SirLoin

As intriguing as that is, where exactly would he fit right now? There's already a logjam in the rotation, or at least there will be on July 5th.

I would actually like to see Pelfrey get traded for an arm to shore up the bullpen. Perhaps like a Tony Watson from the Pirates or Justin Grimm from the Cubs.

I could see May going to the bullpen and Meyer being sent back down. If there's a bat that can be added to the lineup in exchange for a package including Pelfrey.

So who gets sent down if Nolasco doesn't go on the DL?

Or send him back to AA....

Nice jinx by the radio broadcast team..... Did Provus have to mention that Pelfrey hadn't given up a first inning run all season? Too much BBQ tofu I think....

Doesn't this pretty much come down to the likelihood that Bernier can pass through waivers when they send him back down, whereas someone like Beresford would likely get claimed? Although, I'd argue for DFA'ing Nunez, but that's a different conversation....

Did Pinto play any first base last season?

Did I miss something about Sano? Is he hurt, in the doghouse or is he just getting a couple days of rest to recharge?

I'm curious about this Brandon Peterson cat.....How hard does he throw? And, how does he manage to get outs at every level? Good "out" pitch or does he induce a lot of ground balls?

1) I would keep Hermann for his ability to catch, but I think they should find a way to get Pinto's bat into the lineup, at least on a part time basis. 2) I suppose Graham has been used more in the first week than you'd like to see for a Rule 5 pick. I would, at a minimum, see what it would take to keep him via trade, a la Scott Diamond. When it comes down to it, there seems to be a multitude of arms in AAA that could perform at a higher level than Boyer and Stauffer, particularly if it's full rebuild mode.

Sure, the season is only a week old. Yeah, it's a small sample size. But it's already starting to look like this current roster isn't going to give the fan base any reason to invest time or money this summer. I don't know about you, but I can just as easily go to a Red Cow location and enjoy a 60/40 burger and just turn away from the TV when Blaine Boyer throws a fastball down the middle of the plate that's hit over Oswaldo Arcia's head, booted by Jordan Schafer and airmailed over the cut off man by Torii Hunter. (Yeah Bert, that's a call) At this point, the only thing that's going to keep the average fan's attention, and that's to give us a glimpse of the future without a lot of pressure to win. When looking at the current roster, would making these changes make things any worse? Outfield Oswaldo Arcia Jordan Schaefer Eddie Rosario Shane Robinson Aaron Hicks Torii Hunter I don't take issue with the Torii Hunter signing, but there's no way he's a starting outfielder anymore...Let alone batting cleanup. He should be the proverbial fourth outfielder that could provide a little pop off the bench. Sure, I feel dirty just typing the name "Aaron Hicks", but I'm advocating for him to get one last look until June, when it's Buxton or Bust. Bench Chris Hermann Eduardo Nunez Josmil Pinto Eduardo Escobar There's absolutely no reason Pinto's bat shouldn't be on this roster. As it sits now, we don't have a true backup catcher anyway. Bullpen Glen Perkins Casey Fien Blaine Boyer A.J. Achter Tim Stauffer Michael Tonkin J.R. Graham Mike Pelfrey Aaron Thompson Brian Duensing Whether he likes it or not, Pelfrey's future is in the bullpen. If it's not, then he doesn't have a future. As far as Acther and Tonkin go, you could insert any of the following names....Thielbar, Oliveros, Pressly. Rotation Phil Hughes Kyle Gibson Tommy Milone Trevor May Mike Pelfrey Alex Meyer One of the reasons we brought in Neil Allen was his track record with young pitchers. Let Meyer work with him at the major league level. Jason Wheeler is another interesting name here, he has been solid throughout his minor league career. He may not be spectacular, but we're talking about a 5th starter here. There's probably a few other names you could put in here (e.g. Miguel Sano), but when it comes down to it, the only way to energize the fanbase is to give this roster a 1.21 gigawatt bolt of lightning.

Who's heading back to the Red Wings? Pino?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlMwc1c0HRQ

I would be curious to see if Doug Mientkiewicz would get a look considering his success at Ft. Myers. Granted, it's Class A, but maybe he's at least earned a shot on the coaching staff.

LaVelle is reporting Hicks was optioned to Rochester. Is he blogging from Allary's again?

Morales hits into a double play with no outs....what a horrible signing! #freepinto

Not unless she's seeking love at the newly remodeled Kohl's in Maplewood.

As long as we break out the powder blues again!

Three hit day for Mauer! Oh, would this be an excellent time to break out of his slump!

I don't think Tonkin or Pino would do any worse...

I'm getting tired of Burton's Ron Davis impression.

I don't think we'll have to worry about the roster spot for Parmelee. Isn't Mauer going to go on the 60-day DL soon with those back spasms? Or will they rest him until July and then put him on the DL? Then they might have to put Florimon on waivers.

Can it be the 60-day DL, with a rehab assignment in AA?

Are there any rumblings still out there about the Sox moving Alejandro De Aza? If Bartlett makes the team, his nickname has to be "Puntlett".