yarnivek1972

Just a hunch that all this is why MLB ratings are circling the drain. Sooner or later that is going to start impacting player salaries and that is going to lead to a strike. Something, I don’t think the sport can survive if it happens within the next 10 years.

It’s not surprising Paxton has been better at home. Yankee Stadium plays small to RF, big to LF, except for right down the line.

Two of the three most watched World Series in history are still 1987 and 1991. Which featured 0 teams from the north east, California, Texas or Chicago. Ratings for the World Series now are so bad it’s embarrassing. Fewer people watched the last TWO combined than watched in 1991.

Kepler, Rosario and Polanco (and Castro) all played the WC game in New York in 2017. Cruz, Cron and Schoop also have postseason experience (Cruz and Schoop quite a bit). I’m not too worried about Garver (other than physically) because he has exceptionally strong strikezone judgement. Pitchers kinda lack big game experience. Berrios pitched in relief in 2017, and Rogers pitched to one guy. Romo of course.

Just curious as to whether Baldelli has said or given any hints as to the postseason pitching plans. Injuries, more than pretty much anything else, are going to determine which position players are active.

I don’t know if I would call Stewart’s inning “excellent”. It was efficient. But he gave up 3 rockets that found gloves.

That’s what happens when you have guys playing positions they aren’t accustomed to playing.

As of right now, Odorizzi is scheduled to pitch Sunday. So, if he doesn’t pitch again until game 2, that’s 6 days between starts. If it isn’t until Game 3, that would be 8. I think Odorizzi is more likely to start game one on normal rest and Berrios will likely throw a simulated game to stay on his routine and start game 3. There’s a reason why starters are usually set days in advance. They do certain things on each day leading up to prepare. Messing with that needlessly IMO is a bad idea. And also not necessary IMO. I don’t think a bullpen game gives the Twins less of a chance to win than Berrios or Odorizzi. We’re not talking about Dysdale and Koufax here.

At the tail end of 2020, Dyson will be 32 1/2 and he will be 33 for most of the 2021 season. If the Twins can’t find an in house replacement by the start of 2021, I would call that a pretty major failure on the development staff.

So, if Kepler is a no go for the ALDS (a possibility that certainly can’t be ignored), how does that change things? I still think 12 pitchers is a must with Pineda out and Gibson and Perez ineffective to the point that both may not make the playoff roster. I still go with these starters, in this order: Odorizzi Dobnak Berrios Smeltzer Although, I might be inclined to start someone else (maybe Graterol or Littell or May) in game 4 and bring in Smeltzer to start the second inning. Not that I expect more than 2-3 out of Smeltzer anyway. Smeltzer would be available in the pen for game one and Dobnak in game 5. Relievers are Rogers Duffey Romo May Littell Stashak Graterol Perez Position players Castro Garver Astudillo Cron Arraez Schoop Sano Polanco Cruz Rosario Cave Gonzalez Miller Of course, there is no real back up shortstop. Could go with Torreyes over Miller but I don’t think I would as that would leave the team without a legitimate CFer. I think keeping Torreyes in the dugout to be activated in case of injury should suffice. Without Kepler, I think they absolutely need Miller. IMO, it’s a toss up between Wade and Cave for the starting CF job. I give the nod to Cave based on having more experience and also his power might play well in Yankee Stadium. Lineup vs RHP 2b Arraez ss Polanco dh Cruz rf Rosario 3b Sano c Garver lf Gonzalez 1b Astudillo cf Cave vs LHP c Garver ss Polanco dh Cruz 3b Sano rf Rosario 1b Cron 2b Schoop lf Gonzalez cf Cave

The “Let’s Get Nuts” part refers to the rally Squirrel, right?

Until Gibson actually gets some decent major league hitters out, pass. It’s unfortunate. But it is what it is. Allan Anderson was with the Twins in 1987 (briefly) and virtually all of 1991. He was on neither postseason roster. Sometimes life sucks.

The Twins are going to wear this TBD guy out...

Ordinarily, yes. But, I’m not certain if that pertains to postseason eligibility. Pretty big miscalculation by Falvine if it does not.

Dyson is still on the active roster and there are no longer 10 days until game one of the ALDS.

If they are, it would be the same reason teams are on the hook for a guy they signed to a contract if he gets hurt: it’s collectively bargained.

If the Giants have reason to believe that they will be found to have committed malfeasance, they would be well advised to not make an offer that shows evidence of a guilty “conscience”. And if they are found guilty of malfeasance, returning one prospect will be the least of their concerns.

Dyson is currently on the active roster. Can the Twins legally non-tender an injured player?

Who would he replace? The only guys on the DL are Buxton and Poppen. Both are on the 60 day but haven’t been there anywhere close to 60 days. Gonsalves is still on the milb DL. Does that count?

LaMarre was not acquired until after September 1. So, he’s the one guy we know for sure won’t be on the roster.

Yeah, that CAUSED his shoulder injury. Okay.

So, you’re strategy is to just let these guys beat you? Why? Gregarious maybe not loogy, but definitely Gardner who has a considerable split. I would absolutely loogy Gardner. If the Twins had a good one. But they don’t. Not on the active roster, anyway.

Has there been any update on Kepler? I would think he would need at least 10-12 ABs this week to shake off the rust.

I honestly don’t know how anyone that has seen these two guys pitch over the last 3 weeks can make this statement. Exactly what situation would you feel more comfortable using Gibson than Graterol?

Smeltzer will be for sure. Thorpe is doubtful. IMO of course.