kmerfi

I agree that Slama should be called up, but I don't think DeVries should be put into the rotation. In my mind, there are 4 other pitchers that would go before him: Swarzak, Hendriks, Duensing and even Liriano. Liriano going back into the rotation right now probably won't be much better than Marquis was, but at least he has demonstrated that he has potential to be much better, while DeVries is completely untested.

I'm skeptical about this, because I doubt the Nationals are looking for another outfielder. They already have Jayson Werth and his massive contract out there, and then have Rick Ankiel, Roger Bernadina, Xavier Nady and now Bryce Harper out there, as well. Unless they move some of their outfielders, I think it'd be hard for that to happen.

Why not send Parmelee down to the minors where he'll get regular playing time instead?

Even if Morneau can stay healthy, the odds that he returns to his MVP level production are very slim. Also, Zumaya is just as questionable, especially since he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2010. Capps also isn't exactly the best of options at closer, especially with all of the free agent options there were for relievers this season. I understand having Capps in the bullpen, but there were plenty of other new options that they could have signed. I see no reason why the Twins can't do better, but I don't think they can perform much better than .500. Even with those expectations, though, I am a little disappointed that this is just two seasons removed from where we had JJ Hardy and Jim Thome in the lineup. I just can't get too excited for a team that has Jamey Carroll as starting SS and Ben Revere starting in the outfield.

They won't replace Liriano with Duensing in the rotation. Duensing doesn't have even half of the upside Liriano has in the rotation. Liriano could be effective in the bullpen, but they won't do that anytime soon, especially with their rotation depth right now. If he doesn't perform this year, he probably won't stay in the organization, so I doubt we'll ever see Liriano in the bullpen with the Twins.