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  1. FormerMinnasotan
    Well, I see Berrios taking back Milone's spot IMO. I just don't see the Twins pulling Duffey from the rotation, trading Ervin Santana, Rickey Nolasco, or Kyle Gibson. That said IF another spot does open up in the rotation I believe May has earned the chance to take it. Sorry if I caused any confusion as to why I posted what I did.
  2. FormerMinnasotan
    That's true if there are two spots available because with Berrios on an absolute tear in AAA ball will (and should) be the next man in the rotation. If another spot opens up May should have the opportunity to show if he can be "that guy" in the rotation. Again just my opinion.
  3. FormerMinnasotan
    I wouldn't mind having May in the rotation. Except who gets left out of May is in? Jose Berrios? Honestly Berrios has more upside, better strike out potential, less walks than May, plus more above average pitches at his disposal.Tyler Duffey? Not likely as last year gave him an inside track at a rotation spot with slack if he fails a bit (plus his 8 inning 2 hit masterpiece probably secured his rotation spot this year). Kyle Gibson? Not likely as he still has little trade value right now. But this is just my opinion. If we had enough spots open I would be fine seeing if May can or cannot start.
  4. FormerMinnasotan
    Looks like Berrios is hitting his stride, just like he has done for most of his career. I wouldn't be offended if he pitches one or two more starts in AAA. Anything extra will give Berrios more confidence heading back to the Bigs. I especially like seeing his control/command is at the level we are used to seeing. Also, I continue to be impressed with Fernando Romero. Not only does he have over powering stuff, but his control is much better than most thought it would be (6 walks in 40 innings). Add to the fact he is still pretty green makes me think Romero possibly could have more upside than any of our pitching prospects (including Jose Berrios).
  5. FormerMinnasotan
    For me what is even more disappointing is that Felix Jorge was left off the World roster. I mean his miniscule 1.58 ERA and 7-3 mark should have made him a shoo-in for sure. As for Jose Berrios not making the world team, I just have to wonder if the Twins don't want him to pitch the game because the are planning on promoting him back to the big league club soon.
  6. FormerMinnasotan
    1.Jose Berrios 2.Max Kepler 3.Byron Buxton 4.Jorge Polanco 5.Miguel Sano 6.Joe Mauer 7.JT Chargios 8.Trevor May 9.Nick Gordon 10.Fernando Romero 11.Eddie Rosario 12.Nick Burdi 13.Brian Dozier 14.Stephen Gonsalves 15.Kohl Stewart
  7. FormerMinnasotan
    Looks like Kohl is still struggling to generate strike outs. This seems to be a trend since he first started in the minors. At what point do we accept he might not reach the lofty expectations we have for him (it's rare that frontline starters average less than 7 k's per 9 anymore).
  8. FormerMinnasotan
    Nice debut in Ceder Rapids for Lachlan Wells. 5 1/3 ip 0 runs 0 walks and 3 k's. Is there much upside to him? From what I have heard his height (5'8" I think is what he is listed) might limit his potential. But at 19 do you all think he might be better than a bottom of a rotation starter?
  9. FormerMinnasotan
    By late July or early August Jose Berrios needs to be in the rotation for good this year. He's starting to get on a roll and as long as he looks like he is improving his command and control it's time to let him loose. He couldn't be worse the second time around as I am more convinced his struggles were due to nerves, I don't think he will have that problem this time.
  10. FormerMinnasotan
    Overall it looks like a successful debut for Gonsalves (much better than Kohl Stewart's debut). I'd suspect as time goes on Gonsalves won't give up as many hits. If I have a concern it'd be his walks (4 in 5 innings). He wasn't great at Ft Myers with his control either. Does that look like something that can be fixed?
  11. FormerMinnasotan
    That's what I figured. I mean Stewart and Gonsalves were going to get promoted first anyways due to their time in Ft Myers last year. Jorge though has to be a bit of a surprise how well he has done. He was good in Ceder Rapids last year, but wow he has been very good (even if the k's aren't quite there yet) in Ft Myers.
  12. FormerMinnasotan
    Don't forget about Lewis Thorpe. I mean yeah he might not pitch at all this year due to him coming down with mono, but before him getting Tommy John sugurey he was looking like a better pitching prospect than even Gonsalves or Stewart. Next year for Thrope should be a good one.
