Lauriee23

Having watched Garver for a few years here on the Red Wings and of course watching all Twins games on MLB, there is something definitely “off” with him this year. I suspect that it is some sort of combination of the mental side (pandemic), physicality, or the loss of both His hitting coach (James Rowson) and his catching mentor to the Yankees. All of these factors are understandable and reasonable, but at this point I don’t know how far Rocco can go with him. I know he’s trying to bring him back to last year’s level , but I don’t think that’s happening. To add insult to injury he had Mitch pinch hit for Ryan last week with men on late in the game (forget which one). This may be designed to show Mitch, Rocco’s confidence, but on the flip side - what does it do to Jeffers who is superior in hitting and catching in 2020!! I say give the most time to the rookie this year and have a clean slate in Spring Training 2021. Go Twins!!

Watching Hill was a joy.
 
But the pen, WOW! 4 IP, ONE hit, ZERO walks, SEVEN SO.

number 1 might not be an over-reaction... 

Max Kepler vs Trevor Bauer again!  Hopefully Bauer will pitch one of the Reds games.
 

Max Kepler vs Trevor Bauer again!  Hopefully Bauer will pitch one of the Reds games.
 

Max Kepler vs Trevor Bauer again!  Hopefully Bauer will pitch one of the Reds games.
 

Option 1: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to start Blake Snell on full rest in Game 163.

This is what we acquired Snell for - when one game decides something.
 
If he lays an egg and we go next to a one-game wild-card series, we've got Berrios on normal rest for another game that really decides something.
 
If Snell pitches like we hope and we win, we start a series with Tampa with Berrios on normal rest.
 
I like the way it's set up.

Option 2: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to run with Marwin Gonzalez as our regular LF in the final week.

Option 2: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to switch to this regular batting order:
 
1. Luis Arraez, 2B
2. Jorge Polanco, SS
3. Mitch Garver, C
4. Miguel Sano, 1B
5. Josh Donaldson, 3B
6. Max Kepler, RF
7. Nelson Cruz, DH
8. Jake Cave, LF
9. Byron Buxton, CF

Option 1: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to call up Cody Stashak

Option 1: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to trade LF Eddie Rosario and SP Jordan Balazovic to Rays for SP Blake Snell, losing a key hitter and our top pitching prospect but gaining an elite starter with extended team control.

I'm not a fan of AJ, mainly because I remember him trying to spike Justin Morneau on a play at first.  Plus, he always hit well against us after he was traded.  Best thing about AJ was the trade and all we got in return!  I HATE the Yankees - pretty much all of them just because they are the Yankees.  A-Rod was higher on my list than Jeter, although I agree Jeter was way overrated on defense.  A-Rod always came off as such a jerk, and he has done nothing to change my mind since, despite his competence as an analyst.  Check out a documentary I saw last fall on the whole steroid scandal (with A-Rod prominently featured) called Screwball.  Highly entertaining!

I'm not a fan of AJ, mainly because I remember him trying to spike Justin Morneau on a play at first.  Plus, he always hit well against us after he was traded.  Best thing about AJ was the trade and all we got in return!  I HATE the Yankees - pretty much all of them just because they are the Yankees.  A-Rod was higher on my list than Jeter, although I agree Jeter was way overrated on defense.  A-Rod always came off as such a jerk, and he has done nothing to change my mind since, despite his competence as an analyst.  Check out a documentary I saw last fall on the whole steroid scandal (with A-Rod prominently featured) called Screwball.  Highly entertaining!

Easy one - Ron Davis.  I think at one point he was tied for most blown saves in a season.  Opposing teams must have loved him.  In 1984 he managed to lose games in creative ways too.  I remember one game when a thunderstorm partially deflated the Dome.  The Twins were sailing along with a huge lead.  Davis was either already pitching before the interruption or came in after the Dome re-inflated.  Doesn't matter.  After the game continued he managed to totally blow the huge lead we had and the Twins lost.  What matters more - Davis was my 8 year old daughter's favorite player.  She stoically watched him until he gave up enough runs for the Twins to lose the lead.  Then she cried.  And he became my least liked player forever.

Option 1: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to move Luis Arraez, who leads the league in AVG and ranks third in OBP, into the leadoff spot.

I vote for bringing up Rich Hill or Michael Pineda.  I'd also like to send down Brett Rooker and bring back Jake Cave - if we can do both. Pitching is the top priority, though.  I really miss baseball, so thanks for doing this sim!!

Option 2: Press "Like This" on this comment (or voice your support below) if you want us to send down Jordan Balazovic to find his groove in Triple-A, while promoting one of the several worthy performers in Triple-A – Rich Hill, Devin Smeltzer, Michael Pineda or Reid McMahon – to take over the fifth spot in the rotation. (Feel free to specify your preference, otherwise I'll likely to go with Smeltzer since he's on the 40-man.)

Anyone see that '80's B-horror movie Basket Case?

It was pretty much expected with the sale of the Miracle last January and the recent organizational changes in the operational side and pretty much the operational merger with the Jacksonville Hockey team this ownership franchise also owns.
 
Not sure that I care about the name or the logos and fonts, but cannot go wrong with Purple and Gold

This article is complete garbage! It has nothing to do with Mauer. Everyone knows the front office has been quiet because they are keeping a roster spot open for Nick Punto!

Lol, your timing on this one was one day late especially with the news that the Pohlads threw 5 bucks at Avila as well. I appreciate these reads and almost wish the signings hadn't happened just as you sent it out, but only almost.