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  1. Squirrel
    He actually acknowledged that in the post-game interview.
  2. Squirrel
    I pretty much agree with this. As I stated earlier, I really think it was more of an emotional response to missing his teammates and friends who he’s relied on the past few years than pointing a finger about business decisions being made, and I get that. I’m still crying over Escobar. I won’t cry over LoMo, but that wasn’t a trade, but it almost feels like a trade ... welcome to the Twins, Tyler Austin!
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    I didn't read/hear Erv's comments so seriously or pointed as what some are suggesting. I read them as he's sorry to see his friends go. Yeah, it's not exactly what he said and the exact words he used seem to imply some kind of finger pointing, but Erv knows how this goes. He's not new to baseball nor new to teams struggling and shaking things up. He certainly knows that this is the business end of the game. But ... the teammates and friends who he has relied on over the past few years, are no longer here. Whether it was right or wrong, the FO made a decision and I think Erv's response was more of a personal one rather than a business one.
  4. Squirrel
    And I don’t disagree with that, either. I’m trusting that those who evaluate will know what they’re looking for in their decision-making process. I want to see what he does in this start.
  5. Squirrel
    Maybe all he’s good for is AAA depth; or maybe his ultimate role is as a relieve; or maybe he will be a back end rotation guy. I’d guess that the FO does have some idea of that, but before making decisions on his future want to see what he can do where he is right now. I don’t have any issue with that as it is most definitely decision time about his future one way or the other. I think the FO is more certain of the direction of the others. I don’t know, it’s just my guess. It’s not like Kohl hasn’t earned a start. Yes, I get that most of us would rather see one of the others mentioned ... so would I, especially Gonsalves ... but Gonsalves just pitched. We hear all the time you can never have too many arms and I’d like to see what Kohl can or can’t do. I’m more hopeful of the other pitchers, but I still want to see what Kohl does, good or bad. But I really hope that Gonsalves is the next one up making the next open start.
  6. Squirrel
    Thorpe lost two years of development time due to injury and illness. And he’s still only 22. I’m hoping we see him next year, and I’m hopeful his potential exceeds Stewart’s. Call ups aren’t about deserving it from fan perspective. We need to make decisions on Stewart at the end of THIS season. The time for Stewart is now, not because he’s ‘deserving’ but because we need to see what he can do. And it’s not like Stewart hasn’t worked hard and isn’t deserving of an opportunity to show what he can do. We’re out of it, let’s evaluate what he has. That’s what this is about.
  7. Squirrel
    Tonight?
  8. Squirrel
    I think you answered your own why in your post. Gonsalves just pitched, they already know what they have in Romero and he definitely figures into the future, and Thorpe is already pretty high in innings, is only in AA and isn’t really ready. We need to see what Kohl has before the end of this season. This is, IMO, a really good move and a good time to make it.
  9. Squirrel
    Color me surprised, which is a nice change from disappointed. It’s time to see what Stewart has and how it plays in the majors. Not convinced he stays as a starter if he eventually sticks in the MLB, but it’s time to see him and see what we have. He will need to be protected this year anyway, and there is currently space on the 40-man, so it’s as good a time as any. Usually we are perplexed wondering why we are seeing certain players, but I think this is a good and sound move. As much as I’d like to see Gonsalves, we knew it wasn’t going to be him since he just pitched.
  10. Squirrel
    This whole season I've found roster management frustrating ... both from the FO with call ups and moves and with the manager in his in-game management of the roster given him.
  11. Squirrel
    Yes, they are ... because it's the manager's decision who plays when, where, how. It's on him. And if he's not making those calls, why isn't he? It's his job! Giving deference to some players' 'needs' over others is not the way to manage.
  12. Squirrel
    I get that but what it all boils down to for me is the manager, how and when he uses certain players. How he manages the BP, the lineups, the players. It's not anyone's decision but his. Period. And if you are giving leeway to some players to make that call, that's on the manager and the FO for allowing it.
  13. Squirrel
    Heh, I’m sure Mientkiewics begrudgingly tipped his cap at that play. And perhaps Astudillo gets away with it because he’s not a veteran. It’s unexpected. Bet he never gets another hidden ball chance, but who knows?
  14. Squirrel
    Concur; especially with the latter. #MolitorNeedsToGo
  15. Squirrel
    Yep. #MolitorNeedsToGo
  16. Squirrel
    Yeah, and you aren't 30 yet ... you have no excuses like I do.
  17. Squirrel
    I'm old. I get confused easily. Being young at heart still doesn't help my mind.
  18. Squirrel
    Oh, why did I think Field was 31? Okay then ... I stand corrected. Thank you. But given his age, maybe Molitor won't play him, either.
  19. Squirrel
    And if this were a young guy, Molitor wouldn't play him anyway. But it's an older guy ... he'll be in the lineup today or tomorrow, is my guess.
  20. Squirrel
    Unfortunately, many of our wishes were not answered today ...
  21. Squirrel
    If I’ve said this once I’ve said it 20 times ... one of the reason Esco was one of my favorites. He worked hard and joyfully, and was happy to do so in any and every role he was given. If that’s not being the ultimate professional I don’t know what is.
  22. Squirrel
    Quit hoping for things, then, and maybe they’ll happen!
  23. Squirrel
    I actually wouldn’t be surprised if it were him, but who knows.
  24. Squirrel
    You should be all over these options, Brian. I mean ... positional flexibility!
  25. Squirrel
    But can they afford Machado, Grandal and Kershaw?
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