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David McCarty.

At this point, it seems pretty clear that the big splash, if there is one, won't be Liriano. I would guess a borderline prospect at best. If there is a splash, it will be that the Twins tough...

Agree. I can't imagine that anything above a AA prospect would be an option for Liriano. Having said that, those listed seem promising.

A long reliever someone who can successfully get through the batting order once, meaning that they can throw strikes and mix pitches enough to keep hitters off balance for a first at bat - but don't...

Should be interesting. More than anything, we need guys who throw strikes and are not overwhelmed by the big leagues. At 27, they need to see what they have in Mr. DeVries.

Seems like Swarzak and Duensing need looks in the rotation. I would brings these guys up to fill their spots in the bullpen. At this point, why hurry back Blackburn, may want to consider putting...

Dozier! What a game today.

How great is it when the video montage foreshadows the home run blast!

Here is a question that reveals my lack of knowledge of NL baseball. Is Pavano still the pitcher of record right now even though he was pinch hit for before the Twins took the lead in the 7th?

We have ourselves a shortstop my friends.

Great at bat by Dozier. Questionable strike call did not phase him, fouls off some tough pitches at 0-2 and generates the sac fly. That is not the at bat of a rookie.

Just has not been the Twins M.O. to compete for top notch pitchers in free agency and I have to say I agree with it. Multi-year deals on starting pitchers is an albatross just waiting to be hung...

Even though there is little hope of competing, how fun is it right now to see the team string a few wins together with young talent contributing and our boppers delivering. It's too long a season to...

Tigers defense looked horrible in this series. Fielder is a major liability at 1st. How long until the Tigers go get a 3B, put Cabrera at 1st, and put Fielder in the DH spot.

I think the more interesting topic is whether we are at the beginning of the end of the long term high dollar contract. Mauer and Pujols might be exhibits 1 and 2 of why long term, high dollar...

I agree with the moves and the change of focus as you describe it. There are guys producing on this team - we should invest in them and move on those who are not. The amount of energy and...

I don't think we are going to see any movement on Blackburn or Liriano for awhile. Both have had flashes of competence that will continue to tease management up until at least the All Star break. ...

Is it me or is the depth in relief pitching an emerging strength for the team? I would say the major league relievers have been one of the few bright spots and then we see the progress of Guerra,...

I just hope he is not the second coming of David McCarty or Scott Stahoviak. We need a young guy, with power in the lineup. I am guessing the pressure of a new season and higher expectations is...

Liked what I saw of Dozier and Komatsu (until the 9th inning blunder).

Jayson Werth just broke his wrist - increasing the urgency for the Nats to find a replacement. Would not be surprised that the Twins get a call today. Agree that the Twins need a ransom for him,...

Proud to say that I called these moves. I think Carroll goes to a utility role with Casilla staying in the lineup. I would expect Carroll to get consistent time at 2nd, short and 3rd.

Got to be the starting rotation. Hendriks needs to go down and Diamond needs to come up. Liriano should get one more chance and if he can't get it done - he needs to dealt, even if it is bargain...

I'm wondering if the next move will be to bring up Dozier and put Carroll in the utility role. What is the date when the Twins can bring him up without losing a service year on him?

Let's be clear - Joe Mauer is and will be the face of this franchise for the balance of his contract. He knows it, Gardy knows it and management knows it. While probably every piece will change...