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  1. LambchoP
    Excited to see Zebby of course, but also a bit worried. He started the year in A ball. He was dominant in A and AA, but has gotten hit a bit harder in his 4 AAA starts. Calling up guys before they are ready, ala Festa, can sometimes hurt their confidence and ultimately their development. Hopefully Mathews takes the opportunity and runs with it. Twins are desperate for quality innings at this point...
  2. LambchoP
    Remember when ownership said if we approved the new stadium then in return they would raise payroll and spend more on the team and players lol? It's like they think since they went big and signed Correa, they're in the clear, and don't have to spend big again for another ten years:(
  3. LambchoP
    All these injuries just a few short weeks after the Twins did absolutely nothing to add depth to an already thin pitching staff. Chances are Ryan, Paddack, StewArt and Topa are done for the year. This means we're going to have to lean heavily on a lot of unproven rookies. Not ideal for a playoff chase:( hopefully Correa gets back soon. If we can get and keep our lineup healthy, maybe they catch fire and we can slug our way out of any poor pitching performances that are surely coming.
  4. LambchoP
    I think we might be seeing Zebby soon. While exciting, calling up guys too early when they're not ready can hurt they're confidence and development....
  5. LambchoP
    SWR has been a good send and underrated all year. I thought he was burning out a bit after his last two starts, but he looked great yesterday even hitting 96mph. I am worried about our bullpen. Especially with Stewart and probably Topa being done for the year. Winder has looked better recently, but other than Duran, Jax, Alcala and maybe Sands, I wouldn't trust any of those guys in close games. Our depth is going to be seriously tested the rest of the way. Varland to the pen could help. Canterino would be good too, but haven't seen any updates all year. Zebby has been hit hard in AAA, calling him up too early could hurt his development, but who do we turn to then? Rich Hill?
  6. LambchoP
    I would also love an update on Canterino. It's been all year now with no updates. Also, what's up with Emmanuel Rodriguez? Got hurt again June 6th. That's almost two months ago and still no updates?
  7. LambchoP
    I think SWR has been very underrated all year long. Without him stepping up this year our rotation would be bad. Good test for Festa today. Just hope to see all our big bats in the lineup. Imo it was dumb to have Royce on the bench yesterday in a very important series. With the injury bug hitting hard lately with Ryan, Stewart, Topa, Lee and Correa, our depth is sure being tested, especially pitching. Do we trust Varland to make anymore starts? I sure don't, I think he'd be a good bullpen upgrade though. Of course that means relying on someone like Zebby for some starts before he's probably ready...
  8. LambchoP
    Would be fun to see if his power translates to the MLB. Could be Santanas replacement next year if he has a good spring.
  9. LambchoP
    I get that Keirsey is a late bloomer and not on the 40 man which hurts his chances of a call up. But with Kepler leaving next year out outfield will probably be Larnach in left, Buck in center and Wallner in right. Both corners are bigger slower power guys, I think a speedy Keirsey who can play all three OF spots well, would be a solid 4rth outfielder. Both Camargo and Severino have been mashing for St Paul this year. Too bad we're stuck with Vasquez another year, otherwise I think Camargo would get his shot. I'd like to see Severino getting reps at first base. With his crazy power I'd like to see if it translates to the majors. Maybe he could be our home run hitting long term first baseman we've been needing. I will say he'd need to limit his strikeouts for this to work, but it could happen.
  10. LambchoP
    Ober has probably been our best starter lately. Nice to see him going so deep into games. We need to keep him healthy for October. Alcala has finally put it all together. Saw him hit 101 mph this year. As long as he keeps his walks in check he'll be a solid set up man for years to come. I like Sands too. That splitter is filthy. I think if we get anything out of Stewart or Topa this year it will be a real bonus. I think it's time however to put Varland out in the bullpen, same with Paddack if we ever get him back. They looked good in the bullpen last year and they can always come on in long relief to rest some of our other arms as needed down the stretch. Ps, Theilbar needs to be released immediately, but won't happen because we're desperate for lefties.
  11. LambchoP
    I always liked good ole' Doofy. Hope he finds success. Just not against us:) Royals pitching got better, we better be careful or they'll pass us up for the second wild card spot.
  12. LambchoP
    Who could have seen this coming? Twins bust on another trade deadline and then for the next week we get daily articles explaining why it wasn't our guy's fault. The asking prices were too high, nobody wanted to trade with us in division, we have NO money to add any salary whatsoever......Oh wait no, Falvey said that wasn't the case now lol. Really dude? Asking prices are high sure, but that's what it takes to win a championship. Nobody would do intra division trades. Really? The Royals were able to figure it out. Money is not an issue? Then why did we not add anyone of real value when the needs of this team are obvious even to the occasional fan. Not to mention why we haven't dumped some of the dead weight on this team like Farmer or Theilbar. Well we're stuck paying them, so we have to keep playing them even if they sacrifice wins. It's insane... We have a good minor league system, you can't tell me there's nobody to replace those two that would not easily put produce them by a mile.
  13. LambchoP
    The deal for Chafin from DET was dirt cheap but I understand the asking price would have been way higher for us in the division. But you can't tell me Aj Puk wasn't attainable for us. He's exactly what we needed, a good left handed reliever. Plus he has two more years of control. A perfect replacement for Theilbar as our go to lefty. He is on a cheap contract and all it took was two mid level prospects. When I saw that, I knew we were passing on the deadline.
