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Dozier went into a horrible slump after his previous homer. Let's hope that doesn't repeat.

Only solos, come on, let's get some people on base!

I'm going next weekend. I hope it won't be either a rainout or two doubleheaders.

Molitor looks like he could play today.

Second basemen named Weeks lost all their pixie dust after 2011. I just looked up Jemile Weeks of the A's and they sent him to the minors this spring. He looked like a really good player two years ago.

The Saints unis are fine, but I love the old Milwaukee Braves uniforms!

Nobody looks like 'ol Crazy Eyes. The Twins infielder looks like a character from LOTR.

I think Carroll is a downgrade from Plouffe. What's more, it takes a versatile, capable player and slots him at a power position, which he is not. It will probably mean Mauer hitting #3 at least until Plouffe returns.

Even if the Twins win, you'll have to put an * in there because technically it is back to back two game series.

Yep, one grandson with a granddaughter due in a month.

Ahhh memories. My kids usually deferred to dad, letting me watch the game without distracting me too much (they never were that much into baseball). My oldest took me to a game for Father's Day a few years ago. My youngest has met me for games the last two years. She thought Mauer was "dreamy" until he got married. My "baby" is 27, my oldest is 35.

Carroll marches on towards 401 PAs and on a more positive note (IMHO) Dozier gets two more weeks to try to get his offensive numbers out of the toilet.

I don't want to pick on you Pseudo, but hasn't the constant complaint been that the Twins have carried "day to day" players for too long and DLed them anyway? The article I read seemed to indicate that the Twins thought they could retroactively DL Plouffe.

Plouffe does in fact go on the DL. According to mlb.com, he must serve all 15 days, because he is being disabled for a second, non-connected injury.

Innocent until proven guilty. I know nothing of Lawton's life since he retired form baseball, but I do know that domestic disturbances can bring out the worst in people. While the fact that Lawton was detained without bond makes it sound like there are serious charges against him, let's not convict him until he gets his day in court.

Yep, I'll take that bet. What are the stakes? I'll bet any amount of virtual dollars.

I recall one such case this year, but I'm sure there could be a couple more. Morneau isn't going to be given a qualifying offer unless he really, really comes on in the last two-thirds of the season. Of course, if he does that, the Twins probably should trade him anyway. Morneau hasn't homered on the road and many of his doubles have gone oppo and a couple were bloopers. The power just hasn't been there, period.

Since the year is almost 1/3 over and Morneau would have to hit 19 more homers to hit "more than 20" as you've said, that would a pretty sharp upturn. I can see him hitting 15 or so, but not much more than that. Still, he isn't going to come close to the good numbers he had earlier in his career.

Rohlfing promoted to Rochester to take the place of C-OF Chris Herrmann. He has played in two games for the Red Wings and is 4-5, including a home run and also has two walks. Rohlfing played regularly for New Britain and had only seven extra base hits (all doubles) among his 34 total safeties. He left NB with a .274 BA and .703 OPS.

Melotakis served as the stopper of the Kernels longest losing streak, putting up one of his best and longest performances in Cedar Rapids' 9-4 win over Clinton. See sd buhr's blog entry about the game and Melotakis' excellent outing. For the season Mason has a 4-2 record in 46.1 innings. He's allowed 46 hits, walked 20 and struck out 40.

Rohlfing was sent to Rochester, he is my Adopt-a-Prospect. Rohlfing is a RH version of Herrmann--versatility, questionable offensive skills--so it kind of makes sense to send him to Rochester for the short term. A question for you Keenan--how you seen Pinto play? I saw him briefly in the spring. My comment is that he doesn't look like the same guy that is in the media guide. His profile picture also seems to show a much slimmer, more svelte athlete.

It looks to me like Plouffe is on pretty solid ground. Dozier and Parmelee have work to do and Hicks is a long way from being satisfactory.

It is TWTW, just ask Hawk.

Colabello coming back to Minneapolis. Either a) Plouffe goes on the DL for his calf or the Twins are dropping a pitcher after one good start. My money is on a.

Batting average doesn't mean much but Aaron needs to get on more than 25%. Nice power spike and he's made some fine catches in the outfield.