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  1. rdehring
    I will join Han Joelo in that search for the trifecta! To get there, the Kernels will be playing ball for much of September as the MWL championship requires winning three series and last night was game 1. The Appy League Twins and Fort Myers only need to win two series for the championship. Although they may never play an inning for the Twins, Duran and Maciel (+ De La Trinidad) are sure looking like a good return for two months of Escobar. Both players showed up when it mattered most. As did Jeffers with 2 home runs and a 3-4 night and Cabbage with a pinch hit granny!
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    Hoefully, Vasquez can develop into that big time lefty set-up guy like Brad Hand or Miller. With his rapid rise thru the organization this year, expect it could be a year or two before he really settles into what he can be. Was wondering about your comments about Reed, Seth. There seem to be several pitchers/relievers who are on the 40-man bubble (Reed, Jay, Anderson, others). Can understand their not promoting him if he is one of them. But agree that he is deserving and there is a good chance he is gone in December if not added. Ryan Eades won't ever make it to the Twins, will he? Is he a minor league free agent this year if he goes unselected in the rule 5?
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    Congrats to Elizabethton for another championship. Can this be a year where the organization gets a second? Or even third? Interesting that Sammons is headed back to Cedar Rapids. Do you know what the rules are regarding returning a player for the playoffs? Are there any rules? Fort Myers gets to relax for a night to see whether they play Clearwater or Daytona. Would be interesting if it is Clearwater after facing them this past weekend. We have gotten to expect a couple hits a night from AK, but five! Expect he will begin next year at Chattanooga. If he moves up to AAA mid-season, should be ready to join the Twins in late August or September as a 21 year old. Hopefully, by then the Twins will be a much different team because the current version is a mess.
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    Couldn't have been a better day down on the farm, 2-0. ETon now moves home with a chance to win the championship tonight. Would be a great win for a team who I considered an underdog, at least on paper. Isn't it crazy how we expect AK to have multi-hit games? Great seeing Lewis play a role in their win. Not certain the Miracle pitching staff is good enough to win a championship? Will see how they do, but game one sure was a good one by Cutura. Really looking forward to tonight's start by Duran.
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    Curious, Seth, who from the past you feel had seasons similar to AK? Could be interesting comparing their later success to where we think AK can go...or beyond? Add me to the list of those excited about Rortvedt's future. Expect some of our excitement comes from catching depth being a position of need for the Twins. Must state, however, that I am also pleased with the success Garver made this year. Garver-Castro should be fine for the Twins until Ben gets here and shares the spot with Mitch. And what can anyone say about two diamonds in the rough the Twins found with Helman-Davis. Should they develop into quality big leaguers, these type of later round finds can make a good team better.
  6. rdehring
    Thanks for the season, guys! Now lets enjoy some playoff baseball. Could three of six US based teams win it all? Doubtful, but lets get at least one championship.
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    Yes, Hawkins is good to listen to. Also really like Morneau. Like a lot of what Smalley does, but gets a bit too much at times. After struggling thru watching some Twins this weekend, believe that their first two tasks for the winter are signing Gibby and Rosie to extensions. Then build a team beginning with them.
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    Should Kennys Vargas be a September callup? Take a look at his August numbers and I ask, why not? If not, I really hope he signs with someone over the winter that will give him a legitimate shot at success. Should Mauer retire (I both hope and think not), would Austin/Vargas be a workable duo at 1B and DH? One guy that's going to be interesting to watch in the AFL is Luke Raley. Want to learn more about him. Congrats to the Fort Myers Miracle. Can they do some damage in the playoffs with that roster? Tell the truth, am kind of glad that the Kernels lost yesterday. Not certain I would want to enter the playoffs on a 9-game winning streak. Would rather they start a new one! And congrats to ETon who move on to the finals against this year's Appy League's winningest team, Princeton (44-22). The Rays are also the league's best hitting team, although the Twins pitching stats are a bit better. Should be good matchup.
  9. rdehring
    The Miracle won behind Graterol. Charlotte is losing by a run in the top of the 9th. Can Florida hold on? If they do, the Miracle and Charlotte will end the season tied for 1st and a playoff spot.
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    Although I too would like to see as many of these young arms as possible, Romero's last couple starts indicate he is outta gas. Probably best to shut him down and go home to rest.
  11. rdehring
    What a rotten time for the Miracle to go on a two game losing streak. Now they need to win today and HOPE that Charlotte loses. I cannot tell you how much I hate this bloody minor league extra innings rule. No way of knowing how that run effected last night's ETon game? Has anyone else noticed the influx of Venezuelan players the last few years? I believe the Kernels have six on their roster, almost a quarter of the team. And I recall the GCL Twins and DSL Twins were both loaded with kids from there. Wonder if this has been by design, or just chance? And if intended, why? Maybe Seth or some of the guys could ask one of their contracts about this.
  12. rdehring
    One problem with calling up Reed and Anderson is that they are not on the 40-man roster. Yes, most of us see several players on the current roster who could be released. The problem with adding some of these, however, if you don't plan to have them on the 40-man next spring they have to go thru waivers as opposed to just hanging on to them until they are minor league free agents (they are Rule 5 eligible). I recall us losing a few relievers in past years because of this.
  13. rdehring
    I understand that Vasquez had a long day in airports yesterday, arriving at the stadium shortly before game time. With his surprise call up and long day, I think the manager could have let him settle in and observe for a night before putting him out there. May have been better decision for all!
