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  1. Rosterman
    IAN GIBAUT got a brief callup by the Indians, pitching even against the Twins, before heading back to the minors. Blue Jays purchased the contract of SHAUN ANDESON, pitched him in a game, and replaced him by signing SERGIO ROMO, earlier released by Seattle. EDDIE ROSARIO is beinging a rehab assignment after missing half-the-season with the Braves. KYLE BARRACLOUGH was designed for assignment and could become a free agent. SEAN POPPEN played the up-and-down game with the Diamondbacks. ZACH LITTELL hit some bad innings and was demoted by the Giants.
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    Well, seems this is the time colleges hire coaches and the summer spent evaluating college students.
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    It is a tough decision. But being a collegiate coach can mean less travel, a more permanent situation in the long haul. And you are not dealing constantly with million dollar players. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/twins-pitching-coach-wes-johnson-hired-as-lsu-pitching-coach.html
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    Interesting. You would think collegiate ball would pretty much be winding down. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/twins-pitching-coach-wes-johnson-hired-as-lsu-pitching-coach.html Basically the Twins have duo coaches at both of their top levels in the minors. Virgil Vasquez or Cibney Bello could easily advance, as they have worked with a number of the pitchers in the system. Pete Larson and Dan Urbina are at AA Wichita. Justin Willard could also advance out of the complex. There's four coaches now with the Complex team, plus assistant Zach Bove. Be interesting to see what happens.
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    The only plus is that Gibson is pitching for a 2023 contract. Oh, and he would be making less money than the Twins paid him before they let him walk because arbitration would cost them too much. The Phillies traded three low-level prospects for Gibson, Kenndy, a prospect and cash. Not sure how much Gibson would actually be worth. But, I'm sure, a little bidding war might happen. He has had some short starts this season, too...as have had all pitchers in baseball. Would he really be the veteran presence the Twins need? Would explore, but then I ask "who would he replace on our pitching staff" and if he replaces someone like, say, Ober...is the tradeout for the best? Besides, who is Ober going to replace when he comes back?
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    A decision will have to be made on Helman come 40-man roster time.
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    The hope is that by limiting all this use of the starters, they can pitch successfully thru the season...and looks like it is paying off. I hope ALL the rotation arms will now approach the 100 pitch mark consistently. Lots of off days in July (due to the All-Star break). The Twins may be one of the stronmger teams coming out of the break, if Ober can come back, with Winder in reserve. Of course, Ober coming back means someone's role changes.
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    WILLIANS ASTUDILLO may be available again! Can we find room for him on the 40-man? I mean...third catcher? https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/marlins-select-erik-gonzalez-designate-willians-astudillo.html
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    Y'know, too...when the Twins decide to activate Sano, they have to remove someone from the 40-man roster!
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    When is Cave going to get his chance for redemption? I mean, the Twins are paying him a decent salary to play in St. Paul!
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    In the end, the Twins will do everything they can to play him in the majors and try and get a retrun on their 2022 investment. Sometimes, it is hard to "just let go."
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    Duffey didn't shine. Was okay. Can the Twins manufacture a run? When an arm is throwing strikes, you have to swing out of the box. Arraez, in his last at bat, let two great pitches for him to tackle just whiz by.
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    500 HRs

    Rosterman commented on Brandon's blog entry in Blog Brandon

    Polanco and Kepler can both be dangled as trade bait. But for now, they have to play everyday to keep any worth they have active. The joy is the Twins have otehr infield candidates, as well as outfield possibilities. Younger. But in the end, what are the players worth? What can Sano get you? Or Dufey? Or Thielbar? Maybe even offers for Bundy? Urshela is also a candidate to move. The Twins have to make hard 40-man decisions on Strotman, Balazovic (now a relief candidate?). Henriquez is still very young...should be back in AA ball. There seems to be depth. But what is needed to be competitive if they are going for the division. Is winning the division enough or do the Twins NEED to get far in the playoffs? At what point does baseball get back fans after a COVID season, a half-season without fans, and coming off a lockout that didn't benefit ownership or players.
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    He would replace Garlick, Miranda or Kirilloff. Take a pick. Of course, Polanco will probably be back and possibly push garlick from the roster before this. Although he should be the primary DH in the end. Does Miranda need to spend time just playing, say, third base in St. Paul. Does Sano play first base...instead of Kirilloff, making Alex the fifth outfielder? Where do we end up playing Arraez? Will Sanchez and Jeffers only catch, then...and not be a DH? What is Sano still keeps swinging at the low and outside and doesn't hit? How long can he stay in the minors? Any options left? Garlick, Kirilloff and Miranda all have three weeks to make heir mark and prove they NEED to stay in the majors.
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    I like the Twins roster right now, sans a closer. They still have Ober coming back. And WInder could be a major piece. They need better productiuon at catcher, but still - someone ahs to contribute to 27 outs in a game. They need a real closer, and I would like to see Moran as another lefty in the pen, depending on the return of Coulombe. On the plus side of trading, the Twins may have too many prospects and not enoiugh future roster room. Who can they lose out of Henriquez, Balazovic, Varland, Canterino, Sands, Enlow and more? In the majors, can you move on, today, from Kepler, Urshela, Polanco...all with decent contracts and longer-term replacements already in the majors. What other players don't have a path to the majors, but could help a strugging tem like the A's for the future - Steer. Martin, Wallner. Even lower...can we depend that Lewis is the shortstop for the next 7 years and get rid of all the "prospects in the mid-levels above Miller? And if you add an arm to the rotation, who goes? Will have a logjam when Ober returns. Do the Twins release Bundy?
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    I think the rotation hsa strength to be stronger. Give the pitchers a chance to just pitch past the fifth and often, at the least, a sixth inning. I like the face of the lineup. Jeffers, Kirilloff, Arraez, Correa, Urshela, Kepler, Buxton, Larnach. A bench of Sanchez, Miranda, Gordon, Polanco, Celestino. You got some pieces here to trade. What I hate is the lack of a true closer. And the system used for using relievers in games. The division is still not the strongest. The division will be won (or lost) in September.
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    Smeltzer has proven his worth as a starter. I'm sorry. Let Winder start regualrly at St. Paul. Build up innings. Curious to see who starts in the double-header. Give Winder extra days off, or use him in relief tomorrow or Saturday?
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    When Smith loaded the bases thought "Here We Go Again." No Duffey. What gives?
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    Marcus Walden, who pitched in the Twins system back in 2016 and most recetly in Indy Ball, is getting a shot with The Brewers! https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/brewers-sign-marcus-walden-to-minor-league-deal.html
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    I'm in favor of Winder starting regularly in St. Paul. Yes, would rather see him be the double-header call than Sands, at the moment. The problem arises when Ober is put back into the mix. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/roster-moves-brewers-red-sox-twins.html
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    Duffey time? Gad, the Rocco mind. What makes him take out a pitcher, or leave the pitcher in?
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    It's fun watching a team that wants to win play. They make things happen, those Ind...Guardians!
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    Well, two bullpen arms see their ERA go down, for the moment. They look like heroes! Who is this Kwan guy. Man, I would like to see Arraez, Kwan and Astudillo bat back-to-back someday against many a pitcher!
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    Yep, it keeps getting better and better. Can Smith throw a double-play ball and be a sixth inning hero...leaving the Twins only nine more outs. Wish we had Griffin Jax available!
  25. Rosterman
    Let's just give them free runs. Gray left early, so we should be able to get Duffey AND Smith into this game, too.
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