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  1. stringer bell
    Judge is probably done hitting today 1-4, only two games to make up about four points.
  2. stringer bell
    Not a big fan, but he isn't 100%. He might get booed at Yankee Stadium next year.
  3. stringer bell
    Two runs.......in one inning. In September, this is close to their quota.
  4. stringer bell
    Smeltzer had over two years of service time going into 2022. It might be close, but I think he also is eligible for arbitration and could be non-tendered or offered a minor league contract a la Jake Cave in 2022.
  5. stringer bell
    Aaron Sanchez should be a free agent after this season. He already had over six years of service going into the year. Edit to add: Sanchez was added to the roster today and Megill placed on the IL. It shouldn't make any difference as far as to his impending free agency at the end of the season.
  6. stringer bell
    I think the Twins will try to pull the plug on Garlick. I believe he will be arbitration eligible and they will non-tender him. Why cut him loose? He is a specialist in an era of short benches and he suffered three separate disabling injuries. He’ll be 31 before spring training starts and it doesn’t figure that he’ll be healthier or more productive than he was this year. That is not to say that the Twins might not offer him a minor league contract with an opportunity to win a spot this spring. He also still has an option IIRC.
  7. stringer bell
    You all are saying Pagán should be DFAed, technically it is non-tendered. The same with Cave and (I think) Stashak. If they are eligible for arb, the way they are separated from the club is non-tender of a contract.
  8. stringer bell
    Good write up. To expect all seven of these cases to continue is pessimistic, but to expect most or all to resolve favorably for the player and the team is unrealistic optimism. I guess the team has to plan for continuing injury problems for those listed (I’d also add Trevor Larnach), but give them a chance to return. My guesses on a return to health are 1) Lewis 2) Maeda, who will be 35 shortly after Opening Day 3) Buxton, but it’s always something 4) Mahle 5) Winder 6) Kirilloff 7) Paddack. I, too, am most disappointed about Kirilloff’s continuing wrist problems. He could be an elite hitter, with good power, but he has to be to swing the bat without significant pain.
  9. stringer bell
    I don’t know about Megill. Since he got back on the 40-man, the Twins saved his remaining option. He does have plus velocity, so I think they’ll give him another shot—he has been disappointing the last month or so. Sands is another close call, but I think the Twins will keep him too.
  10. stringer bell
    He is off the 40-man roster and doesn't have to be restored.
  11. stringer bell
    Agree that Cave (non-tender), Smeltzer and Contreras will be off the 40-man roster. Smeltzer might be arb eligible, so that would mean a non-tender for him. I think Caleb Hamilton is a definite DFA, despite the lack of catching depth. From the 60-day IL, Romero will probably get a DFA and Coulombe would get non-tendered. Next on the list to clear roster space IMHO is Stashak. Garlick isn’t young, had three separate injury stints this year and is regarded as a specialist. I think he will get a DFA. I think the Twins like Enlow and Balazovic enough to hold on to them. Pagán has put up such poor numbers that I believe he will be DFAed as well. Finally, I think Palacios gets DFAed. My guesses would bring the team down to 33, assuming no options picked up, except for Sonny Gray. Add back several minor leaguers and perhaps save a couple slots for free agents.
  12. stringer bell
    The best outcome would have been to put Henriquez or someone else (Ryan, Bundy) on the IL, but there has to be some injury.
  13. stringer bell
    Woods-Richardson added to the roster. Henriquez optioned. León moved to the 60-day IL.
  14. stringer bell
    There’s been plenty of discussion about Urshela, with near unanimity that he should be retained. He would be in his final arbitration year. OTOH, Sánchez is a FA and unlikely to return.
  15. stringer bell
    Oops!
  16. stringer bell
    Woods-Richardson will be the first Twin to be born in in 2000s.
  17. stringer bell
    Nice win.
  18. stringer bell
    I would like to see SWR get a start against the Tigers on regular rest.
  19. stringer bell
    Yes.
  20. stringer bell
    Cave isn't a great player, but he might end up with more RBIs than Celestino in less than half the plate appearances.
  21. stringer bell
    Correct.
  22. stringer bell
    When Celestino GDPd, I checked league GDP stats. No surprise at all, but the Twins rank dead last in the AL in grounding into double plays.
  23. stringer bell
    Gio is a good third baseman. Do remember also that he was the Yankees’ primary shortstop down the stretch in 2021. Could he fill in until Lewis is ready? Gio is also part of the problem. He is a plodding runner and grounds into a ton of double plays. The Twins absolutely need to have more team speed and better base running. If they don’t move Urshela, Miranda and Arraez getting runners on and too often unable to score them, waiting for homers that don’t come will continue to frustrate the fan base. Urshela isn’t ancient, but he is over 30. We are most likely seeing the best he will be. I’d like to see him come back just because every year shows good players will get their at-bats. $10 million isn’t my money. I just don’t think keeping Gio can or should be justification to improve their pitching staff.
  24. stringer bell
    Here is the view from Section 219 (not to be confused with Howard Sinker’s blog of years ago)
  25. stringer bell
    I want to thank all that have done game thread intros this year. Different “openers” give different perspectives. It has been entertain and educational. Thanks again all of you.
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