Arraez out of the game? Please god don’t tell me it’s an injury

Just now, USAFChief said:

Stop blaming Rocco for using Duffey.

He can't not use the relievers he's given. He has waiver wire claims and minor league free agents to choose from. The front office deleted his best reliever before the season. He gets 39 yr old Joe Smith and Pagan in return.

Don't know how many times this needs to be said: There are no spots for non-performing relievers in modern baseball. No low leverage spots. No place to hide anyone.

Get him some better relievers this winter. 

 

Especially when the starter goes 4 or less. Lots of outs to fill 

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Stop blaming Rocco for using Duffey.

He can't not use the relievers he's given. He has waiver wire claims and minor league free agents to choose from. The front office deleted his best reliever before the season. He gets 39 yr old Joe Smith and Pagan in return.

Don't know how many times this needs to be said: There are no spots for non-performing relievers in modern baseball. No low leverage spots. No place to hide anyone.

Get him some better relievers this winter. 

 

It’s when he uses him that’s the issue, the Twins were in the game til he came in, so,  sorry, I wont stop blaming him

Arraez hurt. This night keeps getting worse and worse. 

Duffey screwed up and Rocco is not doing a good job at managing, but the Yankees are a very talented team.

1 minute ago, LVTwinsfan said:

It’s when he uses him that’s the issue, the Twins were in the game til he came in, so,  sorry I wont stop blaming him

Who should have been in?

When does Duffey pitch?

Can someone lie to me and tell me it’s going to be ok

Nine walks.  ?

Please let Donaldson come up again so we can put one in the ear hole. I'll at least have some sense of satisfaction if that happens even if we lose.

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Who should have been in?

When does Duffey pitch?

4th inning or 5th

The same ol' song and story. The fight for love and glory, A case of do or die...

 

Sigh.

Do we have any relievers not named Duran who can throw strikes? 

2 minutes ago, glunn said:

Duffey screwed up and Rocco is not doing a good job at managing, but the Yankees are a very talented team.

The Yankees bought a very talented team.

ftfy

4 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Especially when the starter goes 4 or less. Lots of outs to fill 

Every GD game.

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Do we have any relievers not named Duran who can throw strikes? 

Tyler Duffey doesn't walk anybody!

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Can someone lie to me and tell me it’s going to be ok

Yes.

 

But not me.

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Can someone lie to me and tell me it’s going to be ok

It’s going to be okay

Have they said anything about Arraez?

5 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

We can certainly hope 

I agree with you 1000%, but what is Duffey supposed to do when his MANAGER calls for him to warm up and summons him into the game?  Refuse to enter?  As BAD as Duffey is------the culprit here is 100% Baldelli! Yes, he didn't throw the pitch, but he put Duffey into a "no win" situation there.  One part of his job, is to PROTECT his players.  He failed BIG TIME here with his call to bring Duffey in.  

This is a 1-run game in the 7th inning against our biggest nemesis for years who's kicked sand in our face for ETERNITY and Rocco thinks Duffey is the answer?  Really?  

I'm sure Duffey's teammates will support him postgame. Its just a complete travesty his manager thrust him into a position to FAIL and get booed off the mound.  Hopefully, most of those "boo's" were directed at Baldelli. Just horrible.  Duffey didn't deserve that treatment.  Plain and simple.

Just now, Mill1634 said:

Please let Donaldson come up again so we can put one in the ear hole. I'll at least have some sense of satisfaction if that happens even if we lose.

Probably the absolute worst thing this team could do right now

Just now, PopRiveter said:

The Yankees bought a very talented team.

ftfy

The Twins have a bargain basement bullpen, I like the Yankees way

Yet another case of Rocco bringing in the reliever who just had a bad game to "build up his confidence," and instead the guy gets shelled.

I still can't believe we voluntarily sent Cotton back to AAA in favor for ANY of the arms that have pitched tonight for the Twins. He's better (right now) than any of them we've seen. 

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Stop blaming Rocco for using Duffey.

He can't not use the relievers he's given. He has waiver wire claims and minor league free agents to choose from. The front office deleted his best reliever before the season. He gets 39 yr old Joe Smith and Pagan in return.

Don't know how many times this needs to be said: There are no spots for non-performing relievers in modern baseball. No low leverage spots. No place to hide anyone.

Get him some better relievers this winter. 

 

There is clearly blame there.  At this point, you cannot use Duffey against premier power hitters.  Period.
 

Once LeMahieu reached base, it should have been Smith.  And if not Smith, literally anyone else.  Maybe he (or any other reliever) gets beat, but at least you’re using someone that has a chance of keeping the ball down.  Duffey hangs breaking balls every single outing.

2 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

4th inning or 5th

The Twins were "in the game" then.

Try again.

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Do we have any relievers not named Duran who can throw strikes? 

No

But it’s still going to be okay 

5-9 hitters now 7-20 With 5 walks.

Alright fellas, that's enough for me tonight.

 

Chris Archer will fix this teams pitching issues tomorrow, I have faith. AND we get Correa back. Prayer circle for Luis pls. 

Go Twins

2 minutes ago, Mill1634 said:

Please let Donaldson come up again so we can put one in the ear hole. I'll at least have some sense of satisfaction if that happens even if we lose.

I like Donaldson more than any player on our team not named arraez or polanco.

Disappointing. But tomorrow is a new day. Good night y’all.