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  1. stringer bell
    I would say that there should be no dispute that they go to the bullpen tonight. I think it’s really difficult to have four different pitchers hold a lead.
  2. stringer bell
    Bradley does hit left handed.
  3. stringer bell
    Right now it is Contreras and Cave, with Gordon or Celestino in center field. I would like Bradley over those guys. If/when Kepler and Larnach return on time, he could be a bench player or released with minimal cost.
  4. stringer bell
    The price would be prorated MLB minimum.
  5. stringer bell
    The Red Sox DFAed Jackie Bradley Jr. today. With the Twins run of injuries, would the Twins consider bringing him in as a stopgap? He remains an outstanding defensive player and has pennant race and postseason experience.
  6. stringer bell
    Scoreboard watching —Houston @ Cleveland and WSox @ Texas.
  7. stringer bell
    Tough matchup tonight. Still, if Gray is sharp the Twins have a chance. Also of note, the Twins have done very well against elite starting pitching.
  8. stringer bell
    Two stats seem to be telling and in both Cotton is well below average. His FIP is 5.49 and he’s yielded 1.8 HR per 9. As far as Moran is concerned, the 5.8 BB per 9 doesn’t generate a lot of trust.
  9. stringer bell
    I'm kind of surprised about who didn't get traded. How are Contreras and Happ still with the Cubs? The D-Backs All-Star Mantiply also comes to mind as someone who should have been moved. What are the Nats going to do with Nelson Cruz? The Braves added Jake Odorizzi, Robby Grossman and Ehire Adrianza--wow an ex-Twins trifecta!
  10. stringer bell
    I think that over the past year and a half a lot of prospect talent has graduated. Pitchers Ryan (acquired in a trade), Winder, Duran, Jax and Moran, position players Lewis, Larnach and Kirilloff will all have lost their rookie status in 2021 or 2022. The farm system had depth, which contributed to the two Class A teams being at the top of their league. Now, with so many prospects traded, I don't think the system is as deep (for now). Steer and Cano were probably the only players who had a chance to help in 2022-23. The Twins acquired two pitchers who should be big assets in 2023 in exchange for prospects. I think it was a good choice.
  11. stringer bell
    I voted "A", but considered it a choice between A- and B+. the bullpen is much improved. My sincere hope is that the innings saved by pulling starters early can provide enough rest and reduced stress to more routinely go 6 innings. Mahle supposedly is healthy and went six in his last outing. If Ryan, Mahle and Gray can go six more often than not, the bullpen is in position to be much improved. Fulmer and Lopez add two plus arms. Thielbar and Duran can be placed in setup roles and Duffey, Pagan and Jax can be properly placed. The reason I voted A over B was that both Lopez and Mahle are under team control for next year. I think both the rotation and 'pen are improved for 2023. Further, I think they will make a run at a starter like Rodon in the offseason. Health will determine if the club makes the playoffs in 2022.
  12. 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.
  13. stringer bell
    They try to take the extra base and also guarantee that the runner scores, sometimes sacrificing an out for the run.
  14. stringer bell
    Nick Gordon with two interesting sacrifice flies in the game.
  15. stringer bell
    Yes Polanco!
  16. stringer bell
    Yes Polanco.
  17. stringer bell
    Time for Jorge to get it going.
  18. stringer bell
    I think tonight’s home plate ump has called a good game. That usually means he’ll miss about two pitches per at bat for the rest of the game.
  19. stringer bell
    Thielbar should be ready soon and there will need to be a spot for Mahle, so Moran is pitching to stay on the roster IMHO.
  20. stringer bell
    Plenty of velo for Archer, but he seems to be on the verge of losing command every fifth inning.
  21. stringer bell
    Dare they send out Archer for the fifth?
  22. stringer bell
    Good base running by a non-speedy player.
  23. stringer bell
    There’s a lot more factors than speed figured in to GIDP and stolen bases. Urshela is not a fast runner, but he’s not alone on the Twins in that regard.
  24. stringer bell
    Fulmer won't pitch tonight will he? He threw quite a few pitches last night IIRC.
  25. stringer bell
    They've all piled up in the outfield and first base. Cave has been hot at Triple A and Gordon got three hits last night. Let's hope the guys on the IL heal quickly and can help this team soon.
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