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  1. Althebum82
    Bell played over 600 innings at 1B before June 1, and has only played 15 innings since then. It could be just a coincidence that his offense thrived when he no longer had to worry about his defense? Maybe. But let's not test that theory, it appears he is one the better players for whom the DH role was created.
  2. Althebum82
    The roster expands in 12 days to 28 players. Therefore, no one would need to be sent down to add Rojas. Whenever Ryan does return, then someone will be cut.
  3. Althebum82
    Nice idea trying a short Jack Anderson start, but not with promising results. Sigh. The Saints are hitting so many home runs that apparently starting pitching is irrelevant. Rojas is an obvious pitching call-up twelve days from now. Jenkins the hitter? It's too bad that we can't find a way to trade some of this offensive talent (Wallner, Sabato) for a pitcher with even a modest future. Lastly, sure would like to see Acton and Merryweather brought up in the bullpen some day.
  4. Althebum82
    One has to wonder how Larnach landing in Houston might have created the desired "roster construction". Guess we'll never know. But, boy has the decision on Culpepper looked great so far. We are still carrying baggage on this roster. But we are also now definitely a lock for the playoffs so guess I better stop complaining! 😁
  5. Althebum82
    Who'da thunk throwing in Randy Dobnak of all people last year at the deadline was going to burn us before this year's trade deadline? While he underperformed last year in St Paul and seemed like a tiresome and mildly expensive liability, his role with this organization would have put him ahead of all three of these names. I like Anderson and Rojas, kudos to what the Twins have gotten from them so far and I hope they return soon to show us more, in whatever role. The reason why the Padres gave up on Marquez was that in his last outing he faced 8 batters with 4 of them scoring. However, the prior game he was brilliant earning a five inning save. He's a safer gamble than Dallas Keuchel was. The opt out dates are pretty ridiculous, though. Let him walk if he wants to do so.
  6. Althebum82
    Nice article. Fastball speed is the only metric where Ober has underachieved expectations. We are all learning that today's standard fastball speeds are leading to more injuries to starting pitchers. Ober did get hurt, but came back relatively quickly. The Twins cannot yet afford to give up on him. Larnach has been a total surprise, and is the type of asset that has max trade value right now. He will not be back.
  7. Althebum82
    When Martin got hurt the radio announcers speculated that Roden might be dealing with an undisclosed physical issue temporarily. Something annoying enough to keep him off the field but not serious enough to disclose. It’s a fair guess,, but an unsubstantiated one for now. By the way, we trust Kriedler to play center but he can’t come off the bench and play left? Moving Clemens seems unnecessary to me. Anyway, thankfully we got to hang on to Jackson.
  8. Althebum82
    Kriedler with his three strikeouts got his first action of the season at 2B today. The way he started this year it looked like he could be the next Kody Clemens, but his last 30 games show him hitting worse than his horrible career MLB stats. We are clearly in trouble now at 2B if he is getting a start. Morissette in St Paul has started over 40 games without an error at 2B. Ben Ross has been floated as an overlooked infielder. Both have hit well. Dang it, even with this ugly loss we are still only a half game away from making the playoffs. Please tell me we can do better than Kriedler at 2B if Clemens cannot start there for some reason. We already have proof that Keaschall and Lewis can't handle the position. Please find someone that can.
  9. Althebum82
    Somebody’s gotta be in the market for a competitive defensive catcher who bats over.300. Sure hard to imagine him staying with this organization for another tour of duty.
  10. Althebum82
    Looked at the "last 15 games" numbers for Roden. Surprisingly respectable! Did the same thing for Martin......and he is doing even better. If recency has any relevance, we need to ride Martin and his strengths/weaknesses through the end of the season.
  11. Althebum82
    Kind Mr Donaldson seems like such a nice young man so nicely sharing his nice thoughtful observations and opinions about our nice fans. But I think I am mediocrely ambivalent at best about ever having his name invade my consciousness ever again. And, I mean that, of course, in the nicest way possible.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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".
  18. Althebum82
    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......
  19. 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.
  20. Althebum82
    And sort of right on cue, it is officially announced: Adams is replacing Funderburk today.
  21. 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!
  22. 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?
  23. Althebum82
    They would all get lost trying to find a place named Fort Meyers since it really doesn't exist.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
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