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Game Thread: Twins @ Astros, 9/4 @ 7:10pm CT
stringer bell replied to Riverbrian's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Way to go, top of the order. -
Game Thread: Twins @ Astros, 9/4 @ 7:10pm CT
stringer bell replied to Riverbrian's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I don't know. The ball clearly beat Mauer. Perhaps the ruling was that Conger wasn't blocking the plate because Mauer wasn't yet close enough. -
Game Thread: Twins @ Astros, 9/4 @ 7:10pm CT
stringer bell replied to Riverbrian's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Duh, Pelfry struggling. -
I thought the road trip two weeks ago was big this one is bigger! All three series are important but the series with Houston is crucial. I think the Twins need to win six of nine to remain a real threat to win the wildcard. I still believe they have a chance to catch Houston especially because the Astros play Texas seven more times.
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While the schedule is pretty tough and the Gophers won't sneak up on anybody, they look pretty good. I'm with Ben, win the axe and hold all the trophies.
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There was a payoff the next time!
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Well, Robinson for Hunter, the board won't mind but misses Hicks. Vargas at first, Mauer DH and Sano sitting, also makes sense.
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Most are assuming Hicks in right and Rosario in left, I think it should be the other way around. Hicks played right in Rochester last night IIRC.
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Call-ups when Rochester is done: I would guess Meyer, perhaps Darnell. I pretty sure this board would explode if a non-roster guy got promoted.
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I expect April 20 from a business standpoint. While I won't necessarily like it, I expect the first five from Dave's list above to start the season. That would put May in the bullpen. I don't expect Pelfrey to be re-signed and Duffey either is a bullpen piece of goes to Rochester, along with Berrios and Byron Buxton.
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Ryan: Berrios will NOT be called up in September
stringer bell replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
As expected, opinions are across the board. After an excellent start by Milone, it is easier to accept that Berrios wasn't necessarily an upgrade in the starting rotation and watching May and Jepsen give the Sox no chance looks like he wouldn't be much help in the bullpen. However, Perkins isn't going to be available and then we're counting on Boyer and Fien. Three factors work against JO being promoted none of them is a deal breaker--service time, 40-man and a perceived limit on innings. I don't think Berrios was considered an option until he went on a roll in his last few starts. He's up against an innings limit, there isn't a starter to clearly be replaced, and he has no real experience in the bullpen. I wanted Berrios promoted, but I'm not broken up that he isn't here. I wish we could see him pitch this season, but I understand their rationale, even if I don't agree with all of it. -
I know the spot start didn't work out, but watching May dominate an inning tells me the May to the bullpen decision had some merit.
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Who pitches the eighth?
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Big hit!
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Looks to me like Rodon has lost his command. Works out of it anyway.
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With a high-contact pitching staff, it is probably best to go with the best defensive outfield. If you replace Hunter, it's probably with Robinson.
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That was a really good play by Plouffe. Overall, they have improved on defense more than pitching or hitting.
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Three guys aren't hitting at all--Plouffe, Hunter, and Buxton. I hope a couple of them get it going.
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I'll put the issue this way: There is a greater cost to recalling Berrios than there would be to recalling any other pitcher even remotely under consideration. Losing a player off the 40-man tomorrow or next week could end up costing the Twins a fairly valuable piece. Starting JO's clock is a lesser consideration. They will add more than current farmhards to the 40-man over the winter. Having said all of the above, the issue is really, can Berrios help enough to be more than just another guy called up when the rosters expand. I don't think the Twins are convinced that is the case and we wouldn't know until he came on the big stage. Look at the top two prospects, one (the lower rated one) is playing like an MVP and the crown jewel of the minor league system is playing like what he is (an inexperiencd 22-year-old) despite impressive physical tools.
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I would edit Mike's comment like this: If Berrios can't help the team in the long run, the Twins are in trouble. He's 21 and pitched more professional innings than he ever has. He might or might not be able to help this year. If he busts, the Twins really don't have many high-quality options in the next couple years, when the lineup should be much improved. If Berrios can't help, this team is in trouble in the long run. I doubt more that 10 people on the planet think that is true today.
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Maybe not Good, Bad and Ugly--(Good, Bad and Lukewarm?)--the Twins starting lineup: Good (right now)-Sano, Escobar, Suzuki Bad (currently)-Hunter, Buxton, Plouffe Lukewarm (could change)-Dozier, Mauer, Rosario I caught the game at 4-0 and predicted that despite all the hits that Plouffe, Hunter and Buxton hadn't done anything. Unfortunately, I was right. Right now, not-so-fast Eddie, Sano and Zuke are really going good (Suzuki is going good compared to April-July).
