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  1. stringer bell
    In checking Lòpez' closer history (that is only this year), he hasn't worked three consecutive games all year, so I presume he is out for today, as are Fulmer, Duran and Jax. Sands and Pagán are rested and available and I presume both Thielbar and Megill could get an inning. Not a great scenario, but they did secure at least a split and won the season series vs. the Blue Jays. Pagán has not been good this year and Sands hasn't shown he is ready to be a major league pitcher from his stats, but who do you replace them with? Both Winder and Moran are on the Injured List at triple A and given Toronto's lineup, I wouldn't want the lefty Smeltzer to face them. I have to believe that Smeltzer gets recalled for Sands after today, but that Pagán holds on to a spot because there aren't any better options.
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    Cave is true tweener, stretched as a center fielder, not enough offense to be a regular corner OF. He reputedly works hard and he plays hard and hustles. Perk and Morneau made some references to having a better approach at the plate and he is healthy. He wasn’t a good fit with many LH corner OFs on the team, but he’s stayed available and now has a chance to stay in the majors. Good on Jake!
  3. stringer bell
    Several comments to make: 1) Sandy León looks like an excellent pickup. He appears to live up to his rep as a receiver, has hit a little bit, and was able to get a bunt down to score a key run. 2) Nice to see the Twins add on after taking the lead in the middle innings. 3) Arraez got three hits, perhaps ending a (for him) long snag. 4) Available bullpen options for Sunday would be Sands, Thielbar, Megill and Pagán. Toronto has used their ‘pen a lot too, but they’ll have Gausman starting.
  4. stringer bell
    Since May 1, we've had byron buxton. In April and for the 60 games he played last year, the Twins had BYRON BUXTON, the best player in MLB.
  5. stringer bell
    If Boras doesn't see a mega-contract out there for Correa, Carlos may well opt in and bet on himself to get that mega-deal after a more successful 2023. The irony is that the worse Correa performs for the balance of the season, the more likely he is to stay with the Twins for the coming season. I really would like him to stay and for the Twins to go for it again in 2023. The pieces should be there.
  6. stringer bell
    The irregulars in the outfield have done pretty well so far. It is going to be a tall order to slug with Toronto. The Twins will need contributions from most of the roster this weekend.
  7. stringer bell
    I don’t think the Twins burned an option. His time in the majors was as a COVID list replacement IIRC. I think there is a reasonable chance that he’ll be added to the 40-man roster and given a chance to make the 2023 Twins if Correa opts out. In the SSS of both players’ major league time, I liked Palacios’ defense better than Royce Lewis’ defense at short.
  8. stringer bell
    I would guess that Varland leads Twins' affiliates in IP. He seems to be on a path to get to MLB sometime next year. Has Woods-Richardson made a start since being injured? Monday is August 1st. I would think that decisions would have to be made about shutting down players--Balazovic, Canterino, Martin.
  9. stringer bell
    Well done. Much appreciated.
  10. stringer bell
    Sorry Chief, I kind of stepped all over your response.
  11. stringer bell
    Correa didn’t score because he wasn’t advancing on a ground ball hit in front of him. However, in the same inning, he did not tag when Yelich made the diving catch. It is a moot point because Garlick ran into an out on the same play.
  12. stringer bell
    There is only one week until the trade deadline. Not much time for Miggy to turn heads. It would appear this will be his last run with the Twins. Let’s hope he has some big hits left for the stretch run.
  13. stringer bell
    Arraez is okay at 3B IMHO and depending on what happens with Urshela (non-tender or trade) and Miranda (trade candidate at the deadline)he might get a lot of time there next year. Having guys who are serviceable at several positions is nice. Finding guys who are good to great fielders at key positions (Correa, Buxton) is even better.
  14. stringer bell
    I would say Enlow and Henriquez would still be considered prospects with higher ceilings and would stay on the 40-man in 2023 a la Vallimont. I’m not sure either Contreras or Strotman make it through 2022 on the 40-man roster.
  15. stringer bell
    Bad base running combined with slow runners.
  16. stringer bell
    So, does Lee fit above Miller in the shortstop pecking order? Actually, to be more precise, can we fans expect Lee making his debut for the Twins before Miller? As a 21-year-old with advanced skills, I would expect he could finish this season at Cedar Rapids, although I have no idea what the Twins are planning.
  17. stringer bell
    Lee has agreed to term according to mlbtraderumors.com.
  18. stringer bell
    Yes, there are many things to be concerned about, but let's look at the entire picture. The Twins have a winning record at the break and a small lead in the division. This is primarily because they have a good lineup and their pitchers overperformed for the first third of the season. Three position players with less than a years experience have looked promising--Miranda, Kirilloff and Larnach (now out with injury)--and three pitchers with less than a years experience--Winder, Jax and Duran--have done well. Luis Arraez continues to show he is elite as a hitter and Jorge Polanco is giving indications that he'll have a monster second half to his season. Now to the minus side of the ledger. The rotation, which looked suspect coming out of Spring Training looks suspect again after encouraging performances early in the year. Sonny Gray hasn't been the same since coming off the IL the second time. Joe Ryan isn't dominating although he's really held his own and everyone else in the rotation is both limited in upside and an injury risk. The bullpen has been poor and prospects for improvement from within are close to non-existent. While looking at individual performances from the position players, there aren't many, if any, disappointments, the offense hasn't sustained above-average run scoring for more than a series at a time. For the second half (post All-Star break), I believe the Twins will continue to score runs well above average and they will continue to be a decent defensive outfit, barring devastating injuries. If they can find enough pitching, they will be in the hunt for the playoffs and a division crown. If not, they will continue to fade.
  19. stringer bell
    How about Mantiply from Arizona? IMHO, almost all sellers at the deadline are looking for prospects, not utility players on big league rosters.
  20. stringer bell
    1961–midsummer Twins vs. Red Sox. Although neither team was that good in 1961, there were a lot of outstanding players on the field. Carl Yastrzemski had recently replaced Ted Williams as the franchise icon and left fielder. Pete Runnels was on his way to winning a batting championship. The Twins had Harmon, Allison, Versalles and Battey along with a young Jim Kaat, Camilo Pascual and Jack Kralick. I recall the Twins winning comfortably and that the grass was so green.
  21. stringer bell
    I’m sure it would have to be medically verified.
  22. stringer bell
    Sanó’s rehab is over on 7/24 at the latest. At that point, he’s either activated or designated for assignment unless he voluntarily would accept an option (very unlikely).
  23. stringer bell
    My wife and I drove from SE Minnesota to the Fort Snelling Park and Ride. We arrived shortly after 11. We found seats on the train and arrived at Target Field shortly before noon. We got to our seats for the third batter. There were plenty of people in Brewers gear on the light rail. Concession lines were long and slow, Despite the announced attendance, we thought the park was about 3/4 full. I think the light rail is a great deal for singles or couples.
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    For the record, the Twins are 15-11 versus the AL East, this year with a losing record against only one of the five clubs.

  25. stringer bell
    Miranda, like almost every hitter, is a better hitter ahead in the count. He still chases too much to suit me, but he has improved. Same for his defense. Kirilloff is going to be a fine hitter and I think his eventual defensive home is first base. Larnach looked very good until he was injured the first time. I am not yet convinced he will develop into a star.
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