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  1. Danchat
    This was a good article, but one thing I'm not worried about is cap room. The Pohlads will extend the cap space if they have to. Basically, if TR told them, "I'm making a run for it" (this only really happened with Smith in 2010, but continuing...), the Pohlads would do it and give him more room to work with. The main problem is that TR doesn't appear to want to "go for it" and may not be capable of pulling it off. The Blue Jays didn't use up very much cap space because they got rid of Reyes' $22M. Yes, they will have to fit Tulo into the salary for the next few years, but it's not as if they're spending loads and loads of money above their normal cap limit.
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    AJ Achter, Michael Tonkin, Taylor Rogers, heck, even Mark Hamburger... any waiver wire reliever... I'd take them over Boyer right now. This is getting ridiculous.
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    Boyer can't be on this team much longer. I don't even need to explain why.
  4. Danchat
    Matt Fox pitched a spot start and went back to the minors... I wouldn't consider that as a hindrance to a pennant race.
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    The bullpen is so bad, I get why they're keeping May there. But we can fix the bullpen. May doesn't have to stay there next season. In his first full season, May looked pretty darn good, and I expect him to step up even further in 2016. I'll take what May will bring as a starter instead of in the bullpen. But other than that, all the other points are good. Robinson can be a 4th outfielder, but with Torii taking 2 days off a week, we can't let him start that consistently. Arcia/Buxton need to replace him.
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    As expected.
  7. Danchat
    NO! Perkins! Just walk Cruz! Ugh, I knew this was going to happen!!
  8. Danchat
    Pelfrey has been fantastic. This is how a groundball pitcher works. Too bad we're facing Iwakuma. He owns the Twins. How have we NEVER scored against this guy?
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    Also, since nobody has mentioned this... will Pressly pitch again this season? He was one of the better relievers and I'd like to see him get back on the field (he's eligible to return in September, right?)
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    I'm alright with Duffey getting a shot in the rotation. He deserves it and maybe he can latch on as a back-end starter... or maybe a reliever? (I've seen people suggest it, but I have no idea. Does he have a good split vs lefties?) Pelfrey must be on the hot seat. If Duffey or Pelfrey go downhill quickly, I'd hope they'll move May back into the rotation. May is not the best pitcher in the rotation, but he's better than Milone & Pelfrey, and most likely better than Duffey.
  11. Danchat
    We did make a splash. Just a very, very small one. Not too different than a pebble falling into a pond.
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    There's been plenty of highly-rated prospects being traded. For example, the Blue Jays traded their top prospect Daniel Norris to the Tigers.
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    The only trade-able starters I see are Pelfrey and Milone. (Gibson and May are under control and young, Nolasco is a salary dump waiting to happen) The Twins insist on keeping Pelfrey in the rotation even though he's not that great and there are better options... I guess it's because he's a veteran. I would have moved him to the bullpen, but trading him away would be nice, too. However, I'd keep Milone for now. He's pitching pretty well and I'd ride that out. Not sure if he'd get anything on the trade market anyways.
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    I'm a bit concerned, as he's always had good numbers in the majors... well, if you're looking at ERA, that is. However, he gives up too many hits and not enough strikeouts. He's struggling at AAA with walks and Ks now. O'Rourke is a better LOOGY, at least if he continues his SSS, so I'm not too worried about it.
  15. Danchat
    Boyer's got a 2.74 ERA! He's one of the best relievers on the team! I'm obviously joking here. I can't tell you why. I guess it's because he's a veteran and has a nice story and was torrid in May. He's clearly cooked but the staff won't say goodbye until after the season's over. This situation reminds me of Jeff Gray in 2012, Josh Roenicke in 2013, and Jared Burton in 2014.
  16. Danchat
    Somebody mentioned Thielbar will be going off the 40-man roster, but I can't find the source for that. I wonder if the Twins are open to going back to a 8 man bullpen (goodness, I hope not). They could send Santana down to AAA for Jepsen.
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    In all honesty, I'd be OK trading Hu and Tapia for a reliever. The only problem is that we're getting Jepsen, a reliever who we'll have to bank on rebounding with the Twins. I'm not sure I want this guy pitching in the 8th inning. That what makes this a below-average (but not horrible) trade.
  18. Danchat
    Dang it, we had to give up Hu for an average bullpen pitcher? Ugh...
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    Anyone interested in what the Jays are doing? They're acquired Troy Tulowitzski, David Price, Mark Lowe, and now even Ben Revere! They must be running out of prospects to deal. I suppose they're trying to catch the Yankees, but they're also chasing the Twins. Honestly... the four game series (Monday to Thursday) against the Jays is going to be very pivotal for both teams. Who will come out on top? In my opinion... making this many trades isn't a good idea. They're going to be stuck in the cellar after 2016 without any prospects left. (though, hey, I know nothing about the Jays' farm system. I'll stop talking.)
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    He hasn't been that great, so hopefully it means that he'll come cheap. But I'll take it. He's definitely a step above Fien, Boyer, and Duensing.
  21. Danchat
    I'm not sure if I'd want Shields, but dumping Nolasco and adding a reliever sounds very nice. Let's hope the Twins can get something done today.
  22. Danchat
    I dunno, this looks more like the relievers that have come in since '10.
  23. Danchat
    Santana to AAA makes too much sense. Rotate Polanco and Escobar. Ta-da, now you don't need to trade for a SS - at least until 2016. But that makes too much sense. I see Polanco going back to AAA because "reasons".
  24. Danchat
    Alright, I'm posting this late, but I made it to the game. I was actually gonna check out the new Saints stadium, but apparently they had an away game... thankfully, the Twins were playing too. Good show, I say! I approve of Sano at 3B defensively and the questions about Polanco's arm at SS are definitely warranted. He looks like a 2B to me.
  25. Danchat
    I think the White Sox are going to pass us. This thought scares me.
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