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  1. stringer bell
    If somebody pitches the ninth for the Twins, I sure hope it is Perk.
  2. stringer bell
    Good job by the home plate ump tonight. His zone was consistent, with it being higher than the average zone IMHO.
  3. stringer bell
    Couldn't finish them off in the seventh. Pretty sure Pelf is done.
  4. stringer bell
    Hey, was that Chief and his son?
  5. stringer bell
    Pelfry zeroes through 5. How many times did he do that in the last two years.
  6. stringer bell
    I guess the Twins are planning on having a bullpen game starting with Graham, maybe on Saturday. They might need that many pitchers with a doubleheader coming tomorrow. Tonkin would be eligible to pitch in both games of the doubleheader.
  7. stringer bell
    Nice job, Pelfry.
  8. stringer bell
    Two Twins players--Brian Dozier and Trevor Plouffe--have gone from from being near discards on a bad team to solid regulars on a team that is in first place. Both have demonstrated dedication and work ethic that is commendable. It's easy to cheer for guys like that, who have overcome hurdles and become better players.
  9. stringer bell
    I've cast my ballots for the All-Star team and included Dozier and Plouffe. While I can't argue that they are the best as their position so far this year (Kinsler and Josh Donaldson each have had monster years to date), I believe both are deserving of All-Star selection. IMHO, Dozier was a borderline guy last year, especially with the game played at Target Field. I will repeat what I've said for the last two years--Dozier is one of the few players on the Twins that can consistently win a game with his legs, his arm or his bat.
  10. stringer bell
    Here are May splits for the Twins' pitchers and hitters: http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/stats/pitching/_/name/min/split/41/minnesota-twins http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/stats/batting/_/name/min/minnesota-twins While the record was great, there wasn't a lot of unsustainability. The team's best players all had good months and the pitching was good, all around. On to Boston, with a half game lead. What could possibly go wrong?
  11. stringer bell
    With the Twins getting attention and solid production from Plouffe and Dozier, I think if selections were made today that either or both of Plouffe and Dozier would be All-Stars. Plouffe is third in both OPS and WAR behind Donaldson and Moustakas. Given the dearth of great candidates in the outfield and shortstop, it is entirely possible that three third basemen are named. Dozier is second in OPS, fourth in WAR (Kipnis is easily the best offensive second baseman so far). Dozier leads all second sackers in runs and homers. Both Dozier and Plouffe are good defenders, to boot. In another six weeks, if their performance continues, I think one or both would be in Cincinnati.
  12. stringer bell
    20-7 for the month of May! The Twins have won 20 games in a month a total of nine times in their history. Only a couple are better percentage-wise than the just completed month. 20-win months: 1963 (June) 20-10 3rd Place. Finished 91-70 1965 (July) 22-9 AL Champs. Lost World Series to the Dodgers 4-3. 1966 (August) 21-11 2nd Place. Finished 89-73. 1967 (August) 21-11 2nd Place--lost pennant on the last day of the season 1969 (July) 23-7 Division Champions. Swept by Baltimore in the playoff. 1970 (Sept) 21-10 Division Champions. Swept by Baltimore in the playoff. 1990 (May) 21-7 Last place. Went 7-21 in June! 1991 (June) 22-6 World Series Champs.
  13. stringer bell
    OK, since I know you've all been waiting for my opinion, here are several: Usually 13 pitchers is too many. It certainly was when the Twins put together five consecutive quality starts. Right now, with Nolasco gimpy and the bullpen used for eight innings today, having that extra reliever is permissible, but only until deep starts and/or off days give the Twins a rested bullpen. Tim Stauffer has a fairly decent resumé, but the results and everything I've seen indicate that he doesn't have the pitches to get hitters out. He doesn't have velocity, movement or deception. It looks like batting practice. Kennys Vargas would be a better alternative at DH than the Eduardos, but his numbers so far this year haven't earned him a major league spot to keep. It is ironic that he had good numbers for his last week or two and then he was sent down, but if he's not in the lineup almost every day, he isn't much of an asset. I'd personally rather go with Pinto as the most frequent DH. He could catch a game or two a week and in those occasions someone else (Hunter, Plouffe later Arcia) could DH.
  14. stringer bell
    Cubs win. Twins are #1 in the AL.
  15. stringer bell
    The Twins can bring back Tonkin, if Nolasco goes on the DL. They can recall Milone in time to take Nolasco's next start.
  16. stringer bell
    C'mon Cubs!
  17. stringer bell
    Canadians are so kind. Only giving credit for half of the Twins' "snag".
  18. stringer bell
    Perk w/ no margin for error.
  19. stringer bell
    Smoke, mirrors, and video reviews.
  20. stringer bell
    Santana.
  21. stringer bell
    CC in the outfield.........fond memories.
  22. stringer bell
    I don't like Donaldson's hair.
  23. stringer bell
    Today is the last day in May. If the Twins were to win, while the Chicago teams both win their games, the Twins will finish the month of May with the best record in the American League. The Twins are 19-7 and have improved on every facet of their game in this month. There has been roster turnover, which improved the quality of the both the lineup and the bullpen. Obviously, there are still roster questions to be answered, but a winning record eases pressure to make immediate moves. How has this been done? It is obvious that there has been improvement in the pitching staff, beyond that, runs have been scored and scored early in the game. The addition of Aaron Hicks (especially) and Eddie Rosario has improved a very weak outfield defense to something close to average. The second question is "can this continue?". While the underlying numbers suggest that the Twins have benefited from a great deal of good fortune, there are other factors that indicate that things can improve. It has been a fun ride. Even if the club regresses a bit, there is reason to believe the Twins will remain relevant for the whole season. Far better than everyone but the most cockeyed optimists predicted.
  24. stringer bell
    If the Twins were to go to 6 starters, I think one of the guys in fact really goes to the bullpen as a long man/starter in waiting. My current vote would be for Milone to be recalled and May to move to the long man in the bullpen. It is doubtful that six guys would stay both healthy and effective for a full five weeks until Ervin Santana is ready to go.
  25. stringer bell
    I don't tweet, so I don't know where to find more information.
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