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  1. stringer bell
    Of the last guys to make the team, I think Sands is more questionable than Castro. The thing that he has going for him is that he is both on the 40-man roster and has an option remaining. I wrote on another thread that I doubt Sands will survive the month of April on the Twins' roster. I think Castro is a legitimate major leaguer. It wouldn't surprise me totally to see him some in the outfield early this year, particularly with Buxton serving as a DH. It's also important that he has an option remaining so he can be sent to St. Paul if Polanco or Kirilloff is ready. Yeah, it stinks that Ober is sent to St. Paul, but I really doubt he'll be there through April. Spending a month or more in AAA would take him out of consideration to be a Super 2 for arbitration. That would cost him some money.
  2. stringer bell
    He deserves a spot, but I would say the over/under for minor league starts for Ober is 5.1.
  3. stringer bell
    I think he had to pitch himself off the team this spring to be sent out, and he hasn't done that. Given that the Twins five starters (and three most likely replacements) are all right handed, I think having three left handers in the bullpen is not only acceptable, but preferable. That would mean finding a 40-man spot to add Coulombe (along with either Garlick or Castro) and asking the front-end guys in the bullpen to occasionally pitch multiple innings.
  4. stringer bell
    I wonder if Sanchez is waiting for a chance to be a starter. He made good money last year ($9M) and maybe he isn't willing to sign on for a minor league contract. I don't think there are 60 better catchers (counting hitting) in MLB and he's waiting for the right opportunity.
  5. stringer bell
    Ortega was sent down to minor league camp. I think he'll be one of the first recalls to the Twins when they need bullpen help.
  6. stringer bell
    It appears that Coulombe is the only NRI remaining among the pitchers. If they consider Ober only as a starter, then it would be between Coulombe and Sands for the last spot in the bullpen.
  7. stringer bell
    Onetime Twin Taylor Motter is going to open with the Cardinals.
  8. stringer bell
    Thank you guys, I am super optimistic about Larnach and Miranda added to the "trusted guys" you were talking about.
  9. stringer bell
    Cole Sands looks like he’s the last man standing. Not a huge fan, but he can provide multiple innings and can be optioned. Also, if Sands is the long man, they still will have one 40-man space available to add either Garlick or Castro.
  10. stringer bell
    What a great interview. Matt was candid about his time with the Twins and in MLB and shared a lot of behind-the-scenes stories. He's the kind of guy, successful but not a superstar, who is so interesting to listen to.
  11. stringer bell
    In an era where 95 mph is an average fastball, Sano just doesn't have the bat-to-ball skills to be an exceptional hitter. Great power, but just not able to make contact with enough pitches He worked hard and as @chpettit19 points out, the club worked with him, it just doesn't make him a good enough hitter for anyone to want to sign him. With his defensive deficiencies, he needs to be more than okay as a hitter and I don't think he is at this point in his life.
  12. stringer bell
    His numbers at St. Paul weren't very good, but his (about) half season with the Twins was pretty good. He's got to reduce the walks some.
  13. stringer bell
    Kyle Garlick has hit .130 so far this year in ST. Castro has performed well. If they take a non-roster position player, I think Castro has made a case.
  14. stringer bell
    I like Oliver Ortega's chances of helping the club at some point this year. Like Willi Castro, Ortega would have an option to use so that he could go to St. Paul without the risk of being claimed.
  15. stringer bell
    The way I read the article in mlbtraderumors.com was that players with a certain amount of service time who finished the previous season in the majors, but then signed minor league contracts are guaranteed an opt-out. Sanchez meets those criteria. It's been reported that Hoffman has opt-outs and several others might as well.
  16. stringer bell
    One correction Jeremy. If Willi Castro is added to the roster, he has an option remaining, so he can be sent to St. Paul without being exposed.
  17. stringer bell
    I am a pretty big believer in Larnach and Kirilloff.
  18. stringer bell
    For a full-time position, sure Julien is the answer if the SSS is to be believed (I'm about 75% convinced). As the last guy on the squad, his versatility plays pretty well.
  19. stringer bell
    I hope it's not solely Farmer, but that would mean Castro makes the team. The downside is that Larnach should be playing against right handers and there's not really a place for him.
  20. stringer bell
    Miranda played first in a minor league game and last night he played first against Boston. Pretty certain he's available to play there. However, he hasn't played an inning of third this spring. Just like with Polanco and Kirilloff, time is running short (or running out) for Miranda to play third. He does have plenty of experience at third, though.
  21. stringer bell
    There's a wall between pitchers and position players. Whether Ober makes the team or not, there will be 13 pitchers and 13 position players on the active roster a week from today in Kansas City. 40-man moves might have to be made. The Twins currently have one vacancy on the 40-man. If Pagan and Cole Sands are the choices to fill out the pitching staff, they could use that vacancy to select either Castro or Garlick. However, if they decide to bring up a non-roster pitcher (most often thought to be Hoffman), then they will have to make a 40-man move to add a position player, probably placing Henriqez (or perhaps Celestino) on the 60-day IL.
  22. stringer bell
    Usually when a pitcher returns from TJ surgery, they get most or all of their velocity back and Maeda is close to that, but what lags is the command. If Kenta is not putting the ball close to exactly where he wants, his stuff becomes very hittable. That seems to be the case so far. He looks like the fifth starter on this squad and I don't think his leash will be very long. I wouldn't want to make too many final judgments based on spring training results, however.
  23. stringer bell
    Having veteran guys to serve as the last two guys on the bench is the right move IMHO. The Twins will go through a lot of players and if probably guys who are now prospects will get chances later. The last two guys in the bullpen and the last two position players aren’t going to stay the same all year.
  24. stringer bell
    They will make a space if they have to--I think the space will be provided by Henriquez--and Hoffman does have the inside track with his opt-out.
  25. stringer bell
    This highlights factors outside performance on the field. Coulombe isn't on the roster and has no options. Ortega isn't on the 40-man, but would have an option if he got on the roster. Hoffman isn't on the roster and doesn't have options, but has opt-outs. Both Castro and Garlick aren't on the 40-man, but Castro can be optioned. I concur with DocBauer, the choices should be Hoffman and Castro. It also figures Castro becomes more useful if Miranda can't play third base.
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