I agree with the final point that the mismanagement was not confined to the last 2-3 weeks, but the Twins had no reason not to play him 6 times a week beginning in early May. That's when TR and PM should have switched their focus away from the team's W-L record to assessment and development of younger players. Arcia has 30-HR potential. That and the fact that he was out of options should have made him the team's first priority. Other players on the 25-man deemed in need of playing time could have gotten it at AAA if need be. And if he showed no signs of improvement after that, then and only then should the DFA hammer have come down.