Dave Lemke

I can't even imagine.   Bryon seems like such an emotional and competitive person.   Not being able to compete send do what you know you are capable of has to be so extremely hard on him. 
It's so easy for us to upset and frustrated with him, it's easy to forget that he's a class athlete and he probably wants to be on the field way worse than any fan wants him out there. 
Looking back, it makes so much sense and it's so easy to understand the extreme emotion he shows when he hits a 460 foot HR.  So much talent.   I just hope they can find some solution so we can see be blessed to see him in the field again. 
 

Plus one.
I believe in Buxton. I always thought he 'could' be this generations Willie Mays. Watching him play outfield is a thrill in itself. I plopped down some $ on him winning the MVP this year at 33 to 1. Oops.
I hope he can get his knee back to where he needs it ot be to play ball but his long term future is more important. He has kids and I would like to see him be able to coach them in little league.

Because it would be hugely egregious to publicly state another’s private medical issues. While Buxton is a very public figure for us and of course we all want details, but disclosure of that nature is morally, ethically and maybe even legally wrong. It might satisfy our curiosities but we are not owed that, as frustrating as that may be to some.

Martin has had a hot month and he looks strong.  I am fine with letting him continue to gain confidence with his new approach.  I do think he would/will be good at the MLB level but waiting til next year would be okay in my mind. Martin has plenty of whiplash between trying to change his approach and multiple injuries.  Letting him settle in at AAA for another month may be just what he needs.  We are so lucky he didn't need tommy john.  

Yeah Martin is showing why he was a top 25 top 100 prospect not that long ago.  His contact oriented swing appears to be back and he has added some power.  It will never be elite power but enough to keep pitchers honest.  There is a ton to like in his Small Sample Size,, but that is all it is at this point a small sample size.  
In general he is a Castro clone with better plate discipline and they already have Castro on the roster. Sure they could swap him for Luplo but once guys like Castro, Kirilloff and Buxton get back just how many at bats would there be for Martin at the MLB level?  I think it will take a late season injury or two before we see Martin.  I have to believe the Twins want him to get as many at bats as possible after being injured earlier in the year and relying on SSS's isn't a good way to manage your 40 man roster.
I am incredibly happy to see Martin performing at a level we thought was a given when we traded for him.  If he makes it to MLB this year great if not I get some of the reason's why the Twins aren't quite ready to move him there just yet.  He will be added to the 40 man in the offseason for sure and will be a big part of the core of this team in the future hopefully turning into a pseudo Arraez clone over time.  

You 60-day too many and at the end of the season, they all come off … if you know you will have room for them all then you do it. But if you 60-day everyone, you may lose someone you really want to keep if you don’t have the roster space for them at the end of the season

Gordon's also not ON the 40 man roster.

It is sometimes frustrating to listen to the calls for players who can help from the minors. Lately that has been Funderburk, Lee, Martin, Stevenson, Williams, Camargo and Prato aming others. Each of these players could maybe help. But eveyone of them is not on the 40 man. Hence someone needs to be removed from the 40 man to make room. Some people just don't seem to get that! Also the calls to trade Buxton even though he has a no trade clause, but that is a different gripe!
 
 
 
 

It is sometimes frustrating to listen to the calls for players who can help from the minors. Lately that has been Funderburk, Lee, Martin, Stevenson, Williams, Camargo and Prato aming others. Each of these players could maybe help. But eveyone of them is not on the 40 man. Hence someone needs to be removed from the 40 man to make room. Some people just don't seem to get that! Also the calls to trade Buxton even though he has a no trade clause, but that is a different gripe!
 
 
 
 

It is sometimes frustrating to listen to the calls for players who can help from the minors. Lately that has been Funderburk, Lee, Martin, Stevenson, Williams, Camargo and Prato aming others. Each of these players could maybe help. But eveyone of them is not on the 40 man. Hence someone needs to be removed from the 40 man to make room. Some people just don't seem to get that! Also the calls to trade Buxton even though he has a no trade clause, but that is a different gripe!
 
