The rotation theory that a few are throwing out there is seems to be the most feasible. All of the Outfielders, the first baseman, and catcher get a breather by either taking a day off or DHing. 500 PA's for all involved. Here is a more radical idea and it will require us to have a very horrible defense... please here me out for Bleeps and giggles. Parmelee is a starting corner outfielder. Span and Revere take CF and LF or RF. Willingham is moved to 3B (I believe he played their a little bit in his rookie season with the Marlins, I'm sure without much success) Plouffe is pushed to 2B. Carroll or Dozier plays SS. Morneau remains at 1B. Doumit and Mauer rotate between C and DH with Morneau DHing sometimes and Mauer playing 1B. The pitchers would suffer even more than they are now, but the offense might be fun... just sayin'!
Thrylos, good job. I'd buy your next drink if I was in the bar you are at right now or I'd buy you your next hit of crack... either one. Defending a racist in the name of racism... that is new and refreshing. F-Bomb - where do we go from here?
Bottom line: No World Championships since 1991 when (other) young people ran the front office and the field. If you like mediocrity and worse and no titles for 21 years, keep them. Some of us don't like that Thrylos, be careful what you wish for. Drayton Moore has not turned around KC's fortunes and he was a highly rated Schierholz disciple. Change is a crapshoot and I tend to believe that the Pohlads when hiring a new GM, FO staff, Field Manager and Field Coaches are going to pick the guys that fit into their method of their madness. That may be a downgrade from what we are dealing with now and last I checked, you cannot fire owners. Just Sayin' Diggity
Word up folks. Trev is back on the scene. How do you TD participants think he will do in his return from the Disabled List? My Take: 2-4, Single, HR, 1RBI, 1BB, 2 Runs, 2 K, No Errors. Your Take?
Yeah, who would have thought that this would happen? He has pitched like an All-Star since being recalled from Rochester. Hopefully he can continue to pitch this way for a long, long time. I would hate to see him become the 2nd coming of Allan Anderson. Even though we are in the midst of a very bad season, there are still some good reasons to watch the games In no particular order; a. Willingham's quest for 40HR's b. Plouffe coming back from the DL and maybe challenging the 30HR mark c. Mauer pushing for another Batting Title (if Trout falters down the stretch) d. Diamond's Starts The losses do take their toll though... especially to the White Sox.
Let's just keep that low end, poopy FA pitcher out of the mix (No more Marquis types). I'd rather they bring up some yahoo from AA... and for the Twins that would really suck - but in my estimation would be a better option... fiscally and developmentally, while pissing off the fan base less (maybe).
It seems that Ron was probably looking too far ahead in this ball game. That's ****ty way to go about it. I guess I don't understand why they have stuck with this guy. What does Gray have that a handful of guys in AAA don't have? What a waste.
I know.. Mastro has some quicks himself... Ben seems to have that extra gear and makes some fun stuff happen. My guess is that will take 8 to win it tonight.