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Yes it's real. That's where he deserves to be.

Petit just came back and I think Astudillo can play any position on the field except pitcher.

One good game does not save your life. Cave is an example. Adrianza should take note on that and work harder.

Yeah, twice in a roll he hit the first pitch he saw to end the game with a loss. Tell me that's the definition of working hard.

Morrison clearly should bat lower in the order. Maybe it's time to part with Wilson as well.

Astudillo has been an infielder, outfielder and catcher. I am not sure if he can pitch...

I hope it's Astudillo or Sawyer to replace Cave. Reed also needs a DL trip. Time to call Duffey up.

Cave has more talent than LaMarre though he has no patience at the plate especially clutch situations. Twice in a roll he hit the first pitch he saw to end the game. LaMarre at least works the count.

If you have the talent and don't work hard to produce, you will be demoted. Cave and Sano are perfect examples.

This guy Cave has no patience to work for better pitches to hit. This is the second time I noticed he hit the first pitch he saw and then flied out to end the game. I would never let him pinch hit ever. Think about it, he might be worse than Dozier in clutch situation.

Rochester catchers who have been hitting well

Wynston Sawyer is the other catcher in Rochester who's been hitting well.

Mauer, Wade, Gordon, Astudillo and Sawyer should be up. Grossman should be released. Sano, Wilson, Garver and LaMarre should be demoted.

Some people still believe Dozier is going to outproduce Escobar this season at the end.

This game can also be called the Niko Goodrum experience. 3 for 4, a triple shy of the cycle. Imagine if he's on our side.

It would be great if the Twins had Palka and Goodrum instead of Grossman and Adrianza. Palka can really hit and have serious power. Goodrum is a super utility guy with some good pop.

Just to be fair, Oliver Perez has been pretty good for the Indians. 3.2 IP 2 hits 4 strikeouts 0 ERA.

Indians batters are all anxious to see Belisle. Batting practice time!

May has been struggling and has not been viewed as a starter so far. Santana and Pineda are not sure things. Mejia and Slegers are probably ahead of Gonsalves. Littell already had his chance and did nothing to prove he's ready.

Fair amount of evidence to suggest the opposite? Slegers, Gonsalves, Mejia and Littell are certainly ahead of Bencomo. May has been struggling, he might be viewed as a reliever at this point. Baxendale has been a long reliever for a while. Jaye was traded for cash. The only thing that works against Bencomo is really his age. Bencomo has been doing way better than Enns so far. I don't care if Enns has better stuff or better future. Right now Bencomo is a better player and he gives a team better chance to win.

Sano and Morrison should bat lower in the order. Cut LaMarre, Wilson and Adrianza. Call Duffey back up. Promote Astudillo and Gordon. When Polanco comes back, cut Petit. If Garver keeps struggling, demote him and promote Wynston Sawyer. If Cave keeps struggling, Wade can be promoted. I think this is the best solution so far. Rotate Gordon, Escobar and Polanco when Polanco comes back so that Escobar could rest a bit.

Bencomo should take Enns's rotation spot in Rochester, there is nothing left for Bencomo to prove in AA. He is absolutely a much better starter than Enns.

MoY never understands how to manage the bullpen effectively. I would have gone with Duffey, Magill, Duke and Hildenberger more in high leverage situation these days. Try best not to overuse Duke and Hildenberger while limiting Pressly and Reed to 1 or 2 outs per appearance. Still remember Rosario's 2 intentional walks while Sano batting next? That manager was really smart and well aware that Sano was much less of a threat than Rosario these days.

Pressly and Reed again!

Morrison should bat lower in the order as well. I don't think MoY really gets it all.