Seth Stohs

Twins take Kyle Cody with their 2nd pick.

Right... they got hitter heavy, and in the last 2-3 drafts the focus has turned to pitching. I think that's why we're seeing that.

On Inside Twins yesterday, they said they made a real effort to add velocity starting about 3 years ago, and we've definitely seen that in the draft.

See Chris Carter and Evan Gattis... they're productive MLB players with big power and a lot of Ks. I think Walker can be that as well, the hope being that he can continue to improve those things. That's a pretty solid #7 hitter in a big league lineup, even with the Ks.

Gonsalves could get to AA, though I'd expect that, at a minimum they'd give him the rest of this year in Ft. Myers, maybe even another half-season there if needed. I don't know that there are a lot of guys in AA pushing for AAA spots right at the moment. The two that would most deserve it are Berrios and Polanco... I think Buxton jumps straight from AA to the big leagues.

Won't be too long. Honestly, I think it's going to be more about him getting used to getting ready out of the bullpen than anything else. I mean, obviously he still has to throw strikes too.

Chih-Wei Hu, Brandon Peterson and Alex Swim will represent the Ft. Myers Miracle at the 2015 Florida State League All Star game later this month. JT Chargois was also selected, but he was promoted to AA Chattanooga about a week ago.

Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle's Kevin Oklobzija wrote an article on Alex Meyer and the bullpen. Meyer said this of the move to the bullpen: He threw three shutout innings on Sunday and has given up just two hits and three walks in 6.2 innings. He's still learning the role and some of the subtle things about being a reliever, but it could be the best thing for him.

I don't think he's speaking to anyone particular. It's kind of a throw-away comment. The odds are that someone who they (and experts) don't think will be available will be available. Maybe it's Tate. Maybe it's Bregman. Who knows? They'll have their draft board and then they'll pleasantly be surprised with who is available.

Corrected... Thank you!

Without looking, I believe that Adam Brett Walker leads the Southern League with 15 homers and 29 extra base hits. I think #2 in XBH is like 6-7 behind him. He's been terrific since the slow start.

Multi-part answer: 1.) I think we need to continue to think and be excited about the future. There is a lot to be excited about. 2.) But also, the team is in first place 60 games into the season. The future will take care of itself. Now, to your question... which of these guys will be part of the 2016 roster? Impossible to know. Mauer, Hughes, Ervin Santana, Brian Dozier, Trevor Plouffe (I think), Glen Perkins. Those are the only ones we know. I think Rosario will be. I think Arcia or Vargas will be. I think Hicks can be. I think Gibson and May will be.

If anyone is interested, you can check out Hrbowski's most recent mock draft too.

He's done nothing since joining Rochester.

The Minnesota Twins announced after Sunday's game that SS Danny Santana has been optioned to AAA Rochester. DH Kennys Vargas has been recalled to the Twins. Needed to happen.

I'm not Mat, but I am - though I haven't given it much thought at all - against the idea. Comparing HS to College to JC kids, and getting them all to one place. I like the draft as it is. It isn't a science and you want to believe the teams that have people everywhere and they put in their work will find players others may not.

Twins Minor League Players of the Month: Hitter: April: Zach Granite, Cedar Rapids Kernels May: Trey Vavra, Cedar Rapids Kernels Pitcher: April: Stephen Gonsalves, Cedar Rapids Kernels May: Trevor Hildenberger, Cedar Rapids Kernels Twins Daily Awards: Hitter: April: Dalton Hicks, Chattanooga Lookouts May: Max Kepler, Chattanooga Lookouts Starting Pitcher: April: Stephen Gonsalves, Cedar Rapids Kernels May: Tommy Milone, Rochester Red Wings Relief Pitcher: April: Tim Shibuya, Ft. Myers Miracle May: Trevor Hildenberger, Cedar Rapids Kernels

Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Week: Week 1: Tyler Duffey, Chattanooga Lookouts Week 2: Stephen Gonsalves, Cedar Rapids Kernels Week 3: Byron Buxton, Chattanooga Lookouts Week 4: Trey Vavra, Cedar Rapids Lookouts Week 5: Miguel Sano, Chattanooga Lookouts Week 6: Max Kepler, Chattanooga Lookouts Week 7: Aaron Slegers, Ft. Myers Miracle Week 8: Brandon Peterson, Ft. Myers Miracle Single-A Ft. Myers right-handed pitcher Brandon Peterson is the Twins Minor League Player of the Week...Peterson appeared in two games for the Miracle, tossing 3.2 shutout innings with one walk and seven strikeouts... this season, he has appeared in 20 games for the Miracle, posting an ERA of 0.88 (30.2 IP, 3 ER) with 15 walks and 42 strikeouts...

