Twins 6, Royals 4: Smeltzer, Miranda and Defense Push Twins to the Win

[ashbury]

6 minutes ago, Brandon said:

At least with Paddack’s injury his salary will remain low so when he comes back he won’t cost much.

"This restaurant serves terrible food, but at least they keep the portions small."

[PDX Twin]

4 hours ago, USNMCPO said:

I hate to say this out loud but I thought Angel Hernandez called a good game last night. I didn't think that was possible. I'm not sure what that balk was (I know he strode too far towards home plate but that is almost never called). At least I know that Angel has it in him.

A stopped clock is right twice a day....

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, PDX Twin said:

A stopped clock is right twice a day....

If it's really stopped then I can't see the digital display to confirm this bit of wisdom.

[Rosterman]

I'm sorry, getting send down after a second decent start?

Maybe Smeltzer is a starter for the future. But right now, he could serve as a decent mid-iunning long guy. A lefty who can pitch thru a batting order.

Winder, Ober, Ryan, Maeda, Gray can be locks for 2023. And who knows who else is coming up, what the Twins do with Bundy and Archer. Whatever.

Winder and Smeltzer both need innings, but not full start innings, to build up for future jobs with the Twins. 3-4 innings a game (or even just two) can see them thru the season. 

[jorgenswest]

2 hours ago, Rosterman said:

I'm sorry, getting send down after a second decent start?

Maybe Smeltzer is a starter for the future. But right now, he could serve as a decent mid-iunning long guy. A lefty who can pitch thru a batting order.

Winder, Ober, Ryan, Maeda, Gray can be locks for 2023. And who knows who else is coming up, what the Twins do with Bundy and Archer. Whatever.

Winder and Smeltzer both need innings, but not full start innings, to build up for future jobs with the Twins. 3-4 innings a game (or even just two) can see them thru the season. 

Seems like they can utilize him to start the second game of the double header in Detroit. He probably gets one start in AAA in between. They have another double header in June in the midst of 17 games in 16 days. There is value in keeping him stretched out and starting to slot in those games as the extra man. He also stays ready when the next injury hits.