The Twins weren't going to wait until September 1 to add a bat. Chris Parmelee and his AAA domination have been recalled.

 

Jeff Gray was (finally?) outrighted to Rochester. He's off the 40 man roster, which means we assume he (like Blackburn and Nishioka) will most likely not return to the Twins this season.

Which means Parmelee will be in the lineup as long as Span is out and then move right back to his familiar spot on the bench?

So why did we add Matt Carson to the 40-man again?

We added Carson 1) Because I think he will be called up in September and 2) He seems to have stolen Ichiro's arm for RF.

The Gray move does create another space on the 40-man. Vasquez, Slama and Hicks could possibly be added. I believe this is the best thing about Gray being outrighted.

They better play him... His time on the bench during his last cup of coffee was a crime.

They better play him... His time on the bench during his last cup of coffee was a crime.

 

How many crimes are ever prosecuted RB? Gardy's already got Span's current bench seat reservation fitted for Parmelee's "battling tail" as soon as Span is ready to go.

We added Carson 1) Because I think he will be called up in September and 2) He seems to have stolen Ichiro's arm for RF.

 

I don't know, don't you think Arcia and Hicks probably need a look in September more than Carson? How many outfielders do the Twins need?

 

The situation looks the same to me, Span's hurt so the Twins need another position player. I don't think Parmelee just mastered playing the outfield in the last couple weeks. Why was it Carson last time and now it's Parmelee?

They better play him... His time on the bench during his last cup of coffee was a crime.

 

How many crimes are ever prosecuted RB? Gardy's already got Span's current bench seat reservation fitted for Parmelee's "battling tail" as soon as Span is ready to go.

 

Doesnt have to be that way... R o t a t I o n. G a r d y. R o t a t I o n.

Great News! Parmalee is recalled PRIOR to Sept 1. That means he's eligible for the playoff roster, right?

The situation looks the same to me, Span's hurt so the Twins need another position player. I don't think Parmelee just mastered playing the outfield in the last couple weeks. Why was it Carson last time and now it's Parmelee?

 

Parmelee hasn't play an inning in the outfield all year in Rochester. The situation was different 2 weeks ago... Parmelee was expected to primarily be a bench option, but he ended up starting because span was out for longer. Carson would not have been sent back to Rochester if not for Diamond throwing at Hamilton's head. At this point, Parmelee will likely play and he's only missing like 6 Rochester games instead of 22.

The Gray move does create another space on the 40-man. Vasquez, Slama and Hicks could possibly be added. I believe this is the best thing about Gray being outrighted.

 

They'll have to make a decision on PJ Walters, too, who is still on the 60 day DL. That rehab time has to be over soon.

The situation looks the same to me, Span's hurt so the Twins need another position player. I don't think Parmelee just mastered playing the outfield in the last couple weeks. Why was it Carson last time and now it's Parmelee?

 

Parmelee hasn't play an inning in the outfield all year in Rochester. The situation was different 2 weeks ago... Parmelee was expected to primarily be a bench option, but he ended up starting because span was out for longer. Carson would not have been sent back to Rochester if not for Diamond throwing at Hamilton's head. At this point, Parmelee will likely play and he's only missing like 6 Rochester games instead of 22.

 

Magic # to be eliminated , according to standings I saw, is 2, so the Wings are not likely to get to the playoffs anyway.

Capps needs to be added to the 60-day. Not sure why Parmelee came up, though...unless Morneau and Mauer are being traded tonight!

This is awesome....buying a Chris Parmelee jersey better be worth it!

Gray sucks and Parmelee rules. Hard believe this is such a good win-win situation!

The situation looks the same to me, Span's hurt so the Twins need another position player. I don't think Parmelee just mastered playing the outfield in the last couple weeks. Why was it Carson last time and now it's Parmelee?

 

Parmelee hasn't play an inning in the outfield all year in Rochester. The situation was different 2 weeks ago... Parmelee was expected to primarily be a bench option, but he ended up starting because span was out for longer. Carson would not have been sent back to Rochester if not for Diamond throwing at Hamilton's head. At this point, Parmelee will likely play and he's only missing like 6 Rochester games instead of 22.

 

I think you're quoting the wrong guy, Friend. That's my quote, and it sounds like J-Dog doesn't agree with me anyway.

 

I'm confused because the Twins now have exactly the same number of available outfielders on their roster as they did immediately before they added Carson to the 40-man and called him up. I don't see how there's suddenly more at-bats available for Parmelee now than there was two weeks ago.

 

OK, that's weird - I was quoting Seth and now it would appear I'm quoting myself.

It really doesn't matter what they do at this point.

Great News! Parmalee is recalled PRIOR to Sept 1. That means he's eligible for the playoff roster, right?

 

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I assume when Doumit is not catching he will be taking the extra outfield at-bats along with Matroianni, while Parmelee and Morneau rotate at 1B while also sharing DH duties with Mauer? The only time I see being cut is Matroianni's. I don't think Parmelee has any need to play the outfield this year unless Gardy feels like experimenting.

Great News! Parmalee is recalled PRIOR to Sept 1. That means he's eligible for the playoff roster, right?

 

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How does the rotation set up? Do we have to worry about making sure a lefty is lined up at Yankee Stadium?

Lots of Valencia and Liriano jerseys for sale at reduced prices at the Minnesota State Fair!

Parmelee batting 7th tonight and starting in... Right Field...

Parmelee batting 7th tonight and starting in... Right Field...

 

Shocker, the Twins certainly executed their backup plan flawlessly by getting Parmelee plenty of reps in Roc.

 

More importantly, how did Span's MRI go this morning? Is he still listed day to day, a DL candidate, or shut down for the year?

@ Jokin, No point in DL him when you can expand rosters in 3 days.

Parmelee batting 7th tonight and starting in... Right Field...

 

If Parmelle doesn't hit well in the majors this go round, will it be because he's playing out of position? I see this meme coming.

@ Jokin, No point in DL him when you can expand rosters in 3 days.

 

You're right, I just wanted to illustrate the continued Twins flailing.

Lots of Valencia and Liriano jerseys for sale at reduced prices at the Minnesota State Fair!

 

I'll assume the Gray, Blackburn and Nishi jerseys were dispatched to a bottomless pit somewhere.

Great News! Parmalee is recalled PRIOR to Sept 1. That means he's eligible for the playoff roster, right?

 

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Concur. Well played sir.

 

This entire website could stand a bit more humor, IMO.

Wait, he played ZERO games in Rochester in the OF, and now he is starting in the OF in the majors? That seems odd to me.

@ Jokin, No point in DL him when you can expand rosters in 3 days.

 

You're right, I just wanted to illustrate the continued Twins flailing.

 

Part of the game is keeping your opponent guessing. Guessing about your competency or sanity might work.