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  1. LambchoP
    If Buxton is going to be out for at least a week and with Bader banged up, now is the time to call up the Mccrusher! We are going to need help scoring runs with no Buck or Correa. A lineup filled with Clemens, Bride, Vasquez and Keirsey? Looks more like a AAA or spring training lineup. I checked out our lineup yesterday. Of the 9 guys in our starting lineup, ONE guy had a batting avg over .250.....not a good look for a team trying to make the playoffs.
  2. LambchoP
    Would be nice if we could find a good fast rising catcher.
  3. LambchoP
    This is getting crazy, Mccusker needs a call up now. Look at what he's done in AAA, it's past time to see what he can do in the majors, especially with Bader and Buxton banged up. Good to see Gonzalez having a bounce back year. Maybe a move up to AA is in his near future. Also great to see Eeles back. Hopefully he does great on the rehab and finds his way to the Saints soon. The Twins are suddenly very short on productive infielders. Raya looks totally lost this year, not sure what to do with him. Macgaghen, however you spell it, has looked good. He could help our pen when we need an arm.
  4. LambchoP
    He's still young. If he can find a way to be more efficient and get deeper into games he could still be a decent back end starter. If he doesn't make those adjustments, maybe his future is in the pen as a multi inning reliever. Maybe trading him would be a way to get some offensive help, especially in the infield where the Twins are suddenly very thin. I'd make sure we get the right return though. Other than Zebby and Festa our AAA pitching has not looked good. Our depth may not be as good as we hoped.
  5. LambchoP
    If Buxton or Bader are going to be unavailable for even a few games, Mccusker needs to be called up. Keirsey may be useful as a pinch runner and late game defensive sub, but he's not a starter. We can't rely on him as a starter especially if we also have to start Clemens and Bride. Having all three of these guys in the same lineup, especially without Buxton or Correa is going to seriously limit our offense. We're going to need some offensive help somewhere and Mccusker looks like the best and easiest place to get it barring any surprising trades. Good to see Eeles is on a rehab assignment now, but I'm guessing he won't be ready for awhile.
  6. LambchoP
    Crossed fingers that both guys won't miss too much time. We need them out there every day if we're going to keep winning, especially Buck with how he's been playing. If they can both avoid concussions I'd bet Buxton takes a day or two off, maybe DH's and then is back. Guessing Correa will take a minimum IL stint at the minimum, he seems to be willing to go on il more than Buck. Looking on the bright side, does this mean we'll finally see Mccusker get his chance?
  7. LambchoP
    Looks like it'll be Zebby pitching on Sunday. It'd be great if he can pitch a quality start and force the team to keep him up here. Sim needs to work on a few things. If he can improve his stamina and struggles second and third time through the order, he can still be a serviceable back end starter. If not, maybe his place is in the pen. Having a reliever who can give you 2-3 innings is pretty rare nowadays and would be very valuable. I don't think I would try to trade him. Aside from Festa and Mathews our AAA pitching has not looked good so far...
  8. LambchoP
    He's got to be a better option in the IF than Bride. It's been nice to see Clemens get some big hits lately, but he is not a first baseman.
  9. LambchoP
    Our young pitching has been concerning to say the least. Raya, Lewis and Morris have all really struggled. Prelipp hasn't found consistency yet. Hill looked great but he's hurt now. I'm glad we didn't trade away from our "pitching surplus". Fitzgerald has looked great at the plate. He also can play 2nd, SS and 3rd? Why not send him up to replace Bride? Lewis looks like he needs some time in AAA to get going. I think Keirsey is an automatic out at this point. Giving Mccusker at bats at DH and occasionally RF could be a boost to the lineup. Having guys like Keirsey, Bride and Clemens all in the same lineup is a recipe for losses. Still can't believe we pulled off a win with all these guys in the same lineup....
  10. LambchoP
    SWR sent to AAA with Funderburk staying up to help cover innings in the pen. Guessing he'll be replaced by Festa or Mathews soon as they need a starter. Hopefully Bader isn't too hurt, but if he can't play for awhile I'd give the big man his call up. Keirsey is an automatic out at this point so I'd much rather see what Mccusker can do. It's also looking like Lewis needs some time in AAA to get the bat going. Problem is, there's nobody viable to replace him at 3rd. Miranda? He hasn't shown much. Someone from the Saints that's hitting well like Fitzgerald. Then you run into 40 man roster troubles.
  11. LambchoP
    Bat speed increase or not, I don't have much hope for Clemens. He sure didn't look good at first base yesterday missing two easy scoop plays. I've got to believe there are better options out there for our bench than Clemens, Keirsey and Bride. I'd try Mccusker over Keirsey, especially if Bader will be out a few days. As for infielders, Julien or Miranda don't inspire much confidence either, but they're better than Bride right? We need Keaschal back. Suddenly our IF doesn't look as deep. Especially with Correa struggling still and Lewis looking like he needs some time in AAA, there's just nobody viable to replace him short term.
