DocBauer

Hey, I saw a run score!

Just my luck that every run scored tonight has been while in the car, the store, or sneaking away for a "break". But I'm liking what I'm reading! Everyone contributing! Everyone heating up!

Hey gang, can't stick around long but wanted to pop in and say hello and wish our host a Very Happy Birthday! Oh, to be 49 again! Lol. 54 here and telling you age is still mostly a number. Just gotta keep your head and heart young! Oh, and listening to Chief's old jokes now and again doesn't hurt!

I hope that isn't the case for his sake. But the Twins had an opportunity for a depth move and I honestly don't recall if Gordon has even been cleared to head to St. Paul yet. Even then, it will take him time to ramp up and even be an option.

Did he cost the game? No way you can say that. However, the Kepler AB was so egregious that you also don't know what might have occurred with an "honest" and competant zone in play. Hit, walk, advance of the runners? It's a shame we'll never know. It's a simple fact of humans being humans that an ump may miss a call or two and different umps will have slight variations in their strike zone. It's a human factor and not a declaration for robot strike zone calls. But how can someone be that utterly and obviously incompetent and have a ML job? But thank you, Tom, for providing some real humor from a dark moment.

Agreed not worth lamenting Hendricks as it was so long ago and a different staff. I think they did make a mistake in not taking a look at Anderson over others. Hate to say it, but even smart coaches and FO get it wrong sometimes. But then you pick up a Wisler and suddenly have what looks like a power arm middle reliever for nothing.

Have to head out. Have a good night everyone. Go Twins!

I think Duran is an interesting idea, especially while the roster is expanded with so many pen arms available.

Would have tried to throw Dobnak another inning last night.

Great, I need to shower post lawn mowing and eat supper and the game is tied!

Dagnabit!

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Is the ump from Wisconsin by any chance? Or does he just have someone else's contacts in?

Are you kidding me!! Kepler still hasn't seen a strike in that AB!

Byron Buxton...you can't contain him as an opponent...you can only hope he's not healthy

Signs of life for Garver and Sano

Sano!

NICE MAY! Only 7 pitches. He gets another inning?

Just stopping by but can't stay long. Like the Buxton surge we're seeing! Crazy to be excited for a Garver single, but I am. Pleasantly surprised by Wisler. Maybe he shouldn't have been sent back out, but he got 2 outs.

I don't even pretend to be an expert, but I think the analysis provided by Parker and Matt are BOTH correct. Better mechanics can lead to increased velocity, which is a good thing. Better mechanics can also lead to better control of your stuff. And I suspect Berrios is struggling with some of those mechanics and trying to find consistency. I think the Gibson reference is a good one considering Berrios is trying to tweak some things on the fly. But, while not true for every pitcher, it's also true that taking something off of pitches can also lead to more movement and even better control at times. Perhaps adjusting the velocity of his 2 and 4 seam pitches could make a difference?

I would slide Donaldson back only because the lineup, despite struggles currently, is good enough. Marwin and Adrianza help cover the position. Blankenhorn COULD help, and now we have another utility option with the Vargas move for depth. Pick a pitcher for #1. Oddo back and at least throwing would probably slide him down a spot. Hill back and ready for half of a half season and the playoffs is probably my #1.

I believe he's in St. Paul to continue developing and to build towards 2021. He is a "break in case of emergency" option at this point. But agree something just isn't right with Thorpe right now...very disappointing...and Smeltzer's future is best as a swing/long guy. If the Twins were to give him a shot, I'd like to see it while the pen has 16 guys. But despite some disappointments and frustration, Berrios, Maeda, Dobnak and Odorizzi is not a bad 4-sum to have right now. Does anyone really believe Berrios won't settle in? Or that Odorizzi won't do the same with some innings? And at some point, hopefully soon, Hill and/or Bailey will return and Pineda is in the back pocket in a few more weeks. We need a 5th starter and I don't really want to see a bunch more bullpen games. Only the Twins know how close to ready Hill and Bailey may be, or how good Duran is doing. But again, if they're going to do it, do it while you have the extra pen depth.

Interesting question! Considering the Twins supposedly "liked him for a while" and costs only $ and not even a single prospect, I suspect they make the move anyway. No offense to anyone, but I think it's safe to say he is a notch above a couple of the AAAA guys they have for depth over in St Paul.

Sorry, should have been more clear. Just meant more infield depth so Marwin can stick at 3B if Donaldson remains out. And so far, no Gordon yet either, yes? Wouldn't mind seeing what Blankenhorn can do.

Infield insurance in case Donaldson doesn't rebound?