May threw 151 two years ago and 149 last year. He's at 144 so far this year, and I'm guessing they'd like to extend him past 150. It means he won't be pitching for Rochester in the (potential) playoffs and won't be getting called up.
They sent Escobar down to get playing time. Carroll wasn't really playing, so bringing him back doesn't make sense to me. You don't actually need two utility infielders on the bench. I think they'll replace Carroll with Mastrionni.
2004 was the last time, when they hit 191 HRs. The difference this year isn't that they are hitting more, it's that they are giving up far fewer. They are 2nd in the AL is HR allowed.
Um, no. why would the Twins want a washed up rental for the rest of this year? If they want vets to eat innings, they have Blackburn, Davies and Vasquez ready or close to it in the minors.
The cases are a bit different since Duensing is under team control for 3 more years and Morneau is a FA in 3 months. But in both cases, the return would have a better chance (however minimal) of playing a meaningful role on the next contending Twins team than 3 months of Morneau or 3 years of Duensing.
Perkins will still be cheap and in his prime when the wave of talent is up and ready. Unless they can get a huge haul for him, that has more value than a A-ball prospect that won't be ready yet in '15.
He's up to 73+ innings now. As a reliever last year and in college he's probably at the most he's thrown in several years. I'm guessing they were fine with him getting just 3-4 innings last night.
Excellent write-up! I bought 3 of those extra walk-up tickets last night. I would hazard a guess that it was more due to the absolutely PERFECT weather than Pelfrey's rehab start. 75, sunny and not humid on July 1st? That'll get anyone out of the house! It was also awesome to see Kepler play (and hit a bomb). He's going to be a good one.