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  1. LambchoP
    Both Varland and Alcala have great stuff, specifically their fastballs, they just can't seem to locate well enough hence the hard hit rate and home runs. You can't teach control and command. You either have it or you don't. Varland still has potential as we've seen from some of his dominant outings. Alcala has no business being on a major league mound and I don't understand why they haven't tried to clear waivers and send him down or DFA him completely. There has to be a better option. It's a shame we have up on Blewitt, he was doing great for us. Tonkin has been getting rocked in his minors rehab.....so much for best pen in baseball lol. Not even top half from what I've seen so far :(
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    Twins upper minor league talent is very lacking. Trading some veterans this year for upper level guys would be a good way to replenish some AAA depth. Everyone knows we need offense, guys who can hit. We also are desperately in need of one or two viable catchers that we can pair with Jeffers next year. We've also seen how horrible our infield has become with injuries,having to start guys like Julien, Bride and Clemens.... We're not going to compete this year. I say play potential trade tickets like France, Bader, Julien, Miranda and pitchers such as Paddack, SWR, and maybe one of our top 3 starters. Relievers like Coloumbe, Varland or Sands. All these guys should be able to bring something of value back if they play well enough. Use the rest of the season to show off available trade options and audition young talent for next year. See what we have in Zebby, Festa, and Morris. Give Mccusker a shot. See if Olivar can stick as a catcher.
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    I say give Mccusker a shot, at least until Wallner comes back. I understand they like having Keirsey as a pinch runner and defensive sub, but it's becoming clear he probably can't hit big league pitching. Of course, the infield is more of a concern right now with guys like Gasper, Clemens, Bride and Vasquez all getting starts and all struggling to hit .200 :(
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    It's too bad we are wasting such good starting pitching by our bullpen blowing games a few times a week and our horrendous offense not hitting or scoring. Hopefully getting some of our starters back will help the offense because a lineup including more than one of Gasper, Keirsey, Clemens and Vasquez is obviously not going to cut it. Looks like a spring training lineup :(
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    Fitzgerald sure seems to be hitting well. He is the starting SS for the Saints if I'm not mistaken. Looks like one of the only AAA position players along with Mccusker who might help the Twins' pathetic offense. Of course neither of these guys are on the 40 man, but I really don't think guys like Gasper, Keirsey or Clemens have done anything to warrant a 40 man roster spot other than a lack of better options because of injuries :(
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    What did Rocco expect with a lineup including Gasper (leading off BTW?!) Clemens and Keirsey? Three guys that have no business starting anywhere on the field. Injuries are turning this team into a minor league team that has 1/3 to half a lineup struggling to hit .200. very boring games to watch as well ....
  7. LambchoP
    While Lee may never be a true super star we always hope for, I can see him being a very defensively sound 2b, 3rd baseman who can occasionally fill in at shortstop. Offensively he might not hit for a ton of power but could hit .240-.270 with 10-15 HR in a full season. Wouldn't be the worst numbers for a second baseman. I just wonder how it all plays out when Keaschal is back. My guess is long term should probably be 1b - Lewis 2b - Keaschal SS - Correa 3b - Lee Castro, Julien, Miranda fighting it out for backup IF at bats.
  8. LambchoP
    I wish we'd get some kind of update on Eeles. It's like the guy doesn't even really exist lol .....
  9. LambchoP
    I think Mccusker should replace Keirsey on the major league roster. I like him as a pinch runner and he's good defensively, but it sure looks like he won't be able to hit in the bigs. Let's see if the big man can. Too bad Wallner is going to be out awhile. Getting Lewis and Castro back should help weed out some of the DFA guys on the roster.
  10. LambchoP
    Sure looks like he's injury prone, but you could say that of ALL Twins prospects. Look right now, our numbers 1-3 prospects are all on the IL and not for the first time. Just the way the game is nowadays I guess
  11. LambchoP
    Dasan Hill and Connor Prelipp. Man, these guys got the stuff that's obvious. The question i think is, will they be able to remain starters. Right now they are dominating in short three inning appearances. I hope as they keep producing their innings limits rise and they both can remain starters, because is so, can you imagine both these guys in the rotation? It would be a new age Santana Liriano 1-2 lefty punch :). Just have to keep them healthy now
  12. LambchoP
    Not sure what to think yet on these hip new bats, but France has been a decent surprise so far. He's holding his own at the plate but what's been most impressive is his defense. All we read about before the season was how badly he graded out as a first baseman but so far this year he's looked great out there. Few good plays made and countless errors saved by picking low throws in the dirt. If he can keep hitting well and with some power, at the very least we should be able to get something for him at the trade deadline. Maybe a young MLB ready catcher?
  13. LambchoP
    Really nice to get some wins, even if they've been against bad teams. Even nicer to see the offense start to wake up. Still a little concerned with hitting with RISP and leaving so many guys on base each game. Also a little concerned that our starting pitchers either cannot or are not allowed to pitch more than 5 innings. Using 4 or more relievers in a game greatly increases the chances that one of those guys will blow a lead and most likely the game. Hoping for a sweep today, because starting tomorrow we have to go up against a real team .....
