Game Thread: Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins - 4/22/2022 @ 7:10pm CT

[Nine of twelve]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Jeff reardon? Lol

The Twins acquired Reardon in a trade.

[wsnydes]

2 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Thome and Cruz were both aging veterans, thought by many to be diminished (they weren't). Jack Morris was a bit younger (35), but also thought to be on the downside of his career. Frankly, I can't think of a free agent who was at his peak and signed away from another team. 

Aside from Correa?

[Richie the Rally Goat]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Jeff reardon? Lol

Bert Blyleven, though he was a trade? The first time…

[stringer bell]

3 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Are we only getting 5 from Ober?

79 pitches, dreaded third time through the order.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Larnach deserved that hit.

[Aggies7]

Just now, Nine of twelve said:

The Twins acquired Reardon in a trade.

Trade or FA signing counts

[stringer bell]

Just now, wsnydes said:

Aside from Correa?

It's early to make a judgment on Correa.

[Aggies7]

1 minute ago, Sconnie said:

Bert Blyleven, though he was a trade? The first time…

Tom Herr (ducks)

[Richie the Rally Goat]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Trade or FA signing counts

Rick Aguilera

[wsnydes]

Just now, stringer bell said:

It's early to make a judgment on Correa.

Your statement was a free agent at their peak that was signed away from another team.  Correa definitely qualifies for that regardless of performance.

[Aggies7]

1 minute ago, Sconnie said:

Rick Aguilera

Not an all star until he came to MN

[stringer bell]

One thing is that the Twins really can't run their way to runs, especially with Buxton not a factor. When they try to steal they get caught and when they stay at first, they hit into double plays. Catch-22. 

[PDX Twin]

Sano does his best to get us out of the inning...

[Brock Beauchamp]

21 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Who’s the last “big name” trade/signing that really worked out for the twins? I don’t mean someone we took a chance on, I mean an all star type that we signed and actually delivered? Orlando Cabrera? He was a gold gloved we didn’t sign until July.  Carl Pavano? Shannon Stewart? Luis Castillo? 

Before Nelson Cruz, Ervin Santana was actually really good with the Twins.

[Aggies7]

Just now, wsnydes said:

Your statement was a free agent at their peak that was signed away from another team.  Correa definitely qualifies for that regardless of performance.

My question was who are the free agent signings or trade acquisitions who were previously all stars and came here and performed up to expectations. The list is short

[Aggies7]

Just now, Brock Beauchamp said:

Before Nelson Cruz, Ervin Santana was actually really good with the Twins.

Yes he was

[Aggies7]

The amount of mistake pitches that aren’t being put in play for a hit is quite concerning

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

My question was who are the free agent signings or trade acquisitions who were previously all stars and came here and performed up to expectations. The list is short

I saw your question, I was thinking @stringer bellwas going in a different direction, but I could have misunderstood what he was saying.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

What i miss?

 

 

[Mill1634]

Just now, sampleSizeOfOne said:

What i miss?

 

 

Nothing if you've watched any other Twins game this past week. Same story, different day.

[wsnydes]

Just now, sampleSizeOfOne said:

What i miss?

 

 

One run and a bunch of missed opportunities.

So, you know, just like every other game.

[Aggies7]

Just now, sampleSizeOfOne said:

What i miss?

 

 

Nothing good

[wsnydes]

4 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

My question was who are the free agent signings or trade acquisitions who were previously all stars and came here and performed up to expectations. The list is short

Josh Willingham?

[stringer bell]

8 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

Your statement was a free agent at their peak that was signed away from another team.  Correa definitely qualifies for that regardless of performance.

The OP said "that really worked out for the Twins" and I maintain that it is far too early to evaluate that. I see that we are now on the same page on this, so this posting is needless.

Edited April 23, 2022 by stringer bell

[Muppet]

25 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

 

[Azviking101]

The pen is pretty rested, and they still have a 28 man roster. Why is Jax coming into a 1 run deficit? 
Rocco giving up as well? 

[wsnydes]

Just now, stringer bell said:

The OP said "that really worked out for the Twins" and I maintain that it is far too early to evaluate that.

I agree with that, especially since he hasn't thus far anyway.

I wasn't sure if you were going in another direction or not.

[Aggies7]

kopech done after 5 innings, 83 pitches and 3 hits.

 

I can’t even.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

27 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Who’s the last “big name” trade/signing that really worked out for the twins? I don’t mean someone we took a chance on, I mean an all star type that we signed and actually delivered? Orlando Cabrera? He was a gold gloved we didn’t sign until July.  Carl Pavano? Shannon Stewart? Luis Castillo? 

Tori Hunter count as big name?

Did he get us back to contention?

 

[PDX Twin]

Just now, Azviking101 said:

The pen is pretty rested, and they still have a 28 man roster. Why is Jax coming into a 1 run deficit? 
Rocco giving up as well? 

You'd  prefer, maybe, Duffey?