I'll say it again it's time to call up Gonsalves he can't pitch any worse than the guys we keep throwing up there. 7.0 innings, giving up only two runs on four hits and ZERO walks. He also struck out seven. In his first start in Triple A.
Also Perkins threw a scoreless inning in double A and gave up a hit and also fanned two. Supposedly he was hitting 92 on the gun so that's a good sign. He might not be the same Perk but no doubt about he could help this team down the stretch
Btw I don't think I've ever mention this but I took Perk deep in high school when I was sophmore lol
Twins Call Ups 2017 Edition
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Jester1534 wrote:I'll say it again it's time to call up Gonsalves he can't pitch any worse than the guys we keep throwing up there. 7.0 innings, giving up only two runs on four hits and ZERO walks. He also struck out seven. In his first start in Triple A.
Also Perkins threw a scoreless inning in double A and gave up a hit and also fanned two. Supposedly he was hitting 92 on the gun so that's a good sign. He might not be the same Perk but no doubt about he could help this team down the stretch
Btw I don't think I've ever mention this but I took Perk deep in high school when I was sophmore lol
Great stuff on taking Perk deep...might have been the only HR he gave up in HS!
Yeah, not surprising to see Gonsalves pitch well in his first AAA outing...he's been effective at every level. Great job of scouting by the Twins (I've mentioned before how he fell off most teams' radar due to being suspended his senior year)! I actually liked what I saw from Enns (although I completely agreed with Mollie's decision to yank him) and am looking forward to his next start. I've had enough of hanging breaking balls from Gibby though. I'll be surprised if we don't see Gonsalves on 9/1.
Re: Twins Call Ups 2017 Edition
longstrangetrip wrote:Jester1534 wrote:I'll say it again it's time to call up Gonsalves he can't pitch any worse than the guys we keep throwing up there. 7.0 innings, giving up only two runs on four hits and ZERO walks. He also struck out seven. In his first start in Triple A.
Also Perkins threw a scoreless inning in double A and gave up a hit and also fanned two. Supposedly he was hitting 92 on the gun so that's a good sign. He might not be the same Perk but no doubt about he could help this team down the stretch
Btw I don't think I've ever mention this but I took Perk deep in high school when I was sophmore lol
Great stuff on taking Perk deep...might have been the only HR he gave up in HS!
Yeah, not surprising to see Gonsalves pitch well in his first AAA outing...he's been effective at every level. Great job of scouting by the Twins (I've mentioned before how he fell off most teams' radar due to being suspended his senior year)! I actually liked what I saw from Enns (although I completely agreed with Mollie's decision to yank him) and am looking forward to his next start. I've had enough of hanging breaking balls from Gibby though. I'll be surprised if we don't see Gonsalves on 9/1.
Well it sounds like Glen is coming up. If he could even be early season Breslow effective that would be something. I'm still sort of shocked he is healthy and at this point at all. It could be a nice surprise if he could be effective and stay healthy the rest of the season.
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Will John Curtiss help?
http://www.1500espn.com/twins-2/2017/08/twins-getting-calling-flame-throwing-reliever-john-curtiss/
http://www.1500espn.com/twins-2/2017/08/twins-getting-calling-flame-throwing-reliever-john-curtiss/
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bleedspeed177 wrote:Will John Curtiss help?
http://www.1500espn.com/twins-2/2017/08/twins-getting-calling-flame-throwing-reliever-john-curtiss/
Yes, if he can get the ball over the plate. He can throw hard, but the big change this year has been how effective his slider has become. This guy has top shelf closer stuff if he can harness it. The problem is that major league hitters are going to be more selective than the hitters he has been facing, and some of those swinging strikeouts on sliders low and away or fastballs at the letters may now become walks. I think he is definitley in the mix to be our future closer, but he needs better command.
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LST - That is what I thought too. Interesting they are bringing him up before September call ups.
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Noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://twitter.com/sdutdennislin/status/901520921353043968
"The Padres claimed RHP Tim Melville off waivers from the Twins. Melville made his MLB debut this week. Miguel Diaz is on the 60-day DL."
Not that it matters much but I thought he did show he may have had something in his short start. I'm sure they can find someone just as intruiging (ok that's probably too strong of a word) one way or another.
https://twitter.com/sdutdennislin/status/901520921353043968
"The Padres claimed RHP Tim Melville off waivers from the Twins. Melville made his MLB debut this week. Miguel Diaz is on the 60-day DL."
Not that it matters much but I thought he did show he may have had something in his short start. I'm sure they can find someone just as intruiging (ok that's probably too strong of a word) one way or another.
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http://www.1500espn.com/twins-2/2017/08/mining-minors-will-twins-call-september/
40-man players in the minors:
Alright, here's a look at the eight players on the 40-man roster who are currently active in the minors. I've put them in order of how likely it is, in my view, that they get called up.
Buddy Boshers: Boshers is a near-lock to come up. He spent most of the season in Minnesota, and the Twins need all the bullpen help they can get. I'd be shocked if he wasn't in Minnesota September 1.
