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In the EDC, the likely starters in the net for Fargo Davies and West Fargo High School are both taking their talents elsewhere. Davies kid headed to Northstar, WF Packer headed to Sioux Falls Power.

This is karma towards me years ago hating that Tom Kelly was managing the team the way he was during the lean years after the 91 series victory. What I wouldn't give now for a manager like him.

I'd like to see one for Tony Hrkac. Wait, he's done playing right?

Not Duran's night. Bullpen reeling a bit at the moment. Another day in the AL Central.

Another trade with Miami. Lopez heads south. Hearing rumblings of a right handed bat. Time will tell.

Wondering if something is wrong with Duran? I would have 100% used him last night in the 9th inning with the bleeding needing to be stopped. Kudos to Winder for eating up innings today. Off day tomorrow means bullpen should be fresh Friday.

Up 6-2, now down 8-6 and the bullpen has only recorded 3 outs.

I jinxed Pagan....completely my fault.

No ill will towards Jax....it happens, and he's been great. Would have been nice to throw a lefty at those two pinch hitters in the 9th. Great to see them battle back and win 4 in a row. Kepler with emotion. Nice to see as well.

One strike away and Kolten Wong....goodness. Stewart and Thielbar seem to be gone forever.

Emilio Pagan again....I hate talking about it because I'd hate to jinx it.... He has been great lately.

Another good outing for him in a high leverage spot. And it was like a five minute half inning.

Pagan in a big spot again!!! Ask me how I feel in 15 minutes....

Tip of the cap to Rocco putting Correa in the leadoff spot. Seems like he's more concerned with good contact now and not striking out a lot anymore. Julien turning into a great 2 hitter. Seems to have great at bats daily.

Nothing to be worried about....

Ohh God Pagan in a high leverage spot.... (Holding breath)

32 grand or something like that to make your young hockey player into a better play.....I meant a more spiritual young man. Heard a rumor from a friend from Alexandria that they've had issues with kids being dicks to billet families.

Twenty seven years ago today Kirby Puckett retired from the game. I'll never forget it as I watched it from St. Mary's in Rochester as my aunt was diagnosed with cancer and was getting treatment at Mayo Clinic. Whether it was a patient, doctor, janitor, you name it, there were tons of people in a family waiting area watching that press conference on TV. I think he would have easily joined the 3,000 hit club if he played another four seasons. Sad he only lived 10 more years, and unfortunately had his demons.

Paddack still with like two or three years of team control. Interesting to see what they do with Mahle, as he will be a free agent.

I personally think the pitching staff should be left alone, but if you've got a team that would give a lot for Maeda or Gray you've got to listen. I think Ryan, Ober, Lopez, you've got to keep around because you've got extremely valuable team control years. Gray-Unrestricted after this year. Could be a rental type guy for a team needing pitching. Ober-Pre arbitration years Pablo Lopez-Under contract until 2027, got to keep rolling with him. Ryan-Pre arbitration years. Maeda-Unrestricted after this year. Same as Gray. The bullpen is set for some time with some of the arms they have. Lopez, Duran, Ortega, Jax, Stewart, Alcala, Balazovic, Moran, Thielbar. You can let a guy like Pagan ride off into the sunset. The pitching staff has been successfully rebuilt in my opinion, just need to get a lineup out there that can produce a bit.

Just looked at Buck's contract and he is locked in through 2026 with a full no trade clause, and them 27-28 there are five teams he can be traded too. The Twins owe him 75 million through 2028. I hope he starts hitting...

Bottom of the lineup today....Kepler, Vasquez, Gallo, Taylor.....there just isn't any hope with those guys.... Last 70 games with Kepler and Gallo and possibly Taylor as your outfield. Maybe Taylor is back, depends on Buxton ever playing in the grass again.

Oof Twins.....time for a week off... Hell....a month off...

I've seen a lot of the new pitch challenge rule in the minors this past week. Got to say I like it. Each team gets three pitch challenges, and you retain each successful challenge. Keeps the game moving.

There was at least 160 at Aberdeen camp. Interesting note. Aberdeen's goalie coach is Matt Dumba's brother.