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I couldn't be happier for Thielbar. I love stories like this, and another local story. He's been terrific, especially in those last 8 outings when he's gone 11.1 innings and given up just 4 hits, walked 5 and struck out 15.

 

As for Friday, I think the easy pick is Gibson since it is on his scheduled pitching day, and we'll find out probably Thursday. However, with two guys able to go on the 60 Day DL, it's also very much possible that they could add Sam Deduno, PJ Walters or even Andrew Albers to the 40 man to make a couple of starts.

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I couldn't be happier for Thielbar. I love stories like this, and another local story. He's been terrific, especially in those last 8 outings when he's gone 11.1 innings and given up just 4 hits, walked 5 and struck out 15.

 

As for Friday, I think the easy pick is Gibson since it is on his scheduled pitching day, and we'll find out probably Thursday. However, with two guys able to go on the 60 Day DL, it's also very much possible that they could add Sam Deduno, PJ Walters or even Andrew Albers to the 40 man to make a couple of starts.

 

What kind of odds would you need to get to bet $20 that it won't be Gibson?

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I totally admit I hadn't heard of Thielbar until just now, but having looked up his track record in the minors, it looks excellent. You could argue that he's been a bit old for each level of the minors he's been at, but a lefty with decent control that strikes out 9.0 K/9 (or better) in the minors...what's not to like?

 

Anyone (Seth?) know what his stuff is like? Decent velocity? Does he have a second pitch he can miss bats with?

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I couldn't be happier for Thielbar. I love stories like this, and another local story. He's been terrific, especially in those last 8 outings when he's gone 11.1 innings and given up just 4 hits, walked 5 and struck out 15.

 

As for Friday, I think the easy pick is Gibson since it is on his scheduled pitching day, and we'll find out probably Thursday. However, with two guys able to go on the 60 Day DL, it's also very much possible that they could add Sam Deduno, PJ Walters or even Andrew Albers to the 40 man to make a couple of starts.

 

Odds are, it's Gibson because of the 40-man issue. If they had found some damage in Wood's shoulder, maybe. But the MRI came in clean. So they probably don't want to 60-day DL him.

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Odds are, it's Gibson because of the 40-man issue. If they had found some damage in Wood's shoulder, maybe. But the MRI came in clean. So they probably don't want to 60-day DL him.

 

He's already been on the DL for the entire season, so he's already filled up most of the 60 days. I don't see much harm in move if they need a roster spot. The only downside would be the need to get him back on the 40-man to call him up.

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Someone told me that Thielbar is reminiscent delivery-wise to Perkins. He's a low-90s guy with a couple of pitches. He's a little wild at times. I think he's similar to Duensing, which I think any team would be happy to take. Can't make too much out of whatever he shows over these three or four days, but it's exciting. He came back aggressive. I talked to him at Twins Fest, and I'll have to check my transcription. Great story!

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Looking at their stat lines in Rochester, Gibson and Walters are pretty close so far. Both have gone deep in games, which is what the Twins staff so desperately needs.

 

I'm hoping Gibson but guessing Walters.

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I like the fact that the Twins pay attention to their own back-yard. Minnesota isn't a baseball hot-bed, but if you corner this market, you might get a h-o-f'er or two. Minnesota ball players seem to roost as well, although toward the end of hallowed careers.

 

Still, Winfield, Molitor, Morris, Mauer, Steinbach, perhaps Perkins, that's a pretty nice welcome mat to roll out to Minnesota prospects.

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I hope the Twins aren't using AAA stat lines to decide who is ready to be called up to the starting rotation.

 

The only measures that might be stable at this point are ground ball rate, fly rate (70 balls in play) and K/PA (70 PA). W/PA may be close to stable (170 PA).

 

Those numbers towards stabilization are at the major league level. My guess is the increased variability in the minors would increase those levels.

 

That doesn't mean the decision on who is most ready to be called up can not be performance based. It should be. It only means that the assessment of those that have seen every game and pitch should carry the weight. There is no way anyone who has not regularly seen these guys pitch can make a reliable assessment based on 2013 numbers.

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How much longer would Gibson have to stay in AAA for the Twins to have another year of control?

 

 

Negative 30 days.

 

 

They passed that point a month ago. :)

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