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  1. LambchoP
    Buxton is playing at a true all star level this year. Now if we could only get Correa and Lewis going, the offense would be in a much better place. Imagine if we still had Keaschal hitting like he was and Wallner adding home runs every few games .....I'm still waiting for Mccusker to be rewarded with a call up cup of coffee. The guy has proved everything he can in AAA, time for the next test. Keirsey provides no value other than a late game pinch runner or defensive sub. Is that more important than a potential impact power bat? I'd rather have the bat any day ....
  2. LambchoP
    Duran has looked great the last two nights, and really all year. He can still throw 101-102 mph which is more then enough. His addition of the sweeper to throw as a 4rth pitch is much more important than a few mph's of velo. His splinter has looked better than last year too. If he keeps this up he would probably be an all star if only he had more save opportunities. His numbers are all elite, but it's almost impossible for relievers to make the all star team without being one of the save leaders...
  3. LambchoP
    I think Ryan is possibly our best starter, why would we trade him. More realistic would be trading Paddack or SWR along with some other pieces in order to get something decent back. If the Twins plan to compete, which they at least say they do, you don't trade a cheap, all star caliber pitcher that has multiple years of control. That said, we do need a catcher badly, but not at the expense of our number 1 or 2 SP...
  4. LambchoP
    Prelipp with a good start. I just hope that they start to allow him to throw more pitches soon if the plan is to keep him a starter long term. The other way to go would be a promotion to AAA and see how he does in 1-2 inning stints. Maybe a bullpen call up to the Twins could happen this year. It sure looks like Tonkin is not going to be able to replace Alcala. Funderburk either. I think Adams or Morris would be a better bet to reinforce the Twins' pen. Oh, and give Mccusker a major league chance already! What more could he possibly have to do in AAA? Unless they are keeping him there hoping he continues to dazzle so they can trade him for some big league help?
  5. LambchoP
    What will it take for a Mccusker call up? Injury? Keirsey is a non factor in our OF. Why not give Mccusker a shot until Wallner comes back? Could be the power boost that takes this offense to the next level ....
  6. LambchoP
    I think Julien is a bust. He doesn't seem to have the instincts to be an everyday player. Miranda might have a better chance of getting back to the majors, but he needs to stay healthy, learn to be more selective at the plate and find his swing again. I think both these guys have dropped a long way down on our depth chart. Sure is a good thing we aren't relying on Miranda as our starting first baseman this year like was being discussed!
  7. LambchoP
    If SWR is never going to pitch more than 4-5 innings then I think Festa or Mathews might be the better option in the rotation with Sim often coming out of the pen first as the long man who can pitch 2-3 innings when our starters pitch a short game. Which seems to be happening a lot. I suppose the same could be said with Paddack too. Either way, using 6 pitchers per day is not going to be sustainable throughout the season.
  8. LambchoP
    Twins have been fun to watch again! Buxton being healthy and best hitter on the team brings a smile to my face every time he does something game changing. All three off-season acquisitions have been great, especially Bader and Coloumbe. The real test will be this weekend. Can we hang with a true contender, get some wins and get to .500? Or does our offense disappear again, we get swept and go on a losing streak? Hopefully Lewis and Correa can get going so Buck doesn't need to be the hero every day and we can keep this momentum going!
  9. LambchoP
    Alcala is quickly becoming a liability, and when Tonkin is ready to be activated I think some kind of move will be made.
  10. LambchoP
    Hopefully Martin isn't out too much longer, he was hitting really well. Call up Mccusker already! Adding a big power threat to a finally healthy lineup with Buxton, Correa and Lewis could be the jolt this offense needs to take off! Why waste the roster spot on Keirsey who we see maybe once per week?
  11. LambchoP
    He's looked good this year, but it's way too early to be making calls like this. I think Lewis might be the better long term option at first base. Maybe Mccusker, if he can hit big league pitching well enough and if either of these guys can play a good enough first base....
  12. LambchoP
    Just bring him up already. Keirsey is a wasted roster spot. He has what, two hits all year? Send him down and call up Mccusker. He can DH and platoon with Larnach until Wallner gets healthy.
  13. LambchoP
    Sure looks like Mccusker, Morales and Fitzgerald are hitting well for the Saints. Still think Mccusker has earned a call up, at least a cup of coffee. It's too bad Morales is no longer a catcher because we are dangerously thin on viable MLB level catchers. If Jeffers were to get hurt we'd be in big trouble. I hope they trade for a good one at the deadline.
  14. LambchoP
    Even if you think his defense has improved (I don't) and you think his bat might eventually come around (I don't) he just doesn't look lig a big league player out there. Way too many errors, unforgivable mental mistakes, can't make the basic plays. He just seems to have no awareness or baseball IQ. He also always looks like he's halfway asleep out there. I think the Twins should move on. Maybe give him some time at ST Paul to see if he can put up some good numbers, then try to package him in a trade. It's pretty obvious Keaschal has surpassed him on the 2nd base depth chart already.
