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  1. LambchoP
    We have to GET to the playoffs first.
  2. LambchoP
    Part of this has to be on Rocco. Yes our bullpen sucks and is overworked so we have to get as many innings out of our starters as possible. But when a guy clearly is having an off day and getting absolutely crushed, leaving him out there to get rocked and basically throwing the game is not going to help with his or the teams confidence. I feel like there have been way too many games this year that Rocco has basically waived the white flag and given up on.
  3. LambchoP
    Tonkin was decent with NY, hopefully we don't break him. Hilarious that our lone deadline acquisition lasted a month before being DFA'D. I really hope the Twins address the pitching staff in the off-season, but for real this time. They tried to bargain bin, minor league signing thing to fill out bullpen this year and look how that worked out. Reliever arms can usually be had for fairly cheap. If ownership cuts payroll again, some trades are going to be necessary. Pitching wins championships, and this year it's clear we don't have it. I doubt we'll see Correa or Buxton again this year which is another problem. For a team with payroll limitations, we can't be OK with our two top paid "superstars" only playing half a season every year.
  4. LambchoP
    We sure are playing like a team that doesn't belong in any playoff discussions. With all our starters only going 4 or 5 innings our bullpen is going to have to pitch half the game. We don't have anywhere near the depth for that which means we're going to give up a lot of runs, meaning we'll probably have to out slug the other team to win. That doesn't seem likely with Lewis and Miranda slumping bad. I think Lee getting called up and replacing Julien at 2nd will help. I'm seriously starting to doubt if we'll see Correa or Buxton again this year. It's really a bad look that our "stars" can't seem to find the will to play during a tough playoff chase, but if we do make it, I'll guarantee you they'll be miraculously healed all of s sudden and ready to go in front of a national audience:( PS, call up Keirsey and dump Margot. Dump Farmer too, any replacement level AAA player will outperform him. Severino, Eeles, Castillo. Farmer has no business on a major league roster.
  5. LambchoP
    Nice to see Rosario back. It'd be even better to get Emmanuel Rodriguez back, or even just an update on what the heck is going on with him. 3 months plus for a sprained thumb? Did they find something else while doing MRI's? If Lee is fully healthy I think they need to call him up to replace Julien immediately. Julien still strikes out looking way too much and is a defensive liability. As for Keirsey, I was hoping Kepler was going to the IL and we'd finally see him, but I think we have to give up hope of seeing him this yeAr. I just really hope they protect him this year because there's no way a team doesn't grab him from us. Even if he for some reason isn't part of our long term plan, with the numbers he's put up this year, you'd have to think we could get something of value in a trade for him. Or package him with someone else to get something back that we need. IE pitching, pitching and more pitching.
  6. LambchoP
    Sure it'd be better for Festa to move to the pen the rest of the year. Of course that just leaves a hole in the rotation though. Glad they released Okert and Richards, but there are going to be a lot of innings to cover the rest of the way. Festa and Zebby only go 4 or 5 innings, not to mention the rest of our rotation looking like they're burning out. Our lack of pitching depth is going to be magnified big-time. Varland and Winder to the pen should help, maybe Morris. Either way the pen is going to be overworked and most guys are going to have to go multiple innings. I really hope they address the pitching staff in the off-season. And for real this time, not the bargain bin signings like this year. We all saw how that played out. Not a single RP signing has panned out.
  7. LambchoP
    Larnach is a man on a mission. He looks like he wants to lock down the starting left field job for next year. I think if he is a full-time player next year and stays healthy, a .250/25 HR season would not be out of reach. Combine that with Wallner s power in right field and an occasional appearance from Buxton and we've got a decent hitting outfield. Both Larnach and Wallner have kept our lineup afloat recently with Correa and Buxton giving up on the year and Lewis and Miranda slumping hard
  8. LambchoP
    If only we could have picked up a couple arms at the deadline, like a starter and one or two relief arms....oh how fun it would be to have a team that ownership wants to win with. I guess it's only a pipe dream here in MN for the next few years.
