4 Call-Up Options Should Josh Donaldson Miss Time

How about moving Sano to 3B, calling up Kirilloff to play everyday 1B?

My vote is for Blakenhorn.  Granted my vote means absolutely nothing.

I would move Sano to third and have Rooker play first base.

Blankenhorn starting in AA doesn't suggest he'll get the call.

A 1B/OF makes sense as it allows Arraez as the primary 3B with Sano in case of emergency. 

It is surprising they don't have a AAAA-type utility player on the 40-roster. (Arguably Gordon, but I'd still classify him as "prospect" regardless of stock.)

I would bring up Lin and have him be the regular 3rd baseman. Fit’s the defensive philosophy and he hit in ST as well. Don’t think it’s likely Kirilloff is ready.

Let's stay optimistic, guys. Donaldson will take today and tomorrow off, then return Sunday where his bat makes the difference in the Twins second win of the season.

Nooooooooo Way do I want to see his name on any IL, DL or any other list this early in the season.

I think I would keep Arraez at 3rd base and bring up Tzu-Wei Lin as utility infielder.

Kirilloff and Rooker can’t play in the majors yet. I’ve been told they’re not ready.

I'd call up Blankenhorn, as he's played a decent amount of 3B in the minors. I'd prefer seeing him get some games at 3B rather than Astudillo.

Desperate times, desperate measures. Don't replace a big bat with a Punch and Judy hitter. Alex K just may have to do his growing up in the big leagues.

An extra pitcher isn’t a viable option for the next two games. Having 12 hitters, one of whom is only a pinch hitter, means you have the backup catcher and two guys who can play defense.

Does the title say "Should Josh Donaldson miss time"?

Just asking 'cause, it was the first game of the season, after a season last year where Josh missed considerable time, and after a career where his calf is anything but golden.

Donaldson is an IL itinerant in waiting.  Unfortunately.

Best to understand reality, and live in it, then walk around with stories in your head about how things are going to be just fine.

Arraez needs to be in the lineup every day. Idk if he has to pitch. Lol. Good thing we have alot of youngsters that can play multiple positions!! Donaldson will be back on Saturday. He is getting massaged today and eating jars of pickles.

We don't know how long Donaldson will be out and when the next problem will arise. It really begins to feel like Sano is our only real third Base option. The rest fill in but we know he can actually play the position. Then rooker and Kiriloff or Larnach work. So we will tune in tomorrow and see what the doctors report is and keep hoping that our four-year contract isn't like buxton's career so far.

Donaldson will be back on Saturday. He is... eating jars of pickles.

Josh is pregnant? And here I was thinking it was his hamstring.

call up Law

If Donaldson stays hurt, then Kirilloff gets the nod, because Garlick bats right, and his spot goes to Rooker if he scuffles at the plate. As mentioned, Arraez must keep his bat in the game, so he goes to 3B. Thank goodness Arraez is so position flexible. 

I get the concern for his replacement but I don’t get the free pass on conditioning and preparation. Josh had an easy double so he is at cruise speed, not at I’m being chased by a bear and need to fly speed. How about being in better condition and warmed up properly to survive that circumstance. He needs to be prepared and he wasn’t.

I get the concern for his replacement but I don’t get the free pass on conditioning and preparation. Josh had an easy double so he is at cruise speed, not at I’m being chased by a bear and need to fly speed. How about being in better condition and warmed up properly to survive that circumstance. He needs to be prepared and he wasn’t.

Interesting that after a game was just lost due to horrible defense. A lot of posters advocate for a bad defensive lineup Sano at third and Rooker at first?? Assuming Donaldson has to go on the DL, Arraez should get 3b, platoon Cave and Garlick in LF and call up Lin or Riddle to provide a backup infielder. At least for the short term.

Against National League teams I would put Sano at 3B and play Cruz at 1B. Against American League teams, I'm fine with Arraez at third and Cave or Garlick in the outfield. If Josh goes on the IL, it makes the most sense to bring up either Kiriloff or Rooker.

I get the concern for his replacement but I don’t get the free pass on conditioning and preparation. Josh had an easy double so he is at cruise speed, not at I’m being chased by a bear and need to fly speed. How about being in better condition and warmed up properly to survive that circumstance. He needs to be prepared and he wasn’t.

YES THIS!

Pulling a hamstring on a routine double early in the first game is not acceptable.

Proper stretching and preparation (though time consuming an boring) makes that an absolutely preventable injury.

There needs to be a complete overhaul of the strategy by him and the Twins training staff.

If Sano is our best 3b after Donaldson, and he is, put him there. I get versatility but how many guys should not be playing in their best position? I'd settle for one if we have to. Sano to third Versatility can play 1b if Josh goes DL

Against National League teams I would put Sano at 3B and play Cruz at 1B. Against American League teams, I'm fine with Arraez at third and Cave or Garlick in the outfield. If Josh goes on the IL, it makes the most sense to bring up either Kiriloff or Rooker.

Cruz at 1B?? Has he ever played there before?

If Sano is our best 3b after Donaldson, and he is, put him there. I get versatility but how many guys should not be playing in their best position? I'd settle for one if we have to. Sano to third Versatility can play 1b if Josh goes DL

Is Sano at better at 3b than Arraez? I think there may be a couple of good reasons he was moved to first, leave him there.

Rooker should be first in line. Make Arraez the temp 3rd baseman and platoon Cave/Garlick in LF with Rooker as a corner OF backup.

I would take Sano over Arraez at 3b. Yes.