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  1. rdehring
    Interesting, especially considering the hole first base has been for the past several years. Hopefully, Lewis and/or Clemens will be the answer for a few years. But after them? You talk about his need to make it with his bat. How good/bad/indifferent is his defense?
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    Good photo of Chourio, Seth. Kid sure is having a nice season. Doubt he will have a career anything like his namesake with the Brew Crew but would be nice if the Twins began getting some production from some of these International kids.
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    Kid has a tremendous future. Last several outings he was pitching ok-to-well until around the 5th inning when he flat out runs out of gas. Everyone knew this was coming and I assume the Twins did as well.
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    Another great read, Seth. Thanks for all the information all of you give us every day. See Twins pitchers gave up 9-8-11 and 2 runs today, that's 7.5 runs per game. It seems nearly every day one of the teams gives up double digit runs, often mid-to-upper teens or beyond. Some days more than one joins in. I understand other factors such as defense play a role in giving up runs, but it is clear pitchers in the Twins organization aren't doing a great job, at least many of them. I don't follow other teams like I did 20-30 years ago. My question, Seth, is whether scoring like this is common throughout all of minor league baseball? If so, any clue why pitching has deteriorated to these levels?
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    Agree with everything you said Sam, well almost everything. You point out what EmRod has done over the past four games. But four games isn't very long. By comparison, Jenkins has been as hot or hotter over what, a month? Based on performance, I see Jenkins as being the logical callup should Buxton go on the IL, which I hope happens. You mention all the other considerations such as EmRod's 2027 contract status and Jenkins not needing to be on the 40-man this November. That could flip the decision to EmRod should only one get the call, Hopefully, the Twins will see bringing them both up as the shot in the arm both the team and fans need for the next month. Would enjoy watching a lineup with Jenkins, EmRod and Culpepper all playing almost every night. We also need to remember in defense of the front office, way too much of the time EmRod has been waiting, he has been waiting while on the injured list.
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    Does Ben Ross take Kreidler's place on the Twins next year? Plays well almost anywhere on the field, hits for both a decent average with power and runs well. Seems to me he might be an upgrade who in time could be a super utility guy.
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    The language and tone used in this article is disgraceful. I for one am very disappointed in what TD has become. As for the author, I seriously hope he never again appears on this site. As for Keaschall, not only has he played so few games in the outfield he switched there mid-season. Any discussion about his ability needs to be tabled until a year or two from now after he has had time to gain some experience out there.
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    Like Puckett, was also wondering why Houston left the game. Thanks, HFC for the information on why. Was hoping it was related to getting an early start on a drive up I-35 to St. Paul. As discussed over the past weeks, because of the uncertainty of baseball in 2027 I understand why the Twins could keep Jenkins in St. Paul all year. But he sure as heck is making a statement with his play of late. And that statement is "I am ready." Add me to the list of those who have flipped from it's ok to keep him in St. Paul to bring him up. Considering September 1 is a week from tomorrow, have no problem with the Twins waiting until then to have him drive over to Target Field. Maybe he can be that shot of adrenalin Twins bats need playing regularly in left field when Buxton is in the game.
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    Keep looking at Saints scores and wondering, where the H... has the pitching gone? Took a look at Tinney's stats. Batting .222 with an OBP over .400 and +1.000 OPS. Roughly 50 at bats is still a small sample, but no longer tiny. See he has struck out 21 times versus 15 walks. A quick calculation shows he is striking out a bit less than 30% of PA, not terrible considering some of the other numbers. Also pleased seeing he is often behind the plate, although I did see him at first base a day or two ago. Next couple years following this kid are going to be interesting.
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    Don't forget that Ryan will be coming off IL. For Rojas to be called up, someone will need to go down. I would love to see him, just don't know what's going to happen.
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    Loved your comment, TJ. And this ole guy has enjoyed watching him play his first few games. Looking forward to his being one of the better second basemen in the league beginning late next year or early the following year.
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    No, his team went the year before he was on it and the year after he went off to college. The most basic rule of baseball got'em, their two best pitchers missed his entire last year. Scarry fact is that he is closer to retirement than he is to his college graduation.
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    My son was celebrating his 45th birthday last night with his family at the Saints-Clippers game. Asked him to tell me what he thought of Jenkins. Got a text after the game started late, "first at bat home run," How can you not be excited about Quick. I may not remember this right, but weren't his innings during college limited by injury? There is hope, like Prielipp he will get better as he gains more experience. Hopefully, much better. Was excited when I saw that Moring pitched 3+ shutout innings. That was before I saw he put 10 runners on base.
