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I hope the bp makes us all look bad for complaining

I sort of agree, but I sort of don't. All the starting pitchers have mentioned in interviews how they have been kind of their own team within a team, watching each other's bullpen sessions, all open to suggestions and questions, and whatnot. All of them have mentioned this cohesiveness, this bond among them, boosting each other up and helping each other out. And that it started with Gray. He led this formation as I think he started watching the other pitchers' bp sessions and I think said they should all be watching each others' session. (At least I think I remember reading that or hearing that from somewhere.) So, I do give Gray some 'veteran presence' credit here. When he first got there, it was reported how the young pitchers gravitated toward him, to watch him, and watch his process. But, it's impossible to quantify the effect, but I think it has made a difference. But ... the season is yet young. We'll see come August/September how things are still going.

Winnah! IMG_0766.MOV

I guess I should qualify what I meant ... that isn't going to happen today. He's not going to be called up and supplant Urshela on day 1 and become the regular starter. I think at most he would split time there, though. I still don't think he will supplant him completely. But time will tell.

LOVE Hamilton! Will get to work with Leslie Odom, Jr this summer ... so excited! OH!!! Maybe the Twins will do a Hamilton night???? That would be so cool! If cousin would come on board

I think he's played there more in the minors than Arraez did. Not really sure what else you expect. Again, he will only sit, then. He's got experience at all three bases and he will likely play 2 of them with the Twins. It's a very good position for him and he will get playing time that way. Edit: Stringer got the numbers for us, and yeah, I agree with stringer ...

He played 3rd last night. He has played 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the minors, albeit 3rd most often and 1st least often. He himself says he likes 2nd base the best. Urshela is a better defender at 3rd. Miranda isn't going to supplant Urshela and be the starter. So ... the choice is to have him sit and only play 3rd when you give Urshela a day off at 3rd. That isn't ideal either. His role is going to be to split time at 1st with Arraez and to fill in at 3rd. If you only want him to play 3rd, then he sits or stays in St. Paul.

IF Maeda pitches for us this year, my guess would be in a BP role. I can’t imagine him coming back right away in a starting role as he will have to work up to that

I'm bringing this thing to work with me ... I have a nice menagerie there and this will fit in perfectly IMG_2614.MOV

Lol, that thing cracks me up

We need runs! Go go goat! IMG_2614.MOV

Wow, that was kind of intense! Do we need the rally goat for the top of the 9th?

Game threads ... where hopes and dreams thrive ... only to die once we leave this nice bubble

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I bought one of those goat things at Barnes and Noble today ... let me tell you ... they are worth every. penny. But I won't post any photos here unless we need to rally

Are you seriously using a ST game as some kind of evidence here?

He also plays 2B, and said in an interview that it was his favorite base, but, that really is meaningless

I really hope not. Someone never having taken one at bat or played one game in the majors is not goin to immediately supplant anyone. Urshela is a better defender from what I can tell. And we have plenty of people to man OF, even with Garlick out. But, Miranda will get time at all the bases. Gordon will backup SS and OF. This is just my guess.

He will also backup 1st and 2nd, although I would think Gordon would get playing time at 2nd before Miranda, but who knows

Does this mean Garlick to the IL? Or is he in place of Sano? I get confused counting when I get past 10 fingers.

vs last year ... yeah ... I'm just loving what's happening out there on the field. As I said in the game thread ... this chick digs a good defense!

That was pretty much what many were expecting

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You heard it ... winnah winnah brisket dinner ... let's all head to wabene's house for the after-game eats!

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