  14. rdehring
    The Miracle are now tied for first with Charlotte, who won their doubleheader by a combined score of 19-0. Should they be tied after the next two games, the first tie breaker is head-to-head competition. I am not real certain when the first and second half split was, but it appears they hold that tie breaker...does anyone know for certain? Will second all the comments about Thorpe, whom I consider one of their two best pitching prospects...along with Graterol. Was great seeing Lewis with a couple hits. Jax hasn't been sharp the last couple games. Having pitched 87 innings after two years of almost no activity, expect he is running on fumes. I also am very excited about the season's Severino and De La Torre had at ETon. They are two more middle infield prospects we are going to have to watch over the coming years.
  15. rdehring
    It appears that Giminez is not on the 40-man roster. With this move, they have opened up a spot on the 40-man roster. Is it possible they will be adding someone today or over the weekend? Another trade? Someone joining the Twins after the minor league season is over, someone who isn't on the current roster? Maybe a relief pitcher at Rochester?
  16. rdehring
    The Miracle have 3 games remaining with a 1.5 game lead, giving them a magic number of 3. Charlotte has 4 games remaining, making it 6 games in four days. That could be rough for their pitching staff. The Miracle are on a 4 game winning streak and now control their own destiny. Win three more and they are in! If the Miracle make it the Twins will have three teams in the playoffs (Fort Myers, Cedar Rapids and Elizabethton). Considering the GCL Twins finished a game and a half out of first and the DSL Twins were a game out with a 50-22 record, things look very good from A ball down. That looks good for the Twins future. Unfortunately, that future may be two or three years away. But it sure looks like the FO plan of building organizational strength has been working. Too bad they don't have a magic wand that can give us more hope for next year!
  17. rdehring
    Does Rosario's injury come into play? Maybe they should have him in a Twins uniform tomorrow?
  18. rdehring
    Scratching my head a bit about De Jong. Don't know what to expect from him in the future. Interesting that he is doing well at AAA and is only 24 years old. Nice break-out game at AAA for Zander Wiel. We talk a lot about Rooker, maybe we should include Wiel in some of those conversations. So the Miracle and Charlotte are now tied, with Charlotte having 6 games to play in four days. Will they get them in? All the Miracle can do is keep winning and whatever will be will be. Great seeing Rortvedt step up big, but he has been doing that all month as indicated by his .320 average in August. What was really interesting is that while Lewis rested, Miranda was at shortstop. What a great time of year for the Kernels bats to be hot, with the playoffs about to begin.
  19. rdehring
    I am assuming that AK will be, well like AK. Was looking for another player to get hot, one who hits ahead of him and gets on base. Kind of like a month ago, or whenever, when Rosario and Escobar were driving opponents crazy.
  20. rdehring
    Interesting read, thanks.
  21. rdehring
    Will second the above comment, thanks guys. Unfortunately, our daily fix of minor league information is about to end. Took a look at the Miracle road to the playoffs. Charlotte has a half game lead and plays an extra game later this week...a doubleheader against last place Florida. Fortunately, the Miracle also play two against a last place team, Bradenton. The Miracle finish by crossing over and playing three against first place Clearwater. Clearwater should have clinched by the then, so that could help. They could really use an ignitor this last weekend. Can Lewis suck it up and be that man? Also took a look at the road ahead for ETon in the playoffs. Both of the teams they could end up playing from the East Division in the finals, should they get there, are the only two teams in the league with over 40 wins. They also each have 3 of the leagues top 8 hitters, based on average...the Twins have none. Looks like the Twins will need a balanced attack from throughout the lineup and some real good pitching if they are to get another championship. And congrats to Buxton for another nice game at the plate and also to Kennys Vargas for his all-star selection. Expect it came as a surprise to lots of folks in the Twin Cities. Assume we will see Buxton back in a Twins uniform early next week. Another game without Luis Arraez in Chattanooga. Assume he was injured the other night.
  22. rdehring
    Great seeing Romero have a very good game. If he can get 6.2 innings in his last start, he would hit 150.0 innings for the season. Should put him on track to be solid for the Twins in '19 with no innings concerns. Last night sure made me take notice of AK. And belated happy birthday to Graterol. Will he pitch for the Twins as a 20-year old? I will go out on a limb and say he won't make it until a week after his 21st birthday. Expect that Lewis has just plain run out of gas in his first 'full' season. May be a reason we won't see him in the AFL. I remember Tademo catching my eye two years ago when he had an excellent season in the DSL as a 17-year old. Great seeing him have a good year and moving up to A ball after a disappointing 2017. And CONGRATS to the Kernels!
  23. rdehring
    But they also added a huge amount of talent. Larnach, Jeffers, Duran, Maciel, Davis and some kid named Helman. If their starting pitching holds up, could this be their year?
  24. rdehring
    Fantastic seeing Buxton have a great game at the plate. Now if he can have a few more over the next week. And a very nice start by Thorpe, his best at AAA? You said Vasquez had 2 K's and 3 walks. The box score showed 4 K's and 0 BB's in 1.2 innings? If that's correct, this kid just gets more interesting as the year winds down. Any word on Arraez, was he injured? And just when Fort Myers needs a winning streak, they cool off. Still 7 games left and they are only 1.5 games out of first....Come on Miracle!
  25. rdehring
    Hell of a return for Lance Lynn, who many thought was untradeable. Do the Twins control him for another five years? Or is it six? Can see him being a valuable part of this next Twins run as a part-time first baseman and DH.
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