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Marte

rosterman — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:39:49 -0000

Marte was cut by the Indians. Remember when he was a top Braves prospect and the Twins were salivating over him as a potential third-baseman of the future?

What happened to Marte? Anyone know?

Sadly, if the Twins claimed him, they would basically have to swap out Macri and if the Twins couldn't keep him, he would go thru waivers again. So, he would be a bubble guy who would have to out-play Harris or Buscher to significantly have a chance with the Twins...who would then have to cut a Buscher or Harris to make room for him on the 25-man.

Randy Ruiz Cut!

rosterman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:15:29 -0000

Twins cleared another ropster spot (now have two) but releasing Randy Ruiz, the longtime minor league slugger who got his first taste of big-league ball after more than a decade in the minors. Primarily a designated hitter, he COULD play first or the outfield. There's doubts the Twins will offer him a Rochester contract, as he did show some life and will probably attempt to pursue opportunities elsewhere, although his bat and experience could be beneficial to a Rochester Red Wing roster that will be full of past AA players and longer-term prospects.

So, are the Twins clearing a spot for Casey Blake AND a possibility Rule 5 pick (a end of the bullpen prospect, perhaps, letting Miajres get a bit mroe exposure at AAA ball and having a longer bout to look for a return from Boof or Humber?).

So loong, Randy! Gald you got a shot at big-league ball with the Twinkies!

Twins Announce call-ups

rosterman — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:44:34 -0000

Well, a surprise, surprise.

Jose Mijares, pitching 10 games this season, is the lefty promoted to the big leagues. Yes, he's on the 40-man roster. I think the Twins need to make a decision on him next season to see if he is good enough to keep around. Be interesting to see.

Otherwise, the team called up Bobby Korecky and Philip Humber, as expected.

Matt Tolbert returns from the disabled list.

Matt Macri and Jason Pridie come up for the bench.

(Damn, a bunt and error and the Twins lose!)

The other surprise is Ryan Jorgensen, who has to be added to the 40-man roster, as the third cartcher. He's a vet. Originally thought the 29-year-old was also injured. Expect that he won't hang around as the Twins will just protect (again) three catchers on the 40-man come late fall.

Be interesting to see what happens to vets like Julio DePaula, Oswaldo Sosa, Sergio Santos when 40-man rosters are set after post-season play.

Almost thought Brian Duensing would get a call as he is aging, the Twins could look at him above and beyond work in spring training. But not to be in 2008.

Cuddyer Out for Season

rosterman — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:46:53 -0000

Garrett Jones proved to be a hard hitter at Rochester Friday night, banging a ball off Cuddyer's ankle/foot and breaking it. So, no return of Cuddyer next week to the outfield of the Minnesota Twins, and maybe he'll be out for the season.

So, not good news for the Twins and the need for a right-handed bat to follow Morneau.

Or a great throwing arm that can at least hit home plate from right/center.

Good news for Span and Gomez. And Randy Ruiz.