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The Players I want to see called up...and a question about Arcia..


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1- I want to see Mitch Garver catch almost all the games until the end of the regular season.

 

2. I want to see Gonsalves called up and pitch in the rotatation

 

3. I want to see Granite called up and play every day

 

Did we ever receive a player for Arcia?

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Sadly, the names you mentioned don't have to be considered for additions until the off-season. 

 

I imagine Granite, and maybe Gonsalves, will go to the AZFL for some regular play.

 

Garver would be interesting. If Suzuki goes, then Murphy gets the call. It would be nice to see a courtesy call and early add with Garver, but it probably won't happen.

 

You first have to look at all names on the 40-man. Then you look at names like Wimmers that you might care to get a look at. They you think about rewards (Beresford, perhaps). Any other names at Rochester stand out? Not for the moment. Reed is there, Baxendale is there, Wheeler should get a look but they will probably hold off.

 

The bigger question is where the Twins will find the 6-7-8 spots to add guys in the off-season, and the two names that will stay there (you need guys on the current 40-man to remove if, say, you sign a free agent).

 

Not that the Twins don't have bubble names like Duffy, and Santiago and Escobar, both of whom could be denied arbitration, for example.

 

Even Palka will be ignored. Will theyc all up Walker? Is he deserving? What to do about Park!

 

I would love to see Mitch catch all the games, but he is currently adjusting to the Rochester staff, and not sure that the best use of his talents is to have him totally adjust to the major league staff, or even catch one or two guys regularly until seasons end. But having him sit on the major league bench, watch and listen the game, become a late-inning replacement...I think...would be rewarding to him and set the bar for next season.

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Garver could get a shot as he's the closest and fastest rising catcher on a team needing help there. And he has to be added to the 40 man anyway.

 

I love Gonsalves and have high hopes. But half a season at AAA, even performing as he is. I don't think he's prepared yet.

 

No room for Granite either. No AAA time, little playing time available when Buxton comes back.

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I would like to the following added:

 

Wheeler, Wimmers, Baxendale, Garver, Walker and Palka

 

They are the most deserving productive-wise from AAA

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I'd like to see pitchers Pat Light and Meijia and Wimmers get a shot.  Wimmers only one not on 40 man.

 

Walker is about to set International League record in SO, but is also on his way to leading 5 leagues consecutively in HRs - Appy; Midwest; Florida State; Southern League; and currently leading International League in his 1st year of AAA (24).  Walker also has more BB than Rosario (6); Escobar (9); Plouffe (10); and Buxton or Susuki (13) all put together.  So it's not as though he doesn't walk.  He also has 191 Total Bases (Mauer is 2nd on Twins with 166 on Twins).    

 

His manager (Quade) swears by his work ethic and his defense has been solid in 2016 according to same manager as well.  Walker would be the only 40 man roster position player not to be called up.  That would be a shame IMO.  

 

Josh Whetzel ‏@JoshWhetzel  6h6 hours ago
3) The Wings have only three position players that have been with team all year: James Beresford, Wilfredo Tovar & Adam Brett Walker.

 

Has been a theme with Walker [Never Promoted].  Ever?

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