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  1. stringer bell
    time for a big hit, Kep!
  2. stringer bell
    Two outs, none on, don't waste a challenge, but at least they prevailed.
  3. stringer bell
    Bad challenge, I think.
  4. stringer bell
    Really nice play by Cave!
  5. stringer bell
    He didn't get leather on the ball before it hit the ground. If he had, he probably would be charged with an error. Of course, this is why errors and fielding percentage are almost meaningless, especially for outfielders.
  6. stringer bell
    From the centerfield camera, this ump is giving quite a bit off the outside corner.
  7. stringer bell
    No way that would be an error. He misjudged the ball a bit and then slipped and short hopped the ball. Poor fielding yes, but no way is that an error.
  8. stringer bell
    I didn't want to start another thread, so I'll post this on the game recap thread--are we certain that Odorizzi gets the ball tomorrow? If one of the callups (Thorpe or Smeltzer) is rested enough, wouldn't it make sense to give Odorizzi an extra day and have him start the Boston series? I really don't like the idea of a second-tier starter pitching to a desperate Boston team in Fenway.
  9. stringer bell
    I won't say that games against other contenders are meaningless, but what matters is how well a team is playing in October. By almost all measures, the Twins were among the very best in April and May. They haven't played as well since. The Astro team the Twins faced isn't the same as the team they might face in the playoffs and the Yankees will probably be as close to full strength as they have been all year. They key, IMHO, is to pitch well. If Odorizzi, Pineda and the rest of the rotation can pitch like they did earlier, they have more than a chance. It is pretty hard to predict what will happen. Playing at the highest level possible is needed to emerge a champion.
  10. stringer bell
    This is very interesting situation. The player wants to perform, especially since he is a free agent after this year. I would speculate that he has either minimized or withheld his discomfort to the staff and as Brock noted his performance has been league-average despite his illness. During today's game broadcast, Bremer said that Gibson is hoping to miss only one start. I suppose he has been hoping the symptoms would diminish, perhaps after his child arrived. But if he's feeling worse and worse, maybe he'll need more than one missed start. A lot of guys are playing with nagging injuries. When do you say "enough" and when do you just keep playing through it?
  11. stringer bell
    I almost don't want to mention this, but Angel Hernandez has done a nice job at the plate. So far.
  12. stringer bell
    And Polanco and Cruz (Kepler too!).
  13. stringer bell
    Good hitting by Castro and Cave.
  14. stringer bell
    According to Baldelli, Buxton will be a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement for now. I sure hope he will be hitting sometime soon.
  15. stringer bell
    So, who gets the starts for Gibson? I like Thorpe's stuff the best of the callups, but Smetzer makes the most out of his ability. No Kohl Stewart for me, thanks.
  16. stringer bell
    Buxton activated from the IL.
  17. stringer bell
    I still think O’Rourke will be called up too. He’d need a 40-man spot, as well.
  18. stringer bell
    In the game thread, Milldaddy quoted that Ian Miller will be called up. That will probably take the vacant 40-man slot.
  19. stringer bell
    If the Twins get the lead up over five games, I think it might figure that Smeltzer or Thorpe start an occasional game against the Tigers, Royals or White Sox, perhaps as soon as Sunday or Monday. While I don't have a lot of trust in any of the starters, I do believe in them more than the AAA guys.
  20. stringer bell
    MLB Trade Rumors is reporting that Graterol will be up after September 1. As noted above, he will probably still be eligible for postseason play. BTW, let's spell his last name correctly: GRATEROL, first name BRUSDAR.
  21. stringer bell
    I agree with the statement above and would say that Gibson doesn't have the kind of raw stuff to attack with fastballs or try to bend a breaking ball over the plate. He needs hitters to chase and if they don't, a lot of pitches are just out of the strike zone. When he has excellent command, he can be very good, without his best command, he can be pretty good, but far from dominant.
  22. stringer bell
    Good for Graterol! Frankly, I don't see this as moving the needle much for the Twins. I doubt he'll be called on in high leverage situations, and actually don't expect him to be lights out.
  23. stringer bell
    Great, I'll put it on the google doc now. Thanks!
  24. stringer bell
    There are seven open spots for game thread introductions. For those of you that thought you’d get around to doing one, there aren’t many opportunities left. For those of you that have done a couple (or more) and have more to say, there still are a few chances. For those of you that don’t want to see what stringer bell might throw together because no one else did the introduction, you can eliminate those possibilities by signing up. Thanks to everyone who has signed up and did an intro!
  25. stringer bell
    Given the current OF injuries (Kepler & Gonzalez dinged, Buxton on IL), I would expect Wade to be added on Sunday along with Astudillo, who could possibly get a start in the OF, too. Pitchers--bring everyone who was here back. I believe Poppen was injured and the Florida weather spoiled his rehab. Romero has been nothing special in AAA and a total disappointment in the major league bullpen. I don't know if recalling him is the right call for his development. Kohl Stewart has become someone to give innings, but I don't know if he'll be in the organization after October. Smeltzer and Thorpe can provide length out of the bullpen or a spot start. I think there are four candidates from off the 40-man roster to join the club--Ian Miller as a pinch runner and late inning defensive replacement, Ryan O'Rourke as a LOOGy, and Alcala and Graterol as young flamethrowers in the bullpen. O'Rourke and Miller were acquired in August and both seem to be specialty guys. If more than one of them are added, someone has to leave the 40-man. I was thinking during the game yesterday, that it would be ironic if they DFAed Dobnak and his 0.00 ERA and first MLB save, but then they could have a fresh arm from off the 40-man today.
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