Again, didn’t see it posted. Hopefully Wade can get into a few games.

Good to see - I think Cave wore out his welcome a bit during his most recent call up.

 

Too bad about Cron - won't have him next weekend in Cleveland, either. Does Sano go to first? Do they go with Adrianza? Marwin? Probably a mixture.

I think it would be wise to keep running Sano out at third. He’s penciled in there for next season, I believe. Adrianza and Gonzalez can fill in at first. Wade and Gonzalez can take over LF (and RF if Kepler sits or moves to CF/DH for a game)

 

I think it would be wise to keep running Sano out at third. He’s penciled in there for next season, I believe. Adrianza and Gonzalez can fill in at first. Wade and Gonzalez can take over LF (and RF if Kepler sits or moves to CF/DH for a game)

 

I would probably agree - this team is definitely limping to the finish line of the 1st half. Man.

What's up with Cron?

 

What's up with Cron?

 

Right thumb inflammation.

Re: Gleeman’s take on this. Not much production would be expected from either Cave or Wade. However, Wade can have value by simply working the count in his PA. Cave just doesn’t seem to have that skill, at least not yet. I’m sure the players hitting behind Arraez have enjoyed those extended ABs he has had. Hopefully Wade can pull that off from the 8th (9th?) spot in the lineup when he gets in there.

Tough loss as Cron has been so good with the bat as well as the glove. I would be very happy with him at 1B for the next few years. How many throwing errors has he taken away from Polanco alone? This keeps Arraez up for sure for another couple weeks at least which I like.

 

We seem to have the hitting depth in the minors to overcome loss of our hitters. Wish we could say the same about the pitching.

Right thumb inflammation.

 

 

I think it would be wise to keep running Sano out at third. He’s penciled in there for next season, I believe. Adrianza and Gonzalez can fill in at first. Wade and Gonzalez can take over LF (and RF if Kepler sits or moves to CF/DH for a game)

Sano is starting at 1b today. Arraez at 3b. Wade in LF.

Tough loss as Cron has been so good with the bat as well as the glove. I would be very happy with him at 1B for the next few years. How many throwing errors has he taken away from Polanco alone? This keeps Arraez up for sure for another couple weeks at least which I like.

 

We seem to have the hitting depth in the minors to overcome loss of our hitters. Wish we could say the same about the pitching.

I’m not sure I agree with the glove assesment.

 

He has 7 errors already and a negative UZR. Also, Polanco had 3 throwing errors in half a season last year. He already has 8 this year.

Did Wade get into a game last time up?

Did Wade get into a game last time up?

One, for 6 innings.

Wade got robbed of a hit, and got hit by a pitch last time up.

 

Tough loss as Cron has been so good with the bat as well as the glove. I would be very happy with him at 1B for the next few years. How many throwing errors has he taken away from Polanco alone? This keeps Arraez up for sure for another couple weeks at least which I like.

 

We seem to have the hitting depth in the minors to overcome loss of our hitters. Wish we could say the same about the pitching.

 

He is like Doug Mientkiewicz - but he can actually hit for power!

 

 

Wade got robbed of a hit, and got hit by a pitch last time up.

 

And got picked off of first, right?

This would've been a nice time to give Zander Wiel his turn, seeing as he's been playing lots of 1b in Rochester.

 

This would've been a nice time to give Zander Wiel his turn, seeing as he's been playing lots of 1b in Rochester.

 

Would require a 40 man move, and although the Twins have an open spot, I doubt adding Wiel is something they prefer.

 

This would've been a nice time to give Zander Wiel his turn, seeing as he's been playing lots of 1b in Rochester.

I would like Wiel to get a chance eventually, but I also want to see Wade in the big leagues and he's on the 40 man roster. I'd like to get a glimpse to see if Wade has what it takes to stick as a 4th OF.

 

Good to see - I think Cave wore out his welcome a bit during his most recent call up.

 

Too bad about Cron - won't have him next weekend in Cleveland, either. Does Sano go to first? Do they go with Adrianza? Marwin? Probably a mixture.

Could use Garver there as well if need be.

 

 

This must be Cron using his left hand for the thumbs up since the right one is injured.

It's 10 days but only 5 games. Unfortunately 3 are against our most important competition.

 

 

 Does Sano go to first? Do they go with Adrianza? Marwin? 

 

Yes.

 

 

 

I’m not sure I agree with the glove assesment.

He has 7 errors already and a negative UZR. Also, Polanco had 3 throwing errors in half a season last year. He already has 8 this year.

UZR is much less important for a 1B than the other infield positions. Also, it would be interesting to know what Cron's errors were exactly. Fielding grounders? Missing popups? And there's the one error where Odorizzi faked him out and he didn't see Schoop's throw.

UZR is much less important for a 1B than the other infield positions. Also, it would be interesting to know what Cron's errors were exactly. Fielding grounders? Missing popups? And there's the one error where Odorizzi faked him out and he didn't see Schoop's throw.

According to fangraphs, 5 “fielding” errors, 1 throwing. Which leaves one more. I suppose that’s likely a dropped throw from an infielder

Looks like the injury replacement is going to need replacing.

Wade to IL. Bring up Rooker.

Wade to IL. Bring up Rooker.

Well, there is a spot on the 40-man to add Rooker, but I’m not sure the Twins will do that yet.

Well, there is a spot on the 40-man to add Rooker, but I’m not sure the Twins will do that yet.

agreed, as trade bait, he’s way more valuable off the 40

Rosario should be ready to go after the All-Star break. To add Rooker for one game doesn't make much sense unless they would keep him to play first base until Cron is back.