Twins Notebook 9/1: Big Mike is Back

It will be interesting to see if any minor league guys get call up.  I could see Cave getting demoted if Buxton will be healthy and bring up an OF.  Unlike in other years where you want guys to have regular playing time and not waste time on bench, they are not getting any more time really than what they would at MLB level.  Personally, I would not mind seeing Adrianza going and Gordon getting a look, unless he has not been doing well over in St. Paul.  I could see Lewis getting a call to play center if Buxton gets hurt again.  

All that being said, it would not surprise me if no moves are made in this crazy season. 

Like Big Mike, cheering for him! Happy that Buck is back! W/ Keurshel hope they play Astudillo & bring up at least Booker to get some decent RH hitters in the line up. Now that Buck is back   they`ll probably  slide a little & avoid Lewis call up.

"Rock Bottom" ...lol how old are you? I can tell you about rock bottom and this sure as hell aint it. Even with the lineup we have Playing we are better than Cleveland AND Chicago. I knew everyone was gonna say ohmygawd wheres Kiriloff to save the day etc...etc.... Can we wait to see how this week transpires please? In this season all you have to do is be healthy and somewhat hot by Sept 29th.

"Rock Bottom" ...lol how old are you? I can tell you about rock bottom and this sure as hell aint it. Even with the lineup we have Playing we are better than Cleveland AND Chicago. I knew everyone was gonna say ohmygawd wheres Kiriloff to save the day etc...etc.... Can we wait to see how this week transpires please? In this season all you have to do is be healthy and somewhat hot by Sept 29th.

No S*** .... Losing 6 to close out August isn't pretty, but they still have 5 to go to catch the 2016 team that lost 11 to close out August (and that's after opening the season 0-9)

The last week has sucked with the losing, the delays and the general wasting of time, but these Twins have a long way to go to reach the bottom.

It will be interesting to see if any minor league guys get call up.  I could see Cave getting demoted if Buxton will be healthy and bring up an OF.  Unlike in other years where you want guys to have regular playing time and not waste time on bench, they are not getting any more time really than what they would at MLB level.  Personally, I would not mind seeing Adrianza going and Gordon getting a look, unless he has not been doing well over in St. Paul.  I could see Lewis getting a call to play center if Buxton gets hurt again.  

 

All that being said, it would not surprise me if no moves are made in this crazy season. 

Gordon has not been in St. Paul at all. He tested positive for COVID in July before Summer camp started, and he was reportedly hit hard enough by it to land in the hospital (more evidence that this virus should not be underestimated). He is just now getting back to physical activity and definitely won't be ready to play at all this season.

batting Sano in lead off spot surprises me somewhat.  I would like to have seen some speed sprinkled around the lineup and ahead of big bats to generate some pressure on the opposing defense.  Single to to gaps and speed from 1st could set up some 1st and 3rd situations.  Small ball at times puts added pressure on defense to make plays. White Sox have shown they can sling around the diamond like little leaguers.

batting Sano in lead off spot surprises me somewhat.  I would like to have seen some speed sprinkled around the lineup and ahead of big bats to generate some pressure on the opposing defense.  Single to to gaps and speed from 1st could set up some 1st and 3rd situations.  Small ball at times puts added pressure on defense to make plays. White Sox have shown they can sling around the diamond like little leaguers.

That sounds good in theory, but none of the Twins' speedy guys have been able to get on base consistently this season. Cruz and Sano have been productive, but when they have seven guys around them in the lineup that can't swing their way out of a wet paper bag, teams will just pitch around them (as we saw with Cruz's IBB last night in the 8th).

Losing is going to continue until we get rid of our manager.  He's got no fire.  Every word he speaks is carefully chosen so as not to offend. I guess I'm kind of old school; but It's painful for me to listen to him.  I imagine the same goes for most of the players.  They are jocks, not civil servants!  We need a straight talkier.  We need a guy to come in and command respect. .  Francona. comes to mind.  Until then, as some of my younger friends say: "I'm otta here!.

I really want a youth infusion - I want Larnach and Rooker and Lewis and Kiriloff - all of them.  I want Duran and Chalmers.  I do not care who gets cut.  Just get some excitement onto the team.