The month of June was full of promotions and demotions throughout the Minnesota Twins’ minor league organization. A handful of top-10 prospects were promoted this past month, as well as other key minor leaguers. As a whole, the Minnesota affiliates went 50-56 in the month of June; not poor enough to statistically boot any team from its respective [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Bobby Keppel’
Minor League Month In Review, June Edition
Posted: 2nd July 2009 by vacant in Minor League ReviewTags: Aaron Hicks, Alex Burnett, Alexi Casilla, Anthony Slama, Anthony Swarzak, Ben Revere, Bobby Keppel, Bradley Tippett, Carlos Gutierrez, Danny Valencia, David Bromberg, Denard Span, Glen Perkins, Jason Pridie, Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain, Joe Benson, Joe Testa, Jose Mijares, Justin Huber, Kyle Waldrop, Ludovicus VanMil, Michael McCardell, Michael Tarsi, Ramon Santana, Rene Tosoni, Rob Delaney, Ron Gardenhire, Santos Arias, Spencer Steedley, Steven Hirschfeld, Steven Tolleson, Tyler Robertson
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One Piece Away?
Posted: 29th June 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Alexi Casilla, Bobby Keppel, Brad Penny, Brendan Harris, Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Freddy Sanchez, Glen Perkins, Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Matt Guerrier, Matt Tolbert, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Blackburn, RA Dickey, Scott Baker
Most fans prefer to lose via the blowout. They argue, and I agree, that it is less painful to lose when you know the outcome of the game in the fourth inning. In the past twenty-five Twins’ losses only three have been by more than five runs. At least lately, when the Twins lose they [...]
On Liriano, Mauer, and Lateral Movement
Posted: 25th June 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Bobby Keppel, Craig Breslow, Francisco Liriano, Joe Crede, Joe Mauer, Luis Ayala, Milwaukee Brewers, Pat Neshek, Rob Delaney, Sean Henn
- Tuesday’s 7-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers has been labeled by Twins’ fans as the ugliest game of the year. The offense was decent; against a below-average National League pitcher and bullpen seven runs is expected. Joe Crede committed his second error of the season, but the Twins’ defense was not what made this [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Ayala to Rochester
Posted: 23rd June 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Bobby Keppel, Luis Ayala, Milwaukee Brewers, Rochester Red Wings, Roster Moves
H/T to CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11882283 In what some would say is a long time coming, Luis Ayala has been designated for assignment to the Rochester Red Wings. Ayala had appeared in 28 games this season, and had a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.18. The Twins claim they will call up Bobby Keppel before [...]