Now that we know the Twins 25 man roster, those with the know, probably can tell within a player or two who will be on these rosters, want to give me an educated guess??????? There are sooooo many pitchers, who will make it? Will there be that many cuts or will they DL(hide) alot of people? It seems really crowded for those pitching spots. HELP!!!!!! LOL

Here are the MiLB work groups which is basically the roster, as of 4/2/15

 

All of my push candidates seem to have been pushed.

From MiLB this seems to be the Rochester Roster >>> http://www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?sid=t534

This is the Chattanooga Lookouts Roster >>> http://www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?sid=t498

I enjoy reading about how the prospects are doing with the Red Wings and Lookouts during Spring Training games....but only get anecdotal reports from Bob Sacamento, Chris Fee and a few others (mostly Twitter reports). Guess I need to wait until regular season starts to follow them on Game Day reports.

Those are the rosters those guys appeared on to end 2014...not this year's roster

 

Here are the MiLB work groups which is basically the roster, as of 4/2/15

 

If this is right, that Chattanooga roster is going to be really, really fun to watch.  With the exception of Hicks/Gonzalez at 1B (and Kepler will get some time there) every expected starter is a big time prospect or a strong sleeper prospect.  Not a lot of chaff on that roster.

 

Dalton Hicks was not a high pick but he has moved right up the ladder.

Thats four top 20 prospects in the OF at Chattanooga. I hope Kepler gets the regular 1Bgig, but I don't know that the team will move Gonzalez to a bench role. I'd guess Hicks is the DH and some guys get rotated through there some, but Hicks has never been a bench player either.

With Pinto, Fryer and Bernier still to be added to the Rochester roster there are still a few cuts and/or demotions to come.  Also I notice that Mike Kvasnicka, Kyle Knudson, and Tony Thomas aren't included in any of the work groups.  Have they been released?

With Pinto, Fryer and Bernier still to be added to the Rochester roster there are still a few cuts and/or demotions to come.  Also I notice that Mike Kvasnicka, Kyle Knudson, and Tony Thomas aren't included in any of the work groups.  Have they been released?

Knudsen and Kvasnicka were released earlier in the week. Hadn't heard about Thomas but very well could have been.

 

Knudsen and Kvasnicka were released earlier in the week. Hadn't heard about Thomas but very well could have been.

Under MiLB it shows Thomas to have been released April 2nd from Chattanooga roster.

Edited April 4, 201511 yr by blairpaul715

I guess the biggest thing, is I am wondering what they will do with all the excess pitching, it doesnt seem that they usually release that many players right at the end, but maybe they do and i miss the transactions.

 

I guess the biggest thing, is I am wondering what they will do with all the excess pitching, it doesnt seem that they usually release that many players right at the end, but maybe they do and i miss the transactions.

Last year the Twins regularly (but not always) carried 13 pitchers and 12 position players on their minor league teams.  If they follow that mix again this year, I don't see a lot of excess pitching right now. There might be when some of these guys come off the DL.  It looks to me like there are more position players at risk right now rather than pitchers.

I guess the biggest thing, is I am wondering what they will do with all the excess pitching, it doesnt seem that they usually release that many players right at the end, but maybe they do and i miss the transactions.

DL and #FakeDL come into play.

Looks like the Chattanooga starting staff could be Berrios, Duffey, Peavey, Wimmers and Baxendale. 

 

Interesting to see the placement of Brett Lee and Baxendale this year. Thought maybe Lee would get a shot at AA after his good season at Fort Myers in '14. Could see a flip-flop depending on how those two do this year. Baxy needs to step it up in '15.

 

Also, it appears Jason Adam is on the DL for some reason that I missed. Anyone have any info on that?

Edited April 4, 201511 yr by nater79a

Here's the Updated Roster from this morning as well as the Daily Itinerary/Pitcher Lineup for 4/4 and 4/5

 

 

 

Edited April 4, 201511 yr by Bob Sacamento

Milone and Pelfrey are staying behind to pitch tomorrow according to the announcers for todays game.  And the games are at 10 am.