Nik Turley: The Twins have liked Turley enough to keep him on the 40-man throughout the summer, while DFA'ing a number of other arms. They called him up for a 5-day stint last week, and it seems likely he'll be back again.
Daniel Palka: He missed a large chunk of the season with a finger injury, and his overall batting line at Rochester (.273/.323/.434) isn't overly-impressive. When Palka's right, though, he has enormous power, with a career slugging percentage around .500. As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, if he ran into even one ball in a big spot late in a game, he'd be worth the call-up. I think we'll see him in a bench role in September.
Aaron Slegers: Slegers pitched really well in his one start in Minnesota, and has had a solid year at Rochester (3.37 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 6.7 K/9). He's an innings eater, and could make a spot start or work in long relief for the Twins. They may wait until Rochester's playoff run is over before bringing him up, and it's not a certainty, but I'd guess we'll see him at some point.
Engelb Vielma: I've written about Vielma all season, and argued repeatedly that he'd provide value in September because of his defense. Vielma is probably the best defensive shortstop in the organization, and could help as a late-game defensive replacement for Jorge Polanco. Miguel Sano's injury increases the need to add an extra infielder, as well.
Felix Jorge: The Twins have given Jorge two starts this season (one good, one bad), and recently promoted him to Triple-A. His numbers this year between Double-A and Triple-A are solid (3.39 ERA, 1.315 WHIP, 6.8 K/9), but I doubt we'll see him back with the Twins this year. He's unlikely to be a rotation candidate, and has been a starter throughout his minor league career. He's also approaching 150 innings this year in his age 23 season.
Randy Rosario: Rosario got a surprise cup of coffee with the Twins back in June, and it didn't go well. He's struggled recently at Double-A Chattanooga, with his ERA now at 4.18. He should stay there through their playoff run.
Fernando Romero: Romero's had an outstanding year and should be in the mix for a rotation spot next spring, but the organization has closely monitored his innings. They had him skip a start earlier this month, and he hasn't gone more than 5 innings since June. I don't think there's any chance he surfaces in Minnesota this season.
Non-roster candidates
In addition to the 40-man players listed above, there are a few candidates not currently on the 40-man who could be late-season additions. To add these players, the Twins would need to make room for them by either DFA'ing a 40-man player, or placing them on the 60-day DL.
Stephen Gonsalves: I wrote at length earlier this week about the Twins decision to not call up Gonsalves last Monday.
40-man players in the minors:
Alright, here's a look at the eight players on the 40-man roster who are currently active in the minors. I've put them in order of how likely it is, in my view, that they get called up.
Buddy Boshers: Boshers is a near-lock to come up. He spent most of the season in Minnesota, and the Twins need all the bullpen help they can get. I'd be shocked if he wasn't in Minnesota September 1.
Nik Turley: The Twins have liked Turley enough to keep him on the 40-man throughout the summer, while DFA'ing a number of other arms. They called him up for a 5-day stint last week, and it seems likely he'll be back again.
Daniel Palka: He missed a large chunk of the season with a finger injury, and his overall batting line at Rochester (.273/.323/.434) isn't overly-impressive. When Palka's right, though, he has enormous power, with a career slugging percentage around .500. As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, if he ran into even one ball in a big spot late in a game, he'd be worth the call-up. I think we'll see him in a bench role in September.
Aaron Slegers: Slegers pitched really well in his one start in Minnesota, and has had a solid year at Rochester (3.37 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 6.7 K/9). He's an innings eater, and could make a spot start or work in long relief for the Twins. They may wait until Rochester's playoff run is over before bringing him up, and it's not a certainty, but I'd guess we'll see him at some point.
Engelb Vielma: I've written about Vielma all season, and argued repeatedly that he'd provide value in September because of his defense. Vielma is probably the best defensive shortstop in the organization, and could help as a late-game defensive replacement for Jorge Polanco. Miguel Sano's injury increases the need to add an extra infielder, as well.
Felix Jorge: The Twins have given Jorge two starts this season (one good, one bad), and recently promoted him to Triple-A. His numbers this year between Double-A and Triple-A are solid (3.39 ERA, 1.315 WHIP, 6.8 K/9), but I doubt we'll see him back with the Twins this year. He's unlikely to be a rotation candidate, and has been a starter throughout his minor league career. He's also approaching 150 innings this year in his age 23 season.
Randy Rosario: Rosario got a surprise cup of coffee with the Twins back in June, and it didn't go well. He's struggled recently at Double-A Chattanooga, with his ERA now at 4.18. He should stay there through their playoff run.
Fernando Romero: Romero's had an outstanding year and should be in the mix for a rotation spot next spring, but the organization has closely monitored his innings. They had him skip a start earlier this month, and he hasn't gone more than 5 innings since June. I don't think there's any chance he surfaces in Minnesota this season.
Non-roster candidates
In addition to the 40-man players listed above, there are a few candidates not currently on the 40-man who could be late-season additions. To add these players, the Twins would need to make room for them by either DFA'ing a 40-man player, or placing them on the 60-day DL.
Stephen Gonsalves: I wrote at length earlier this week about the Twins decision to not call up Gonsalves last Monday.