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    Another day, another 2 hits for both Jenkins and Houston. I know stealing bases in the lower leagues are a crap shoot, but Lackey was 0-6 yesterday throwing out runners. Like Dman, I just shake my head and smile nearly every day when checking the Wichita box score and seeing what Kendle did.
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    Why would you want to talk about his last 7 games being good when the author clearly wants to talk about his being bad since August 1, which is what, 15-16 games?
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    Expect both will be traded over the winter, depending on what the Twins can get in return. If not, expect both playing at Target Field come opening day. Problem still remains that on paper the Twins have too many corner outfielders. Nothing they do over the next six weeks seems to indicate they will solve that.
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    I think the Twins added their 27th player yesterday, Jackson. Fantastic seeing he wasn't claimed and is back with the Twins. I know he replaced Martin, who went on the IR. But Martin will be eligible to come off only a few days before September 1. Wouldn't surprise me to see them wait until the 1st, then bring Martin back off the IL. Would love to see EmRod getting some time in September to see how he adjusts. Unless there is an injury, bringing him up will be surprising.
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    Do you know, Seth, what Fragoza signed for? Get even more excited when I see he stole 9 bags. With a little luck, maybe he could take over first base for the Twins in mid-late 2028? See that Jenkins also had an impressive week. How did Diaw get 1.000 across the board? Did he only have a couple at bats?
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    Great comment, shimrod. After reading that quote, I kept wondering why this post was written/
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    Point after point is telling me that the Brewers are managed so well. Much better than most teams, not just the Twins. I know you guys have another site that covers the Brewers, don't you? With that contact, do you have a clue why they are so much better in their front office?
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    As I opened your site today, Seth, was wondering how Rojas did in last night's start. That sure went well. As I read further through the post I got thinking about your comment, "the Brewers organization is loaded." I recall that the Brewers spend a similar amount on their team as the Twins. Yet, the Brewers have the best record in Baseball. Wasn't that also the case last year? Why are they so good while also being loaded with future prospects while the Twins aren't? Why do the Brewers have a seemingly unending supply of International prospects arriving while we can't remember who the last one was for the Twins? Was it Arraez? Continue shaking my head but sure seems to me the problem for the Twins isn't payroll, rather their front office and the entire organization who isn't getting it done on a championship level. Makes me wonder if I would be happier going back to being a Brewer's fan?
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    I know Houston has been stealing a lot of bases. Didn't realize he leads the organization with 47. With his defense and speed, he doesn't have to hit a ton to be a valuable starter at short. But it sure appears his bat is going to be the frosting on his cake. Have been checking each day how Fragoza has been doing. Looks like I am going to need to start checking on Duran also. Looking forward to tonight's start by Rojas. Is it likely he will be the extra pitcher added on September 1?
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    Great review of the Jackson situation, Dman. Was thinking much the same. But after clearing the trade deadline, I thought the Twins were keeping him as their backup for next year. Maybe they have decided their playoff chances are real and want the best 26 on the field. Or could they be talking with Jeffers' agent about finding a way to keep him for next year and/or beyond? Want to second jmlease1's comment above about Houston. Isn't it fantastic seeing how dominant Jenkins has been of late. Will join those praying that this kid is everything we have hoped he would be. September 1 isn't that far off, will be interesting. Won't it?
  24. rdehring
    Unlike a few, love this game. Wished MLB played this game every year, or at least every other year. Thanks for the input L.A. Vikes that Buxton will be playing. Have a feeling he really wanted to be in this game. Will be interesting to see what the Twins do by Saturday. Roden has only had 55 at bats in over a month, not enough to judge what type of player he can be. But we saw him have a real nice game yesterday, hitting several balls hard. Was it 3 hits or 4? Perhaps the most interesting question related to the topic of this piece is whether or not either of the managers will get tossed arguing balls and strikes?
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    May be the best day I remember looking at the prospect list. Jenkins, Houston, EmRod, Tait, Winokur and Tinney all with two hits. And Lackey got his triple. Add me to the list of those becoming intrigued by what Gallagher may be. Have a question about Ross, Matt. Young man has moved up the ladder to AAA where he is doing well. I understand his D is excellent in both the infield and outfield, he has good speed, hits for a decent average with some power. Is he a better utility infielder for the Twins? You know, an upgrade to Kreidler? Perhaps as soon as sometime next year?
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