John Stamos Have Mercy Guy

Sharing similar sentiments with other commenters. Starting Caratini or Kreidler regularly over Lewis would be ill advised. Lewis has been performing at a respectable clip since his recall - unplugging him from daily reps all but solidifies this season would be his final days in Minnesota. I'd much rather fortify my future with Culpepper, Keaschall & Lewis than a rapidly aging Caratini and a (albeit defensively sound) but more meek than mighty Ryan Kreidler. And Mike Paredes will likely be an OK pitcher, but pulling the plug on a relief pitcher in Go who showed promise and above average numbers on the mound in the minors is a bit premature. And I'll take Kreidler over Gray @ SS any day; and defensively, yes, Kreidler is fringe elite - but not a chance I'm holding down Culpepper any longer as soon as medical gives him the go ahead in St. Paul. His power, speed and glove potential could be enough of an injection to get the Twins knocking on the door of the division (if the pitching can hold up their end of the bargain).

Rowson has been my guy since the Bomba Squad season. Everywhere he went afterward - results followed. I could see him bringing in Nelson Cruz and or Torii Hunter to serve as hitting coach/special assistant, and bringing in one of his guys as pitching coach. I have never been more negative on this team, for obvious reasons, but hiring someone with Rowson's track record and potential managerial upside has me looking favorably on the future of this team for the first time in a while.

If they don't at least interview Mark Derosa, then this wasn't a real search. If it's me, I want someone as far away from this organization as possible to come in and shake some trees. Give me a guy who has had some success as a player who centers his approach around a genuine feel for the game who trusts his guys to do the job. Rocco seemed like he spent more time babysitting & micromanaging than instilling confidence. I also wouldn't be completely surprised if they take a look at Jace Tingler - he is the man responsible behind 'the Oprah Winfrey approach to base stealing.' You get a stolen base, you get a stolen base, YOU get a stolen base.' And he had some fun times running things in San Diego until he didn't. I think regardless of who they bring in, it's gonna be tough to get to 75 wins. Not only that, but it's a foregone conclusion that we're getting a work stoppage in 2027 - so does it really even matter? (Of course it does,)

'Sell me this pen.' Good job bud.