  14. LambchoP
    As long as the rest of the team, especially our stars, aren't striking out a ton, then we can deal with a higher K rate from Wallner. If it comes with HR power. Still would like to see him continue to develop and get his K rate down below 30%. If he can stay healthy, keep his strikeouts manageable, he has 30 HR type power, plus a cannon of an arm. He'll most likely be our starting right fielder next year, so hopefully he can put a whole season together for the first time. I think we'll need to look at a FA for the left field job, but that's a problem for the off-season.
  15. LambchoP
    I thought players could only be traded or claimed if they haven't been on a MLB roster or MLB IL all year? Twins can still make waiver claims for major league players? That's news to me, but I don't see us grabbing anyone else. I think we're hoping for returns of Stewart and Topa. I hope they move Varland to the bullpen. I think he's cooked as a starter but could possibly be a real relief weapon for us like he was late last year.
  16. LambchoP
    Severino and his raw power look real nice right now. Led the minors with 35 hr last year, might hit another 30 this year. If he can keep his strikeouts within reason maybe he takes the first base job next year. Santana isn't resigning. Severino has the typical 1b power. Switch hitter. Him at 1st, Lee/Julien at second. Correa at SS and Lewis/Miranda at third. Not a bad infield. If Severino isn't in our long term plans, I would think he'd have a lot of interest from other teams as a good trade piece. Personally, I'd love to see if his crazy power translates to MLB and he hits 30 homers for us. Or, he turns into a k machine, Sano 2.0?
  17. LambchoP
    We have some very important games against CLE and I believe one more series with KC. If we can get healthy and play well in those games we have a real good postseason shot. It'd be great to catch the Guardians, win the division and get a bye. We do NOT want to play the Yankees in a three game wildcard series. We all know how that will end...
  18. LambchoP
    We get it. Ownership is cheap and has hamstrung the GM and limited his ability to acquire players. Even if Falvey is towing the company line and not blaming financial limitations for our pathetic deadline. The team is what it is. Now we need to get healthy, stay healthy and perform well. Particularly in the 8 games against Cleveland. Pretty sure those two series will determine the division winner this year.
  19. LambchoP
    Good team win. Hopefully Lopez can continue this really good run he's on throughout the second half. I'm worried about our bullpen, especially after losing Stewart. Who knows if we'll get him back at all. Hopefully Topa is not too far away. Other than him, I think we should try Varland out there like we did last year. It's past time to give up on him as a starter. If he can be a hard throwing late inning guy that would be a huge boost for us. I really like Lee, but he looks a bit overwhelmed at the plate right now. I think he gets sent down when Correa gets activated. Lees a good player though. His defense has been great. He'll be back. He's an integral part of the Twins long term plans. I'm guessing he has the starting 2nd base job next year. Especially if Julien doesn't make drastic improvements.
  20. LambchoP
    Obers been great, real fun to watch. I'd still like to see him pitch like he did against Detroit while facing some of the better teams in the league before I'm completely sold. I really think Rocco needs to do something to keep Lopez, Ryan and Ober fresh for the postseason. If we make it there of course. I like the idea of trying out Varland, Dobnak and Paddack if we get him back as long relief guys. We have to find a way to keep our starters fresh and healthy without blowing out our bullpen.
  21. LambchoP
    Remember back in like 2009-10 when ownership said if we give them a new stadium, then they were going to start adding payroll, signing stars and bring a championship to MN? Lol now they cut payroll, screw up TV rights and then adding insult to injury, they blame this on the fans and poor attendance. What a slap in the face to us fans. Players too. Even if they decided to try to sign some free agents in the off-season (won't happen) why would any player want to come play here with this financial mess of ownership?
  22. LambchoP
    I find it hard to understand this lineup. All year it's been the same. Either hitting great, like on of the best lineups in the MLB. Or, we're getting shut out and striking out 15 times. Where's the consistency? Last night was a real eye opener. Our three best bats Buxton Lewis and Miranda went what, 0-11 with ten k's? Buxton w the golden sombrero and Lewis with three? If this is what we're going to get the rest of the way there's no way we even make the playoffs.
  23. LambchoP
    Nice to see Topa pitching well in AAA. Hopefully it won't be too much longer until we get him called up, we need the help. I also like the idea of a Dobnak/Festa or Festa/Dobnak opener or piggyback situation. Save the bullpen some innings and give Dobnak a chance to fight for a rotation spot. Another three strikeouts for Julien:(. What happened to him? He's striking out at like a 40 percent mark. He needs a total rework of his swing. Maybe send him down to A ball for awhile like they did with Sano years ago. Whatever he's doing this year is clearly not working. He is sapping his value away day after day...
  24. LambchoP
    He needs to show he's even healthy first before we can pin our hopes on him to be our lefty. Look what happened with Stewart. I think the best way to shore up the bullpen is to get Stewart and Topa healthy, then move Varland and eventually Paddack into relief roles. Maybe Paddack and Festa switch places depending on who's pitching better. Would love to see Headrick if he can get healthy and productive quick. Love to see Zebby too, but that's a lot to ask out of a guy who's had one start at AAA.
  25. LambchoP
    I think we have a decent 1-3 in Lopez, Over and Ryan. I get that we have some young SP coming up like SWR, Festa and Mathews, but we are one injury away from a pathetic rotation if we lose any of our top 3. We really needed bullpen help. Puk would have been very attainable for us and was the perfect fit for us. We need to play well in our 8 games against the Guardians of we're going to have any shot at all of even making the playoffs. I know anything can happen once you get there, but I have a hard time seeing anything other than a 3 game sweep early exit from playoffs with our pitching staff as it is.
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