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  1. JD-TWINS
    Can’t win them all - exactly. Nearly every loss can be second guessed, somewhere. 3 hits beats no one though & that’s a pretty tried & true premise. They NEED Wallner & Buxton sooner than later. Another contributor was mentioning Bride & Castro as better RBI options than Lewis at this point………I honestly don’t remember when either of those guys had a big RBI……..need better options throughout the line-up!
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    Don’t disagree (especially in hindsight) that not advancing the runner is a mistake with an impotent line-up. Gotta score that run. However, at some point the Team has to try to WIN the game and burning up your bullpen further with 3 more in a row coming in Tampa is not a sound strategy either.
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    I agree - hitters can hit good pitches…….but an 0-2 pitch shouldn’t catch 1/3 of the plate and above the knees. It was a change-up and the hitter was out front (fooled initially) but it was also a mistake from Ober.
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    He wanted Kiersey’s defense in the game in the 7th and then wanted the option to hit Larnach wherever/whenever advantageous. Larnach being in the game didn’t hurt anything - close play at 2B - if he’s called safe and K.C. challenges he’s probably safe. Anyway, somebody has to get some hits to win a game - can’t, IMO, expect everything to fall your way in games where the Team gets 3-4 hits. Frustrating watching both runs the Royals scored to be driven in on 0-2 counts! Again, sports aren’t perfect and both Ober & Duran just made poor pitches in the zone when ahead, and they got hit hard. Tough loss with the big crowd there today!
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    He’s 6-53 with one XBH ……he has decent speed on the bases and he’s average to better on defense……he can’t bunt to use his speed to his advantage in certain situations. Other than he’s had some success in St Paul……I don’t see the allure. Guys that are ready and that are going to be effective, show more than he has IMO. He’s not up because he forced his way on to the roster with performance, he’s on roster strictly due to injuries. He’s filled a role but there’s no inflating what he would/could be with more AB’s in my eyes.
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    Killebrew also had zero expectations to stretch a double into a triple - ever. Harmon didn’t have 2 complete knee reconstructions prior to having a hamstring issue. I’m a fan of them both but need to take a level look at things. Guys not going full tilt is irritable ……. I have difficulty rationalizing this approach but a player realizing your his body can’t do that effectively is just smart from the player’s perspective. He’s got family, personal agents, coaches & trainers all telling him to dial it back to stay on the field……….it’s not just some selfish choice he’s made. He’s got leg problems - gotta adjust expectations at this point. Pretty sure he stretches regularly.
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    All the “baseball guys” are stupid………should just hire random fans to develop and manage teams! He’s a skinny 22 year old with a handful of guys between him and any chance in the Twin’s rotation. He’ll be a starter until the middle of ‘26 at a minimum just due to his age…….no reason not to be. If they get desperate for a 40-man Roster spot they’ll trade him or waive w/o feeling bad since getting to that point would be from non- performance. The next 12 months should help sort what his best 3-4 pitches may be and which he can command. 6 pitch mix and walking too many guys sure seem to be connected. No revelation here, execution and command are his roadblock - not stamina.
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    McCusker or Kiersey is going down Monday - maybe both as Team heads out of town and Buxton started swinging Wednesday and running bases Thursday (would be surprised if he didn’t head to Tampa)………Wallner back as well. I don’t think there’s a scenario where McCusker hits his way on to the Roster on Sunday. The lefty (Cameron) that started Friday was nasty - Bubic, today has been good as well. Would like McCusker over Kiersey in line-up…….maybe he’s the DH with Larnach on bench to pinch hit against RH relievers? Kiersey is on the roster because there are no other reasonable options in the organization. Rocco keeps him engaged when it’s advantageous to try and get a win.
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    Gotta tip my hat to Lee…….bad mouthed him here this morning……he’s young and improving and need patience with him! Didn't think France would help much after his signing - thought Bader was a real stretch……everyone is making me look bad and I love it!!!
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    Exactly!! He overpowers people in Minors but throwing a bunch of strikes, wherever they happen to go in the zone, doesn’t fly in the Show. He’s got the ability - he’ll get better. SWR had a great outing the other night. Festa came back from tired shoulder and looked good as well……maybe there’s a rotation with the 3 of them through St. Paul until somebody sticks?
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    3-5 on Saturday with the walk-off single…..didn’t tear the cover off but that’s fine…….go Brooks!!!
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    Pablo was gritty last night - thank goodness his Change-Up was working well. I’m usually the first one to say how sports, baseball aren’t perfect but I couldn’t help but be pissed off at Lopez for giving up doubles ahead 1-2 in the count and then 0-2. Middle-middle fastballs!! He just didn’t have good command of the fastball…….until maybe the 5th. Nice win! BTW, Team is 15-2 over last 17 and they’ve climbed to first Wildcard Playoff level in the standings………..nobody says anything positive about Baldelli……..75% of the losses were due to him being clueless but the wins are all players stepping up……..not very logical. They started 3 RH hitting OF last night (WON), all ahead of McCusker in pecking order, but Rocco should have given McCusker, the 28 year old with 6 MLB at bats, “a chance”.????
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    Gasper was rostered and then used out of absolute necessity……..McCusker is one of 13 guys out of absolute necessity. He wasn’t brought up to have a bunch or any regular playing time. He’s up in case they need someone due to other unforeseen circumstances. He will be back down any day as Wallner & Buxton may return as soon as tomorrow……almost certainly for the road trip. He got a quick taste and if he continues to produce in St. Paul he’s got a shot via injuries or in September.
