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  1. stringer bell
    There is a lot to sort out, particularly with the bullpen. Giving a job to Pagan to close games seems a bit of a stretch, but with Alcala injured, Thielbar (so far) ineffective and Duran quite a question mark (single or multiple innings, can he be used on consecutive days?) I don't know if there are any better options. Most likely, a starter or two will eliminate himself, as well. Glad to see the good work by the starters.
  2. stringer bell
    Hill was out of the game and the Red Sox used all their lefty relievers on Sunday. Kepler hit for Garlick as soon as a right hander came into the game.
  3. stringer bell
    Looking at the pitcher usage, if the Twins can continue to get 6 innings from their starter or long man, they can use three relief pitchers per game and still be used every third day. Coulombe, Romero and Pagán haven’t been used since Saturday and should be ready to go for Tuesday for sure. Duffey, Thielbar and Stashak had today off. Lots of options. The key is to average less than three innings out of the bullpen per game. Edit to add: this is counting Winder with the starters. He and Gray worked 7 innings on Saturday.
  4. stringer bell
    Well, we all knew we should have kept Liam Hendriks.
  5. stringer bell
    He’d probably win a batting title like Moreau and Cuddyer. ?
  6. stringer bell
    I don’t think you can give enough credit to Joe Smith today. Second and third, one out and the heart of the order coming up and he gave them nothing.
  7. stringer bell
    1) A lot of guys in St. Paul will get released. I think May 1 will be a big day for minor league staffs, as well as parent clubs. There just aren’t enough innings for everyone. 2) I think Thielbar has two years of rope. He’s been successful with his pitch mix and hasn’t lost much, if any, velo. Jax almost made my list, but so many people think he projects to be a solid bullpen arm. Today’s performance had me going from “I’m done with him” to “that’s a great pitch” and back. I think he’ll survive a May 1 cut down perhaps being optioned, but no DFA. 3) I think Garlick is on the team until they find a better RH corner outfielder. Not sold on him, but he fits what the club needs and his development won’t be hurt by sitting on the bench. 4) So many guys in St. Paul with big league experience. As I said earlier, pretty soon many of them will have to either be promoted or let go. Does anyone know who has opt-outs? 5) I think the ideal when they are down to 13 pitchers is to have two in St. Paul and two in Minneapolis who can shuttle back and forth. They’ll also need to add a third catcher sometime, but I guess that move wouldn’t be made until the need arises.
  8. stringer bell
    A nice tidy little game, about three hours thirty minutes. Twins had nine hits and seven walks. Boston had 11 hits and two walks. Well, the results were what Twins fans wanted. Bundy 2-0 with a <1 ERA. I'm sure everyone saw that coming. Speaking of Bundy, there was a show on Bally Sports yesterday about card collecting and they had a Native American guy talking about Native American players and and their playing cards. Bundy was included as a Native American. Did not know that. The host of the show was Matt Strahm, who pitched for the Sox in the two games they won.
  9. stringer bell
    Jax moving up on my 40-man casualties list.
  10. stringer bell
    The right guy is up now to put some this in safe territory.
  11. stringer bell
    Really good at-bat for Celestino.
  12. stringer bell
    Yes, it is nice to have a utility man who can catch. Turtle has some outstanding assets, but also some huge liabilities.
  13. stringer bell
    Who's the backup catcher now?
  14. stringer bell
    Close your eyes and swing I guess. Note to bighat, it is snowing here in Minnesota for (I believe) the twelfth day out of 18 where I live.
  15. stringer bell
    Really? I like Duran over Coulombe against Devers all day.
  16. stringer bell
    Stay positive Aggies. There are 2 2/3 innings to pitch yet.
  17. stringer bell
    I think it was the checked swing strike on appeal.
  18. stringer bell
    Yes, the GDPs were painful, but to me it was the one-pitch popups with runners in scoring position. Willians is allergic to being patient, which negates the superior contact rate.
  19. stringer bell
    So, Duran for the seventh and eighth and then ?????
  20. stringer bell
    Four runs doesn't mean the bats are back.
  21. stringer bell
    Mill mentioned this, but the Red Sox runner was already on third. Sanchez should have run Devers back to the base and tagged both runners. It worked out okay, but it was a needless throw and then Devers was advancing to the plate.
  22. stringer bell
    Joe Smith--fireman.
  23. stringer bell
    Well, they got the out without the run scoring, but they allowed the runners to advance to second and third.
  24. stringer bell
    Smalley has said he's a great athlete, which may or may not be true. He doesn't seem to have great instincts, which might contribute to "bonehead plays" and I don't think he has what they call "soft hands". I've seen too many balls clank off his glove, both at third and first. He made a fine play on the hot smash down the line and the ball stuck.
  25. stringer bell
    Twins got 5 2/3 from Winder and 6 from Ober (career high?) and 6 from Ryan. if they get six from Bundy, the front office has to be pleased.
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