Maximum12 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Crain was in the mid-90s yesterday. He looks pretty good to me, decent command, velocity, looks like his pitches are moving. I'd take him over Rincon or Guerrier right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yeah, rincon definately doesn't seem like how he use to pitch...give crain some time and he will be back to 06 form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy City Walleye Hunter Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Tisosy,Any thoughts on "why" Roid-Con is not pitching like he used to???Windy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Well one reason he isn't pitching as well as he use to could be be because his role changed. Neshek moved right into that setup spot. At least we got the best closer in baseball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 wish we had more for nathan to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfishsd Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 i agree sledneck, nathan is getting a lot of money to sit in the bullpen too much! hopefully with some twins wins we will get our money's worth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicada Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 If he's doing what he's hired to do, he is earning his money. He would be more of a bargain though if the rest of the team played to his level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 ok, relax...Nathan can't pitch everyday anyways. Just ask Brewers fans, because Yost kills their closers.Nathan is what 2nd in the AL in saves. Hes 9 for 9 and getting used enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfishsd Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I guess I just really like seein him pitch! He has quite the pre-pitch routine that is just cool to watch! So, yeah I would like to see him every day even though I can't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Now you want nathan closing. Wasn't all that long ago you wanted him gone and neshak closing. Give crain some time. He was dominant and will only get stronger. Originally Posted By: SledNeckwish we had more for nathan to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFallsRon Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Repeat: Why can't $12 million Nathan come in and get 4 outs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 I wanna buy Neshek a steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicada Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 "Repeat: Why can't $12 million Nathan come in and get 4 outs?" Because, with their bullpen, they don't need him to. These days, it's all about pitch counts and innings management. They are trained to perform in a very specific way and deviating from that train of thought messes with their minds. Thsi is what keeps them the most consistant throughout the year. Twins, more than any other team in baseball, seems to have this down to a science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Maybe bass will be in the starting rotation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I like this Bass - really a long inning reliever at his finest. Hopefully he can grow in that role.First Place twins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinkeeDink Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 proved what a clown he is again last night. WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 YEAH we rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFallsRon Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Rock, except for Thursdays: 0-4 and one ppd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Yeah, we listen to these thursday games at work and its been a long years so far. 0-5 now!At least saturday is coming up! The twins are 5-1 on saturdays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfishsd Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Haha, awesome stat! I love Saturdays!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Time to part ways with Crain and Rincon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfishsd Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 A couple years ago, I would have called you crazy. Not anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 You cant keep throwing these guys out there at the expense of the team. If you are gonna throw these guys out there day after day, you might as well just bring some young guys up and let them get experience while they are getting shelled.I wish I managed the Twins...when baker comes back my rotation would look like this.LivanBakerBlackburnSloweyPerkinsBoof Bonser to AAA.Crain and Rincon released.Bass= Long range relieverKorecky= fill inGuerrier= set up man/Reyes set up to leftiesNathan= closer with more 8th inning action.When Span gets healthy call him up and switch him out with Cuddyer every day, when Span isnt in the field, he can DH.When Tolbert is healthy have him play permanent 2nd or short. Punto every day SS pr 2b.Lamb 3b for now. Everett= released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfishsd Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I agree with Bonser to AAA, he just hasn't got it done this year. I also like the idea of getting rid of Everett. He is just plain TERRIBLE! After releasing Crain and Rincon, who do we call up?? Really doesn't matter though, they will do better than those two! Span is awesome in AAA, so that might work too! Would be tough to lose Cuddy's cannon in RF though... Sled, you might wanna send in an application! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdeLakeTom Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Boof might not be bad at taking Rincon or Crains spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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