  13. FormerMinnasotan
    Looks like Jorge needs be promoted to Chattanooga as well. A 1.58 ERA?? Plus I think the Twins have to either put Jorge on the 40 man or risk losing Jorge in the Rule 5 draft. Having Jorge in AA ball would justify Jorge's 40 man spot better.
  14. FormerMinnasotan
    Same for Milone. Once again can't get out of the 4th inning. And yet Mollie and co complained about Berrios' short outings. As far as the Twins are concerned Milone is not a pitcher they need.
  15. FormerMinnasotan
    Don't the Twins have to add Felix Jorge to the 40 man? I thought he had to be added this year to keep him from being a Rule 5 player. I could be wrong...
  16. FormerMinnasotan
    I'd be all for getting rid of Nolasco at any cost nessisary. Ditto for Milone. However we can do it we should.
  17. FormerMinnasotan
    Now can we work on getting rid of Nolasco and Milone? With the season in the crapper anyways I would rather see Berrios back in the rotation with Jason Wheeler getting a shot as well than see Nolasco or Milone pitch poorly. Berrios is starting to look good (1 earned run in the last 14 innings and only 4 walks) and I wouldn't think he'd have the issue of nerves since this would be his second go around. And Wheeler might be this year's Tyler Duffey, Wheeler has been lights out in AAA with a low 2 something ERA so we might as well see what he can do IMO.
  18. FormerMinnasotan
    That's what I was thinking.
  19. FormerMinnasotan
    Not that it matters too much but according to MiLB.com Aussie pitcher Lachlan Wells is on the Elizibethton roster as well. But he is not listed in this article. Is Wells pitching here or is there an error with the MiLB roster. Just wondering.
  20. FormerMinnasotan
    That's good news for sure. From the sound of things Gonsalves has improved the quality of both his fastball and his secondary stuff (most notably his curveball). He may struggle some with control and command, but from the sound of things he's real smart and can continue to get better. Think Scott Baker with better overall stuff.
  21. FormerMinnasotan
    The issue for me in regards to Berrios is he is struggling in Rochester as well as with the Twins. It really seems like the Twins have been unable to get Berrios to the "next level". His control is still off and his command is still shaky as evidenced by the increase in his home runs given up this year. Hopefully this is only temporary for Berrios, but given the history of the Twins inability to develop players (especially starting pitchers) to their top potential it wouldn't surprise me at the same time if Berrios isn't quite as good as advertised. I'm not blaming Berrios, I put the blame on poor player development and a lack of solid coaching. If Berrios for example was in the St Louis Cardinal organization I'd bet he WOULD be a top of the rotation starter given his track record, his stuff, work ethic, and willingness to learn.
  22. FormerMinnasotan
    Happy to hear about Romero getting promoted to Ft Myers. I'm sure he won't pitch too much there as he probably has a real innings limit, but that sets him up well for next year to take a real jump. It'll be good to promote Jorge and Gonsalves to AA ball to further their development. To be honest I am impressed with Jorge's development, especially after a rough first time through Ceder Rapids.
  23. FormerMinnasotan
    The same Milone that was put on waivers about a month ago? I just wish they got rid of him when they had the chance.
  24. FormerMinnasotan
    First I hope I am wrong (I would love Berrios to be as good if not better than advertised). Secondly why is he struggling so much. A few clunkers are normal as he is human, but honestly most of the season for Berrios has a struggle. That's no like Berrios. At the rate Jose is pitching he won't even be called up in September as he can't even dominate AAA hitters right now. Sorry, just frustrated in the whole season and with Berrios' and Gonsalves' recent struggles it is hard to be over joyed when our top prospects aren't playing up to their potential.
  25. FormerMinnasotan
    Does Jorge have a solid future with the Twins? I ask that as the Twins are likely to have to need to trade higher ranked pitching prospects to get something in return. I guess for now the "untouchable" pitching prospects are Berrios, Jay, Stewart, Gonsalves, and Fernando Romero. I see It that the Twins will have to trade either Jorge, Lewis Thorpe, or Randy LaBlanc as part of a trade deal or the deal won't be done. Thoughts?
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