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  1. stringer bell
    Them Bucs are free swingers.
  2. stringer bell
    For most of the Pirates' lineup, the plan is "don't throw it over the plate".
  3. stringer bell
    Got the run back.
  4. stringer bell
    If there are official scorers like that all around the NL, somebody might hit .400.
  5. stringer bell
    DHs don't have much value. To be a full-time DH even as offense has cooled in the majors, you need to be north of an .800 OPS. Vargas isn't hitting at the standard and because of that, he got sent to AAA. I'll say it again--to stay in the league Vargas will really need to hit a lot.
  6. stringer bell
    I know AAA isn't the majors, but Milone has been more than impressive. 88 mph fastballs by themselves don't get out Single A hitters. His command must be spot on. It is amazing to see the whiffs. I think that Pinto should be in the majors, whether as the second of two catchers or three catchers.
  7. stringer bell
    After some thought on the matter, I think Vargas has to show that he is a real offensive threat. With the obvious troubles in the field with Escobar/Arcia/Hunter playing the corners and the less than great production from Vargas, it kind of figures that he would be sent down. Given the roster, Vargas is at best an occasional first baseman. His value is hitting and he needs to hit a lot to be a full-time DH. A full-time DH has to really hit and so far Vargas hasn't done that. So, I'm now believing that Vargas has to do more than tune up his swing. He needs to force his way back in the lineup.
  8. stringer bell
    I was optimistic and said 85 wins. I will stick with that. It is amazing to me that they are at 21-17 when no one is far exceeding expectations on the hitting side. Thompson and Boyer have surprised on the mound and the back of the rotation has been better than in the past four years. Great parity in the AL. A lot of teams could win between 80 and 85 IMHO.
  9. stringer bell
    Souhan has done a 180 on Plouffe. As recently as 2013, Souhan was lobbying for the Twins to get Trevor out of town. It was about more than his play on the field. I think it is significant that Plouffe is continuing to work hard even after solidifying his position on the team. BTW, I put Plouffe behind Dozier in the all-around player rankings. Dozier is the better base runner, tipping the scales in his favor.
  10. stringer bell
    Regarding the Bernier angst, is it possible that the team will trade out Pinto for Bernier after Josmil plays today? How far is it from Rochester NY to Pittsburgh (I'm guessing it is a car ride)? Adding Pinto would "free up" Herrmann to play other positions if needed (especially in an NL park) while giving the Twins a home run-capable bat on the bench. At this point, I believe Pinto is a better hitter than Vargas and Vargas can be helped more by regular ABs in Rochester. Long term, this doesn't help the too many bat-first corner guys problem, but for the next week, it would make the roster more suited to win games in both Chicago and Pittsburgh.
  11. stringer bell
    I don't know about Swim's catching ability. I observed him as pretty solid and with a good OF arm. Because of his limited power so far, I wonder if the perception is that the only way his bat plays is if he is a catcher.
  12. stringer bell
    Today, put out the best lineup to win today's game. For the long view, players need to fit their roles and a bunch of hit-first guys for too many positions is a problem. I think there has to be a decision somewhere who to keep and who to trade. Counting Sano, the Twins have Vargas, Arcia, Pinto and Mauer all competing for maybe two roster spots. Add in Plouffe if the Twins do shoe-horn Sano in at third base. Molitor also seems committed to Escobar at least 75 percent of the time. It makes for unwieldy lineups and poor defense on the corners, especially with Hunter demanding (and probably earning) playing time this year. I don't think the bench players named are the problem. Their role is to play when called on (infrequently).
  13. stringer bell
    After today's performance, I would like to change the thread title from "Is Duensing Done?" to 'Duensing Done!"
  14. stringer bell
    They are playing in NL parks a lot coming up. Having Vargas as only a PH really isn't good roster management. Still, I am fearing a Butera-like run for Bernier, where he stays on the roster when guys who can actually hit are sent to the minors. Edit: I guess the only games in NL parks coming soon are the two games in Pittsburgh.
  15. stringer bell
    Very late to the "party". Flat effort all around. Gibson wasn't sharp but kept the game within reach. Tonkin, Duensing, Thompson were pretty bad. Oliveros and Achter should be paying attention in Rochester. BTW, Stauffer got knocked around a bit in his rehab appearance. Please, please, please, TR, just say no to any more Stauffer.
  16. stringer bell
    Hey I started a thread entitled "Duensing Done?" Isn't that close enough?
  17. stringer bell
    Swim continues to lead the Miracle in hitting. Currently he's at .336 (4th in the FSL). Swim has only two extra-base hits and doesn't walk much, so his OPS is only .712, but he makes solid contact a lot. Swim continues to play catcher, first base and corner outfield on a regular basis.
  18. stringer bell
    I hope the roster starts turning over when some of these guys return. For one, Stauffer has done nothing, I much prefer to see what Tonkin can do (I was particularly impressed with his performance in Detroit) for another, it is probably time for Hicks to show what he has meaning Schafer has no position to play. Pressly has looked pretty good, too. Perhaps keep Pressly and cut ties with Duensing.
  19. stringer bell
    The Twins have some moves to make. Shane Robinson is due back from Family Emergency Leave tomorrow or Sunday. I believe Nuñez is eligible to come off the DL tomorrow and Arcia a bit later next week. I see that Stauffer is rehabbing in Rochester. Outside of Doug Bernier, I don't see any easy moves to make. Jordan Schafer and Nuñez don't have options remaining. Bernier could declare himself a free agent if he is designated. Stauffer also can't be demoted without his permission. I would have to believe that Eddie Rosario will be optioned when one of the outfielders is ready to go. I really don't see a place for Stauffer and I would think that Schafer either is DFAed or goes on the disabled list.
  20. stringer bell
    BTW, just for grins and giggles, the Twins are on a pace to win 90 games this season. 90-72 anyone?
  21. stringer bell
    Wildcard leaders!
  22. stringer bell
    Walked away to put a load of laundry in the washer, and hey! a single and a triple. Good job Hicks and Santana.
  23. stringer bell
    Bremer going on and on about bunting. Yes, the Twins have failed often bunting, but recently I read that they led the AL with eight bunt hits. Also, I don't want my #3 hitter trying to bunt for a hit leading off the sixth in a one run game.
  24. stringer bell
    Maybe I am being hypercritical, but I thought Torii could have made a play on the double. It looked like it hit the wall 8-10 feet up. Two outs and nobody on is when you go for a ball like that. Escobar flat-out misplayed the two-out looper to left.
  25. stringer bell
    Twins having an excellent night running the bases, but so far for no benefit.
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