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Great to see Murphy starting to contribute some with his bat. Maybe he will become a reliable backup for the next half dozen years. You spent some time with the Kernels a couple weeks ago. What is your opinion of Murray? His bat sure looks good, what about his defense and those all important intangibles? Could he be a solid starter in a few years? Have a great week, Seth.

I like this group as much as any the past few years. Great to see Romero back and see him as being as strong next year as we view Berrios this year. I also see Kepler as potentially being an equal to Buxton and Sano. And when defense gets factored in, may end up being better than Sano. Must admit, I wasn't all that excited when they drafted Jay last year. But sure like how he is developing. As for tonight, can the Twins find someone like one of my all time favorites...Robin Yount? I don't remember but I think he spent only a few months in the minors. He proved that an 18 or 19 year old can move right to the big leagues. Why can't the Twins strike gold later today?

It is great to see that Rosario has struck out only 4 times in his last ten games (44ab). But still hasn't taken his first walk. Will today be the day that Berrios gets back on track?

That will be some other GM's decision as he will be gone by July. With the young outfielders working there way into more playing time, Sano MUST be moved to third base when he returns.

Do you see a concern with Jay's innings as the summer winds down? Maybe a move back to the bullpen come August?

Congrats to Buxton, will the third time be a charm? Also curious seeing others wonder what to do with Vargas/Hicks. Seth, do you see Mr. Ryan trading either between now and spring training? Certainly would make sense, in my opinion. And thanks for getting rid of that bloody music that was messing with your daily reports!

Did I see that right, Seth? Rosario hit his 5th double? It seems like just a couple days ago that he was sent down. So even though his BA isn't that great, some things must be going well for a young kid I really want to see figure it out! Enjoy the Rapids. Was down there a few weeks ago for a funeral, unfortunately, the Kernels were on the road.

Is great to see Vargas having a very good month after an ugly April. If he continues to hit, and walk, as he has he will give the Twins a good problem to think about. Do they bring him up? If Park continues to struggle they could send him to Rochester where he wouldn't be as over matched as he has been for awhile. If Vargas comes up and hits well, the Twins will need to look hard at trading someone. Considering Mauer is not in that discussion, would it be Vargas or Park?

Speaking of hard throwing relievers who should be here shortly, anybody have any updates on Nick Burdi?

Thanks for doing these daily reports, Seth and crew. It is appreciated, especially from some of us old guys who were interested in these kids long before most. How often have you seen a top pitching prospect promoted immediately after a poor outing. Sounds like time to send Gonsalves up to AA? What an exciting night for Walker. But it sounds to me that he needs to spend the entire season working hard at Rochester. Hopefully, we will see improvement in the areas of his game that he has been struggling with. And I expect we will also see lots of round trippers. It is great when they come with men on base, isn't it?

Is it true that Chargois has 12 strikeouts of the 13 outs he has recorded since moving up to AAA? Maybe a couple more weeks of this and we will see him at Target Field.

Thanks Seth. Would say the most exciting numbers I see are Stewart's strikeouts and Meyer's walks, or lack thereof. And of all the starters at Rochester, are Berrios and Duffey pitching third and fourth best right now? Not a slam at either, but a statement of how well Meyer and Dean have pitched their first two times out.Also, is Cutera a legit prospect?

Could most of the questions about Berrios and Meyer be answered by all the cancellations Rochester had this first weekend? Not pitching for both could be part of the reason Berrios was wild and Meyer was used in 'long' relief.

Called up to Rochester or the Twins, Seth?

In answer to your question, Seth...If it ain't broke, don't fix it! I love this Red Wings team. Great combo of AAAA players, who could help the Twins shoud they be needed for short call ups, and several top prospects. Best combination I recall.

Thanks to Seth and everyone for what should be another exciting year down on the farm. Don't know a lot of these kids at Cedar Rapids and Fort Myers as well as some of the older prospects we have all gotten to know well. Looking forward to hearing about them daily guys, thanks!

Are you enjoying your time in Florida this spring, Seth? A bit unusual, but is unseasonably warm back here. Is Strong the leading candidate to be waived off the 40-man roster when/if Abad makes the team as a bullpen lefty? And have you had a chance to see much of Vielma? Is his defense as good as everyone says?

I keep hearing about his pitches needing work. This write-up makes me more of a believer that his best comparison is Brian Duensing. And that isn't #6 in my book. With two good pitches, isn't he really destined to be a reliever?

Won't Nunez start to get expensive in 2017? Sure looks like a spot opens up for Polanco as his replacement on the 25-man roster. Then let them work out who is playing when and where.

My question would be how these five rate against other organization's #16-#20? Considering all five have a real chance of making it to the big leagues, with at least two potentially being very good starters (Rosario and Vielma, in my opinion), I would think we compare favorably.

If we are going down to A ball, I would put Gordon at second. Expect this switch will be made as it becomes clearer that Vielma is the Twins shortstop of the future.

The Twins should have several desirable assets other teams may want/need as the calendar turns to July. Plouffe, Arcia, and one or two of Nolasco, Santana, Milone or Hughes. Unless there is a wave of injuries, that is when I see spots opening up and Kepler, Berrios and even Vargas making their permanent move to the Twin Cities.

In total agreement with how high of a ceiling I see Thorpe having. Expect he will be throwing in extended spring training and join either Cedar Rapids or Fort Myers in June. Is that where you would see him going next summer, Seth?

Can a break out prospect be someone who hits .275 or so at AA? After hitting almost that well at Fort Myers, if Engelb Vielma can hit for a .275 average with say a .325 OBP and 35-40 stolen bases he could put his hat in the ring as that breakout player. If Vielma is as good defensively as everyone says and hits this well at AA, he could be staking his claim to be the Twins shortstop for the next decade beginning sometime in 2017. Could he become a Twins all-star shortstop, kind of similar to Zoilo Versalles? And what do the Twins do with Gordon if Vielma is their shortstop of the future? Could Gordon become Dozier's replacement as his contract comes to an end in a couple years?

After a dip following his first few games, Kennys Vargas is heating up in Puerto Rico. Expect his chances of making the Twins out of spring training are slim, yet, he can provide insurance should someone not pan out or there be injuries. Will be great to see him have a huge early part of the season at Rochester as I still see him as being a big part of the Twins future.