stringer bell

I think he hit it harder than his homer.

In my defense, my phone didn’t record the message as sent. I was posting from the next-to-last page of the thread.

Lewis might catch Correa in RBIs.

No injuries please.

I’ve said this before—Royce (despite his injuries) has a chance to be what we were hoping for Buxton to become.

I’ve said this before—Royce (despite his injuries) has a chance to be what we were hoping for Buxton to become.

I’ve said this before—Royce (despite his injuries) has a chance to be what we were hoping for Buxton to become.

I’ll start seeing how possible opponents are doing after the Twins win a game in Cleveland.

Yes, the Twins need to sweep to have the tiebreaker advantage. They are 4-6 in the first 10 games. Taylor on IL, both Castro and Stevenson on the active roster I believe only López has pitched. Giolito makes his first start for the Guards today.

I know it’s a game thread, but here’s some math. If the Twins win all three, they are up eight games and own the tiebreaker. To quote a former poster “season over” for Cleveland and the Twins can make post-season plans. Win two of three and it’s a six-game lead. Guardians on life support—Twins thinking about post-season roster. Win one of three—four game lead and the Twins remain overwhelming favorites but they have to take care of business. Lose all three and things are serious. My prediction is the Twins win two of three and the Twins are in control with 22 games to go.

Looks like both teams are going with their best lineup available.

I think Larnach is on the trade block in the off season. There are better prospects getting close to the majors and I also believe Max Kepler will be back in 2024.That isn't going to leave any place for Trevor unless there's an injury. He's had three partial seasons and has failed to secure major league status. It's getting late for him. I also like Larnach, but his production just hasn't been there. Of course, an injury could create a place for Trevor and he might thrive.

I really don't see any place for Larnach for the rest of the season. He has hit below average in AAA and has been passed by Wallner. If someone else was needed to play outfield I think Austin Martin would be a better fit than Trevor Larnach. I'm disappointed that they are slow-walking Kirilloff's rehab and I wonder if it would be the same if the Twins were only or behind by a game or two.

Sands optioned today.

Glad to see that Varland will be brought up to work out of the bullpen. He might provide another power arm in September and October. Equally puzzled about the languid pace of getting players back from the IL. AK has played in four games in five days and is 7-18 with two homers in those four games.

Phil Miller is reporting that Louie Varland is headed to Cleveland to replace Sands on the active roster. Mentioned elsewhere that no move is imminent with Kirilloff, who is 7-18 with two homers on his rehab.

Phil Miller is reporting that the Twins are not presently considering activation of Alex Kirilloff. He also commented that Correa set a Twins’ record when he grounded into his 29th double play. Phil documented Gallo’s struggles—since his four hit game in Philly, he is 1-25 with 17 Ks and only one ball out of the infield. Before his four-hit game, Gallo had been 6 for 51. In total, he’s 11 for his last 80, with four hits and two homers coming in one game.

Correa is having a miserable season, no doubt about that. He gets three hits today but hit into the rally-killing GDP. I’m sure his foot throbs a lot more after a loss. Vázquez has been a huge disappointment offensively and certainly no more than good defensively. Jeffers is far superior this year, but alternating seems to be the plan for the rest of the year. Of all the criticism leveled at Rocco, I think the most legitimate is his handling of the last reliever in the bullpen. It’s pretty hard to expect good results when Sands has been active well over half the season and this is the FIRST TIME he wasn’t pitching in a low leverage situation. Royce Lewis would be Rookie of the Year and get MVP votes if he played 150 games at the level he’s played. He might still end up being what many of us hoped Buxton would become. Alex Kirilloff homered for the Saints today, his second in two days. He left the game after four at-bats. I hope he’s on a plane to Cleveland right now. Austin Martin didn’t play—maybe he’s on a plane. Also I hope someone is coming up to replace Sands. Despite Maeda’s five-inning start, the BP is in pretty good shape heading into Cleveland. BTW, Cleveland has the lowest OPS in MLB against left handed pitching, so I think it’s good the Twins have three lefties in the BP for the coming series, although I’d expect Funderburk is out for tomorrow.

Never could get over the hump today. Fully expect a Ranger walk-off.

Watch Vázquez get a meaningless single.

Two pitch strikeout?

Oh yeah, he can.

Not Correa, in a double play situation!!!!!

Your wish is Royce’s command.

Luplow has Hassan some good swings at hittable pitches, but has come up empty.