Comments on: Friday lineups: Twins/Tigers

By: T

Sat, 24 May 2008 14:52:14 +0000

Okay, what’s going on with ESPN? It seems like they’ve really gotten on an instant replay kick.

Every single homerun they played came with a slowmo + zoom so they could verify it was in fact a homer.

I do so hate when they go on campaigns…

By: sane

sane — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:43:07 +0000

“That way, we could put Hughes or Plouffe on the roster.”

If the Twins decide that either Hughes or Plouffe is MLB ready, they could add him to the 40-man roster at that time.
To add one of them, and then option him to the minors this year would waste an option year.
Until they are pretty sure the kid is going to stick in MLB, they probably would not add him to the 40-man roster prematurely.

By: T

Sat, 24 May 2008 06:02:52 +0000

Also, I missed Lamb’s homer, but checked in just in time for the Thames play.

I have to admit, I wish I would’ve stayed home…the new Indiana Jones flick is definately not worth it.

Pity.

By: T

Sat, 24 May 2008 06:01:57 +0000

Boy, wonder what Gardy said to them after the Rox series. They came out against Texas and had some good offensive nights, and now open with a flourish against Detroit.

And they held Detroit to only 4 after Seattle got pounded in the previous series.

Good start to the series. Hopefully they can take at least one more and walk out with another series win.

By: rebeldream

rebeldream — Sat, 24 May 2008 05:35:13 +0000

I have to say that I am rather impressed by Slowey tonight. Before tonight, I was strongly leaning toward sending him to long relief when Baker gets back, but tonight he showed me what I saw when I watched him pitch last year in Rochester. To me, Boof can hit the bullpen.

Also, I had a question for those who are very in-tune with the roster moves in the minor leagues. Any reason we couldn’t take Sergio Santos off the 40-man? His numbers are rather unimpressive, and I can’t see him being claimed off waivers at this point (although he probably has a couple options left). That way, we could put Hughes or Plouffe on the roster. Also, why hasn’t the club put Neshek on the 60-day DL? He will be out at least two months, so I don’t see the harm.

By: sane

sane — Sat, 24 May 2008 04:44:16 +0000

Craig,
“Casilla at 2B and Harris at SS, display at least the minimal fielding skills necessary to do their jobs. Harris appears a much more competent SS than a 2B.
The bonus with the Casilla and Harris combo, is that they contribute something to scoring runs.
Funny that Casilla was deep in Gardy’s doghouse, and Harris had ended up their also. Injuries and chance, may have afforded Gardy, the best all-around middle INF combo, he’s had all year.”

My thoughts exactly!