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  1. mnfireman
    OF Byron Buxton (left hand fracture) Expected return: Mid to late August Buxton successfully completed three straight days of pregame hitting, fielding and baserunning with his teammates at Target Field from Aug. 9-11. Following several additional days of work, he left the team to attend to some family matters on Aug. 14, with the expectation that he'll return on Aug. 16. The club hopes to determine his next steps on Aug. 17, with the expectation that Buxton will be close to beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. "I think the best thing for him is to go out and play," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "We don't have all of that mapped out at this point. We won't until he returns." (Last updated: Aug. 14)
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    No sir, just pointing out, to paraphrase Denny Green, that he is what we thought he is..... a #3 starter who shows flashes of dominance but can implode at any time.
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    Berrios hit hard, 6 ER in 4.1 innings.....
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    MLB wrecked it for me by putting the Yankees in it. It was played in Iowa, could have put KC, STL, MIN, MIL, CHC instead, more of a local team so to speak.
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    That was a balk....
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    He (Astudillo) needs to go away, but does just enough for Baldelli to play him 3 or 4 days a week, he's like Punto 2.0, without the defense....
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    I understand how blown saves are "earned", I used these two stats because I think it helps point out that relievers are being put in situations they shouldn't be put in because of the three batter rule.
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    Major league average for saves converted is 61%, and inherited runners scoring is 35%, 5 years ago those numbers were 66% and 30%, so I think bad relief pitching is MLB wide. I think part of the problem is the three batter rule, though this years and last years numbers for those two stats are on par with 2019, the last year of the specialist. I think this rule puts pitchers in a position to fail because they are either brought in one batter too soon or left in for too long. I'm not saying this is the Twins problem, but it seems the relievers give up a big hit to the first or second batter they face then settle in, or get the first two batters out then fall apart as the manager tries to get said pitcher to finish the inning. Just my $.02 worth.
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    At this point, I would be comfortable with the team DFA'ing him right now. It may not send a positive message to potential FA's, but he has not performed at a level anywhere near worthy of being on an MLB roster at this point.
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    I think they need to get their minor league rotations lined up with the big clubs. Jax, Ober, Pineda and Maeda need to stay in order and the upper minors need to line up for the 5th spot. Bring them up two at a time and let them know that they are getting about 60 pitches to show what they got, then the other guy is coming in for about 60 pitches. These two pitchers would also be eligible to pitch an inning or so on the day of their scheduled BP session. Don't bring them in in the middle of an inning, simulate a start as much as possible. The current bullpen could handle 2 of its current members being demoted to AAA or DFA'd. There are enough guys needing to be looked at to do this until the end of the season. We as fans just need to be more understanding and accept that this will be a necessary evil.
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    He is just continuing the outstanding starting pitching from this spot in the rotation..... JA Happ & Charlie Barnes!!
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    But 4 HRs, 11 BBs, & 19 Ks..... isn't this what Manfred wants!!
  13. mnfireman
    Very clever Rocco....pinch hitting a RHB for a LHB vs LHP!!
  14. mnfireman
    Gotta get through the 6th first......
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    I am very optimistic about the talent on the field, both at the MLB level and in the minors. My biggest area of concern is the manager. Baldelli has made far too many head scratching in-game decisions and his lack of a consistent line-up is hard to take.
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    If the team is evaluating talent moving forward, I would have much rather seen Astudillo sent to AAA as I don't feel he has a future with this team.
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    Simmons is only slightly faster than Jeffers and Astudillo is significantly slower than everybody......
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    That pitch was 3-4 inches outside.....
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    I have decided it is better for my mental health to stop questioning Baldelli's line-ups....
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    I would go after Syndergaard, but I think the Mets will re-sign him. The other 4 are going to be out of the teams price range, but offers should still be extended. The only guys signing for two years are older vets, and they would more than likely look at a team that is for sure contending over those two years. I see the Twins signing the likes of Steven Matz, Zach Davies, Alex Cobb, Brett Anderson or Tyler Anderson.
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    He moved late for the ball, probably not on the same page with Gant for signs with runners on base. And he set up more middle-in and the pitch was outside.
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    Thankfully we are not in the NL. Pinch hitting for the pitcher in the 5th? Of course it didn't work out and now we get to watch the bullpen pitch the rest of the game. I don't think I could watch a whole season of Baldelli doing this....
  23. mnfireman
    Shoot for the moon. Berrios is looking to get paid as #1 or #2 when he's really a #3. Ask a high price and stick to it. If another team really wants him, they'll pony up.
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    I think Dougie M. is available.....
  25. mnfireman
    And now leaves Minaya in too long after team battled back. Is this what it says to do in his computer?
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