  14. LambchoP
    Wow Tonkin looks like he needs WAY more rehab time. 4 homers in two appearances? I guess he'd fit in with the Twin's pen. At least Maccaghen looks good. I say call him up again. We can't continue to use 4-5 relievers every game. We really need a reliever to go multiple innings after our starter goes 4-5 innings. He could be it. I say call up him and send Alcala down for awhile. Then, send Keirsey down and give Mccusker a chance until Wallner is back.
  15. LambchoP
    Bring up Mccusker. With an IF of waiver wire pickups, we're going to need all the offensive help we can get and right now Keirsey and Bader aren't going to help. Keirsey can't hit, he's basically a defensive sub and pinch runner. Bader started off good and is great defensively, but he strikes out way too much. Give the big man a chance, see if he can keep this hot streak going in the majors. It worked with Keaschal until ....
  16. LambchoP
    Our infield is starting to look really pathetic. I understand these two new waiver wire guys will be temporary, but c'mon, this is the best we can do? We now have Clemens, Bride, Gasper, Keirsey and Vasquez on the big league team. That's 5 players that probably won't hit .200 on our MAJOR LEAGUE roster :(. Would be nice to get some updates on Martin, Wallner, Miranda, Eeles and Jenkins. How exactly does Rodriguez continually jam his thumbs on both hands over and over? I thought that's what those oven mitts are for. Not that he looked remotely ready for a call up, but it seems we're just looking for warm bodies at this point. It's been nice getting wins against the WSox and LAA, but once we start playing real teams again the losses are going to pile up fast....
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    What is up with Emma's thumbs? Is it really so hard to NOT jam his thumbs over and over? What about those oven mitts? One week out of Keaschal, that's all we got. We shouldn't even be surprised, but Everytime this keeps happening it sucks....
  18. LambchoP
    I'm guessing Duran will be the reliever most likely to be traded since he's making the most money. Jax wouldn't surprise me either. We're bound to have a major sell of by the trade deadline. This team needs young players who can hit. They need catchers probably more than anything.
  19. LambchoP
    Sure wish we'd get some kind of update on Jenkins and Eeles. With the Twins basically being unwatchable, these minor league teams are the only teams worth following. Looking forward to watching the Saints tonight. Hopefully Royce can hit right from the start.
  20. LambchoP
    Most in watchable Twins team i have ever seen. A complete tear down is inevitable by the trade deadline. Too bad for that no trade clause on Correa....
  21. LambchoP
    Jeffers is fine, he's starting to hit better with more playing time. Vasquez is absolutely cooked and both catchers at AAA look to be busts. Twins need to look outside the organization for some catchers asap since after this year Jeffers is our only legit option. Hopefully we can nab a young MLB ready catcher at the deadline when we have our inevitable sell off.
  22. LambchoP
    Does Olivar catch anymore? Sure looks like the guy can hit but it'd be great if he could stick at catcher since we are really thin there. I think it's time Mccusker gets called up. Even if it's temporary until Wallner gets activated. The big man sure looks like he's done everything he can in AAA. Maybe he surprises us like Keaschal did. We can use all the offensive help we can get. Dump Cartaya off the 40 man and reward it to Mccusker.
  23. LambchoP
    I'm guessing Bride will be sent down when Lewis is activated. Man, Royce sure sounds cocky for a guy that is hurt more than he plays. I like the confidence but some of his interviews really come off as a bit over the top. "I could hit on one leg I'm so good"? Really? How about proving you can produce at a solid level for a decent chunk of time without hurting yourself. Not sure what to do about Correa. All they can really do is move him way down in the lineup so he doesn't have as many double play opportunities and just hope he comes out of his horrible funk. It's not like he'd agree to be sent to the minors to find his swing. Maybe they put him on a minimum IL stint then rehab him at AA and AAA until he starts hitting?
  24. LambchoP
    Nice to see the offense come to life a bit. Buxton sure seems to be striking out a TON, but at least it's coming with some power. Bader is another K machine lately too. Correa is a whole other problem. He needs to be moved way down in the order. We cannot allow him to keep coming up with bases loaded or RISP. He is a double play machine, he will lead to majors for sure. Every time he makes contact it's a grounder to SS or 2nd. I haven't seen him even hit into an out that left the infield. Maybe when Lewis comes back Correa hits the IL for awhile or something. It's not like you can send him to the minors to find his swing..... On another note, Keaschal has been a blast to watch. Looks like the real deal. Hope he keeps it up and fights for ROY votes!
  25. LambchoP
    I think Cartaya has been given enough of a look. Drop him from the 40 man and give Mccusker his place. If he keeps up this year at the plate, he can then be called up easily. Maybe Cartaya passes through waivers and we can re sign him but I think we really need to look outside the organization for some catching depth. With Vasquez leaving after this year we really need some competent options behind Jeffers. Loving this minor league stuff. With the major league team playing so badly, this stuff is even more fun to follow:)
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