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  1.    1985Fan reacted to a post in a topic: Brewers 4, Twins 3: Taj Bradley and the Twins Lead Early, Lose Late
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  4. 1985Fan
    Keaschall says hello. How about Lee at SS? Or Julien at 2nd base. I could go on, but I think you get the point. Under the Falvey regime, defense has been an afterthought. But they do move players around on defense under the guise that a player that moves around the field is valuable whether or not they can actually play any of those positions. Let’s move Royce to 1B. Now that he looks comfortable there, let’s move him to 2nd base…. Surprised they haven’t stuck him in the OF. Twins started winning series when they moved Keaschall off 2nd base, Lee to third, and Kreidler to primary SS. Hope that Culpepper doesn’t degrade the defense in that important position. Chalk it up to nerves and start over tonight.
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    Now the question is why haven’t they called up Lackey to take Jackson’s spot and get him MLB time so he can replace Jeffers next year!
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    I think they haven’t been over .500 since April…. It’s three days since trade deadline. Making a 180 degree pivot now would be really schizophrenic. They’re still only one game out. Not time to pivot yet. Stay the course and keep pushing. Pushing for the playoffs is not preventing preparation for next year. Jenkins and KC are getting in their FIRST full season at AAA. That’s not stunting their development. Other players on the roster, like Keaschall, Martin, Roden, Larnach, et al are being tested under some pressure. We’ll see how they perform and learn if these guys are part of the future or not. Thats part of the process for next year.
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    Yes, other teams have called on rookies. Twins have done it in the past. I remember Alex Kiriloff. Sometimes it works and most times it doesn’t. Both KC and Jenkins haven’t had a full season of AAA ball and we should expect them to save the offense in their first taste of MLB? I just don’t think that’s realistic. But that’s just my opinion and you may be right. We’ll see how it plays out.
  23. 1985Fan
    You may not like this roster, but as flawed as they are in your eyes, they played their way into contention. They forced management to be buyers. I know three consecutive losses are discouraging, but it’s too soon to panic now. Yes, calling up rookies to save the offense is a desperation move.
  24. 1985Fan
    1.) It doesn’t look like KC is fully recovered from injury. 2.) As I’ve already stated, I don’t think it’s a good idea to throw a rookie into a starting role in a playoff chase. I think that’s too much pressure on a young player to perform AND spark the offense. I’ll look for KC and Jenkins if the wheels fall off the playoff chase or next year. The offense should come around if the pitching doesn’t immediately put them behind in every game.
  25. 1985Fan
    Forgot to add that since Lee is full time 3B, he can’t fill the LH bench bat or pinch runner roles.
  26. 1985Fan
    I’ve seen Lee make some terrible plays at SS. Thats why he’s been moved from the position. Not sure Gray is better defensively or not, I was just commenting about what his role is, not necessarily if he’s the best player for that role.
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  29. 1985Fan
    Gray’s job is backup SS. He’s the only SS other than Kreidler. Lee played himself out of the position. And Gray is LH bat on the bench. He has some speed, so he’s also a pinch runner. That’s his role and why he’s on the roster.
  30. 1985Fan
    Is Jackson signed for next year? Or is he still arbitration eligible? I can’t recall if he was signed to a one year deal when they traded for him.
  31. 1985Fan
    Yes, play them from day one next year. Not the same pressure as throwing them into a playoff chase. If the wheels fall off this playoff chase, then call up the rookies.
  32. 1985Fan
    I understand why fans want to see KC and Jenkins. I don’t think either has done enough at AAA to demand calling up. KC is coming off injury and hasn’t been hitting much until last night. Throwing either of them into the starting lineup would be grasping at straws bc asking rookies to spark your offense and be solid defensively is a big ask. Also playoff like games is a lot of pressure to put on rookies. IMO, they’re protecting both players by leaving them where they are. Wallner is another story. I don’t think his swing will ever work at the MLB level. His big leg kick and exaggerated open stance just seems like too much pre-swing movement to ever be successful. He should not play in the OF, so he’s strictly a DH, and can’t hit LHP. Don’t see an opportunity for him. If the wheels fall off and they play themselves out of contention, then make moves to see all three guys.
  33. 1985Fan
    That’s the problem, Wallner is strictly a DH, so Bell would have to be DFA’d to make room. When it seems like he’s cooked, he hits a home run like last night. He does just enough to keep himself in the lineup. They like his veteran presence in the club house, so I don’t see a DFA happening, unless they keep playing like they are and completely fall out of contention. Sabato should be given a chance at 1B to see if he can add RH power. Then the problem is where to play Lewis. Unless they keep losing, I don’t see either Wallner or Sabato given a chance. It would be great if they were to play and at least create some trade value for the offseason.
  34. 1985Fan
    They at least lengthened out the BP. Hoffman is one of the top arms in the league, per his swinging strike rate as sixth best in all of baseball. High price to pay, but similar to what TB paid for Tyler Wells today, with Hoffman being a much better arm. Too bad they didn’t address the BP in the offseason, but they’ll have the BP mostly resolved next year with Hoffman, Gomez, Morris, Funderburk, Nance(?), and others back (not sure of Banda’s status).
  35. 1985Fan
    Is Hoffman under control for next year? If so, how much are the Twins on the hook for?
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