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Everything posted by stringer bell
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Agree 100% about relief pitchers. Right now, Jax for Bradley looks like an absolute steal for the Twins. A month from now, we might be singing a totally different song.
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I think Caratini is worth the money in what is looking very much like a transition season. It is very possible that he is the primary catcher in four months and he is the most likely person to start at catcher in 2027. That he is an acceptable first baseman gives him a chance to get more plate appearances and blocks no one in the Twins’ system. He won’t win a Gold Glove, but he’s decent behind the plate and he’s been a much better hitter than alternate catchers behind Jeffers. I’ll believe Jeffers catching over 100 games for the Twins when I see it. Having a capable alternate catcher behind Jeffers is necessary and there wasn’t anything in the system to fill the role.
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That is what baseball is supposed to be--a break from daily life, which is often sad and sometimes overwhelming. I'm glad your brother is going to be okay, so the damage was to the vehicle more than him? Best wishes to him.
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Who is this Cody guy? Laweryson? The first baseman/second baseman is Kody Clemens. Is that who you are referring to? It's already sad that his last name is misspelled so often, given his famous father. Apologies for being the spelling police.
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Most of us didn't realize until he was gone that Ty France played a really good first base for the Twins last year. He was especially adept at scooping low throws. Clemens didn't make plays that often are made by first basemen today, but he grades out decently on the defensive metrics, certainly better than Bell. I didn't see Caratini's error last night, but prior to that (SSS) I thought he looked okay at first. He looks okay behind the plate as well IMHO.
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Kind of hate to keep watching, knowing what is in the Twins’ bullpen.
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Okay, I'm a guy who respects anybody that makes it to the big leagues. They play the game better at the top level than I could in high school. I understand it is a long grind of a season so perhaps the mind can wander. That said, what I've seen this year is unacceptable. These are foolish outs on the bases when trying to advance provides little advantage. Josh Bell and Victor Caratini have <fifth percentile sprint speed. Those guys shouldn't be aggressive on the bases. What I'm seeing is a team with some talent that is put together in such a way that the results will be less than the total of their middle-ish talent. The front office didn't address some truly weak spots on the team and the younger players have failed to thrive. It is totally understandable that the Twins are last in MLB in the hope-o-meter.
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Twins (Ryan) vs Royals (Cameron); 4/1/26, 6:40 pm CDT
stringer bell replied to C-Gangster's topic in Archived Game Threads
I am not saying he should, but I wonder if Shelton will shake it up at all after two poor performances against left handed starters. Tristan Gray had reverse splits (SSS) last year, for instance. I also speculate whether Jeffers will catch in both games when a day game follows a night game. Perhaps Caratini catches one game and Jeffers is the DH, with Bell at first? A lot of guys haven't done much hitting so far. The Twins have only scored more than four runs once and exceeded five hits once in the four games. -
Add these two to Altavilla and Bowman and you have four thirty-something relievers with big league experience. I'm sure the idea is for lightning to strike once or twice and all four guys have something that can give hope, but the likely outcome is release at a predetermined opt-out date.
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The stop-start of early season really makes it hard to evaluate players IMHO. I don't think the current Twins FO and ownership will be that patient and I don't think they should, but I think you have to give it more than a week road trip before making decisions about players. I agree with @Greglw3 that Austin Martin should be given a chance to see if he can be a full-time player and perhaps full-time lead-off man, even though there is considerable talent waiting to play in the outfield corners. The Twins have enough decent right handed bats that they should hit lefties, but so far it's been more of the same. The roster construction remains problematic and although the pitching staff has been okay, I see a lot of danger signs for both the rotation and the bullpen. I said it before the start of the season and I'll say it now, this looks like a poor ball club as composed right now. The lack of enthusiasm for this club is justified.
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Time for Lee to start hitting. He’s the only guy in the lineup without a hit.
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Will any other left handed hitter get a start in the KC series? Also, I presume Caratini will catch one game—Jeffers to DH and Bell to first?
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Former Twins. Where are They Now? 2026 Edition
stringer bell replied to stringer bell's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Martín Pérez is back in the majors, now with the Braves. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/braves-select-martin-perez-option-didier-fuentes.html- 143 replies
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It appears we have a 24-man team. Unusual for two members of the BP to not be used when the starters only totaled 13.2 innings in the three games.
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Twins (Ober) vs Orioles (Baz): 3/29/26, 12:35 pm CDT
stringer bell replied to C-Gangster's topic in Archived Game Threads
At 89-90, Ober’s margin for error is pretty small, but I wouldn’t count him out, even if the velo stays where it is. Keep it out of the middle of the plate and let the hitters get themselves out. I’d like to see more tha single-digit hits today and some knocks with RISP. -
Somebody must have really liked the box score to post it four times. Sorry @RpR couldn't resist.
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Pretty unusual when your starter throws 3-5 mph faster than any of the five relief pitchers.
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Is that Outman with Keaschall and Lee in the Car Shield commercials?
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Sympathies.
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Well, this is going to be gut wrenching every time the Twins have a lead in the late innings.
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With the weather day, Shelton can use everybody, but if this is the way he’s going to match up, there are going to be a lot of guys with more than 70 appearances.
