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  1. Rosterman
    Twins signed MICHAEL BOYLE, a lefty relief arm out of the Dodgers system and assigned him to the FCL complez. Looks like he hasn't pitched in a couple of seasons. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=boyle-001mic
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    Want to keep it competitive nto sell tickets. But was surprised at the small houses in Cleveland.
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    I'm not sure manyrunners beat a throw to the catcher. It is all about placement of the catcher and if you can get to the plate before the catcher can do a move.
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    We keep sending guys off the roster, and the only job they can end up keeping is staying with the Saints, to maybe get recalled again. First Cotton, next Rodriguez, then Minaya, now Thornburg. Well, I guess Chi Chi was the exception. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/twins-dfa-tyler-thornburg-select-juan-minaya.html I keep hoping the Twins will just say "What the hell, let's bring up Strotman. Hey, we can do a legit option if we really want to keep him on the 40-man. But let's see if being in the majors is something he really wants." Who knows, he could be the next...Griffin Jax!?! Seems such a waste to trade for a guy and not do anything of importance with him. Can he be any worse than the "other" one-nite wonders?
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    Lefty Sam Clay has worn out his welcome with the Nationals and designated for assignment. Possible pick-up for left-handed depth? I mean, the Twins do like to revisit old projects, at times...... https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/nationals-dfa-sam-clay.html
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    People keep forgetting that putting on his tights and cape is RANDY DOBNAK, who will be back and in full force to be reckoned with before the playoffs and will carry the Twins to a World Series Victory!
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    If a pitcher can't throw strikes when they have a 2+ run lead, you wonder what they are doing on the staff. You put the ball in play until your fielders screw up. And never give up. Cleveland is the eprfect example where they kept trying to win, and did in the end. You put pressure on the pitchers. You sacrifice to move the runner. You don't follow a preset pecking order for pitcher appearances. And don't bench two of your better bats in any game.
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    Fear of eating contracts? Does anyone really know their role, except that starters don't pitch enough innings and somehow throwing another four pitchers into the mix will confuse the other side? What would it be like if the Twins had consistent set-up guys and a real closer?
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    He could be that extra arm that can go 2-3 innings that the Twins need down the stretch.
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    Jax is one of the only pitchers the Twins have who has pitched 150 innings. He needs to stretch and see if he can, indeed, consistently go thru a lineup at least once. Alcala would be a plus. You would add Winder to the mix. Maeda would also be back, hopefully. Moran and Duran will hopefully still be strong. Thielbar could still be an option. Can the Twins trade for a bonifide closer? We miss Rogers more and more each day, it seems.
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    All the wins have invested in him is money, that was reclaimed from the Josh Donaldson contract. Already they are winners for 2022. 2023 and 2024 they could still come out waaaay ahead if Correa stays. A team would have to be pretty desparate to just take a short-term flyer. Of course, a contending team could be down their shortstop for a short period of time here at season's end. July 31 (or is it August 2) the date. Otherwise, a player just becomes a salary dump. No withholding them from the waiver wire.
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    It's such a pain when you can';t count on a bullpen arm in a one run game, but especially if you don't trust a 2-3 run lead. That's a lot to get to just a tie. But to lose it. I almost felt Jax was going to get his third loss against the Guardians at one point this week. Not because of his own pitching, but because of what people left for him to clean up that was nigh impossible.
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    How did the Twins miss this opportunity. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/dodgers-claim-ian-gibaut-from-guardians.html
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    Chris Mazza, who the Twins released back in 2015, and the Rays let go last week, has signed with the Mariners. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/mariners-sign-chris-mazza-reliever.html Teams see something in the guy. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mazzach01.shtml#all_transactions_other
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    Watching Archer and later Thornburg pitching, have never seen two guys missing the plate with the expression "please take me out coach, now" on their faces. I applaud the grit. But something wrong with pitching decisions. Yes, the ump may have called some balls wrong, but there were a lot no where near the strike zone!
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    We needed a closer. Clearly the front office didn't see Rogers as a closer. I don't see Rocco making Duran the closer, but he should just run with him. Or, what would it take to pry one from Colorado, Pittsburgh, Oakland or some other team not offering many save opportunities?
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    It all depends on the package. And other teams can make better packages if their lineups and pitching staffs are missing, say, just one piece. The Twins best bet is to hope Maeda and Ober still come back. That ALcala gets healthy. And if they can trade for a closer on a losing team, and another bullpen arm...and can basically use names like Balazovic or even Sands, perhaps Wander Javier and a couple of other depth pieces to get this need. Especially if theya re taking on a contract.
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    AARON BARRETT retires. Twins drafted him in 2008. He didn't sign. Spent 14 seasons in pro-ball, always on the cusp of the majors. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/aaron-barrett-to-retire.html
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    Bundy and Archer stay in the rotation because on fontracts, sadly. Long relief? Can the Twins NOT use Jax for two innings (or even three) every other day if necessary? Of course, that is moot if the rotation can pitch into the sixth. Thielbar, Duffey, Smith, Thornburg, Pagan, Cotton. All have to be in hot seats. All will be worn out soon. Megil might replace one. Duffey gets another chance. Thielbar is still a lefty and until Coulombe comes back (if ever) will be kept. Time has come to say goodbye to Thornburg and Cotton for good? Yes, would like to see WInder up, but is he just a tag-team long relief guy? Is he more valuable getting reps in as a rotation arm if ane when? Who is in St. Paul? Cano. Sands as a relief option? Balazovic as a relief option? Most of the other amrs become free agents if they don't quite work out: Hamilton, Pinto, Wood, whatever. Can the Twins PLESE trade for a bonifide closer who can pitch two and EVEn three innings if possible and have a modicum of success? Wish could count on Alcala!
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    But it wasn't a salary dump as the Twins still paid the salary of Rogers!
  21. Rosterman
    Sad that Wes Johnson leaves on such a sour note.
  22. Rosterman
    And don't forget, the return of Randy Dobnak! Of couyrse, we might also be talking about names like Sands and Enlow and Canterino and Varland looking for work in 2023...if the Twins mnove on from Balazovic, Henriquez and Strotman.
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    If you can't trust a pitcher with a 3-run leda, why is Thornbvurg on the staff? And, Pagan, when all you have to do is throw strikes and put the ball in play, avoid the walk.....stop being wild pitch cute. Can the Twins start using Jax for more than 1 inning, please?
  24. Rosterman
    Depending on Washington's stance in the standings, he could just be a waiver wire salary dump come August. Then see where the Twins are with Sanchez, as well as Sano and the musical chairs.
  25. Rosterman
    If you have a three run lead and aren't comfortable using Thornburg, WHY is he even on the team?
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