Issues

As the Twins are about to blow this one to the Rangers, I'm going to discuss some of the issues I'm having with the team. Mostly, my problems are with managerial and front office decisions.

Here are some steps to right the ship:
Designate Adam Everett for assignment. He isn't hitting, and from what I can tell, he's not much in the field either. What's the point of keeping him around?
Trade Juan Rincon. And if there are no takers, cut him.
Bench Mike Lamb. He's never been anything better than a good bench player. I'd rather have a "good bench player" than a "bad starter".

Eventually Nick Punto will be healthy. Although I'm not a huge Punto guy, I think he deserves to get a few more opportunities. I'm not calling for him to the be "everyday 3B", but he is a decent third baseman. Alexi Casilla becoms the starting SS and leadoff hitter. Gomez moves down a spot.

When Scott Baker is healthy, he needs to be in the rotation. Although I'd like to see Glen Perkins remain in the rotation, I think he would be good in the bullpen. When push comes to shove, either Perkins or Boof Bonser should take Juan Rincon's place in the bullpen.

Other business to tend to:
Have you checked out the Rochester squad lately? Remember Garrett Jones? Well, he should be cut tomorrow or tonight or sometime soon. He's batting .185 and only has 3 HRs. Sergio Santos, recently claimed from Toronto, and taking up a spot on the 40-man roster, should be let go too. He's batting .177. Those two guys fit squarely in the category of "non-prospect". Kevin Mulvey, after starting strong, has fizzled.

On the bright side, both Denard Span and Brian Buscher deserve a shot if a spot becomes available. Danny Graves may also find himself in the Twins' bullpen in the near-future.

In AA, Luke Hughes, who's played 2B/3B/OF, has been amazing. He missed some time with a hamstring injury, but is currently batting .356. If the roster starts to shake, he just may find himself in the big leagues.

In low-A ball, 2007 1st round pick, Ben Revere, is batting .432. From what I've read, it's been rare for the Twins to move a 19-year-old up to high-A ball, but, seriously, what else does Revere have to prove?

Anyway, it's getting late and the Twins are threatening in the 11th. (Thanks to Bobby Korecky?!?) Let's hope for a win!