CHC 10, MIN 6: Hey, Remember Joe Mauer?

mikelink45 · June 30, 2018

Berrios had a bad day, Magill and Belisle pitched to their talent level - so we DFA Jorge and not Belisle. Please explain. So can someone pick up our number 20 prospect and put him on their list of prospects? If so I would wonder what the Twins were thinking, but then I forget the FO has a plan and is smarter than all the rest of us. I am so excited.

jun · June 30, 2018

Molitor says Berrios was just a little off today. That has been the Twins attitude all season. It explains why this team has been losing this year.

jimbo92107 · June 30, 2018

Tom, you have perfected your writing style. Good stuff!

Mike Sixel · June 30, 2018

Is anyone going to ask the FO why Belisle has a job, and when he says mentor, follow up with "which young pitchers are actually on the roster" and ask what the other 6 - 8 veterans are doing?

yarnivek1972 · June 30, 2018

Escobar is reverting to the mean. He’s been slumping the last week or so.

Anyone who thought he was going to be a 150 OPS + guy was likely a little optimistic.

wsnydes · June 30, 2018

Escobar is reverting to the mean. He’s been slumping the last week or so.

Anyone who thought he was going to be a 150 OPS + guy was likely a little optimistic.

Rosario has cooled off some too.

DocBauer · June 30, 2018

Didn't watch or listen to the game, but it obviously stunk. Why is it when the offense breaks out the pitching breaks down? I wouldn't dare blast Berrios for having an off day. But what about Joe? WOW! Did he just break out? Man I hope so! An actual presence at the top of the order really helps.

I loved just about everything the FO did in 2017, (including some roster juggling), the draft, this past off season, and have some optimism for the draft this season, but they have made some moves this season that just leave me dumfouned! And I'm not talking Romero. They were surprisingly quick to promote him, give him a real opportunity, and his demotion is logical from the standpoint of the roster management game. But Belisle??? Not Slegers, Duffey, Reed, Curtiss, or any number of arms needing an opportunity. And now they DFA Jorge after he is finally back and beginning his rehab? The guy has decent potential as a back end starter or possible swing man.

I need to find a wall to bang my head against.

twinssporto · June 30, 2018

Thanks for the game recap. Couple of thoughts as I was at the game:

1. Saw Patrick Reusse at Murphy's bar before the game. He was walking around and saying hello to all the Twins fans. He was fun to speak with. His shirt was soaked with sweat...

2. It was so hot today at the game I think I lost 25 pounds in water weight. Maybe had 10 beers and never had to visit the restroom (I know TMI).

3. Sat behind home plate and it looked like the Ump had a hard time finding the strike zone (including Jose).

4. We lost and we still had a great time at Wrigley. The Cub fans are nice people.

Best regards,

Twinssporto reporting from Wrigley Field

curt1965 · June 30, 2018

Today was a first in my life-turned off the TV with my favorite player pitching and a 3 run lead. Saw the hand-writing on the wall, and even worse, wasn’t even pissed when Jose gave up the grand slam. Something about this team is off..........

jun · June 30, 2018

Escobar is reverting to the mean. He’s been slumping the last week or so.

Anyone who thought he was going to be a 150 OPS + guy was likely a little optimistic.

He hasn't been the same since he was hit by Porcello. It's so important to protect your players.

Edited June 30, 2018 by jun

Tom Froemming · June 30, 2018

Alan Busenitz is being sent down to make room for Adalberto Mejia ...

Matt Belisle is bulletproof.

jun · June 30, 2018

Alan Busenitz is being sent down to make room for Adalberto Mejia ...

Matt Belisle is bulletproof.

Belisle is what a losing team really needs. Typical mop up pitcher!

howeda7 · June 30, 2018

Don't forget Motter who's on DL. Grossman should be a bench bat at most.

He hits .220 with no power. He's not even a bench bat. At least Vargas or Carter could hit a HR once in a while.

Danchat · June 30, 2018

Alan Busenitz is being sent down to make room for Adalberto Mejia ...

Matt Belisle is bulletproof.

:banghead:

I'm fine with Busenitz getting ferried between the majors and AAA, but at the expense of Belisle? After winning a game? Blech. <_<

USAFChief · June 30, 2018

Alan Busenitz is being sent down to make room for Adalberto Mejia ...

Matt Belisle is bulletproof.

l cant wrap my head around this. Why?

Unless...they're trolling us!

adorduan · June 30, 2018

Escobar is reverting to the mean. He’s been slumping the last week or so.

Anyone who thought he was going to be a 150 OPS + guy was likely a little optimistic.

I don't think anyone thought that....

the_brute_squad · June 30, 2018

l cant wrap my head around this. Why?

Unless...they're trolling us!

The only thing I can think of is maybe they'll be able to get something for Belisle at the trade deadline. This team as packed it in and get ready for the garage sale. What's the price tag for a Dozier? Hey, is that an Escobar in the corner and is the price negotiable? Anyone need a Rodney... he's slightly used but is in good enough shape for a few months.

