The timing of Juan Morillo's acquisition could not have come at a more appropriate time. With the news that set-up man Jesse Crain will enter the 15-day DL with an inflammed shoulder and if you thought the Twins were in need of bolstering prior to Crain's injury, post-Crain's DL stint the bullpen is waffer thin. This past offseason the Twins had a couple opportunities to nab hard-throwing set-up men, notably David Aardsma and Juan Cruz. Instead of trading a non-prospect like the Mariners did for Aardsma's employment or surrendering a draft pick and two year contract for Cruz, the Twins patiently waiting until the first couple weeks of the season passed then they claimed Morillo from the Colorado Rockies*. Little did he know how immediate his impact on this bullpen needed to be.
(*The Rockies have reached new levels of talent mismanagement within their organization. Prior to losing Morillo to the Twins, the Rockies lost AAA ...
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Over The Baggy:
PLAYERS:
Juan Morillo,
Jesse Crain,
Juan Cruz,
Joe Koshansky,
Todd Helton,
Joe Nathan,
Pat Neshek,
Boof Bonser,
Jose Mijares,
Anthony Swarzak
TEAMS: Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers
TEAMS: Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers
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