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  1. stringer bell
    I hope that being out of challenges for fully half a game won't handicap the club.
  2. stringer bell
    Seven hits from seven different players.
  3. stringer bell
    Bowman just opted out.
  4. stringer bell
    The trade deadline is a month from today and most of the transactions take place on deadline day. If the Twins keep three catchers it will be for most of a month. I think the Twins will find a way to keep Jackson and it might mean keeping three catchers temporarily.
  5. stringer bell
    Regressing to the mean is pretty likely for Kreidler. I hold my breath when he hits (not in a good way), but he can pick it at shortstop and is also a capable outfielder. Regardless, he's not a long-term answer at short unless he can sustain his hitting (very doubtful). I believe Culpepper would already be here if it weren't for the two consecutive injuries.
  6. stringer bell
    Today's lineup is a data point in support of Kreidler over Gray at shortstop no matter the handedness of the opposing pitcher. Tristan Gray needs to hit to maintain his job as a three-position utility infielder and he hasn't done that. He shouldn't be used as shortstop as much as third and second base and his role is now considerably narrower because the now preferred regulars at second a third don't give Gray a platoon advantage. I don't see Gray staying on the Twins' active roster much longer. Clemens best defensive position is first base, both this year and in his career. There have been a couple of hiccups, but Lewis has looked very good at first, so leaving Clemens at second makes sense.
  7. stringer bell
    What I don’t like is that I suspect an IL decision for Buxton is influenced by him playing in the All-Star game. Buck has been to two and started once (due to a starter’s injury), but he will likely be voted in this time and get a starting spot. He hasn’t been there often enough to blow if off. There really isn’t a qualified All-Star other than Buxton. Worse pitchers than Bradley or Ryan have been All-Stars, but their numbers aren’t as good as a host of other pitchers.
  8. stringer bell
    I don’t think Gray is the choice over Kreidler at short. Kreidler did start a couple games (with Gray sitting) against right handers before Buxton went to the bench and I am confident Shelton would start Kreidler st short again if there was a different option in center. This is all complicated by the Buxton injury and the lack of confidence Shelton has in either Repko or Martin to fill in as the center fielder. The Twins chose Gray over Kreidler in the spring because he was a lefty alternative to back up two RH hitters and a switch hitter and Kreidler’s hitting profile was among the worst in MLB. Kreidler has shown enough with the bat and glove to play before Gray at least 75% of the time, but he’s “neded” in center field. Until Buxton or an outfielder currently in St. Paul is ready to play for the Twins. My guess is Roden for Repko and when Jeffers is activated he takes Gray’s spot, although they might try to DFA Jackson.
  9. stringer bell
    According to mlb.com, Jenkins is going to the Futures Game in place of the again-injured Culpepper. Without knowing too many details, when it was announced that Jenkins would play in the game to me it meant either 1) he was replacing Culpepper due to injury 2) he was replacing Culpepper to to his (Culpepper's) imminent recall to the major leagues or 3) both Culpepper and Jenkins would be playing in the game. It turns out Jenkins is there in the least-exciting scenario replacing Culpepper due to the shortstop's injury.
  10. stringer bell
    Amazingly, against the Twins, he's 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA, 15 hits in 8 innings, 3 BB 5 K.
  11. stringer bell
    Whatever value Larnach has is at its peak right now. He is hitting better than he ever has before and unless there is another gear there, this is the best he ever is going to be. He doesn't add value on the bases or in the field, but he is playable in left field. The recurring question is whether to settle for perhaps slightly above average or roll the dice with someone with considerably more upside. Josh Bell is also what he is. He's a switch-hitting DH who can only play first base who has consistently logged above-average hitting numbers while providing virtually no value on the bases or in the field. It is nice to have a constant presence in the middle of the order and according to the broadcasters he is a good clubhouse presence, but he won't be around next year and the Twins have a lot of candidates to be the DH.
  12. stringer bell
    Honestly, I thinkthey are major league pitchers who might be the seventh or eighth guy in a bullpen.
  13. stringer bell
    One would have thought that the last two weeks plus would have moved them to clear “sell” territory, but they’ve played .600 baseball in the last 15 games (including nine road games). I fear that they will be paralyzed into inactivity at the break, which might be worse than a selloff.
  14. stringer bell
    As usual, a really good analysis from Nick. Not a pretty picture, but there’s some reason for optimism. The club needs to decide if they should add or subtract and the recently completed month of June gives mixed signals. They haven’t been overwhelmed by injuries, have some strengths, but pretty glaring weaknesses. I believe they should trade their two most high-profile guys (Jeffers and Ryan) and that pretty much rules out a postseason. Getting bullpen help from trades probably should happen.
  15. stringer bell
    I think I might have been the biggest Martin fan on this site, but the numbers are the numbers. He’s become a good defensive corner outfielder, with good speed and contact skills. He hasn’t hit well enough to garner full-time playing time and his value on the bases hasn’t been substantial despite the aforementioned good speed. A pretty good 13th position player on a good team? Maybe, but not someone to build around or invest at-bats. Martin is good in left and right and hasn’t played an inning of infield this year, so I wouldn’t classify him as versatile.
  16. stringer bell
    I wouldn't say that Gray is the preferred option at shortstop, but maybe Shelton and his staff see Gray as acceptable at short. Kreidler started several games at short against right handers recently. The numbers and the eye test don't agree, but if Gray is supposed be on the team, he needs to be an acceptable shortstop. Culpepper for Gray makes sense, although the Twins would lose a left handed hitter. Kreidler is not going anywhere. The combination of productive hitting and plus ability in both center and short is valuable.
  17. stringer bell
    Is this ump bad or is it just me.
  18. stringer bell
    Astros got screwed on the challenge.
  19. stringer bell
    A lot of hard hit balls in the last couple innings.
  20. stringer bell
    Don't trust Adams.
  21. stringer bell
    Provus needs to get his Hispanic catchers on the right team.
  22. stringer bell
    Vazquez has regressed to the mean. .214 with a .600 OPS, that sounds a lot more like his numbers with the Twins. Now watch him get six hits during the series.
  23. stringer bell
    My son lives there. I have been to two games at Daikin. Not terribly impressed by the park.
  24. stringer bell
    I think he did a series for TwinsTV out east--Washington? Recker had a brief major league career as a catcher. He was briefly a member of the Twins organization, but never played for the Twins.
  25. stringer bell
    But he’s been playing. These are judgement calls and there would be an uproar if he was placed on the IL for a three or four day injury. Are you specifically criticizing the Twins for the treatment of Buxton or is it more of a general complaint? I think one thing that has come through is that Buxton always wants to play and his manager has to limit him and that Buck is the MVP of the team when he’s on the field.
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