  9. LambchoP
    If Kepler goes on the IL I will be upset if they don't finally call up Keirsey. Guys done everything he can in AAA, plus he can play all three OF spots very well. Steal some bases, lay down a bunt. He could be the spark plug that we need. Unfortunately they'll probably make the dumb choice and roll with Martin and Margot in the OF and just call up Julien again....Julien is obviously not ready for MLB action. At the plate or on defense. Farmer should not be on a contending roster either. Call up Lee and Keirsey immediately. Also, as soon as Winder is able, call him up and replace Richards. Dudes a disaster and will only hurt us. Send Varland to the pen as well to cover all these innings from 4-5 inning starts lately. That'd be a start at least. Sure would help to get our "stars" back in Correa and Buxton, but I'm not counting on them until either the big series against KC or CLE or maybe not at all in the regular season.
  10. LambchoP
    With Twins playing so poorly and time running out to secure the division, it sure would be nice to have our best players actually PLAY. The more IL time that gets racked up between Buxton and Correa makes me think they are content with letting the team try and make the playoffs. If they don't, seasons over and they can both go home. If we make the playoffs, they'll all of a sudden be ready to play and contribute in front of a national crowd. Not a good look from our supposed "stars". On the other hand, Blewitt looked real good. Solid replacement for Okert. Now Winder or Varland should replace Richards and we might have a respectable bullpen.
  11. LambchoP
    Definitely NOT a Rocco fan. I thought this was one of those satire articles. The dude seemingly relies on analytics and percentages and probabilities, which is fine, but you also have to balance them out with baseball instincts, feel, momentum, players eye test etc. Rocco does none of that. I hate his lineups a lot of the time. Having Margot lead off? Hate his pinch hitting decisions. Pulling Wallner to bat Farmer? Also do not like him managing our bullpen. He puts Alcala and Jax out there in a game we are up by six, even though they're overworked lately. Then he has the disaster of Richards or Theilbar pitching in close games. Makes me wonder sometimes. Does Rocco really WANT to win???
  12. LambchoP
    Sounds to me like they don't see Correa getting back on the field anytime soon. With Lee healthy again, they can play Lewis at 2nd, Lee at SS and Miranda at 3rd. Probably the best way to get all their bats in the lineup. I still think for 2025 they'll have Lewis at 1st to try and keep him healthy, and not worry about his poor throws. That is only if we don't sign a legit power hitter to play first, which would be a real long shot. If anything maybe they'll offer Santana another year...
  13. LambchoP
    Twins do need to improve their base stealing. Not only that but bunting and going first to third. Being aggressive on the base paths without running into a ton of outs. Austin Martin is the second fastest on the team, I'd like to see them give him the green light almost Everytime. Especially with him getting on base a ton lately, and especially since the whole team has a propensity to hit into double plays. I think some young guys coming up could help with our speed problems. Keirsey Jr, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Eeles all steal bases in the minors. Putting pressure on some of the opposing pitchers can only do good right?
  14. LambchoP
    He's like Bigfoot. Reported sightings all over, but they're all second hand reports with no witnesses and no real proof. I wouldn't count on him, Ryan or Paddack pitching again this year.
  15. LambchoP
    All of the early season talk about "Julien's improved defense" has been completely de bunked over the past two weeks. He's a liability out there. Thankfully it looks like Lee is healthy so he should be playing second while Julien gets sent down. I realize Correa is going to be out a while longer, but Farmer has no business being on this roster. Eales or Castillo would be a better bench player I've got to believe. And if Kepler is going on the IL now, it's the perfect time to give Keirsey Jr a shot. He could be a real spark plug for this lineup. He can play all three OF positions. Would much rather see him out there than the liability defense of Margot. Our bullpen is gassed. Call up Winder and stick Varland and maybe Morris out there. With Festa and Zebby only throwing 4-5 innings, we're going to need guys that can piggyback them and throw 2-3 innings. Varland and Morris could do that. Also think they should grab Tonkin off waivers and release Richards. Sure it'll look bad and show everyone how bad our deadline was, but the dude provides negative value. In a playoff chase, we can't have it. Him and Farmer, time to cut off some dead wood like they did with Okert.
