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yeahhhhh.....

Good thing Hughes has a five run lead...

Love seeing Sano go oppo. Dude is strong.

Chi Sox second time seeing Phil. How hard does Phil get hit tonight?

From what I have read this is a relatively weaker than drafts in the past couple years. With that knowledge, I think this is why we're seeing so many different possibilities for 1:1. At the end of the day, I don't think this draft will be judged on the first overall pick, of course it is the biggest pick of the draft for the Twins; however, if that pick becomes a bust, but they hit on a couple of their other picks, then it can be a successful draft. I really like what I have read about McKay. Greene seems like too much of a wildcard at this point. We also need to look at the needs of the team. How many lefty starters does the minor league system comprise of? I'm struggling to think of top three rotation (projected) guy other than Gonsalves that throws from the left side. Take the best player that fills your needs.

This is what I was referring to in my earlier post. The inability to add to the roster. The boys needed a boost like Shannon Stewart provided in 2003.

When I first saw the headline and his picture on traderumors, I thought, ok, he's going to replace one of the bullpen arms... but starting? No thanks, Mr. Wilk. My buddy was at the Mets game when he pitched and said he was terrible -- not locating spots, leaving pitches in hittable zones, too many balls. Granted, there were less than ideal situations leading to his start, but ahead of Berrios? These pickups and call-ups don't seem like the actions of a rebuilding baseball club.

#FreeBurdi Dude has been lights out this year so far. Same with Curtiss and Melotakis.

This a thousand times. Mauer's and even Morneau's prime, to an extent, were wasted with inefficient starting pitching.

Fax me?

I really do dislike the White Sox.

Sux are gonna suck.

Good game by Hector. IF he can limit the walks he could be even better!

Yup 7 walks 6 strike outs last ten games (not including tonight)

Buxton is definitely starting to look better at the plate. very good sign.

That's the ole ahhh... ya know... ahhh../ Buddy Bird, huh?

I believe they can compete, but Santana is a 2/3 career wise. Granted, he has been pitching out of his mind during the span of his last 20-23 starts. Santiago has been solid. Career #3. So yes, I still believe that they can stay in contention. I don't really see any of these AL Central teams being all that dominate. Twins offense is pretty good with Dozier really underachieving. The boys need to prevent runs. Right now, the bullpen is the biggest issue; no way this team stays in contention with this group of relievers. Ride a hot streak from Santana and a contract year from Santiago and hope the rest of the rotation can remain competent. Upgrade when necessary.

I personally believe you have to have the mindset of "win now" if you are in contention as the trade deadline approaches. Realistically, the majority of prospects fail and that's hoping one or two of Romero, Berrios, Burdi (more likely), Melotakis (likely), or our other pitching prospects are going to make an immediate difference. I don't make any type of trade of this caliber without having the right to negotiate an extension. Right now, I think the only player off the table is Sano. Maybe Buxton and Kepler make this list. Maybe, maybe Gordon. Everyone else would be fair game for me; however, the only true off limits is Miggy. Fans have suffered through enough losing seasons and lackluster playoff appearances only to be let down because the team was one or two players away. This stinks. I wouldn't rule out relief options as well. That may be the Twins' biggest need more than anything, right now. ------> The Minnesota Twins franchise, not including the Senators, has only won SIX, SIX, count them SIX playoff series in 56 years as a franchise. <------ (baseball-reference.com) If they are in contention towards the trade deadline and can realistically bring in a front line starter (with an extension), I say you absolutely HAVE to do it. Santana is not an ace. Santiago is not a #2. I am holding judgement on Hughes as a fourth or fifth option until he faces the league for a second time; I don't think he is going to succeed. He is getting hit really, really hard. Who knows what they have in Berrios. Mejia should be good in the next year or two -- a lefty that throws 94 is nothing to scoff at. I think he got hurt by not pitching on a regular basis during the beginning of the season. Maybe this isn't the year, but this FO needs to show the ability to bring in a difference making player. Whether that is through free agency, trade, or player development from this years draft and future drafts doesn't matter to me. Looking at the upcoming free agent class, I am not too impressed with the starting pitching. Cueto doesn't really do it for me. I think Arreita is overrated and will want to stay in the NL where he has had success. Bumgarner excites me, but no way the Giants don't pick up that option. I don't know if free agency is the way to go to acquire starting pitching; trade may be the best route. #StrikeoutsMatter

It's time to see what Berrios has to offer the major league team. Tepesch honestly looked terrible. No need for him to throw another pitch in the majors.

Concussion protocol. There's a timeline. I'm surprised he isn't on the concussion DL.

I think my frustration derives from the fact that Tepesch has yet to pitch since being called up. Sure, he is throwing bullpens, but that's not to hitters with full adrenaline pumping. It's curious that he wouldn't even get in some mop up duty in some of the losses since he's arrived to keep him in tune. I don't expect much from him on Saturday. I hope he does great and pitches deep into the game, but I am expecting that he doesn't last three innings and is shelled, mostly due to the layoff in between pitching experiences. Honestly have no idea what Tepesch brings to the table. My guess, since the Twins signed him, is a low 90s (90-92) mph fastball, a curveball, and a changeup. Pitch to contact guy. May strike a guy out here and there. Would rather take chances with Berrios. Oh well. Let's go Twins!

That was a great catch, wow.

I mean other teams do it... God forbid the Twins do something unconventional.

In my opinion, I don't really know how we can compare one start to five starts. Let's give Mejia a couple more before we say he's pitching better.

From what I have read about Gore, he seems like the guy I would take. Mid 90's fastball. Solid secondary pitches? Yes, please. Plus, he is left-handed. I don't think the Twins have too many top three in the rotation projected left-handed pitchers they have in the system. I feel like they are going to select Wright. It just seems like a Twins thing to do.