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Theoretically they might have won this game if Molitor trusts Rucinski and lets him pitch the 8th instead of mopping in the ninth. After all he is one of the two who did not pitch yesterday. The other one is Wheeler.

Yet Rucinski might be the only one who gets demoted. Belisle and Pressly who both have 8 plus ERA stay. I guess as long as you are a veteran who has some past success can stay in Minnesota bullpen as long as you want.

Three runs now. Pressly might be worse.

Their production might not be equal. Vargas does not have enough at bat. At 74 at bat, Vargas has 18 RBI. At 158 at bat, Dozier has 16 RBI. I think Dozier has some speed, though he has been caught quite a few times as well. I believe Vargas is a better hitter. Vargas reminds me of a young Ortiz. To me their production is pretty much equal at this point. Dozier has below average defense. Vargas has average or below average defense.

Dozier at #4 is way too high. He is lucky to be in top 10. Vargas should be in top 10, Berrios should be at #4. Buxton is a bit high as well.

Breslow on the bubble? The Breslow with an ERA under 2?

They should have let Rosario play instead of Buxton because Rosario can really punish those balls outside the strike zone.

When you give up 4 runs in an inning, the game is pretty much over. I don't think any major league teams would like to have those not very good innings.

Breslow is not as bad as Wilk, Belisle and Pressly. Wilk and Belisle should be demoted now. Bosher and Mejia should be recalled. Wilk seems like a left handed Tonkin who throws not as hard.

Sure he's been their best reliever the past three years, don't worry about the current results. Let it be and let's hope and pray for better results in the future. Now all the bullpen guys follow. Second blowouts in a row.

Breslow may not be good. He does his job. I only look at the current stats. Pressly: 10.2 IP 9.28 ERA Breslow: 10.1 IP 2.61 ERA

No. He leads the team with an ERA of 9.28

Pressly last four outings stats: 2.2 innings pitched 3 runs allowed He should join Tonkin shortly

Are you sure? Didn't he just give up a run today? Look at his team 'leading' ERA: 9.28

Breslow is doing fine, better than most of the bullpen guys. Pressly should be the odd man out.

What about Pressly?

Tepesch, Pressly and Tonkin should not be on any major league team roster right now. Please call up Berrios and some effective relievers please.

It might be the right time to move Dozier and let Polanco play 2B and Escobar play SS. Mauer and Grossman can draw walks, they should hit before Sano, Rosario and Vargas, Kepler hit 6th, Escobar 7th, Polanco 8th and Castro 9th. Everybody plays natural position, that would eliminate errors occurred.

When Pressly gets demoted, Berrios will be called up. When Tonkin gets demoted, Mejia will be called up. By then, Tepesch can be the long reliever or spot starter.

Please take Tonkin with them

Next time Sano sees this pitcher, hit a long home run off him to send him a message.

D Santana and Pressly should be demoted before Buxton and Gibson.

Berrios and Mejia should be recalled, Gibson could be the long man with Haley out. Pressly should be demoted. I really don't understand why D Santana is still on the roster. 0 for 4, 2 more strikeouts and 1 error today. Escobar and Grossman can play corner outfield.

I think Pressly might be the first to get demoted with Tonkin not far behind.