Padres 3, Twins 2 Twins Still Can't Solve a NL Team

[DJL44]

12 hours ago, tony&rodney said:

Not rah-rah in the least. I'm not disappointed that the Twins are in first place. I'm not much of a fan of the FO but mostly leave that alone, but the team is more fun to watch this year and have the ability to compete which was not the case last year and we don't know how next year will go. So, enjoy the team now. I haven't tasted white bread in more than 60 years. Doesn't it have preservatives that allow it to last forever? I only remember it tasted horrible. Maybe the Twins bullpen has left a toxic taste in your life.

Last year's team was 44-61 on August 1. They've improved to become a .500 team. No, they're not leading MLB in wins but it's still a massive improvement and a lot more fun to watch.

[tony&rodney]

9 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

Last year's team was 44-61 on August 1. They've improved to become a .500 team. No, they're not leading MLB in wins but it's still a massive improvement and a lot more fun to watch.

So we are in total agreement.

Let us hope the Twins trade for some pitching now to further improve matters.

[Karbo]

It's crunch time for the FO. I read these rumors about trading for a starter, but at this point I don't see that as making a big difference. Rocco will pull them too early and the bullpen will blow it for them. We need relief help more than starters IMO. Yet there is no talk about that in rumor mills.

[DJL44]

37 minutes ago, Karbo said:

It's crunch time for the FO. I read these rumors about trading for a starter, but at this point I don't see that as making a big difference. Rocco will pull them too early and the bullpen will blow it for them. We need relief help more than starters IMO. Yet there is no talk about that in rumor mills.

I'm not sure if they really need a "big difference". They need to win the division, which they currently lead, by a small amount over two equally flawed teams. A "small difference" could be enough to win the division, make the playoffs and see a $10-20M windfall. All-or-nothing is a really bad strategy for this season.

 

[Minny505]

It looks like Joe Smith is a placeholder in the bullpen so the team can avoid calling up Strotman, Smeltzer, or Sands, before the deadline. Otherwise, I just don't get it.

[Karbo]

21 hours ago, DJL44 said:

I'm not sure if they really need a "big difference". They need to win the division, which they currently lead, by a small amount over two equally flawed teams. A "small difference" could be enough to win the division, make the playoffs and see a $10-20M windfall. All-or-nothing is a really bad strategy for this season.

 

I agree. That's why I don't feel the need for a starter is the top priority. Reliever(s) should be the target IMO. They are usually less expensive as far as prospects go too. That's not to say we need to get too crazy and just try for a couple of setup types. We have our closer already.