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  1.    Althebum82 reacted to a post in a topic: Too Much Versatility Is Hurting the Minnesota Twins
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  6. Althebum82
    So, we DO still have a former Twins closer on our roster who has recorded two saves this season.... unfortunately, those were in back-to-back appearances in May and he has been pretty unreliable ever since. Middle inning usage has charitably vultured him with six wins, further affirming that if we have to hang on to him in our bullpen, he seems to have enough luck to have a role on the team as far away from a closer role as possible.
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  12. Althebum82
    I just don't have the stomach any longer for the two we saw last night. Acton and Merryweather are both back healthy and proving ready to step up, and Jack Anderson has shown promise at both levels that the Twins need to further test. It looks like they are trying to stretch Rojas into a starter, but he has already contributed well as a long man at MLB, let's roster him where he really belongs. All are on the 40 man.
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  19. Althebum82
    Am I the only one who has seen enough of Adams and Rogers? I know they love Travis' strikeouts and will be giving Taylor the Caleb Thielbar sentimental treatment, but we have seen promise in Jack Anderson which has continued in St Paul, and Julian Merryweather is off to a great start with his return. I just don't see how we can expect to compete for a playoff spot and expect to count on the two we saw tonight.
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  23. Althebum82
    You do offer a compelling case. But Keirsey is the FO 2025 outfield defensive security blanket, whether he hits or not. Each year since the FO realized how exposed they are with an injured Buxton, they have had to have one. And Sadly, McCusker does not fill that role. Frankly, I have never understood the love affair with Bride. But McCusker cannot replace him, either. At best, McCusker is stuck unless we have another OF injury happen.
  24. Althebum82
    I dunno. Seems to me we are overlooking Pat Winkels as an MLB option as soon as next season. But the time has definitely come to let go of Camargo.
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  26. Althebum82
    Let's put it this way......if the Red Sox wanted to straight up trade Wong for Cardenas, Winkels, or Gasper I feel the Twins are better off declining. While they may each have their shortcomings, they do to me each have a glimpse of a promise of contributing at the big league level. I am not convinced that is the case with Wong. Sorry, ex-Red Sox catching sort of leaves a bad taste in my mouth right now. By the way, it should be noted that the Twins made a good call on letting go of Chris Williams, part time catcher who spent several seasons in Saint Paul. He has performed horribly for the Mets at Syracuse and is presently not active and on their "development list".
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    Sigh. I looked at the premise of your question and rolled my eyes. Vasquez can't bunt. Hmmm, let's check that out. Oooops! He led the team with 5 sacrifices last year (although has yet to register his first one this year). Okay, maybe it's not such a terrible suggestion after all,,,,,,,and the pinch-hitting options don't move me to criticize the choice to send him up to the plate. All in all, a fair question to ask I guess. But, that does mean that somebody coming up after him would have to finish the task of getting the runner in. As it turned out, it really did not matter to bunt or not bunt......
  28. Althebum82
    What are the odds of the Red Sox uncovering an injury of some kind and demanding their non-prospect infielder back? The connection to Moran is an interesting angle. I guess if the issues go back to August, it should not be irrelevant. Ultimately, it is good for all that he has moved on.
  29. Althebum82
    And sort of right on cue, it is officially announced: Adams is replacing Funderburk today.
  30. Althebum82
    Geez, how cool is it that there is not one single reference to a #5 starter, a high impact closer or serviceable left-handed reliever? I am not saying I know the solution to 1B and 3B which are, at this point, clearly the best opportunities for improvement (by the way, I am not accepting Bride as a solution of any kind anywhere). It is just refreshing that at this point of the season, pitching upgrades are nowhere on the priority list!
  31. Althebum82
    over 29 innings while stringing out 33 I am hoping that you meant striking out 33. If not, what word did you intend to use after 33? Popcorn balls? Christmas lights? Maybe northerns or some other variety of fish?
  32. Althebum82
    They would all get lost trying to find a place named Fort Meyers since it really doesn't exist.
  33. Althebum82
    Ironic isn't it? I sure seemed like Alcala was getting screwed last season when he would basically do everything that the Twins asked of him and then would be sent down. This year is opposite.
  34. Althebum82
    Yes. Let's take a lesson from history that this outside-the box thinking worked once (at least for the balance of a season) and send him to Fort Myers using whatever narrative that makes sense to explain it. But please, for the love of Abraham, stop calling it Fort Meyers.
  35. Althebum82
    Just sad overall. Very, very sad.
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