TX 8, MIN 1: Circling the Drain

Well, umm, I got to confess I peeked under the tree already.  I'm just going to toss this turdburger in the garbage and wait for the minor league report.  Probably going to take a while, though.

I'm sure Grossman is a 'Designated' something..... I just haven't been able to figure out what.....maybe the FO can enlighten me!

…and as long as the FO is in the enlightening mood, maybe they could free me of my ignorance surrounding the advanced metrics surrounding the Belisile signing. 

Dear FO,

Please disregard D.C. Twins negativity.... We are so thankful for your enployment as we are quite certain that we would not have lasted this long on another MLB roster and know there are no other MLB roster spots waiting for us if our tight bond is ever to break. 

Forever Yours,

Grossman, Wison, and Belisle aka "The Triple Threat"

PS. We made up "The Triple Threat" ourselves. We think a hard core nickname may buy us a few more weeks on the MLB roster. 

Dear Twins Daily,

I cannot believe that I'm on an MLB roster with like 4 people in line for demotion before me..... And apparently they have no intention of bringing up anyone from the minors anyway!

(shhh, don't tell anyone but THIS-IS-AWESOME!)

Super Stoked,

Motter

Will Ferrell on SNL "Do you know that this song needs?! More Cowbell!"

Paul Molitor with Bullpen: "Do you know that this game need?! More Belisle!"

Unfortunate title selection. Nobody circles the drain in June. Haven't I taught you TD guys anything?

I really think they should seriously consider my wishes!!! I wanted Belisle gone and they let him stay last night again to pitch another inning! Look what happened? 4 more runs in one inning. I wanted someone pinch hit for Dozier when runners are in scoring position no matter who's pitching and they let Dozier bat with 2 outs! Look what happened? Pop out to end the inning and the only hope. I guess Dozier has been figured out by the league now. Well he has never hit when it really matters anyway.

Will Ferrell on SNL "Do you know that this song needs?! More Cowbell!"

 

Paul Molitor with Bullpen: "Do you know that this game need?! More Belisle!"

Of course the joke from 1988. Do you know what the Twins need? Les(s) Straker...

Hard to compete when 8 of the team's 12 position players have a sub .700 OPS. The lineup the Twins put on the field tonight wouldn't even be considered a good minor league batting order.

If Dozier has been figured out by the league, I seriously doubt he's going to have a good second half. Whoever predicted Dozier's going to outproduce Escobar at the end of year really needs to check his vision.

Was it really suspenseful when Dozier was up in a clutch situation?  Gleemans tweets have shown how dreadful he has been in high leverage situations.  Ugh.

This lineup stinks.  I've been preaching wait till the ASB before the negative talk, but even with our recent success against good teams, do we think this team is ready to break out?

they certainly do not know how to run the bases.  That's actually part of playing baseball.

Another game of mistakes and missed opportunities. Molitor never played like this. Why does he have his team playing like this? I would have Dozier and LaMarre both on the bench today and I'd tell them why they aren't playing. Sometimes you have to set an example. When you're struggling to score runs you just can't lose runners on the bases. Playing smart is better than playing dumb. We've seen enough dumb already for the entire year. 

I'd really like to see Gordon getting some playing time instead of Motter, Adrianza and Dozier. Not one of the three are relative to the Twins future, why are they being used over Gordon? Especially when none of the 3 are producing? Makes no sense.

Hey Belisle, look out, I hear Matt Crapps is available!

Another soft-tossing, below average journeyman lefty holds the mighty Twins offense in check. Those number 4 and 5 starters lick their chops when they see the Twins on the schedule.

The Twins offense has been horrible. So what does the front office do? Sign Matt Belisle. I realize that bullpen help was needed but we've got those guys in AAA for a reason.

I hear Buxton had a HR in Rochester last night. Might as well bring 'em up, pronto. He seems to play better in low-pressure situations. It seems that with the Twins now 7 games back, circling the drain, it would be a good time to bring him up and see if he can put up some stats.

Depressed and disappointed. I still haven't reached the "acceptance" stage of grief but I'm almost there.

Another game of mistakes and missed opportunities. Molitor never played like this. Why does he have his team playing like this? I would have Dozier and LaMarre both on the bench today and I'd tell them why they aren't playing. Sometimes you have to set an example. When you're struggling to score runs you just can't lose runners on the bases. Playing smart is better than playing dumb. We've seen enough dumb already for the entire year. 

 

I'd really like to see Gordon getting some playing time instead of Motter, Adrianza and Dozier. Not one of the three are relative to the Twins future, why are they being used over Gordon? Especially when none of the 3 are producing? Makes no sense.

 

Hey Belisle, look out, I hear Matt Crapps is available!

We cannot bench our starters because our best players on not on the roster.  I compare this with the minor league report - and wonder if Motter, Grossman, Adrianza, Wilson could break in to the starting roles at Fort Myers.  Of course they might challenge Mr Sano there.  

I cannot say Dozier will not pull off a hot second half. He has had three seasons with bi-polar half season stats so he could catch fire, but the problem is that his bad half is so disastrous that it is too late to do what is needed.  

Of course the real strategy is to get Cleveland to take Belisle to solve their bullpen woes, then we have a chance to catch them.

2 of 3 against Cleveland and Boston. One loss and the season’s over?

One of the problems (there are many) is that our "best" hitter has a slightly better average than Robbie Grossman.  I would almost rather have Jeff Reboulet or Chip Hale than Grossman.  Grossman's best attribute is that he looks like he should be a stud ballplayer.

I'd be interested in seeing a post prioritizing the players whom should be DFA'd.  There are literally 5-7 candidates. Adrianza batting 5th?  Molitor might not be perfect but he can only write down the names given to him.

This is the most uninspiring team I've ever watched from the top down.

I typically only watch Berrios starts because every other game usually elicits nothing but disgust and I am a far happier and healthier person not watching this team. My next step will be to stop looking at the boxscore.

Just once I'd love for one of these brown nosing network reporters like that hack Doogie or Johnny Athletic to do what their readers actually want them to do, and cut out the fluff.

Hold this FO accountable and ask them, "what is your thought process on Belisle, Grossman, etc?" By no means am I imploring anyone to be offensive or rude. But, ask a real GD question.

I miss the days of actual journalism. All media today (with the exception of sites like these) is absolute garbage.

2 of 3 against Cleveland and Boston. One loss and the season’s over?

Cleveland is starting to run away by sweeping teams while the Twins are winning a few series. 7 games out now. Cleveland can only get better. I think the season is almost over.

Another game of mistakes and missed opportunities. Molitor never played like this. Why does he have his team playing like this? I would have Dozier and LaMarre both on the bench today and I'd tell them why they aren't playing. Sometimes you have to set an example. When you're struggling to score runs you just can't lose runners on the bases. Playing smart is better than playing dumb. We've seen enough dumb already for the entire year. 

 

I'd really like to see Gordon getting some playing time instead of Motter, Adrianza and Dozier. Not one of the three are relative to the Twins future, why are they being used over Gordon? Especially when none of the 3 are producing? Makes no sense.

 

Hey Belisle, look out, I hear Matt Crapps is available!

Adrianza is fifth on the team in batting average. I don't think he is the problem.

The Belisle implosion aside, three hits in this game and four hits in the previous one. We are not going to win many games with pathetic output like that.