  16. LambchoP
    It looks like Lee is healthy so today he should be called up to play 2nd and Julien sent down. That should help the lineup and definitely our defense. We really need Correa and Buxton back. Your heel hurts? Well you've had over a month to get off it man. Are him and Buck just hoping the rest of the team can make the playoffs for them? Then all of a sudden, they're both healthy and ready for game one of wildcard round? I think that unless we get one, or both of them back soon we may not make the playoffs at all. Our bullpen is probably my biggest worry. Both Zebby and Festa only throw 5 innings, meaning there will be a lot more innings to cover. Maybe Winder can help, but it's also time to move Varland to the pen where he can go multiple innings. Grab Tonkin off waivers and release Richards. He provides no value whatsoever and will only hurt us.
  17. LambchoP
    If Lee is healthy and ready, get him to the majors and send Julien back down NOW. I realize he's been hitting better as of late, but his defense at second base is going to cost our pitchers runs and cost us games like he did Sunday night. Lee will out hit him too. As far as Kepler goes, if he's going to be out awhile, IL him and finally give Keirsey his chance. We need a good outfielder who can play all three positions. He could be a real spark plug for our lineup, at least until Buxton comes back maybe next weekend.
  18. LambchoP
    Martin has been very fun to watch this year. Since Buxton's injury, Martins numbers have all steadily improved with more playing time. He's also getting better as an OF defender too. I think with more innings and experience he could be a decent 4rth OF and backup 2nd base. Kind of a poor man's Willi Castro. I'd rather see Martin out there than either of Margot or Julien .
  19. LambchoP
    I also think Festa has the stuff to be a high leverage bullpen guy, but Twins definitely want to keep him as a starter. Plus, there are no real good replacements on the roster right now anyways. If his problems pitching to the lineup a second and third time continue next year though, a move to the pen might be the best way to get the most value out of him. I think the coaches will give him every opportunity to stay a starter though, as they should. I've said this a hundred times, what's up with Canterino and Headrick? That's two bullpen reinforcements right there but we've heard absolutely nothing on these guys all year? Makes you wonder if they're done for good...
  20. LambchoP
    Our bullpen definitely needs some reinforcement and soon. I think Winder would be the easiest call up. After that I'd say Varland. I know the Twins want to keep him stretched out as a starter for depth and I jury insurance, but should that happen I'd rather see Dobnak or Morris as the next man up. Varland did great in the pen last year, let's see if he can do it again. As for outside additions, I thought Hector Norris would've been a good pickup before the Astros got him. I'd say take a shot on Tonkin. He can't be any worse than Richards who should be immediately released. Keeping him on our major league roster and using up a valuable BP spot is just embarrassing the way he's pitched.
  21. LambchoP
    The Twins just suck at hitting with RISP. Especially hitting with bases loaded. Whenever we get 2 guys on, or even bases loaded with one out or less, I just cringe and wait for the strikeouts and double plays. It really is comical at this point.
  22. LambchoP
    Canterino, Headrick and Emmanuel Rodriguez are a complete question mark . We've had no updates almost all year on these guys:(
  23. LambchoP
    Hopefully we protect him and give him a shot next year. Kepler, Margot and maybe Kiriloff won't be here next year... If he's not a part of the teams plans I'm sure they could have gotten something for him at the deadline with the numbers he's putting up
  24. LambchoP
    I haven't heard much about Adams, but looking at this years stats he has been really good in AA. Another promising young pitcher that could prove valuable down the road. I've been begging for Keirsey to get his chance all year. If the Twins for whatever reason are never going to give him a chance, then this years deadline would have been the perfect time to trade him while his values the highest. Of course that didn't happen either. We need to add him to the 40 man anyway this year or I'm guessing he'll get picked by a bad team with starts available. I think he could be valuable to us as a speedy, base stealing threat 4rth outfielder type. He plays all three oF positions, can be a menace on the base paths, plus he can hold his own with a bat. .300 AVG and 15 HR in AAA is nothing to sneeze at. You can't tell me Margot is a better option out there in CF lol....
  25. LambchoP
    I wonder how much Lee's shoulder injury contributed to his minor slump before he went on the IL. He was very exciting to watch when he first got called up, really showing that hit tool. Some power mixed in occasionally too. He looked real good on defense. If we can get him healthy and productive again, he should definitely factor into our second base mix along with Julien. It'd be a big boost to our lineup if both these guys got hot and were competing for more starts at 2nd. Possibly auditioning for the starting gig next year.
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