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This is unlikely, for reasons stated above, also, it would be uncharacteristically proactive for whatever remains of the front office. I think they are in an extended “wait and see“ status….

The front office can't win. The team was underperforming as they have all season. Anyone watching the games could see that there was a spark missing. If they hang on to Louie everyone will be crying about how they managed the team with their hearts instead of their heads. They trade the guy and they're cold-hearted monsters. I have to be honest, the post-deadline team is pretty fun to watch. Let's see what happens...

You guys want to win games. Rocco wants to win a championship. He knows what his guys can do. My thinking on the decisions was this: - The AL central is pretty much already sewn up for the Twins. This means: - They only have to win enough games to have a better record than the Guardians. - He knows how lethal their lineup can be and he doesn't want them getting more at bats against his best guys, because: - This is a team that is likely to be seen deep in the playoffs. However, he did need to beat the Guardians. That's why he played every game with them like it was in October. That's my thought. He just might be a subtle genius.

Real talk: no lead is safe with this bullpen. Take the base hit if you can get it.

I'm just glad I don't need to see Arcia's ridiculously bad fielding in right field anymore...