Michael Cederoth placed on the DL with an "Illness." Miles Nordgren was brought back to Cedar Rapids.

Played last night.

The Star-Tribune's Chip Scoggins recently traveled to Chattanooga and chatted with several of the players as well as manager Doug Mientkiewicz about all of the talent on that roster. It's a very well-done story. I especially like the discussions about developing a winning culture.

In the Minnesota Twins minor league system, there were some great games on Saturday. Three of the four games were one-run games. The other was a one-run game until the bottom of the eighth inning. There was a lot of offense with 15 players having multi-hit games. Continue below to read all that happened in the Twins minor leagues on Saturday. Image courtesy of Seth Stohs (photo of Corey Williams) In the Minnesota Twins minor league system, there were some great games on Saturday. Three of the four games were one-run games. The other was a one-run game until the bottom of the eighth inning. There was a lot of offense with 15 players having multi-hit games. Continue below to read all that happened in the Twins minor leagues on Saturday. REMINDER: Jeremy Nygaard and Seth Stohs will join John Bonnes on the airwaves of KFAN on Monday night from 7-8 central time. The plan is to discuss the MLB Draft, possible Twins picks and then the actual Twins pick and what the player does for the organization. Be sure to listen to that show live. Twins Daily will be busy this next week as we will be busy throughout the three days of the draft. Jeremy Nygaard has posted his first mock draft as well as predictions for the Twins first ten picks. We have done profiles on about ten possible Twins picks. There is so much uncertainty at the top of the draft. For an interesting perspective of what it’s like around the MLB Draft for a college player, read about Matt Batts’ experience from last year. Before we get started, we want to give a big shout out to former Twins minor leaguer Matthew Tomshaw. The left-hander was selected by the Marlins in the minor league Rule 5 draft in December. He is pitching for Jacksonville in the Southern League. As he did with the Twins organization, he pitched in various roles, starting or long relief. He made the start for them on Saturday and went six no-hit innings. He walked just one. He was lifted and the no-hitter was lost in the seventh, but an impressive showing for Tomshaw! TRANSACTIONS Cedar Rapids put RHP Michael Cederoth on the disabled list. To take his spot, RHP Miles Nordgren was brought back from extended spring training. RED WINGS REPORT Rochester 1, Scranton/Wilkes Barre 2 Box Score The Red Wings had chances, having the tying and/or winning runs up to bat in the last couple of innings, but they were not able to get one more big hit and fell to the Yankees top affiliate. Tyler Duffey falls to 0-3 with the Red Wings, but he was pretty solid. He gave up one run on seven hits and a walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out nine. Logan Darnell came on and got the next five outs. Mark Hamburger got two outs. Ryan O’Rourke struck out both batters he faced. Micahel Tonkin gave up a hit, but he got the final two outs for the Red Wings. The Red Wings had eight hits, but they were unable to score more than the one run. Doug Bernier and Eric Farris were both 2-4 in the game. Kennys Vargas went 1-3 with a walk. CHATTANOOGA CHATTER Chattanooga 4, Jackson 1 Box Score The Lookouts held on to a 2-1 lead from the second inning through the eighth inning. In the top of the ninth, Michael Gonzales hit a two-run homer to give the team a little extra cushion. It was his third straight game with a home run. Gonzales went 2-3 with a walk, his sixth double and his fifth home run. Byron Buxton played the role of instigator early in the game. He went 2-4 and stole three bases. He now has 19 steals on the year. Adam Brett Walker went 2-3 with his 13th double. Carlos Paulino (4) and Jorge Polanco (8) each doubled in the game. After two difficult starts, David Hurlbut had a terrific start. The lefty gave up one run on five hits in seven innings. He walked three and struck out four. Nick Burdi needed just 11 pitches to work a perfect eighth inning. Zack Jones came on and gave up a hit, but that was it on the way to his eighth save. MIRACLE MATTERS Ft. Myers 