 hours ago, Nashvilletwin said:

18 games left and then who knows when we will see Twins baseball next.

If the owners stick to their guns on the salary cap, the smart money probably is thinking  July at the earliest.

I wouldn't be making plans for spring training games at this juncture. But hey, miracles could happen.

[DJL44]

41 minutes ago, Bangkok Twins Fan said:

Royce Lewis was looking great a month ago, but the past week or so it appears like he is regressing again. I've about run out hope and patience with him. Does he remain our starting first baseman next     season. or do we try and trade him?

They would need to find a team who wants him at 3B because he doesn’t hit enough for 1B.

[bean5302]

Yeah. He's my favorite player, but at this point, Lewis has to be looked at as a league average hitter at best. What a bummer. No real spot for him on the roster. Could be a UI if the Twins trusted his glove at all, but it's hard to do that either.

[Jeff K]

Yesterday's game is further proof (as though it was needed), that the Twins must improve their defense and overall athleticism.

[Vanimal46]

2 hours ago, Bangkok Twins Fan said:

Royce Lewis was looking great a month ago, but the past week or so it appears like he is regressing again. I've about run out hope and patience with him. Does he remain our starting first baseman next     season. or do we try and trade him?

18 games left to gather data on him, but like you said he’s regressing again. If he finishes the season in this fashion, I think he will be one of the first players we trade before the lockout sadly.

[David Maro]

Love all the talk on weather Larnach does or doesn't make a catch on a foul ball. If he makes the catch how strong of a throw can he make sitting on his butt. The play that was not made was Keaschall allowing McKinstry's double turn into a triple because of his weak arm. Every team knows it and will look to take the extra base. 

Time to be honest that the team has run out of gas. And in the last week Shelton has run out the same lineup with a poor result. What is going on with Caratini and Jackson and Ross? Just maybe they would have given the team a jolt.

[LastOnePicked]

7 hours ago, Bangkok Twins Fan said:

Does he remain our starting first baseman next     season. or do we try and trade him?

The Twins have about as much chance of getting something valuable for Lewis as the Vikings have for getting something valuable for J.J. McCarthy.

You have to rehabilitate a bust, or you have to cut bait. Few teams are dumb enough to trade based on prospect hype.

[HarmonK03]

6 hours ago, David Maro said:

Love all the talk on weather Larnach does or doesn't make a catch on a foul ball. If he makes the catch how strong of a throw can he make sitting on his butt. The play that was not made was Keaschall allowing McKinstry's double turn into a triple because of his weak arm. Every team knows it and will look to take the extra base. 

Time to be honest that the team has run out of gas. And in the last week Shelton has run out the same lineup with a poor result. What is going on with Caratini and Jackson and Ross? Just maybe they would have given the team a jolt.

A good throw from Clemens would have had McKinistry.  Clemens has a weak arm and not very accurate, which is hidden when he plays second base.