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  1. Shaitan
    I don't see them DFA'ing Adrianza at this point. Arraez has been great. But so was Austudillo. The scouting report will get out. Arraez has lots of options left and is 22. Send him down on a positive note, let him learn the game more and improve those weaknesses before MLB exposes them. He'll be back.
  2. Shaitan
    Also, that he's likely shown no interest in playing for the Twins. It's hard to imagine a guy who doesn't sign a contract until June as a positive clubhouse presence. I'm concerned that he'd be another LoMo or Lynn, though a multi-year deal might chance my mind.
  3. Shaitan
    It's a contract year.
  4. Shaitan
    I hope they can do even better...come October/November. (I can't believe that's my biggest concern these days.)
  5. Shaitan
    What's the temp in SEA during this series? I feel like the offense hits better when it's warmer, but this series might change my mind.
  6. Shaitan
    Does the mercy rule apply if they leave LeBlanc in the whole time?
  7. Shaitan
    It's totally not based on evidence (because I'm too lazy for that), but I feel like Adrianza hits way better when he plays everyday. Which is too bad. He's a useful role player but is better for most teams as a bench piece. He had a couple really nice runs last year that remind me of this past week.
  8. Shaitan
    For some, mph is the only pitching stat that matters.
  9. Shaitan
    I'm glad to see them winning competitive games. 8-1 is great and all. But you need to perform under pressure. Close games are the games you need to win to prepare for the full grind of a season.
  10. Shaitan
    Hildenberger is an odd one to me. He goes on streaks of being lights out, then being completely unable to retire a batter. Does he tip pitches or why is it so hit/miss instead of falling somewhere in the middle? That said, I think he'd be best as a specialist, along the lines of LOOGY usage or 6th inning on a well-built pen. Use him as a changeup instead of a fireman. Here's to hoping he puts it together. I expect a short-term pitcher call-up in the meantime just to have a rested arm in the pen. Probably a one-and-done candidate to burn on the 40-man since Romero and Stewart and ineligible for another couple of weeks. Maybe we haven't seen the last of De Jong.
  11. Shaitan
    I agree that's it's way to early to talk about the deadline. But it's never too early to talk about making the team better. And often, the best way to get a deal, is to make that deal before the market gets hot.
  12. Shaitan
    The offense doesn't do well in cool weather so far. I hope that changes in October.
  13. Shaitan
    I think his control is the issue. Walks are always bad, but even worse in relief.
  14. Shaitan
    If you would have told me on April 1 that Cruz would be 5th on the team in HR and tied with Polanco...I would have thought that was a bad thing. What an offense so far.
  15. Shaitan
    Hildenberger is an all or nothing pitcher it seems.
  16. Shaitan
    Did Target Field just get a 3 minute storm (with hail) too?
  17. Shaitan
    The AAAA shuttle mst be mentally exhausting. I imagine there's a point where a lot of them just mentally check out. *is there an autocorrect I don't see? I swear I make more typos on this board than anywhere else. **maybe because I read it before the coffee sets in
  18. Shaitan
    It's only been a few games so far, but I'd say he's not ready for MLB yet. He's looked awful in a short sample.
  19. Shaitan
    I asked in the game thread, but it was end of night. Has Romero been used in back-to back games in the minors yet? Great win. I'm excited. To nitpick, I'm a little surprised at the choice of Magill + Romero before the DH, just because those are the two candidate to give you 2+ innings if needed today. Who a I kidding? Nothing can go wrong right now.
  20. Shaitan
    I'm reading that Romero might be demoted. Has he pitched in back to back games before?
  21. Shaitan
    Yup. This game feels like ti should be 12-0 right now.
  22. Shaitan
    No contending team is going to trade an MLB lights out reliever mid-season. No non-contending team is going to want a veteran, pending free agent catcher. I don't see a scenario where it would be possible for an MLB-for-MLB player trade with Castro anyway. I also don't think it's a good idea, given the inexperience of the other 2 catchers + Austudillo's versatility.
  23. Shaitan
    I'm impressed. He hit his "sophomore slump" in his rookie year and he hasn't looked back. To return last year after the suspension, with that chip on his shoulder and no Spring Training sold me.
  24. Shaitan
    I think Cave and the bottom rung of the bullpen ride the AAA/MLB/AAA shuttle until the trading deadline. Around that time, they'll make at a move and somebody hits waivers. Probably Adrianza. I imagine they picked up Torres as a failsafe if the lose EH and need a 10-15 day IL replacement along the way and Gordon isn't ready.
  25. Shaitan
    I think Gonzalez and Austudillo can hold their own fine. I'm thinking of a 1-0 game where an OF has an injury. Then it gets tight. But if that's my biggest complaint, the (non-pitching) roster is in great shape.
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