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  1. roger
    Put Rogers thru the warmup and then burn an outing for one batter? Agree, not desirable move. But why should we expect more from this field general?
  2. roger
    What Buxton has said, after his first game, was that he was not comfortable at the plate. Don't know the specifics, but he felt he needed more at bats to be ready to hit big league pitching.
  3. roger
    If I can count that high, 86 runs scored in the four games last night. Where the heck has the pitching gone? And what was Toby thinking in St. Paul? His starting pitcher gave up 14 hits, 4 walks and 11 runs before getting him out of the game? Although he did nothing big, Wander Javier had a nice 1-4 night with a walk. After seeing game after game of 0 fors during several years, that's a nice night...real nice. And what can anyone say about Buxton. One more night in St. Paul, then get him back to the Twins. And please, PLEASE, get this young man extended so he stays with the Twins long term. I don't care if he plays 100 or 140 games a year, I want to see him doing so in a Twins uniform.
  4. roger
    Couldn't agree with you more. And with that problem, get him out of the game earlier. Don't know what they are doing with Jax. Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but hasn't he been a starter throughout his minor league career?
  5. roger
    Great seeing Javier hit another bomb last night. Sure seems like he is making adjustments...now keep it up young man. Wanted to check on Gore's track record with the Twins after seeing his numbers last night. Puzzling to see that he was at AA a couple years ago and after last year off is now back at Hi-A. Can those of you who know a lot more about these guys tell us what you think his future is? Watched some of the Saints game last night, although with the rain delay didn't make it until Duran was on the hill. What I did notice is that the damage done against him was in his 4th inning. Considering this is his what, third start since coming off the IL, expect his arm may be getting a bit fatigued around the fourth and fifth innings until he builds up his arm strength.
  6. roger
    Considering Gordon has looked better than I expected, I would like to see the Twins finish their season with Gordon, Polonco and Arraez manning the two middle infield position. Expect that some contending team will lose their shortstop sometime over the next seven weeks. When that happens, the Twins should be able to get a reasonable return and save at least a third of his salary for this year. As for what is the reasonable return, that's for the professionals who negotiate these deals to determine.
  7. roger
    Great year for him to work on the change so he is a ninth inning option in 2022. Excellent article, thanks.
  8. roger
    If you want to learn more about the fingernail problem Dobber has, read today's Strib. Good explanation of the problem and why he couldn't put pressure on some pitches like normal because of the one finger. And those of you who like to blame the Pohlads, should also read the Strib where they talk about Stashak going on the IL. He had been optioned to the Saints and was set to be placed on their AAA IL, where he would be paid a couple thousand a week. Rather than do that, they jumped through whatever hoops and returned him to the Twins and placed him on the Twins IL, where he makes $ 3,050 a game...or about ten times more. In my opinion that is an employer who cares about their employees and puts the dollars behind it, regardless of how big their loss was last year and will likely be again this year.
  9. roger
    Unlike a normal year, it is June 9 and we are only about five weeks into the season. Expect those promotions will come, hopefully soon. The highlight for me today is seeing Wander Javier getting another big hit. Should he really be turning the corner, could be so exciting for the Twins to have him as their shortstop come 2023. Was also good watching the Saints last night and seeing Mr. Buxton run on that triple.
  10. roger
    Oh, crap! And does this put the Twins in a pickle come November. Haven't looked at the must add list and how many spots they will likely have, but it will be almost impossible for them to add Enlow. And that gives some team with extra space a chance to pluck him from of the organization, knowing he won't pitch until summer, 2022 at the earliest. Does some team take a chance? Boo, bah humbug!
  11. roger
    My comment about Javier was made because of my excitement at what he did this week. Hadn't even looked at Julien's numbers, wow! But his having a great week has become somewhat expected, hasn't it?
  12. roger
    The highlight of this report is the week Wander Javier had, at least for me. After I don't remember how many years he has been around battling injury and disappointing results with his bat, this may be the first time I recall his having a great week. Noticed his extra base hit in TD's daily report earlier in the week, followed by his four hit game and I believe two hit game on Sunday. Looking at the numbers, would not have been surprised had you named him your hitter of the week. This young man has so much talent and looked so good the couple times I saw him on the field in televised spring training games. That was always followed by disappointment. If he does eventually put it together and become a big league shortstop, this may have been the week he turned the corner. After going undrafted through two Rule 5 drafts, it would be a fantastic story if he would become that player the Twins were hoping for when paid the biggest International signing bonus they ever paid. Thanks for the recap, Seth.
  13. roger
    Great story for this young man, coming out of the AFA and serving his two years before getting back to baseball full time. As for his pitching, always reminded me of Scott Baker and Kyle Gibson. Maybe not quite at the same level, but who knows how he develops over the next year or two.
  14. roger
    Interesting seeing the name of Ernie De La Trinidad appear in these write-ups of late. Checked and learned he has one of the top averages on the team together with a mid-.800 OPS. Remember that he was part of one of those trades made during that busy late July period a few years ago. Other than what I have just written, I know nothing about him. Is he a prospect that has a legitimate chance of making it to the Twins someday? Or will it be a long shot for him to do so?
  15. roger
    Watched the first couple innings of Balazovic's start. He seemed to be overpowering the batters he was facing. At 6'5, he sure looks like a front line big league starter...hopefully, he will become that some day. Was so excited seeing what Javier did yesterday. Saw he also had a double or triple a day or two earlier. Is he starting to put it together?
  16. roger
    Lots of work to do. The important thing is for them to begin it today. And that starts with the FO understanding this season is over and making decisions with that in mind.
  17. roger
    See that Cano pitched the 10th inning. Began with a runner on second, gave up 2 hits and yet no runs scored. Great experience. Maybe some of the Twins relievers should take a lesson from him on how to do that.
  18. roger
    Last night's game spells the end of the season for the Twins, insofar as their being a potential factor in any post season play. The emphasis now must be developing players for future Twins teams, whether that be getting prospects experience with the Twins or working trades to bring more prospects into the system.
  19. roger
    Kid belongs in AA. Hopefully he will be back there asap. There is no question, however, that his brief stay with the Twins should be invaluable as far as learning how difficult it is in MLB and his hunger to want to return. Same can be said about Rortvedt, although he probably belongs in St. Paul.
  20. roger
    Would I trade Donaldson, yes. Would I do this deal, not as suggested. Taking back Bradley is a liability, as of today. Would not want to include the dollars if taking Bradley and the pitcher who is a big question mark as of today. Take out the dollars and the deal becomes ok. Or include the dollars and get someone like the pitcher without the health question mark. Would prefer something different, understanding that getting value back may require including some dollars.
  21. roger
    Is there some way to hit the 'like' button twice?
  22. roger
    I continue to be amazed at what Tampa does. And what is their payroll? Is it half what the Twins have?
  23. roger
    Totally agree. My point was that if you are going to a hospital in a big league city, JH and Cleveland Clinic are the best of the best. Mayo is in Rochester and wouldn't be where they take someone injured during a game. With that said, I don't know where Garver went for the surgery.
  24. roger
    They wouldn't go with Rortvedt and Astudillo, would they?
  25. roger
    Expect he had the surgery at Johns Hopkins? Couldn't find a better away city to have to go get surgery as JH is about the best there is. Maybe there and Cleveland at the Cleveland Clinic.
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