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Twins 6, Red Sox 5: Three-Phase Clutchness Gives Twins First Sweep at Fenway Since 1994
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To me, there have been a number of games that in the past the Twins would invariably lose and they've managed to win a lot of them. There isn't a signature way to win or a small number of players doing the heavy lifting. There have been a lot of team wins, where four or more guys were crucial in the win. The bullpen certainly has been more than the sum of its parts and run scoring is better than the team OPS says it should be. The Twins aren't even a decent defensive team, but they've made a lot of really good plays in key situations to help them win. This still feels like a lot of good fortune and reverting to the mean would mean these victories might turn into tough defeats, but it has been fun so far.- 28 replies
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Twins 4, Red Sox 2: Bradley, Rojas and the Twins Stay on Fire in Boston
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The Brooks Lee Third Base Era is Beginning
stringer bell replied to Greggory Masterson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Quite a bit of conversation about Lewis in a thread that was supposed to be about Brooks Lee moving to third base. Lewis hit four homers this week IIRC and is carrying a very nice batting line after one week plus his rehab games. I don't think the Twins should rush him back, but if he continues to dominate he can force his way back sooner rather than later. Royce isn't Dr. Strangeglove at third, but he wasn't very good this spring for the Twins. It could be SSS or it could be taking his hitting problems to the field. I think Lee is best suited to play third base. Foot speed isn't as important as first step quickness and a quick release is more essential that pure arm strength. Lee was charged with two errors in the Red Sox series, but I still think his best defensive position will be third base. I don't think he has proven himself as a major league hitter and he is approaching 1000 plate appearances. -
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stringer bell reacted to a post in a topic:
The Brooks Lee Third Base Era is Beginning
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Not angst or frustration, just puzzled that a name that has been in the majors for decades and with this team for over a year can't be spelled correctly. Nothing personal @tarheeltwinsfan.
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Twins (Ober) vs Red Sox(Gray, S) May 24, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
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Twins (Ober) vs Red Sox(Gray, S) May 24, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
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Twins (Ober) vs Red Sox(Gray, S) May 24, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
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Limiting the arsenal is a tried and true formula for relief pitchers.
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As long as Rodgers is on the same team with Clemmons, Grey, Carantini and Able, I’m okay with that.
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Twins (Ober) vs Red Sox(Gray, S) May 24, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
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Twins (Ober) vs Red Sox(Gray, S) May 24, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
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They may have lucked into. a key bullpen piece for the next couple of years. Or he could be DFA’d in a couple weeks. Relief pitchers are so unpredictable.
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Twins (Ober) vs Red Sox(Gray, S) May 24, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
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Twins 4, Red Sox 2: Bradley, Rojas and the Twins Stay on Fire in Boston
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Health, a bat and an above average relief pitcher (or two).
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Clemens. He's been with the team for over a year and every day we get two or three alternate spellings. On top of that his dad was a great major leaguer for two decades. It shouldn't be that tough,
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The Twins Simply Don't Believe in Outfield Prospect Kyler Fedko
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Twins (Priellip) vs Red Sox(Tolle): 5/22/26, 6:10 pm CDT
stringer bell replied to C-Gangster's topic in Archived Game Threads
Mmm, as much as it b is good to habe Buxton in thr lineup, maybe it would have been better for him to do a mjnimum IL stint, rather than being a full time DH. -
The goid thing about Kreidler is his undeniably above average defense plus his versatility. Unlike a guy like José Miranda, who has to be a well-above average hitter to provide value, if Kreidler hits a little bit, he helps the team. If he continues to hit balls over the fence at above league average rate, he probably will provide enough value to stay on yhe team, even though the BA is nearly certain to drop.
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Fedko looked pretty ordinary in Spring Training this year. I don’t think he had much of a chance to make the team, but he did have a chance to impress the field staff. He actually started real slow at St. Paul this spring, but has been pretty hot lately.
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Lewis, until recently, was below league K average. He had a rash of strikeouts prior to his demotion. Like most teams, I believe the Twins consider a high K rate the price that is paid for slugging. If a player is not getting extra-base hits and striking out a lot, it’s a problem. If you have a high K rate and slug well, it is acceptable.
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The player who I thought of to compare with Carson McCusker. They are pretty different, but it would seem that they both benefitted from playing in a hitter's league. I am extremely suspicious of Triple A stats put up by older players. That said, Fedko is a better fit than James Outman as the fifth outfielder in that he's a right handed hitter. Because he possesses good speed and is regarded as a good outfielder, he can provide value without being an outstanding hitter. The differences between Fedko and Brent Rooker are that Rooker was a high draft choice and a guy who has to hit well above average to be an asset to a team. While I don't feel optimistic that Fedko will make much of an impact, I hope he gets a chance and thrives. ZIPS and other predictions miss often enough that they can't be totally relied on. I'm confident that if he keeps producing he'll get a shot and for a lot of minor league players that is all they can ask for.
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Kreidler has limited value as a glove-only guy. He has more as a low-average hitter with some power and a lot of value if he can hit at league average level. In a really small sample size, he has hit well and with considerable power. I think it is more likely that he'll continue to hit with surprising power, but I doubt the batting average and on base number is close to sustainable. His rep was he was a far better than average defender at five positions and that is something the Twins can really use.
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I'd add to the evaluation that Lee had a similar run of competence eleven months ago and he really hasn't been very good except for the month of June in 2025 and his five week run this spring. He hasn't hit much the last week or so. Martin has regressed the last 20 at-bats. Batters ebb and flow every year. It is hard to stay patient until they are fully established and maybe after they are established (See Buxton, Byron). The Twins have precious few players who can absolutely be counted on. That is IMHO why it is hard to count on them being a good team until they actually show it on the field.