I guess the biggest thing, is I am wondering what they will do with all the excess pitching, it doesnt seem that they usually release that many players right at the end, but maybe they do and i miss the transactions.

Let's wait to see who exactly Santana's "positive influence" was working on. Maybe we'll get some more suspensions.

 

Let's wait to see who exactly Santana's "positive influence" was working on. Maybe we'll get some more suspensions.

LOL, that is pretty harsh

 

Here are the MiLB work groups which is basically the roster, as of 4/2/15

 

What are we doing with Fryer?

Expect a few more releases or trades this and next week.  Still too many people in the MiLB camp. 

 

What are we doing with Fryer?

You quoted the Roster as of 4/2 (which I posted on 4/3), The newest roster I posted this afternoon of 4/4 has Fryer in AAA with Rohlfing and De San Miguel as catcher.  From the games I've watched, Rohlfing has gotten the bulk of the reps since his demotion last week.

 

Here's the Updated Roster from this morning as well as the Daily Itinerary/Pitcher Lineup for 4/4 and 4/5

 

 

 

Hmmm, beside the crazy log jam at starting pitching at every level (especially when guys start coming off the DL) There seem to be a potential hole at 3B in the lower minors. If Sano blows out of AA and Goodrun is playing well enough to take his place, who plays the Hot Corner after that in Fort Myers? Does Ryan Walker move their after his DL stint is done? TJ White has played so few professional games I can't see him getting promoted. Wait until the draft and sign an advance college guy? Minor league free agent? Also if Dereck Rodriguez can't make it out of Rookie league this year, they have to consider releasing him. 

There seem to be a potential hole at 3B in the lower minors. If Sano blows out of AA and Goodrun is playing well enough to take his place, who plays the Hot Corner after that in Fort Myers? Does Ryan Walker move their after his DL stint is done? TJ White has played so few professional games I can't see him getting promoted.

 

Harr and Meija have both played 3rd for Miracle last year. FWIW

Haar is pretty solid at 3B.

 

Now that we can guesstimate what the roster will be in Chattanooga and lets assume Kepler can play 1B / DH  (only) because of his arm:

 

What's your opening day lineup for the Lookouts (AA) on Thursday?

 

My Guess - Twins MLB philosophy seems to dictate R/L/R/L/R/L/R line ups

Berrios SP (assume)

 

1. Buxton (OF)

2. Polanco (SS)

3. Sano (3B)

4. Kepler (1B)

5. Harrison (OF)

6. Gonzalez (DH)

7. Walker (OF)

8. Turner ©

9. Michael (2B)

 

Edited April 6, 201511 yr by lightfoot789

 

Now that we can guesstimate what the roster will be in Chattanooga and lets assume Kepler can play 1B / DH  (only) because of his arm:

 

What's your opening day lineup for the Lookouts (AA) on Thursday?

 

My Guess - Twins MLB philosophy seems to dictate R/L/R/L/R/L/R line ups

Berrios SP (assume)

 

1. Buxton (OF)

2. Polanco (SS)

3. Sano (3B)

4. Kepler (1B)

5. Harrison (OF)

6. Gonzalez (DH)

7. Walker (OF)

8. Turner ©

9. Michael (2B)

Fun game

 

Buxton

Michael

Polanco

Sano

Walker

Harrison

Gonzalez

Kepler

Turner

The lineup for the last game with Sano in it was:

 

Buxton CF,

Polanco SS,

Sano 3B,

Gonzales 1B,

Turner C,

Kepler DH, 

Walker LF,

Harrison RF

Michael 2B,

 

 

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere but the Rochester rotation was announced. 

 

May

Meyer

Hamburger

Rogers

Wheeler

 

Logan Darnell to the pen.