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Speaking of Duffey, I think he's pitching with a bit of attitude, which I think is good. If Duffey gets command of that fastball, he could really be something. Of course, the same could be said of May. Kind of scary to think this team, which continues to win, is still a work in progress.

I'm not sure I move Mr. Buxton until the current lineup is no longer producing. Over the years, the number 9 hitter has been a rally killer, but, this year, it's not.

I have to give the FO a pass back then, because they were still trying to get things going along with Molitor and his cadre running things on the field. It really does appear cleaning house with the on-field staff has made a difference.

I think it's a matter of Baldelli knowing he needs to find another reliable arm out of the pen sooner rather than later.

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/33335-its-time-to-panic11/

With an assist by the ump.

The Twins no longer have an A and a C lineup. Close to A and A+.

I was going to pull up a Mr. Orange video, but decided it was a bit gruesome for a wholesome family blog such as this.

Agent Orange, then..... Oh, wait, you're way too young to get the reference....

I elided over that particular anatomical reference. I thought maybe it would be a crack to far. Evidently, I thought wrong.

Those things come with a weedwacker to keep the foliage in check?

No, no age cracks here. Some subjects are best left unremarked on.

Neither have I. What's your point?

Yes.

Good job!

Bumgarner isn't even on my radar. I'm thinking Scherzer.

I'm starting to think Odorizzi has gone into "until opposing players prove they can hit his fastball, he's going to keep throwing it" mode.

Are Cave, Astudillo and Arraez potential trade bait?

Trade for a starter, move Pineda to the bullpen.

After watching this, Twins trade for Scherzer and move Pineda to the bullpen.

Yes.

Heh.