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Without good bullpen and clutch bat, there would be plenty of 'oh so close' games.

I don't really want the Twins to sign Belisle and Colon for next season though. Colon is too old to remain effective all season and Belisle is too inconsistent and hittable.

Gee has been an issue for only two games. Duffey has been the problem for most of the season though.

Now the White Sox closer looks more like Belisle. Similar ERA.

Terrible AB： Granite and Polanco

Rosario is a natural #3 hitter, Sano should be the cleanup guy to protect him.

It really sounds funny to let a guy with an ERA of 4.62 to close during the wild card race this late in the season.

I don't think the Twins should even think about signing Belisle. I usually don't feel good about the chance of winning when he is on the mound.

Buddy Boshers and Nik Turley should not be called up due to their poor performance in the big leagues.

The Twins should be building around Buxton, Sano, Rosario, Polanco, Kepler, Berrios and Mejia. Get as much good pitching as possible. Get a good hitting catcher. Get a good hitting right-handed bat. I think this team is ready for the big stage now.

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Pressly certainly made sure all the inherited runners score

Duffey and Pressly only deserve mop-up duty. Perkins should not be on major league roster.

I don't see the need to add Dereck Rodriguez to the 40 man. He has not been impressive. Save the spot for whoever deserves it.

1. Buxton (CF) 2. Polanco (2B) 3. Rosario (LF) 4. Sano (1B) 5. Kepler (RF) 6. Vargas (DH) 7. Escobar (3B) 8. Gordon (SS) 9. Garver © This would be a good lineup in the future.

Gibson keeps throwing junk and White Sox hitters keeps swinging at them. Good teams would be a lot more patient and Gibson might not get out of those jams.

Gibson just can't get any major league players out now.

I predicted Turley would be one of those AAAA player when he was called back up. I guess I am definitely right. Turley does not belong in the big leagues. Melville might have better stuff than Turley. Both are just AAAA players like ABW.

Goodrum might be a good 4th outfielder and utility guy.

Removing Randy Rosario or Buddy Boshers would do it

Escobar should be a better hitter with power. He is a better bench option. Adrianza has been hitting okay. Not much better than Escobar though. I am not sure if he can sustain it. After Dozier is traded this is not going to be a problem anymore.

You might be right. However struggling in low A ball like this is definitely not good. The question is: Is it worth to lose couple games this season for a prospect like this?

Lately Boshers has been ineffective against both lefties and righties.

Well I don't know about that. His era is high and he has been ineffective and lately he cannot get anybody out and has given up plenty of long balls. He is not alone though. Perkins and Pressly will soon join him.

Tyler Watson has not looked good at all. The Twins should have kept Kintzler. It's not a good idea to trade with Nationals. Ramos for Capps and now Kintzler for Watson.