4, Bradenton 3 (12 innings) Box Score The Miracle got offense up and down the lineup. In fact, they had 16 hits in this game. For the 53rd time this year, the Miracle needed to play some extra innings. OK, it was only their 15th extra innings game, and on this night they were able to pull out a walk-off win. Down 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth, the first two batters struck out. Tanner Vavra walked and stole second base. He scored on a Zach Granite single to tie the game. It remained tied at three a piece until the bottom of the 12th. Alex Swim led off with his third hit. He stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error. Mitch Garver walked and was pinch-run for by Niko Goodrum. After a pitching change, Bryan Haar was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Chad Christensen came up and singled to left, scoring Swim from third and giving the Miracle the win. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRcZW3Mo_74&feature=youtu.be video of Chad Christensen walk-off single by Bob Sacamento. Aaron Slegers made the start. He went 6.2 innings and gave up three runs on seven hits. He walked two and struck out two. Matt Summers got the next four outs, two of them on strikeouts. Brandon Peterson came on and gave up just one hit over two scoreless innings. Corey Williams came on and threw the 11th and 12th innings. He gave up two hits, but no runs, and was the winning pitcher. Williams, you recall, made his return to the mound on Thursday night, 14 months after having Tommy John surgery last April. Ryan Walker and Alex Swim both went 3-6 in the game. Walker hit his first double of the year. Swim’s stolen base was his fifth. Tanner Vavra went 2-4 with a walk and his third stolen base. Engelb Vielma was 2-4 with a walk and his 13th stolen base. Bryan Haar went 2-5 and was hit by the pitch in the 12th. Chad Christensen had two hits. Mitch Garver hit his sixth double. KERNELS NUGGETS Cedar Rapids 7, West Michigan 8 Box Score Cameron Booser has been tremendous for the Kernels all year, but on this night, he just didn’t have it. The game had gone back and forth, but the Kernels held a 7-6 lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning. Booser’s name was all over the Twins Minor League Leader Board for relievers. Going into the game, he had a 0.74 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP, five saves and a strikeout rate of 13.3 per nine. Things looked good at the start. He struck out the first batter he faced. However, he then walked the next four batters to tie the game. He then uncorked a wild pitch and the Kernels suffered a tough loss to fall to 35-21 on the season. Zach Tillery started for Cedar Rapids. After two scoreless innings, he gave up three runs in the third inning. He struggled with his control. In those three innings, he gave up three runs on three hits and four walks. Miles Nordgren came on and gave up three runs over the next two innings. He gave up four hits and walked two. Randy LeBlanc struck out five over the next three innings. He gave up just one hit and walked one. Offensively, the Kernels got contributions from several players. Nick Gordon extended his hitting streak to six games. In that time, he has had ten hits in 24 at- bats (.417). He also walked once. Alex Real went 3-4 with a walk and drove in three runs. He is now hitting .438 in his first week with the Kernels. Max Murphy was also 3-4. Edgar Corcino went 2-6. Brett Doe went 1-3 with a walk and drove in three runs. Pat Kelly walked twice. TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day – David Hurlbut, Chattanooga Lookouts Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day – Michael Gonzales, Chattanooga Lookouts SUNDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS Scranton/Wilkes Barre @ Rochester (12:35 CST) – TBD Chattanooga @ Jackson (6:05 CST) – RHP Alex Wimmers Ft. Myers – No Game Scheduled (Stephen Gonsalves will make his FSL Debut on Monday) Cedar Rapids @ West Michigan (12:00 CST) – RHP Sam Gibbons Please feel free to ask any questions and discuss the Saturday games. View full article

Great work. I'm curious how Jeremy's final mock draft will look in comparison. I don't think Aiken is very likely from what I'm hearing. Not sure.

Oops! I believe that would be considered a typo.