  12. LambchoP
    If Bader goes on the IL, Mccusker better get the call. Starting Keirsey is a recipe for disaster. I cannot believe we pulled out a win yesterday with Keirsey, Bride and Clemens in the lineup. That's basically 3 automatic outs, we won't win many games with a lineup like that .....
  13. LambchoP
    Still waiting on the Mccusker call up......
  14. LambchoP
    A lot of IF's, but if Buck can stay healthy and keep playing like he has and if Correa and Lewis start hitting, we should be good enough until Keaschal and Wallner are back. One move that could really help is calling up Mccusker. If he can translate his AAA success to the majors, having a RH power bat in the OF would really lengthen this lineup. I'd imagine he would provide more offense than Keirsey, Bride or Clemens. Why not give him his shot?
  15. LambchoP
    I think Mccusker should get a chance. He's done everything he can in AAA. Keirsey provides nothing with the bat, he's basically a pinch runner and late game defensive sub. Having a potential RH power bat in the lineup would provide much more value. Look at what Keaschal was doing before he got hurt. If they still want Keirsey for late game, send down Clemens or Bride. With Castro back, our IF depth is set. I also think one of our AAA pitching prospects could get a chance in the bullpen. Alcala looks totally lost and Tonkin is not able to be the replacement. Adams is already on the 40 man and pitching in relief, maybe give him his call up ....
  16. LambchoP
    Buck has been a lot of fun to watch this year. He is still one of the best defensive outfielders in the game. We all knew he could hit HRs, but it's been really cool to see him swiping bases again. I was starting to think that part of his game was done for. If he can cut his strikeouts down and learn to take more walks, he'd have more SB opportunities. I think if he can both stay healthy and avoid prolonged strikeout slumps, he could be an all star this year for us. Has he ever been an all star?
  17. LambchoP
    Call up Mccusker! Keirsey or Bride provide very little to the MLB club right now. I've got to imagine a potential impact RH power bat would help the team a great deal more.
  18. LambchoP
    We need all the catchers we can get....
  19. LambchoP
    I'd love to see how Mccusker does in the bigs. If they don't want to lose Keirsey as the pinch runner/late game sub, then they can get rid of Bride or Clemens. The IF is set with Lewis and Castro back. Between DH at bats and a few starts in the OF, they should be able to find plenty of at bats for the big man. Give him his shot. Adding a major power threat could really lengthen this lineup.
  20. LambchoP
    I think Mccusker has more than earned a call up at this point. They could send down Keirsey, Bride or Clemens to open a spot. Have him platoon with Larnach in the OF and give him DH at bats. If he looks like he can stick in the majors, might be a good idea to try him out at first base in the off-season. He's got the prototypical power bat for first base....
  21. LambchoP
    Larnach has looked really good this year. Even getting some hits against lefties. I love that he's finally getting those opportunities. I could see a 25 HR season from him if he can stay healthy and in the lineup every day
  22. LambchoP
    Need to get Lewis and Correa going at the plate. Buxton has been healthy and putting up good numbers, but he's too inconsistent to lead the team on his own. He'll hit 3 HRS in three days, but then Kin 6 of his next 7 at bats. As fun as he is to watch, he K's way too much without walking at all. His strikeout rate has to be around 40 percent now, against what, 2 walks all year?
  23. LambchoP
    Well every twins fan knows that every ranked prospect of ours has to hit the injured list a few times before making the big league team. Hopefully Hill is getting his injuries out of the way early because so far in SSS, he looks like he could be potential ace material as long as the organization doesn't mess him up
  24. LambchoP
    Raya has been very concerning this year. Might be time to try him as a reliever for awhile. Nice to see E Rodriguez hit his first HR. Maybe this is what gets him going as he hasn't looked great this year. Mccusker seems to have at least 1-2 hits every night, he has more than earned a look in MLB. As long as he doesn't pull a Gasper. For whatever reason Mickey puts up all star AAA numbers but can't hit in the bigs lol. At least Gabby Gonzalez has looked like he's having a solid rebound season. Maybe he gets moved to AA this year.
  25. LambchoP
    Imagine where the team would be without these guys. Would be tough relying on Miranda and Julien at 1b and Keirsey as an everyday OF. So far Coloumbe has been perfect out of the pen. Still wish we had a second lock down lefty, but it's hard not to be happy with what these guys have done so far. Bader brings so much fun and energy to this team. He's been a blast to watch. Him and Buxton out in the OF is elite as can be!
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