1 minute ago, RpR said:

As I said before he hates not playing, not DHing, he said it destroys his timing and I think he knows what affects him most.

Sure but we all saw him run on that double. He’s clearly hurt. The only options are to either play him sparingly (including dh days) or IL him.

I’m not convinced which is a better option, though I’m starting to lean IL.

3 minutes ago, Doctor Gast said:

Too bad they never taught Celestino how to steal. He had a few good opportunities. He's fast enough

Twins do not steal bases, too old school.

Just now, PopRiveter said:

Sure but we all saw him run on that double. He’s clearly hurt. The only options are to either play him sparingly (including dh days) or IL him.

I’m not convinced which is a better option, though I’m starting to lean IL.

Agreed

Wow, their short-stop still thinks hes a Twin.

Bremer sounds totally amazed at Minaya’s success

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

Agreed

He also looked like he was in a bit of pain after diving head first on the SAC fly. He clearly isn't at 100% (not that this is news to most)

Just have to get it to pagan. He’s well rested ? 

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Yeah that situation just screamed stolen base attempt. 

 

A stolen bag early would've meant another run

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

Bremer sounds totally amazed at Minaya’s success

Didn’t he settle in pretty well for us last year? I think I’ve already blocked last year from my mind so I honest,y don’t remember

3 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Agreed

You the team doctor now?

I just checked Cruz's stats. at Baseball Ref. and he would be far, far better than what the Twins toss out there.

4 minutes ago, PopRiveter said:

Sure but we all saw him run on that double. He’s clearly hurt. The only options are to either play him sparingly (including dh days) or IL him.

I’m not convinced which is a better option, though I’m starting to lean IL.

I'd definitely put Buxton on the IL and try to get him healthy. I'm comfortable with Celestino in center and an injured Buxton just hasn't provided enough value at DH to justify the Twins strategy.

Can’t be nibbling to the 8 hitter in this lineup 

When Hicks was with the Twins, I was convinced that he would never be better than a fourth OF. He was excellent for one full season and a couple of partial seasons, including the COVID year, I don't think I was far wrong about Hicks, but what they got in return was basically nothing.

Gallo = 3 true outcomes...... looking for the K

1 minute ago, bighat said:

You the team doctor now?

I agreed I didn't know what the best option was. I just don't the information to be as certain as some here. Could be that I'm in Portland and don't have access to the players.... But I do love your post. It made me laugh. 

Wes Johnson is intense 

8 minutes ago, PopRiveter said:

Sure but we all saw him run on that double. He’s clearly hurt. The only options are to either play him sparingly (including dh days) or IL him.

I’m not convinced which is a better option, though I’m starting to lean IL.

He didn't look hurt scoring from 3rd.  Over 30 feet per second from 3rd to home.

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Didn’t he settle in pretty well for us last year? I think I’ve already blocked last year from my mind so I honest,y don’t remember

He was as good as any reliever we have

Ugh I’m nervous 

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

I agreed I didn't know what the best option was. I just don't the information to be as certain as some here. Could be that I'm in Portland and don't have access to the players.... But I do love your post. It made me laugh. 

All in good fun, man.

This needs to be Minaya's last hitter. He is clearly losing it, and the game isn't out of reach (yet), which may be better than we can say the next two nights. Don't throw this one away.

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

He was as good as any reliever we have

High bar.....

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

He was as good as any reliever we have

That’s not very comforting

What a save by Sanchez 

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

He was as good as any reliever we have

He has great stuff....he just always has had problems with control.  And that's evident tonight.

Well this has unraveled 

5 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Didn’t he settle in pretty well for us last year? I think I’ve already blocked last year from my mind so I honest,y don’t remember

Yes, he was very good late last year FWIW. 

This should have been a nothing inning

Ring him up!