In regards to Plouffe. This year has sucked for him and I believe it will lead to him not being with the Twins next year. He seems a bit more likeable and coachable than Delmon or Valencia. But it just hasn't worked out. I see a lot of people post about how he could be a utility guy - playing the OF, 2B, 1B, and 3B, but I don't see how that is feasible. Last year TR made a pretty concrete comment on how Plouffe could not play the OF... and we know how his IF play goes. My guess is Plouffe is DFA'd and ends up with a club that gives him a chance for a fresh start. What happens after that is anyone's guess. If Gardy and most, if not all of his staff is retained for another year - it will be hard for me to get my blood pumping for the 2014 season. No offense to Gardenhire or Anderson, etc. - but the time has come and they need to go. Thanks for the memories. Ryan is untouchable and he will not be going anywhere unless it is his decision. This **** needs to be cleaned up - pronto! We all knew this season was going to be rough, but the last 3 years it seems to get worse as the season goes on. The morsels of hope are few and far between.