Riverbrian

If he continues doing what he did yesterday he will certainly make the decision to keep him on the roster easy. However... I don't think Berrios, Odorizzi, Gibson or Lynn are going anywhere and Santana at the very least will get a spot when he is back and you still got to consider Trevor May. Barring injury... Romero will have to perform at a consistent high level to not be sent back to Rochester. May could return to the bullpen... They could go to a 6 man rotation. Lynn could move to the pen. There are things that could be done but Romero is going to need to stay sharp to stay... barring injury or an interesting move. I love it... Nothing like having options and depth. Like to see some of that for the offense and the pen.

I haven't started worrying yet but if you allow me a little time... I might.

However the snowstorm caused an adjustment to the pitching rotation therefore the rotation gets out of whack which causes the call up of Romero who then wins the game and influences the record of 3-12 since the snow storm. Mr. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc strikes again. As for the ladies... i never know what they mean when they call me Mr. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc... I also never know what they mean when they ask if they look Ok. They seem to speak in code.

Tonight starts the 2nd attempt at a 4-game series with the White Sox, this time in Chicago. It is the 2nd attempt because the 1st attempt didn’t turn out so well. An April snowstorm blew through southern Minnesota and caused the cancellation of 3 of those 4 games. I am Mr. Post Hoc Ergo Proptor Hoc (latin: after this, therefore because of this). I’m not going to stand here and say definitively that the snowstorm absolutely ruined everything. However… I am going to stand here and suggest it. The Twins were 6-4, coming off a series win against the fairly talented Houston Astros. The White Sox were struggling, young and not playing very good baseball. The series had 4-game sweep written all over it which would have put the Twins at 10-4 and a lot steadier going into Puerto Rico, Tampa and the Bronx. Instead… the last 3 games of the series were cancelled. The Twins got 4 days off before heading to the Island to face the Indians and you have all been living or dying with the rest. Since the snowstorm, the Twins have been 3-12. Go ahead and try to explain things with launch angles, spin rate, zone ratings and stuff. It was the snowstorm that caused it all. I am Mr. Post Hoc Ergo Proptor Hoc… at least that is what the ladies call me. Here are some things to think about: 1. Top Non-Trump News Story (Or Stories): The FDA has issued a warning about potentially contaminated oysters from Canada. Americans have become ill after slurping down these raw oysters. Each of the oysters are confirmed members of a fringe terrorist group that injected themselves with norovirus. According to the up-to-date statistics, the outbreak sickened around 100 in California, 172 in British Columbia, and caused around 20 hand injuries when that commonly used tool slipped from the oyster and impaled the hand of the shucker. 2. Our Twins: I just want to focus on Fernando Romero. I didn’t get to see him pitch because I was at work but I’ve seen some highlights, I’ve read some reports and I’ve imagined some things in my mind. Fernando had a fantastic MLB Debut and it looks like he has some real good stuff and it is fresh… with that new car smell. I’m like everyone else; I dream of a bright future but we may want to wait a little bit before we cut Lance Lynn. 3. The White Sox: Things haven’t been going that well with the White Sox but that doesn’t mean that things haven’t been going as expected. They are young… they are not there yet, but… take a look at the Braves and Phillies this year, consider the World Series wins by the Astros and Cubs after a massive youth movement, and it is hard to argue against the approach. Then take a look at the performance of older free agent signings and it starts to sink in… my possibility of a major league career in baseball at age 52 is diminishing real hard every single time a team goes younger successfully. 4. Today’s Joe M Conversation: Mauer: All right, guys… I need a hand. My wife has a list of things I need to get done. I was thinking you could all help me out to get them done quicker. Montana: Umm… I don’t think this is a good idea, Joe. Mauer: Seriously… it won’t take long… if we all take one chore off her honey-do list, we will be done in no time flat. McCarthy: Let me see that list… 1. Take out the trash. Maddon: I’m on it. McCarthy: 2. Unload dishwasher Morgan: That’s mine. McCarthy: 3. Water all the plants. Mauer: I’ll do that… I know how to talk to them. I'm their quiet leader. McCarthy: 4. Wash the car. Montana: You want that one, McCarthy? McCarthy: My job is to read the list. You are the only one left. Montana: Seriously… I’m getting ripped off… the other 3 jobs are much easier. What’s the last one? McCarthy: It says… 5. Love me forever! Everybody: MINE!!! 5. Nap-Time: I was talking with my nephew last night. He has a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old and he was telling me how much he appreciated naptime. I told him I completely understand… it’s like the eye of a hurricane. ____________________ Lineups: TWINS Brian Dozier(R ) 2B Joe Mauer(L) 1B Max Kepler(L) CF Eduardo Escobar(S) 3B Eddie Rosario(L) LF Robbie Grossman(S) RF Logan Morrison(L) DH Gregorio Petit(R ) SS Jason Castro(L) C Jake Odorizzi(R ) P WHITE SOX Yolmer Sanchez(S) 2B Tim Anderson(R ) SS Jose Abreu(R ) 1B Welington Castillo(R ) C Matt Davidson(R ) 3B Nicky Delmonico(L) LF Trayce Thompson(R ) RF Daniel Palka(L) DH Adam Engel(R ) CF Reynaldo Lopez(R ) P Game-time forecast: Hmmm ... with an 85% chance of T-storms at 7pm this evening, I'm thinking a doubleheader on Saturday. But at least it's not snow! Amiright? Click here to view the article

