All Things 2025 Minnesota Twins In-Season Thread

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Well, apparently Lee has more range at shortstop than Correa right now.

According to Judd Zulgad, Correa is really struggling with his lack of ability to move well. Hence Houston moving him to third base.

I think Judd missed this one.

When Carlos was a FA in 2021 the Astros made him a low ball offer as they had Jeremy Pena to play SS and were confident in his abilities - he’s been a GG, AS and SS for their last WS team in fis first 4 seasons.

Specially the Astros were interested in Correra as their regular third baseman, Issac Paredes is done for the year, apparently.

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Walked off by Cleveland again. Lots of personnel change, same result.

Crowd in Philly went wild for Duran and his entrance as he came in to lock down a 4-pitch save. Baseball will be fun again, but today is not that day.

 

[Border Gopher]

Running across a youtube short of his entrance in Philly was a nice kick in the balls

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Running across a youtube short of his entrance in Philly was a nice kick in the balls

It's awesome and it's the kind of spectacle baseball needs more of. He's far from the greatest closer in Twins history, but he brought flair and excitement. Philly's prick fan base doesn't really deserve that kind of fun

 

[GophersInIowa]

If you don’t remember, he was the prospect from Seattle in the Polanco trade. Having a real good year.

 

[GophersInIowa]

Wild box score

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Apparently #59 was unavailable when Duran joined the Phillies. It was already in use by the manager, who gave it up. Never really understood why baseball insists on making coaches wear numbers anyway.

 

[Ope3]

Apparently #59 was unavailable when Duran joined the Phillies. It was already in use by the manager, who gave it up. Never really understood why baseball insists on making coaches wear numbers anyway.

The skippers could always go the Connie Mack route and wear a 3 piece suit.



Managers who go with that attire are not allowed on the field of play though to go discus umpiring performance nor the mound for pitching changes. Must be in uniform for those actions.

I would venture to guess most though are not even wearing a jersey in under their hoodies, pullovers etc.

 

[howeda7]

Falvey in the booth. Boy, I bet Provus has some hard hitting questions.

He was about as tough as one could be interviewing their boss.

 

[howeda7]

Red McCombs wants back in this market

Sorry, he's dead. Cross him off. Tom Clancy is too. We're screwed.

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Royce Lewis pops one up in fair territory with runners on the corners. Just stands in the box. Wallner is standing on first base motioning for him to run it out. This organization refuses to acknowledge the players don't respect or fear the manager.

 

[Married@SiebertField]

29 Ks in the last two games…

 

[TNGophfan]

It's like no one ever taught them to practice fouling off pitches.

 

[From the Parkinglot]

Get to know’em.

 

[gophersfan]

Good god. who bright idea was it to start the Braves/Reds game with the infield so bad. Horrible decison on MLB part.

 

[From the Parkinglot]

Need to have him up for September to see if there is any shot he can DH.

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Need to have him up for September to see if there is any shot he can DH.

They appear to have a couple empty slots on the 40 man still. Add him and play him at 1B. Mickey Gasper doesn't need to be up here.

 

[howeda7]

Get to know’em.

Kiersey has no business on an MLB roster, not even this one. Same with Gasper. When Buxton is back, Kiersey should be gone and Sabato or Miranda should be here for Gasper.

And Julien is that last guy who can afford to get away with not running hard, though I'm not convinced he'd have made 3B.

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Quotes from Julien in the Strib this morning where he admits he's not run out of the box before and also admits that issue has been talked about as a team. And there he is, right back in the lineup today, against a LHP to boot. He should be headed back to the Saints, or at an absolute minimum riding the bench. If there are no consequences for bad behavior, it's real difficult to get people to change.

 

[Roland Brooks]

Quotes from Julien in the Strib this morning where he admits he's not run out of the box before and also admits that issue has been talked about as a team. And there he is, right back in the lineup today, against a LHP to boot. He should be headed back to the Saints, or at an absolute minimum riding the bench. If there are no consequences for bad behavior, it's real difficult to get people to change.

Agree.. Julien should be sprinting from the on deck circle to the batters box.. he is fighting for his career.. instead he ends up pimping. Double

 

[upnorthkid]

Agree.. Julien should be sprinting from the on deck circle to the batters box.. he is fighting for his career.. instead he ends up pimping. Double

I’ve never understood not running out of the box regardless. No one cares that you stare at the ball and do a couple hops even if it’s gone by 100 feet. They’re all watching the ball, not you

 

[Unregistered User]

29 Ks in the last two games…

Add 9 more through 5

 

[From the Parkinglot]

Twins got another 5 and fly guy. With a strong bullpen for the last 4 that’s a great strategy.

 

[jamiche]

I watched the game off and on today and I noticed a number of Twins not running out ground balls and pop flies, including a couple of "I think I'll carry my bat to first base." A terrible look.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Robinson was after Kurtz but I'm not sure that they were still on Ch 9 at that point. I think WCCO/Ch 4 had them for a quick stint before moving to Ch 29.

Speaking of Fox 9, they discuss the vikes every single day of the year on the 6 pm newscast.

 

[Unregistered User]

Why does Philly get to have trees in centerfield and they made them take them out at Target Field?

 

[Ope3]

I’ve never understood not running out of the box regardless. No one cares that you stare at the ball and do a couple hops even if it’s gone by 100 feet. They’re all watching the ball, not you

TV cameras are watching the batter.

 

[Ope3]

Why does Philly get to have trees in centerfield and they made them take them out at Target Field?

I think it was Morneau who specifically along with a bunch of other Twins hitters that wanted pine trees removed.

 

[Slim Tubby]

I think it was Morneau who specifically along with a bunch of other Twins hitters that wanted pine trees removed.

That was my recollection as well. I'm fairly certain it was Twins hitters that felt it distracted their line of sight.

 

[FinnGopher]

Why does Philly get to have trees in centerfield and they made them take them out at Target Field?

I think it was Morneau who specifically along with a bunch of other Twins hitters that wanted pine trees removed.

That was my recollection as well. I'm fairly certain it was Twins hitters that felt it distracted their line of sight.

I have wondered what the issue was as well. The Rockies also have pine trees in centerfield. How distracting can a 10 foot tall Spruce be?