Twins Injuries Reveal Twin Truths About Twins Depth

Has anyone heard a report on Vazquez?  He also left a game hurt.

Keaschall could DH, but Larnach sure has been hobbling the last two days. He ran slower than Vazquez each of the last two games and i wondered if he was struggling with turf toe again. I would not put Larnach in the field for a few games unless he can pick it up.

Correa playing with a wrist thingy since LY?

Actually, Jeffers was asked in the TV post-game interview if Vasquez would likely start today's day game after a night game.  Jeffers commented that "Christian is a bulldog" that cannot be counted out, but that Jeffers was advised before Tuesday's game that he would likely be starting Wednesday.  Of course, many of us are wondering why Gasper is on the active roster, but his presence apparently allows them give Vasquez a chance to heal (along with the off day) without needing to make a roster move during this series.

Fitzgerald and McCusker right now are heads and shoulders overperforming the rest of the Saint Paul roster and appearing to be candidates to promote if needed.

Love Keaschall but with the way big league rosters are constructed these days it's tough to roster a guy who can't contribute in the field unless he's producing at a Nelson Cruz type level at DH.  Seems unlikely.  We now see why teams draft shortstops an inordinate amount of the time.  Ya just hope somebody sticks.  Feels like most of the 3B-SS "potential" is parked at Cedar Rapids and that feels like a reach.

Hopefully both Correa and wallner are OK.  IMO Wallner is much tougher to replace.  Correa?  He hasn't contributed much and I think he is a huge part of the Twins problem and not part of the solution to the malaise on this team. And in general all these injuries just mask the deep rooted problems with this team.  They just give the organization an easy excuse for their putrid play.

So many injuries. And honestly Lewis is becoming Buxton...injured all the time. Becoming more and more useless to the team.

No team will have 3 deep at SS.  Few teams will go that deep at 3b as well.  OF are much easier to fill, outside CF. If CC is down long term we will need to get someone up that can fill in at 3b minimum.  If not, Lee and Castro going to have to stick there for awhile. Lewis, Miranda and Martin all on IL hurt the depth a ton. 

I thought keaschel was playing some 2b with St. Paul as well as DH.  if yes,  i would call him up and  let him split some time there as well as DH.  of course, that rules out mccusker.  

Whether Correa hits the IL or not, I think he needs some time off to mentally reset. Call up Keaschal. He can rotate between 2b and DH, allowing Lee and Castro to cover SS and 3rd. In the OF if Wallner goes on the IL I'd give Mccusker a cup of coffee. If Wallner doesn't go on il, I'd send Larnach down for a bit. Martin would be my first choice but since he's hurt, Mccusker might be the best option short term. I don't think Rodriguez is quite ready for MLB pitching just yet 

Always interesting to hear about injuries when we see them but the excuses that it has been lingering for weeks to months coming out afterwards from players just sounds like excuses. It’s like when you hit weak ground balls and basically walk to first base for easy out, well,shucks, I was going to be out anyway. Miranda going on IL after demotion for really bad play and bad baseball IQ, but I’m hurt so maybe that’s why I wasn’t good.

 Twins fan have been hurt watching bad baseball, but last night was fun. Maybe some youth on this team can lead the way to allow the fans to enjoy good, playing hard brand of baseball. 

Call the agent for JD Martinez. Assure him you'll trade him at the deadline if the team is not a contender.

There are other veteran players in the minors with upward mobility clauses in their contracts. They can go outside the organization for AAA talent.

Could probably pick up Eddie Rosario from the Dodgers (hitting .339 for AAA Oklahoma) for cheap which fits ownership style.

This is what happens on Rec league teams when they’re not doing well and kids don’t want to play. The Twins probably need a team psychologist at this point.

27 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

I was intrigued, but then I saw WARs of 1.1, 2.0 and 0.5 the last three seasons, including a 106 OPS+ last year as a 36-year-old. With only 12 innings of defense in that time, it's hard to see them using a roster spot for a full-time DH when they have so many people at less than 100 percent.

With four-man benches across the majors, I can understand why he's had a hard time getting a job. 

This team is using a roster spot for Mickey Gasper. A 106 OPS+ would be one of the best on a team desperate for offense.

15 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

This team is using a roster spot for Mickey Gasper. A 106 OPS+ would be one of the best on a team desperate for offense.

Not even saying I think they should hire him, but worth noting the ancillary benefits of someone like JD Martinez on the roster, as a mentor. He was credited a lot as a leader in the Mets clubhouse during their turnaround last year, helping Mark Vientos in the batting cage, and helping players to loosen up and have fun. 

He REALLY struggled at the end of the season however. 

If the Twins need a shortstop because they don't trust both Lee or Castro (think they do), the guy is Fitzgerald from AAA Saints. He is a decent shortstop and behind McCusker has had the best at bats of those at AAA. Lee at 3B and Castro at SS is my choice for a few days.

Fitsgerald is probally their short term choice. I see on BAL website that they claimed Blewett. Didn't know he was DFAed.