Andy4Twins

Arcia was on the bench with a DTD wrist injury per ESPN.

Anything that promotes either of these two individuals to Minnesota (Rosario or Sano) until next year would be flat out dumb. There is a good chance that they might not make the opening day roster next year and then it will be important to delay their Super Two arbitration status. I am fine if one forces your hand next spring to start them on the roster ... but to assume that is likely and promote them in September to win meaningless baseball games that they are actually better off losing is dumb. I agree with the send them to Rochester approach although I assume you need to demote someone then ... which would seem kind of unfair to whoever contributed to them being in the playoffs.

Another night where Willingham is the DH and Revere is playing RF. Can someone explain this to me at all?

Nishioka returned from the disabled list (after being out nearly a full month) with a 1 for 2 performance and a walk on May 15. In fact, he took a walk in each of the four games after returning from the DL against Louisville. Unfortunately, he was cold in the series against Gwinnet going 1 for 10 with another walk. The lone hit was a two run home run on 5/19. This has brought his slugging percentage for the year to .259. OUCH!

Tsuyoshi Nishioka Birthdate: 7/27/1984 (Age 27) 6'1" 175 lbs. Switch Hitter, Throws Right Born in Daito, Osaka Nippon Professional Baseball League Notes * His debut was on 6/23/2003 (Age 18). * In his first plate appearance (6/28/2003), he hit a double. * He only received 11 plate appearances in 2003 and spent most of his time in the Japanese minors. * His 2003 Eastern League .216 batting average was among the lowest among all qualifying players. * Upon the advice of his coach, he started switch hitting in 2004. * His first homerun and stolen base came in the same game (6/27/2004). * Nishioka's breakout year was in 2005, when he hit just .268 but led the league in triples (11) and stolen bases (41). * The team won the Japan Series in 2005. * During 2005, he won the League Best Nine award at SS and the Golden Glove at 2B (due to him splitting time at the positions). * He starred in the World Baseball Classic in 2006 where Japan won Gold. * Manager Bobby Valentine used Tsuyoshi exclusively at short stop in 2006 to reduce the risk of injury. * In his Age 22 season (2007), he hit .300 for the first time ... despite being hampered by a wrist injury and neck pain. * During 2008, Nishioka reached double digit home runs for the first time (13) and still hit .300. Injuries limited him to 116 games. * In 2009, Nishioka was named to the team's preliminary World Baseball Classic roster, but was ultimately cut as bothered by injuries. * In 2010, Nishioka led the league with 206 hits, a .346 batting average, and 121 runs scored. Contract Negotiation The Chiba Lotte Marines accepted a $5 Million bid through the posting system. On 12/17/2010, Nishioka officially signed for $9 million over 3 years. The Twins hold a 2014 Club Option of $4 million with a $250k buy-out. The minimum commitment is $14.25 million over 3 years with the (albeit small) possibility of paying $18 million over 4 years. 2011 Season * During spring training, Nishioka was named the second baseman. * His first MLB (4/1/2011) game included going 1 for 3 from the plate with a strikeout and a fielding error. * One week into his career (4/7/2011), Nishioka suffered a broken left fibula as Yankee Nick Swisher slid into second. * After missing 59 games, Nishioka returned on 6/16/2011 playing shortstop. * Final statistics included hitting .226 in 221 at bats, 14 runs scored, 19 RBIs, 0 HR, 15 walks, 43 strikeouts. * His OBP was .278 and slugging percentage of .249. This makes his OPS .527. 2012 Season * Nishioka was optioned to Rochester on 3/19/2012 making Tsuyoshi Nishioka the highest paid Adopt-A-Prospect. * Tsuyoshi opened the minor league season on a poor note collecting 2 only hits in his first 19 at bats. * Nishioka is currently 7 out of his last 20 at bats ... though that only raised his season batting average to .203 (with 3 steals). * His last game action was on 4/20/2012. * Nishioka was placed on the 7 day disabled list on 4/24/2012 with a high ankle sprain. The injury was suffered sliding into third. * I am unaware of any anticipated return.

Perhaps to have the least viewed thread ever ... I will take Nishioka ...