With Hughes moved into the long relief role and a nothing but zeroes hung in his debut. Romero should be able to make a couple more starts before May and Santana return. The landscape could change by the time that happens. It's a chance for him to impress some people.

The guy helps you win games. When you acquire players via trade or free agency you hope to get players who help you win games. I'd be talking to his agent about a contract right now.

I'm hoping that someone in that locker room has called a team meeting or is about to call a team meeting. The last thing they should do is wait for it to correct itself naturally. It will... but it might take a little while. I've always assumed that players are human beings. If they are human beings... you got some pretty pissed off people in that locker room and they might be quietly pissed off and that could lead to... I don't give a damn attitudes. Look at the anger that spills out on this website... The players are not a collection of stats... they are humans... they have emotions just like we do.

Molly is a canary in the coalmine. If Molitor starts letting his starters go longer. We will know that he has lost faith in the bullpen. At that point... in won't matter.

I'm Ok with Morrison trying to pound his way through the shift here. Every other time... I am not.

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Dick Nearly Jinxed Mauer.

Worth a shot Bring Snacks and use the warm part of the ocean.

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So... the big question. When does Molly throw the Bats into the Shower.

Brian Dozier is now 4 for his last 33. This is Logan Morrison's first 33 At Bats Territory.

There are more dropped balls in the stands at Target Field than the stands at any other stadium. I've been doing research on it. Minnesota Hands are often used as models for sculptors. http://c8.alamy.com/comp/BB4TC5/europe-ireland-ennis-stone-sculpture-of-a-pair-of-hands-outside-the-BB4TC5.jpg

Watching the replay. Kepler for some strange reason broke toward the plate and didn't get back to tag. Brian Dozier was quoted as saying: "I could’ve said something but they have tremendous veteran leadership over there". The Orioles will talk to Kepler about it when they come to town.

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I'm using telekinesis. It doesn't always work from this distance.

Why did Kepler not tag? Uff Da

Here's a test... Can we drive in Kepler from third with no outs?

That is a good question. If he is aware of where Dozier was positioned he would cover first. However... I'll take a guy over trying over a guy under trying like Rosario laying up on that ball.

If I was in charge of writing the screenplay for "Field of Dreams". Shoeless Joe: Is this Heaven? Ray Kinsella: What? Heaven? Look behind you. (Shoeless Joe turns to look behind him) Ray Kinsella: That's a corn field... now give that some thought.

Early leader for post of the night.