We’ve Reached a Prove-It Point With Kyle Farmer

Martin can play second and the OF ... And he's fast. He should be in Minnesota over Farmer, and it isn't close. 

Leadership? They have zero rookies or even second year players on the roster, let that sink in, other than Lewis. How many leaders do they need?

5 minutes ago, tarheeltwinsfan said:

I am glad to see Margot improve his batting. Last night he played CF. This is smart and playing into the FO's plans, which are to trade Margot for some flame throwing minor league pitcher.  

You aren't getting a good pitching prospect, or anything, for Margot. Their plan is to have him play in Minnesota instead of any of their homegrown players. 

3 hours ago, stringer bell said:

On a day that Buxton was rested, Manny Margot got his playing time, not Kyle Farmer. With Miranda around to fill in when Lewis is off or the DH, there doesn't appear to be much of a way for Farmer to get significant playing time, unless there is another injury. Castro and Miranda take away opportunities for Farmer to get on the field at this time. 

7 Games into the Lewis is here and everyone is healthy portion of our season. 

Lewis at the moment appears to be playing two and sitting one. 

Buxton at the moment appears to be playing three and sitting one.

Too soon to lock this in but that's what has happened so far. 

This has opened up 4 lineup holes against right handers that either Santana, Margot and Farmer will have to fill in. 

Buxton has sat twice over this stretch. 

Farmer got the nod once. (June 6) Castro shifted to CF. 

Margot got the nod once. (June 10) Margot played CF

Lewis has sat twice over this stretch. 

Santana got both of those starts at 1B as Miranda slid to 3B.

Santana also picked up two more starts.

Playing 1B when Kirilloff sat against a left hander (June 5) 

Playing 1B when Miranda sat against a right hander (June 10) 

Right now... it's too soon to tell but Buxton maintenance days have been lightly split by Farmer and Margot. Santana seems to be the primary choice for fill in work against right handers thus far for everyone else.   

14 minutes ago, Doctor Gast said:

Looks like Farmer really got screwed up this spring training. His stance is much different, his stance was more open & upright before. It's a pity because he's a great guy & would be trade bait if his #s were better. But the way thing sits he's taking up roster spot of a deserving younger player. 

There was no doubt that Julien had to be sent down to AAA to join Wallner to straighten out their swing. So (LH) Julien isn't a threat to (RH) Farmer but (RH) Martin is. 2B is Martin's natural position & should be there instead of Farmer sorry to say. I like Farmer but unfortunately, FO needs to swallow the money & DFA him.

Also, we don't need to worry about Martin's LT development at this point, imo. He is what he is (though he can improve over time). My point is, it is ok if he only plays 2-3 times a week, and pinch runs......

2 hours ago, Riverbrian said:

7 Games into the Lewis is here and everyone is healthy portion of our season. 

Lewis at the moment appears to be playing two and sitting one. 

Buxton at the moment appears to be playing three and sitting one.

Too soon to lock this in but that's what has happened so far. 

This has opened up 4 lineup holes against right handers that either Santana, Margot and Farmer will have to fill in. 

Buxton has sat twice over this stretch. 

Farmer got the nod once. (June 6) Castro shifted to CF. 

Margot got the nod once. (June 10) Margot played CF

Lewis has sat twice over this stretch. 

Santana got both of those starts at 1B as Miranda slid to 3B.

Santana also picked up two more starts.

Playing 1B when Kirilloff sat against a left hander (June 5) 

Playing 1B when Miranda sat against a right hander (June 10) 

Right now... it's too soon to tell but Buxton maintenance days have been lightly split by Farmer and Margot. Santana seems to be the primary choice for fill in work against right handers thus far for everyone else.   

Update:

Day 8 of Lewis Back/Julien sent down - Everybody healthy lineups. 

Miranda sits for 2nd straight day against a RH. Margot starts for 2nd straight day against a RH. 

Hot Hand?   

11 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Martin can play second and the OF ... And he's fast. He should be in Minnesota over Farmer, and it isn't close. 

Leadership? They have zero rookies or even second year players on the roster, let that sink in, other than Lewis. How many leaders do they need?

For a team that has the winning and losing streaks that the Twins have this year I have to question leadership by anyone.  That is not the criteria to use in making decisions like this.

38 minutes ago, Linus said:

I think we are worried about the wrong players. I get the frustration with Farmer and Margot but they are a minor problem in that they are getting relatively few at bats. Look to the lefty’s that are supposed to be doing damage but aren’t. They are the ones getting the majority of the chances. 

This thread is about Farmer..... And he's not helping.... If you want to talk about the other problems, there are plenty of places.