Closer controversy emerging in Minnesota

OK, but we are not talking about a Tall Ship here, the Twins have become a Dingy.

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Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  07.04 by 50yearfan

OK, but we are not talking about a Tall Ship here, the Twins have become a Dingy.

Your mom

non story when you're 8 games out of first place and 10 games under .500 and the 5th worst record in baseball....Twins...War Eagle...mom that!

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Originally posted 10:51 AM ET  07.04 by Twins... War Eagle

Your mom

She has a better record.

I hope Perkin's gets the closer job.

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Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  07.04 by 50yearfan

OK, but we are not talking about a Tall Ship here, the Twins have become a Dingy.

True, the Twins have been underwhelming in the first half of this season to date. However, I do want to point out that the club does tend to improve the 2nd half of the season, and they playing one of the weakest divisions in baseball. It's not out of the realm of possibility to believe, barring an outright collapse by Detroit, Cleveland and the White Sox, that the Twins could be interesting and play spoiler at the very least.

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Originally posted 02:32 PM ET  07.04 by Hazen

True, the Twins have been underwhelming in the first half of this season to date. However, I do want to point out that the club does tend to improve the 2nd half of the season, and they playing one of the weakest divisions in baseball. It's not out of the realm of possibility to believe, barring an outright collapse by Detroit, Cleveland and the White Sox, that the Twins could be interesting and play spoiler at the very least.

I suppose, but the pieces do not seem to be in place and free falls are hard to stop. Too many injuries and too many problems.
Detroit and chicago have not played up to their ability yet either.

As much as they are paying Nathan, there is no way Capps or anyone else will remain Closer.

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Originally posted 04:50 PM ET  07.04 by Home Theater Guy

As much as they are paying Nathan, there is no way Capps or anyone else will remain Closer.

Paychecks have nothing to do with it. Capps has had six blown saves this year. Give the ball in the ninth to whoever can get the outs. And that has not been Capps. Lately.

the manager has a point if their closer blew saturday's game? best thing to do was to replace capps right away as soon capps put two hitters on base, clearly the one who won this game was the manager!!

the twins had being winning games with pitching almost perffect because there itsn't room for a error or hesitation, all in all make the right move when you have to regardless who its pitching!!

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Originally posted 04:55 PM ET  07.04 by HillyBilly

Paychecks have nothing to do with it. Capps has had six blown saves this year. Give the ball in the ninth to whoever can get the outs. And that has not been Capps. Lately.

So, if your the owner of a struggling franchise, like the Twins and you haven't won a World Series in this century and you know that your paying $10 million to a guy and he is not closing, your OK with that?

I'm not, if he is healthy, he is my closer. Otherwise, trade him.

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Originally posted 05:14 PM ET  07.04 by Home Theater Guy

So, if your the owner of a struggling franchise, like the Twins and you haven't won a World Series in this century and you know that your paying $10 million to a guy and he is not closing, your OK with that?I'm not, if he is healthy, he is my closer. Otherwise, trade him.

Uh, I'm going to give the ball in the 9th to the pitcher who is going to get me the save, be it Nathan or Capps or Perkins. If Capps sucks, and continues to suck, who am I going to trade him and his fat paycheck to and for what?

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Originally posted 05:26 PM ET  07.04 by HillyBilly

Uh, I'm going to give the ball in the 9th to the pitcher who is going to get me the save, be it Nathan or Capps or Perkins. If Capps sucks, and continues to suck, who am I going to trade him and his fat paycheck to and for what?

None of these guys is spectacular this year. The Twins won't make the playoffs and could be in for a long drought with all of their injuries and bad decisions.

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Originally posted 10:51 AM ET  07.04 by Twins... War Eagle

Your mom

Your mom knows how to finish!

Will be interesting to follow. Capps & Nathan r FA after this year, & lately Capps hasnt earned his paycheck: on the other hand, Nathan is 37yrs old, how long can we expect him to keep pitching?

Eh? JEEEZ, just look at the Brewers mid relievers (none), and set up guys (none)...the twins have nothing on the Brewers.

I say you dont use Capps as a closer but as a inning eater when there is big lead because six blown saves thats terrible. Maybe use Nathan in the eighth and Perkins in the ninth and when Nathan gets better maybe switch the two around