Disagree he has good stuff. He throws hard sure, but lacks a solid breaking pitch and hitters have learned to lay off the cutter. There's a reason he has a 4.5+ career ERA and had a 6+ ERA last year.
I like the idea of trying to get Giles and Stroman. With all the Twins Minor Leaguer's on the IL it kind of makes swinging a deal tough. I'm in the mindset that you trade prospects for proven major league ballplayers. If Toronto is interested in Lewis, I think you have to listen. I'd rather have a World Series than Royce Lewis in the system.
Not disappointed at all with the Twins passing on a three year deal with Kimbrel. Would it have been nice on a one year deal? Sure, but definitely not a three year deal. Anyone wishing the Twins still signed Darvish?
I think the Twins are going to need to shop for a starter at the deadline. Bumgarner and Smith is just seeming to make more and more sense. Would a package involving Gordon/Arreaz, Duran/Alcala begin the talks?
It also makes me super, duper happy that Jose Ramirez is paying awful this year. I have never liked his demeanor, his attitude, and his stupid pudgy face.
Good at bat by Sano to lay of those outside and low pitches. Just got unlucky and topped the last one there. I like the at-bats the boys are taking tonight. Let's get Smeltzy another couple runs of support!
I would rather have seen Astudillo sent down. He's been an easy out for the last month. No power, no on-base skills, no eye at the plate. Dude needs to go.