****OFFICIAL 2020 MINNESOTA TWINS THREAD****

[Neptune78]

.... In fact, between him, Buxton, and Berrios, if we look back 4-5 years we expected these guys to be cornerstones of the franchise. They're all still here, but i would say the results for all 3 have been underwhelming. Thank God we also had guys like Rosario, Kepler, and Polanco in the pipeline too.

With Kirilloff a year or two away, and Larnach at least two, it will be interesting to see what Falvey does with Rosario and maybe Buxton. I hope they extend both guys and use the up and comers to replace Cave and Wade.

 

[JM4CY]

I think Randlebars.

Correction: it’s Berrios

 

[JM4CY]

With Kirilloff a year or two away, and Larnach at least two, it will be interesting to see what Falvey does with Rosario and maybe Buxton. I hope they extend both guys and use the up and comers to replace Cave and Wade.

I’ll be honest, I like me some Jake Cave.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

With Kirilloff a year or two away, and Larnach at least two, it will be interesting to see what Falvey does with Rosario and maybe Buxton. I hope they extend both guys and use the up and comers to replace Cave and Wade.

I hope so too. Buxton is a guy who I hold out hope for especially. We've surely seen glimpses but between injuries and consistency issues really don't think he's lived up to his billing at all.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

I’ll be honest, I like me some Jake Cave.

Cave is a great backup/4th OF. No idea what he aspires to be, but i guarantee Rosario and Buxton would say no to backup roles/contracts whereas I feel like the twins could retain cave fairly on the cheap.

 

[JM4CY]

Cave is a great backup/4th OF. No idea what he aspires to be, but i guarantee Rosario and Buxton would say no to backup roles/contracts whereas I feel like the twins could retain cave fairly on the cheap.

Totally agree. Both of those guys SHOULD say no. They’ve proven they’re worth more

 

[mj4cy]

After this week we'll be half way through. What players have surprised (Dobnak) and who's disappointed (Berrios)? Top Twin WAR so far:

1) Cruz- as expected, team MVP
2) Dobnak- for 25, he pitches like a veteran
3) Maeda- trade is now looking great
4) Kepler- his average will only go up
5) Buxton- adding power to the speed
6) Duffey- Mr. 0.00
7) Rosario- emotional team leader
8) Arraez- breaking out of the early soph. slump

Polanco playing OK hitting .300 but his WAR is still not in the top 12 Twins. Sano and Garver join Berrios in top under achievers so far.

This team is built to do some damage in a shortened season like this.

 

[Neptune78]

I'm hoping we see a 1-2-3 first inning with Berrios tonight. At least with Jose, you don't have to wait long to see if he's on. He's obviously due.

 

[VikesFan22]

I'm hoping we see a 1-2-3 first inning with Berrios tonight. At least with Jose, you don't have to wait long to see if he's on. He's obviously due.

Hooray!

 

[Neptune78]

I hope so too. Buxton is a guy who I hold out hope for especially. We've surely seen glimpses but between injuries and consistency issues really don't think he's lived up to his billing at all.

Yup, and now Buxton's out for another 10 days. Disappointed to see Arraez not in the lineup tonight too.

 

[JM4CY]

I'm hoping we see a 1-2-3 first inning with Berrios tonight. At least with Jose, you don't have to wait long to see if he's on. He's obviously due.

He knows he has to pull his head out of his ass or he’s gonna make a lot less in his next contract.

 

[JM4CY]

Jeffers!!! Trade Garver now!!!

 

[Neptune78]

I'm with AJ. Rocco should have left Berrios in for the seventh. He was electric tonight.
Now he has to hang on for a decision after Smoak's dinger.

 

[JM4CY]

Nelson Cruz. Nelson freakin’ Cruz.... Wow.

 

[VikesFan22]

Jeffers!

 

[JM4CY]

Jeffers!

Haven’t bought a jersey since I bought a Mauer one 14 years ago. I was thinking about about getting a Dobnak one, might have to go with a Jeffers instead

 

[mj4cy]

Nice win! Finally got to see one on TV.

 

[Neptune78]

Odo's fastball, which was the key to his success last year, must be MIA.
Hope the Twin bats can turn this one into a slugfest.

 

[JM4CY]

Odo's fastball, which was the key to his success last year, must be MIA.
Hope the Twin bats can turn this one into a slugfest.

Odorizzi.... come on man....

 

[JM4CY]

As an aside I bought the mlb.tv to watch them on my phone this year. They constantly blacked out so it was terrible choice. However, I can listen every to Gladden and Cory and it has been incredibly enjoyable. I think it’s 20 bucks a year to listen through your device. Great deal for you die hards like me.