Western SD Fan

I don't understand this move. Not even having Rogers in the game. More on why you're bringing in another lefty to replace the lefty Funderburk. Fundy only threw 3 pitches, he could have at least got Naylor.

Sorry Plouffe, but you're wrong. There's only 1 Senor Smoke in Twins Territory.

But I'm all out of conspiracies since all my old ones have come true! 😉

Almost have to wonder if Rogers time is about done. Going back to Fundy after throwing 19 pitches in 1.1 innings of work yesterday shows a lot of confidence in the young man.

Did to me as well. Only hope was that NY had a makeup call in them for the close one on the trapped ball call.

Porter (3B) was the one that had the out call. It was Jim Wolf (1B) that had the trap call. I'm not sure why Mackay at 2nd didn't have a more definitive view. A bit unfair to say Porter gets to affect the game when he had the call the Twins wanted (and probably the correct call).

Too bad Twins couldn't get the call. Going to stand as a trapped ball unfortunately.

But can you eat them with fried crickets? A Seattle specialty.

They're doing it to honor Kremer getting Gallo's number.

Preilipp did what Matthews did last night. Got in trouble right away but managed through five innings. Kept the Twins in the game. All you can ask for from a starter.

If you can't beat 'em, try to knock them out! I think that's how that saying goes. In all seriousness, I hope Gilbert is ok. Just not ok enough that he can't come out for the 5th. 😁 Another quick inning from Preilipp will help.

A nice hustle by Rocye as well. The only reason that they can possibly get this run in is because of that hustle to take the extra base. Too many hitters would have just stopped at 1st being happy they are on base.

Hate to see it. This may be how Zebby gets back on the roster if Prelipp develops some mysterious injury after this start.

Even if Kreidler fielded the ball cleanly, you're not getting Arozarena in a DP with the difficulty needed in the feed to 2nd.

If he can strike out a lot, give up a solo home run or two every once in a while, and play great defense, I'll take it!

Immediate (next 5 days): Maybe this is a roster management move. Using the extra reliever would get you to next Thursday in KC where Matthew's spot would come up next in the rotation. More likely just for the Seattle trip as Kremer has to be added to the roster in 72 hours. I do not know the rules on an acquiring player whether they can immediately assign him to AAA and then call him up a few days later. Uncertain on whether Kremer even has options left. I know, for someone like Zebby, you can't recall him for 15-days unless he is replacing an injured player. Short-term (5-15 days): By sending Zebby down, you can't recall him for 15-days unless he is replacing someone for injury. Ultimately, you may be stuck with the potential of a couple of bad starts from Kremer with no immediate levers left to pull. Mid-term (remainder of season): Not sure it does much either way. Potentially allows you to better manage your staff for September baseball. I've never been a fan of the Twins philosophy of "but he's got options bro" management of players. This move doesn't answer any questions on how they intend on handling Preilipp or Rojas the rest of the season, which is probably the most frustrating for us.

Kremer is an interesting case. If the plan is to shut down Prielipp for a month and save his arm for a September run, maybe Kremer makes sense as @DocBauer has indicated that he could be a 5th starter meant to be an innings eater with no real plans of being on a potential playoff roster. My issue is that I'm not sure he is even better than our current options on the team. If this was June 1st, right after we just DFA'd SWR, this type of trade could make more sense (yes, I know Kremer was hurt at the time). We weathered that storm so I'm not sure this was the best move at this moment in time. As for Reyes, it's a mixed bag on where I fall on this. I can see where trading someone who is not expected to be in the majors in 4-5 years. If you believe a playoff window is opening now and will be open for the near future, this is the type of player you trade to get the help you need. I would have preferred him as part of a bigger package for a better pitcher. My opinion is they traded him too early. Although A ball guys are usually lottery tickets, if you believed in this lottery ticket, it may have been better to let him cook a little bit and build up some more value before trading him. Tom Froemming made a great point on his reaction video to the trade. He's a heavy prospect guy so he sees potential stars everywhere, but he is still the most knowledgeable person on our prospects that I follow. This could be a Tom Pohlad move trying to gin up interest in the team for a stretch run knowing that, after the new CBA, they are putting the team back up for sale. Having an 18-year-old prospect 4-5 years from the majors likely doesn't mean much if your intention is to sell the team post-CBA agreement. Froemming's comment made a lot of sense. Remember, many people on here wanted the Twins to trade for a controllable pitcher past this year. Guess what? You got one! 😉

While I'm watching the interview of Zebby, it is important to point out he kept us in the game. He may not have been able to get a quality start but giving us five was enough with the bullpen and allowed the offense to make the comeback.

Guess where we are? We are so back!!

Polanco is a Met this year. Hard to know that since he's been hurt for most of the season.

I agree with you that, if this was up to merit, Funderburk should stay up here, and Rogers should be allowed to retire gracefully so he doesn't get DFA'd. The Twins have shown over and over again that they refuse to release a guy they believe can provide them assistance and have no options left.

Going to be a nice going away present for Funderburk if he does get sent down after tonight. Got the W for his services.

Interesting substitution to have Martin in RF for Roden. I don't know anything about it or what it means. Just pointing it out as interesting.

I'm not sure you trade anyone, but you have to trade them and not release someone like Jackson. Jake Rogers was just traded to the Orioles today. Granted, he was DFA'd earlier in the week, but he was still traded. Dodgers are so desperate for catcher help that there are rumors they could bring back Rortvedt. Jackson is better than either of them.

It's going to be Funderburk since he has options. His phone may not be very far from his hand though. I could see Rogers only being a couple meltdowns away from being released.