 
 
 

It is sometimes frustrating to listen to the calls for players who can help from the minors. Lately that has been Funderburk, Lee, Martin, Stevenson, Williams, Camargo and Prato aming others. Each of these players could maybe help. But eveyone of them is not on the 40 man. Hence someone needs to be removed from the 40 man to make room. Some people just don't seem to get that! Also the calls to trade Buxton even though he has a no trade clause, but that is a different gripe!
 
 
 
 

Sorry to the author but I don't need to apologize to Kepler.  I NEVER GAVE UP ON HIM

Is it his unwillingness or the team's?  Are there other factors at play?  Don't automatically assume he is the problem in this...

Pitchers miss their spots much more often in AAA and the hitters make them pay for the mistakes. For example, both Royce Lewis and Yunior Severino hit monster home runs tonight on pitches they would not often see at the major league level. That said, the Saints are entertaining and I believe the ABS and challenge system on balls and strikes gives batters some help too. The hitters do not need to protect the plate on pitches 2-6 inches out of the strike zone that have been called strikes by the umpire. MLB batters still need to attempt to protect those pitches.
Another comment already hit on the most common reason why some guys having decent years in the minors must wait. Available 26 and 40 person positions are just not available. 

I think part of the challenge is the run scoring context of the International League can distort perception of performance. Chris Williams has a wRC+ of 118. Relative to the league Randy Dobnak’s ERA is better with an ERA+ of 121 which is close to Stevenson’s wRC+ of 123. Camargo is 93. I wouldn’t be advocating for Dobnak’s addition to the team.
The average OPS in the IL this year is above 800 and the average runs per game is greater than 11. That isn’t close to the run scoring context in the major leagues.

For each, who are taking off the 26 and 40 man rosters? Also, Williams is very streaky and he is currently on a 5 for 36 streak with 13 SO's.

Both TV and radio announcers have brought up that Kepler's swing is shorter and more compact than previously. Allowing a quicker swing and a little more trajectory on contact. Sounds like Kep and Popkins have been working on swing for awhile. Hopefully the recent results are sustainable.
 

Both TV and radio announcers have brought up that Kepler's swing is shorter and more compact than previously. Allowing a quicker swing and a little more trajectory on contact. Sounds like Kep and Popkins have been working on swing for awhile. Hopefully the recent results are sustainable.
 

Both TV and radio announcers have brought up that Kepler's swing is shorter and more compact than previously. Allowing a quicker swing and a little more trajectory on contact. Sounds like Kep and Popkins have been working on swing for awhile. Hopefully the recent results are sustainable.
 

Both TV and radio announcers have brought up that Kepler's swing is shorter and more compact than previously. Allowing a quicker swing and a little more trajectory on contact. Sounds like Kep and Popkins have been working on swing for awhile. Hopefully the recent results are sustainable.
 

Everybody calling for a house clearing...  You are expecting that the following regime would be better.  Far from a sure thing.
A regime change is a change in approach and culture and can take many years to see results.  Watch what you ask for...  

I don’t think they are as inept and dim as most commenters portray them as here.
Miranda - CC - Kepler - Polanco - Buxton have all let the FO & team down……..Kepler has turned a corner since July 1, to be fair. These guys were viewed as decent players - probable contributors, by anyone that follows the game.
Can’t blame front office for these guy’s performance to date - $70M of the $153M right here.
Gallo hasn’t worked out & neither did Mahle. That’s on the FO……another $20 M.
Tough to win when less than 40% of your team’s payroll is playing up to expectations. Again, I do not see the FO as being responsible for the players inability to get the job done.
Castro - Farmer - Taylor - Solano - Vazquez are a big part of our success as role players. FO did a nice job pulling these veterans in to plug holes.
Would have liked some relief help at deadline - at least one guy!!!
Reasoning for inactivity on Monday: Guardians play 38 games v. teams above .500 in their last 54. Twins play 15 games v. teams above .500 in their last 54.
Cleveland traded Civale & J. Bell on Monday.
Gotta bet on logic winning out.
Once we get to playoffs, we go with 12 pitchers and 14 bats. We have 2 months to jell v. LH pitching & Lewis will be back soon to help!
Kuechel - Ryan - Duran - Jax  - Pagan - Floro - Thielbar - Balazovic 
Lopez - Gray - Ober……Maeda
Headrick & Ortega & Moran can help us get through August.
Bottom line is once we are in playoffs we don’t need acquisition help!

