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Like it not or not he may still be the best option in the short run. Several of the other options that many are trying to rush to the major leagues are either hurt, coming off injuries, or simply too inexperienced. Shoemaker has had major league success in the past, granted it has been a few years.

Simmons was brought in to provide SS defense, he has done that. None of the Polanco, Arraez or Gordon trio would be an upgrade. Rooker hasn’t been very good or all that healthy at AAA, he does not look to be an upgrade to anyone on the current active roster at this time. Looks like Ober and Jax will be first in line to get major league looks. I like these moves, but don’t think Happ or Shoemaker are, or should be, done getting starts.

Trading every available bit of current mlb talent for prospects and rushing that prospect to the big leagues is not a good plan . IMO

He reminded me of Eddie Rosario, cept Eddie has a better bat.

2019 was a juiced ball year. The organization and many fans to want a swing for the fence approach. Are the coaches going to get fired for doing what they were hired for?

I agree he is not the main reason for the Twins failures so far this year. That falls squarely on Thad and Rocco, as well as the underachieving “core” players. Austudillo is what he is, a slow, poor fielding, average hitter, who you do not want up to bat in the late innings with the game on the line. He is a good story and fun to watch at times, but doesn’t really have a role on any contending team active roster.

Yeah, the sombrero must be really missing Miguel by now.

Another non-quality start from Maeda. Hopefully Happ can give one on Tuesday and Pineda is able to make his start on Wednesday.

Watched Alcala’s effort last night. He hit 99 once, but had trouble throwing strikes. It was not a good outing. I think it is ok to keep running him out at the major league level, but not in important situations.

Was I the only one expecting Rocco to pull Happ after 5 innings?

He has had 1 quality start out of 4 attempts, not good.

Shoemaker and Happ: one quality start out of 5, not good. Simmons: has given what was expected Robles and Colome: I realize it is a minority opinion but, Robles has been good and although Colome has struggled in some outings, I think these two will be ok, as well as the bullpen overall if used properly

2 runs in 4 innings. With great results like that maybe Rocco will let him stretch out to 4 1/3 innings in his next start.

Another 4 inning start. Lack of quality starts and Rocco’s unwillingness to leave a starter in when a starter is having a good outing seems to be the main problem to me. Any team that has a plan to rely on the bullpen for 4 plus innings each game is going to have issues. I think the Twins BP is ok if it is not constantly being over worked.

Overall, the offense and pitching have both been good. It should be fun to watch. Enjoy the season!

Neither. I don’t foresee either signing a long term deal with The Twins

I hope that isn’t the case. That kind of attitude earned Rosario his walking papers....

Cruz struck out and flied out in his last two at bats. Maybe his age is starting to show and he is wearing down in the later innings???

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.

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

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.

Not convinced the Twins flexibility is a good thing. Garver is a decent catcher and Arraez is probably ok at 2b, but he is marginal at any other position. And Austudillo is not an average fielder at any position

Important year for Jorge. If he provides average to above average defense at 2b and can slash .290/.350/.475 a return to the all star game could be in his future.

I would still rather have Riddle over two middle infielders who lost their starting spots because they couldn’t field the position .

I would rather have Riddle. A potential infield of Arraez, Polanco and Austudillo is not very appetizing . We have had to live thru that before.