  15. LambchoP
    As someone already said, management doesn't know what it wants to do. If we are seriously going to contend, then you go out and fill your roster holes with impact players. If we're not competing, then we should be making moves to improve the team for the near future. They've done neither. They always just sit tight, do the minimum they need to do at the cheapest cost possible and cross their fingers hoping to make a profit and sell enough tickets. Really hope we get new owners who actually want to take control of this team and win
  16. LambchoP
    I still think the long term IF will be Lewis at 1b Keaschal at 2b Correa at SS Lee at 3b. For this year our best defensive alignment, and probably best offensive alignment is Lewis at DH, Lee at 3rd and Castro at 2nd. At least until Keaschal is healthy. Then we might be looking to trade Castro if we can get anything in return.
  17. LambchoP
    If he keeps pitching like he has been he might be one of the Twins' only all stars this year. Pablo and Ryan are probably our only potential all stars so far...
  18. LambchoP
    Twins need to shake things up and improve the roster. Lewis and Castro coming back will help them shed some dead weight. They should also demote Keirsey and call up Mccusker. Pitching wise, Alcala needs a reset. Replace him with Magaughen or however you spell it. He's looked good this year. Maybe Tonkin if he starts to look better. The time is now to shed these unproductive players when there are POTENTIALLY better options out there.
  19. LambchoP
    Twins can't bunt, move runners over, hit with RISP or avoid K's in big situations. Way too many base running mistakes like automatically sending the runner at 3rd home no matter where the ball is hit. Sending runners who are slow when the batter is likely to K. Defense is a mess. Too many errors and plays not being made. For some reason our pitchers can't seem to throw the ball to first. All these things are fundamental and should be practiced daily. The players need to be better period, but also i think a lot of this has to be on Rocco for doing nothing at all to improve these mistakes.
  20. LambchoP
    I think Gasper and Clemens should be dropped first. They can be replaced by Lewis and Castro. Clemens can be emergency IF bench guy. I think they should send Keirsey down and give his spot to Mccusker. See if he can keep slugging in the big leagues, at least until Wallner is back. Keirsey obviously cannot hit MLB pitching so what's the harm in giving the big man a chance?
  21. LambchoP
    The only prospect that was having a good season and was a potential help to the big league club was Keaschal. He looked amazing in his short debut and was really fun to watch. One pitch ended all that. Who knows when we'll see him again now. I'm afraid both Jenkins and Rodriguez are going to be just like Buxton. Pretty productive when healthy, but never on the field for more than half a season, which will greatly hurt both of their developments...
  22. LambchoP
    Same team, same problems year after year after year. Signing FA that are injuries waiting to happen or are past their primes hoping to get cheap value. Sticking with struggling veterans for way too long and refusing to shake up the team by calling up productive minor league prospects. No accountability whatsoever for unforgivable mental mistakes or poor defense. Refusing to change offensive approach when it is clear it's not working. Need new owners, new manager, new coaches and a roster shake up ASAP. This year looks like it should be an audition for our young guys and AAA prospects to see if any of them are long term answers and auditioning our vets for other teams at the deadline. Hopefully we can at least get some good young pieces back that can help us next year or down the road.....our prospects lists are starting to look weaker and weaker.
  23. LambchoP
    Culpeper and Gonzalez are hitting really well this year. Hopefully Beltre can develop into a true HR hitter for us. Been awhile since we've had a true 30 HR a year threat in our lineup. Hopefully Dasan Hill doesn't have anything too serious. Him and Prelipp could be a nasty 1-2 lefty combo..... Still waiting on a Mccusker call up.....Any news on Eeles yet? Jenkins? Are these guys still alive at this point?
  24. LambchoP
    Does anyone know if Jefferson Morales or Ricardo Olivar are actually catching this year? It is well known that next year after Vasquez is gone we need a backup catcher to pair with Jeffers. It's really looking like Camargo and Cartaya are NOT going to cut it. Morales and Oliver are hitting well, I'm just not sure where they stand defensively. Pitching wise, Raya sure looks like a mess this year. I was always a bit skeptical of his high prospect ratings. Seems to have trouble with consistency and control. Travis Adams looks great so far. Has he being used as a reliever? Alcala needs to be taken off the MLB roster at least for now, maybe Adams could take his place in the pen? Funderburk and Tonkin sure don't look like they're ready for big league hitters. I was hoping Prelipp would have dominated early and got a chance to pitch in the big league pen. There's still a chance with how bad our big league relievers have been, but he's not exactly pushing the issue and with his injury history the team probably won't rush him up the ladder.
  25. LambchoP
    Julien is not a major league player, the guy has zero baseball IQ. Way too many mental mistakes, horrible defense. His only skill, his hitting, has disappeared. He's hitting under .200. send him down. Wait, we can't, we have nobody that can replace him. We need Lewis back ASAP to play third, Lee at second. Then we need Castro back as bench guy because Julien, Bride and Clemens are nothing but warm bodies. As far as Alcala I know he's out of options, but would any team even claim him off waivers at this point? I say try to send him down, if we lose him so what. Opens up a roster spot for someone else. Funderburk and Tonkin have been rocked so far. Too bad we let Blewitt go. Maybe give someone like Morris, or Raya a shot pitching in the pen. Might be useful having someone who can go multiple innings for when Paddack and SWR are pulled in the 4rth or 5th inning every time they start....
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