The baseball gods don't seem to like this FO for some reason.  They inherited a dynamic player in Buxton who is hurt so much he has been relegated to DH. They inherited Kirilloff who is hurt all the time as well.  They Drafted Lewis number 1 in their first draft and he has been injured more than healthy in his career so far. They took Larnach and he is injured alot and apparently can't hit breaking balls. They went against consensus and picked Cavaco instead of Carroll which turned into a massive blunder as they got nothing instead of an all star caliber player. 2020 they went against consensus again to pick a first basemen\DH with not great athleticism in the first round and Sabato turned into another wasted pick. They have a really nice draft in 2021 and they trade most of it away to get a reliever that tanked almost instantly.  They did get Gray but lost Petty there number pick in the draft to get him.  It doesn't seem to matter what this FO does it just seems like it turns out badly in the end.
They trade Berrios for two almost can't miss prospects who haven't performed since we got them.  They trade for Mahle and give up Steer who is hitting better than anyone on the team not named Jullien and Mahle falls apart and gets injured right away.  You can't make this stuff up.  It appears good to start but it all just falls apart.
For as much as I am complaining I was onboard with most all the FO moves.  I wanted them to find a decent starter and fight for the division last year and they did and although the price was high I was happy about it.  I wanted them to find an elite reliever they went and got the guy who played in the All Star game and I thought that was a great move at the time again even though the price was high it was supposed to give them a one, two punch for the stretch and beyond.  I wanted them to resign Buxton and felt he had at least 3 decent years in the outfield in him and then maybe part time in the field.  he didn't even make it one full year.  I was hoping beyond hope they would sign Correa and they did and he ends up worse than anything I could dream up.  I thought Miranda was a star bat and they should not trade him and he was crazy bad to start the year.  So I guess I should fire myself as I liked most all the moves but very few worked out well.
I guess sometimes life is like that.  You do everything you can to make good decisions and you fail.  The White Sox should have been a better team than they are and they have stunk for the most part.  KC can't seem to find the pitching they need.  Detroit has drafted poorly and not gotten good value in trades.  
Am I unhappy with the way things have worked out?  Yes I am.  What would I have done differently I don't know.  Sometimes good players get injured and never reach their potential.  Sometime good players regress at inopportune times. Sometime what seems like a good deal isn't a good deal.  You can't control everything and I guess that is what makes the sport so darn interesting, but when your team is the one with the bad luck it sucks.  This team just can't seem to pull together at the same time to create wins and blows games that were winnable far too often.  Some how they are still in first place so maybe I shouldn't be complaining for as bad as the Twins are the other four teams in our division are even worse. 
Is it all the FO?  I don't know.  I think they should take some heat for the bullpen as they didn't do anything to shore up a weakness almost everyone believed was there except them.  They did go out and get a ton of depth and managed to sign Correa something no other Twins FO was ever able to do. I feel like the now decimated 2021 was good one and I think 2022 and 2023 are going to be good ones as well.  It seems like given the talent this team should just be better than it is but here we are.
No I don't think they are in danger of losing their jobs.  Joe Pohlad has a good relationship with them and I believe he will stand by them and the decisions they have made.  Still it is a business and they need to perform.  Seeing the Reds, Orioles and Snakes with very successful rebuilds in a fairly short amount of time does make me see red.  Still I guess we wait and see how things turn out.  They certainly aren't in a good spot right now.

You mean like last night when he comes in with a one run lead and strikes out two and throws a 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches? Sounds like a high leverage situation to me!

You mean like last night when he comes in with a one run lead and strikes out two and throws a 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches? Sounds like a high leverage situation to me!