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    I saw this a.m. that they are 15-2 since May 3 with a Team ERA of 2.53. That helps the offense appear better than it may be……I’ll take it though.
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    Lee may have the softest swing I’ve ever seen……he looks like he’s 35 and out of shape, soft (he’s 25). He said himself a week or so ago that if he were to play SS everyday he’d need to be about 6lbs lighter. He needs to get his upper body more fit/stronger. Lewis may not be producing at the level we would like to expect - he’s battling ailments to get right (definitely getting old) but Lee looks TO ME like a guy that might be a back-up to CC & Luke Keaschall before the end of this season. Also, I don’t see Lee being some big threat as a PH either. He needs to get better!
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    Relievers, on any club, seldom sit and go back out……especially a guy with a history of arm problems. Team is trying to use Stewart in key spots while minimizing his pitches so he gets through the season. Carrer high is 34 innings & that was 2017…….25 in 2019 & 27 in 2023. He’s pretty fragile!
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    One guy (Larnach) has been around for 5-6 years and they’re not making any move to get him into a slot at 1B - not happening. McCusker has the body type but the whole organization is aware they don’t have an acceptable 1B option - he doesn’t seem likely either. Keaschall or Lewis both play in the dirt and they both hit………one of those two needs to be there in Soring if ‘26! ……Keaschall, maybe in August?
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    With Buxton & Wallner, both a few days away, who gets sent down or released? #10-#13 Kiersey - Clemens - McCusker - Bride I can’t imagine Clemens or Bride getting DFA’d at this point. OF: Larnach - Bader - Buxton - Castro - Wallner going forward, with guys having options going to St Paul. #10-#13 Castro - Larnach - Clemens - Bride …….this is a big step up from where Team has been operating lately!
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    IMO, our best Defensive Line-up (with offense in mind) this weekend: Lewis at 3B - CC - Lee - France ….. Vazquez - Jeffers at DH……Larnach - Bader - Castro Bench … Clemens - Bride - Kiersey - McCusker Seems that if Wallner hit 2 HR on Thursday night he’ll be on Roster by Monday……Buxton “hitting on Wednesday”, also back by Monday. May see either of these guys for the Sunday afternoon game as well!
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    I get they have had some success but Clemens/Bride on the right side of the infield to start a game (both DFA’d this year) & our 27th add to roster being Gasper (a guy many called for to be DFA’d) ……..not to mention Fitzgerald & McCusker & Kiersey as part of 13 guys…….it’s going to be challenging to get many runs! I had previously touted Clemens success in game 1 & game 2 with his XBH’s but after seeing replays this morning, he hit what Provus termed, “….,a looper to center” that got played into a triple and the double to end the game had eyes - that’s baseball - but he’s not punishing the ball into the gaps which was essentially my first assessment of his day. A lot to be said for making contact!
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    I get the upset/confusion over Manzardo being out at 2B but not eliminating Santana, now on base, as Ryan’s runner. My only explanation would be that, while Ryan didn’t face Santana and had nothing to do with him reaching base, he also had nothing to do with Manzardo being out at 2B. It’s the “fielder’s choice” that makes Santana his responsibility. If the guy goes to 1B and gets Duran an out, then Manzardo is at 2B. The fielder determines where to go to get the out so since Duran got an out, he’s not responsible for where the other runners ended up after the play - Duran didn’t allow an “additional” runner.
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    Clemens keeps showing gap power - 2 XBH in first game & 1 XBH in 2nd game. 2B/1B/RF flexibility ……. he looks to contribute going forward. The PEN I’m always backing had a rough day……Duran was pretty blah, only had 2 pitches today and that was a problem in the cold conditions……..reduced velocity on other two oitches. Sands - HR ……Varland - walking a run in ……Funderburk - roughed up………another day off tomorrow to get heads right! Paddack got through 5 unscathed - couple LOUD outs to the OF to end innings. He’s getting outs? Gotta have more than 3 hits to be competitive in the 2nd game. Hoping for a 1-0 shutout is nearly a fantasy thought these days.
  23. JD-TWINS
    Buxton - Bader - Larnach - Wallner Lewis - CC - Lee - France …. Vazquez - Jeffers Castro - Clemens - Kiersey (ultimately Keaschall) My assumption of roster evolution with guys coming back from injuries.
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    Sands will have some bad outings at some point - Jax had 3-4 brutal appearances and will probably have a couple more over the next 4 months - Alcala lacks command (!) - Varland gives up too many HR’s - Stewart & Topa staying healthy isn’t a guarantee………..the bullpen will always have question marks & with some ups & downs. So far, they are #1 in the game on May 21st……I’m good with them! Funderburk works for 3-4 weeks until Coulombe can go again. There’s no “perfect” on the roster, particularly when dealing with injuries. Can’t imagine anyone is fretting over Michael Tonkin’s return date. Keaschall is out until after the All-Star Break, at a minimum, is the impression I had when he got his cast on originally……..right? Hoping for some good news on Buxton/Correa on broadcast today! Wallner back by June 1-5 worst case. Rain & rest has to be helping Castro & Bader feel a bit better!! Pen is getting a nice break as well!
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    Later tonight looks possible to get in 6 innings at 8:00 or later? ……….Maybe Wednesday for 1 game? ……..I thought they may play 2 on Thursday starting at Noon but Guardians are scheduled in Detroit Thursday - bummer!!
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