That’s deflating…

I'm not completely sold on Jeffers, but I will give him the benefit of a doubt, when it comes to his hitting.  There are several catchers who struggled offensively early in their careers.  Some of them became decent hitters.

I think the young man is really trying to establish himself as a catcher, first.  Learning his staff, opposing hitters and runners are more of a priority for him, right now.  In fact, with this team, he may be mandated to concentrate on his defensive, and any offense he generates is great, for now.  A Twins lineup of lesser ability would require a larger offensive contribution.

How do the wheels fall off that quickly. Berrios was cruising, with a pitch count to get into the 7th or 8th, now his day is probably over after 5.

Stoopid pitch selection to Baddoo, curve for a single. Should have been that screwball fastball a little more down/away.

Berrios.

 

Sigh.

Can anyone say "immediate implosion"?

Berríos just falling apart. This is exactly why I don’t want to pay him more than $15MM AAV. He’s not at the same level as the guys earning closer to $20MM AAV.

 

Just now, mnfireman said:

How do the wheels fall off that quickly. Berrios was cruising, with a pitch count to get into the 7th or 8th, now his day is probably over after 5.

This is who he is and why his ceiling is limited. Durable but Inconsistent.

Boy, I bet the garbage can in the Detroit dugout took some abuse during that half inning.

4-0?
 

That will teach me not to fall asleep in the middle of a game...

Berrios must be on some type of 'timed released' medication.

3 minutes ago, Matthew Lenz said:

This is who he is and why his ceiling is limited. Durable but Inconsistent.

Yep. 

3 minutes ago, Matthew Lenz said:

Berríos just falling apart. This is exactly why I don’t want to pay him more than $15MM AAV. He’s not at the same level as the guys earning closer to $20MM AAV.

 

 

I agree. It would be pretty cool to have Ober as our number 1.

So frustrating ... this is why I'm conflicted about extending him ... just not sure he's worth what he might get on the open market and what we would have to over pay to keep him

For some reason we can get some pitchers so close to their 90+ percentile but don’t have that last tweak to unlock it. Berrios has shown plenty of flashes that he could be the best pitcher in baseball. Even with these struggles he’s still #28 ranked fWAR for qualified MLB pitchers. 

Okay ... let's have 3 more just like that

The Luftwaffe Air Raid!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chipping away at the deficit!

Just now, Vanimal46 said:

For some reason we can get some pitchers so close to their 90+ percentile but don’t have that last tweak to unlock it. Berrios has shown plenty of flashes that he could be the best pitcher in baseball. Even with these struggles he’s still #28 ranked fWAR for qualified MLB pitchers. 

I don't think there is any more to unlock. I think this is just who he is

5 solo homers for the win, that would be the Twin's way, eh?

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!   He's gone for 10 days.

And the annual 'Mr Toughness Award" goes to.........................

4 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

I don't think there is any more to unlock. I think this is just who he is

It’s possible this is the peak. If that’s the case it’s a good result as a whole. 3 fWAR benchmark pitchers don’t come around often here. 

Bremer's favorite phrases of 2021.

1. Soft tissue

2. center cut

3  I'm certainly not the expert

4 

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

Bremer's favorite phrases of 2021.

1. Soft tissue

2. center cut

3. ..................

4. Profit

Berrios still shaking his head as he walks off the mound.  So much for being a professional and moving forward.

The Tigers' bullpen may yet allow the Twins to make a comeback.

9 minutes ago, glunn said:

The Tigers' bullpen may yet allow the Twins to make a comeback.

Maybe we too can score a bases loaded 2 out hit?

A wild pitch would be nice.

So who would be emergency catcher after rortvedt??