Dave The Dastardly

Whoa! Got taken to the woodshed on that comment. And in retrospect the criticism was probably justified, my wording was too strong. In my defense I was trying to refer to what myself and others often see as the Twins general (not just Zebby) reluctance to bring up deserving kids from the farm in favor of signing ( or keeping) fading veteran players (Farmer, Margo as examples?) That tendency apparently frustrates some some more than others.

Glad to see the move. It was getting to the point where the FO couldn't find an excuse for keeping this kid down on the farm. Had to give Zebby a shot at Triple A or risk major embarrassment. I mean it's not like the Twins couldn't use another arm ready and waiting in St. Paul before this season's over.

This was a tongue-in-cheek comment. Gross as that may sound.

"Swamp ass". Though I've experienced it first hand (little play on words there) I've never known its proper name. So I checked the medical dictionary and sure enough, there it was. Even had a few photos of the affliction. My advice; don't go there.

I've seen more fans at Wal-Mart

We had a guy on our football team that insisted he played his best when injured. So we beat the crap out of him right before kick-off. Didn't work,

That looks like a near-fatal dose of heartburn.

Wallner and Julien in a "prove it mode" to the Twins, Emma Rodriguez and Luke Keaschall to the Saints. I can't see Wallner or Julien doing worse that Margot and Farmer, neither of which has a future with the Twins. Time to find out if Wallner and Julien do. Rodriguez and Keaschall are only a year or two away if they can prove themselves in AAA so the Twins should make room for them in St. Paul now. And there's Kearsey...

Again with the trade. You're obsessed with a trade. The best "addition" for the Twins right now is via subtraction. Subtract Farmer and Margot. Give the younger guys some Major League playing time.

Eerily, Zartan, the God of Torment, appeared in my dreams last night, Zartan and I have more than a passing relationship, and told me the Injury Gods plan to strike Lee and Lewis with the ol' Double Pump. The plan is for Lewis to be taking a couple practice bat swings while Lee is passing around behind him at a safe distance. However just as Lee nears Lewis, Rocco's supposed to call out to the kid, distracting him just enough to put himself in the Danger Zone as Lewis rips out a practice grand slam swing. The kid's going to take the barrel across his left ear on Lewis' back swing and tumble to the ground concussed, with visions of the stripper Plum Delights dancing on his chest. A stunned Lewis, feeling the impact all the way through his bat handle, will spin around to weigh the damages he accidentally inflicted on Lee, said spin tearing his Rectus For More of Us quicker than a losing 15-1 Canterbury Downs betting slip. Rocco will race from the dugout, showering a handful of Rest Day tickets over both fallen players while screaming "Get Margot and Farmer in the line up!" The Injury Gods shall laugh and Twins fans shall weep, proving once again for them that what goes around hangs around.

Both are exciting prospects but I'd get them a little AAA experience before making the Big Jump. A few starts for the Saints might be all either one needs to prove themselves ready for the Show.

I thought it was Mary Chapin Carpenter

You're an optimist. We tend to frown on that.

Any thoughts as to candidates?

Fragile, Italy