Danchat · June 30, 2018

The only thing I can think of is maybe they'll be able to get something for Belisle at the trade deadline. This team as packed it in and get ready for the garage sale. What's the price tag for a Dozier? Hey, is that an Escobar in the corner and is the price negotiable? Anyone need a Rodney... he's slightly used but is in good enough shape for a few months.

If anything, Belisle would be a guy to eat the innings that Duke/Rodney would get after they get traded... he has zero trade value and it would take a huge turnaround for him to be worth anything. This guy couldn't get a major league deal after what he did last year, so if anybody wants him, they'll get him when he's DFA'd.

Old Twins Cap · June 30, 2018

l cant wrap my head around this. Why?

Unless...they're trolling us!

I think they intend to deal Rodney, so the veteran Belisle to close in August and September.

Wouldn't you?

If you want a draft pick next year.....

Rosterman · June 30, 2018

So we keep Belisle, but put Jorge on waivers. We send down Busenitz, who isn't the worst ERA on the staff and keep...Belisle.

We bring up a third catcher to do what, play the infield?,Heck, bring up Zack Granite and let him play centerfield until you decide to bring back Buxton. See what Granite can do.

Jorge may have fallen behind in the possible rotation arms, but he still is better than (name your player currently on the roster).

Somethings aren't making sense here in Twins land.

Maybe the Cubs will think Joe Mauer is invincible at Wrigley and make a play for his bat to get them to the playoffs. Would Joe go to Chicago with a chance for the post season? A way to end a career, perhaps? Let's showcase Joe more the next two games!

Darius · June 30, 2018

Keeping Belisle because of a trade or two still doesn't make sense. Why not give guys like Buzenitz, Duffey, Curtis, etc, some run?

I can't think of a scenario in which it makes sense to keep Belisle. Maybe if there were a reliever conference in Vegas, Belisle couldn't attend because he was sick, and the conference got struck by a meteor leaving him the only reliever left on earth.

KirbyDome89 · June 30, 2018

After giving up 3 and 4 ERs respectively to Bos and TX, Belisle has only allowed 1 run in his last two innings pitched. He's clearly started to turn things around. Idk why everybody is bitching about sending out the younger, more talented Busenitiz or DFA'ing Jorge to keep Belisle's veteran presence around.....

walt-o-meal · June 30, 2018

God bless Joe F. Mauer. According to LEN3, he says he had to play because his mom was at the game.

Here's hoping child #3 is a boy, so he can get drafted by the Twins and hit some guilt dingers for grandma.

D.C Twins · June 30, 2018

Grossman batting AND in the field...... oh be still by beating heart!!!!!

If only they had him back in the lead off position, we would have had the trifecta!

There is always tomorrow though, because with Grossman apparently, there will always be a tomorrow

jokin · June 30, 2018

After giving up 3 and 4 ERs respectively to Bos and TX, Belisle has only allowed 1 run in his last two innings pitched. He's clearly started to turn things around. Idk why everybody is bitching about sending out the younger, more talented Busenitiz or DFA'ing Jorge to keep Belisle's veteran presence around.....

Now that's the kind of wry, pathos-laced ironic wit best remembered from the darkest end days of the Ryan/Gardy era.

Kirby, let's just say the plain truth hurts so good. And here, we thought the days and months of head-scratching fringiest of veteran personnel moves were a thing of the past.

Edited June 30, 2018 by jokin

jokin · June 30, 2018

God bless Joe F. Mauer. According to LEN3, he says he had to play because his mom was at the game.

Here's hoping child #3 is a boy, so he can get drafted by the Twins and hit some guilt dingers for grandma.

I've said it dozens of times before... A guy on a $184M contract should be able to afford a PR spokesperson.

nmcowboy · June 30, 2018

Come on everyone, it is clear Falvine have a plan. Let me help outline it. They sent down BOOOOZE-nitz because he, uh, ummm.

Well wait it is clear they want to keep Belisle because of his veteran value in situations of, um, uhhhh. Well Belisle, he, umm, I mean, there must be.............never mind. I got nuthin'.

Maybe he has blackmail pictures of the FO????

Edited June 30, 2018 by nmcowboy

jokin · June 30, 2018

Escobar is reverting to the mean. He’s been slumping the last week or so.
Anyone who thought he was going to be a 150 OPS + guy was likely a little optimistic.

Many of us noted that his mean reversion was inevitable. Just look at his career progression for all the evidence you need... hot stretches at the plate interspersed with longer stretches of mediocrity. He's a great guy to have in the extended utility role and the clubhouse, it's unfair to ask him to be Manny Machado. Edited June 30, 2018 by jokin

jokin · June 30, 2018

I think they intend to deal Rodney, so the veteran Belisle to close in August and September.

Wouldn't you?

If you want a draft pick next year.....

You must mean the #1 draft pick...

kengrosz · June 30, 2018

Übertreibte es das FO? Ich kann die Entscheidungen teilweise nicht mehr nachvollziehen....

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