Ayala Gone

[UdeLakeTom]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins will call up right-hander Bobby Keppel from Triple-A Rochester in time for Tuesday night's game in Milwaukee.

The Twins said Monday that Keppel would take the roster spot of right-hander Luis Ayala.

Ayala is being designated for assignment. In 28 games this season he has a 1-2 record and 4.18 ERA.

[Coach1310]

THANK YOU!

[zamboni]

I seen a woman at the game yesterday with an Ayala jersey on. Can you imagine- guys like Mauer, Morneau, Crede, Nathan and a few others and she picked an Ayala jersey.

[Born2Fish]

It was probably on sale at the 99 cent store for 96 cents!

[UdeLakeTom]

Might have been a relative, or his only groupie.

[merc]

Now if they could find someone to replace Henn.

[IFallsRon]

I've seen women at the games who could probably throw strikes ... unlike the scrubs the Twins have been sending back to the home for failed pitchers.

[DonBo]

I seen a woman at the game yesterday with an Ayala jersey on. Can you imagine- guys like Mauer, Morneau, Crede, Nathan and a few others and she picked an Ayala jersey.

Probably his Mom.

[hanronson]

Now if they could find someone to replace Henn.

I agree. I guess it pays to be a lefty, no matter how you pitch.

[Harmonica Bear]

Yeah i think all a lefty in the bullpen needs these days is a pulse...

[zamboni]

Originally Posted By: zamboni

I seen a woman at the game yesterday with an Ayala jersey on. Can you imagine- guys like Mauer, Morneau, Crede, Nathan and a few others and she picked an Ayala jersey.

Probably his Mom.

Nope, woman with husband and young kids. Probably a year or so older than Ayala himself.

[DonBo]

Did you hear last night that he went into Gardy's office and said he wanted to be the 8th inning guy? Gardy told him he couldn't get any outs in the 5th and 6th, what makes you think you can get any in the 8th?

I'd have laughed right in his face.

[B. Amish]

he also requested a trade. apparently they've been shopping him, but can't connect on a trade.

[nofishfisherman]

Its hard to trade a guy who thinks he should be the 8th inning guy while at the same time he can't get anyone out.

Whats the going rate for a set up guy who blows the lead everytime he is handed the ball?

[luckyworm]

The going rate? Oakland will give us Craig Breslow and two Rosin bags for him.

[nofishfisherman]

Make it three rosin bags and Oakland can keep Breslow.

[ozzie]

i'll take breslow over ayala but that is like taking a punch in the face instead of a kick to the groin!!

[zamboni]

Shoulda kept that Aussie that Tampa has now- Tampa is making us look like a bunch of idiots.

Bartlett, Garza and that Australian guy have done good since they left here. I am praying when that new stadium opens people will WANT to play here, and not play here because they have no choice.

PA said is best the other day- we live in a place where just making the playoffs means success to the fans.

We should demand more out of our sports teams here, but once we do that they move.

[B. Amish]

grant balfour

[DHanson]

Originally Posted By: DonBo

Probably his Mom.

Nope, woman with husband and young kids. Probably a year or so older than Ayala himself. [/quote']

Probably his sister, or some kind of blood relative.

[hanronson]

Originally Posted By: merc

Now if they could find someone to replace Henn.

I agree. I guess it pays to be a lefty, no matter how you pitch.

The Twins sent Henn down and recalled Duensing yesterday. Lets see how that goes.