Twins add Morillo to 40 man

I expected this. Also, they took Armando Gabino and Justin Huber off the 40-man. Gabino was claimed by Baltimore and Huber cleared waivers.

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Hmmm?

To sum up, as I understand things so far:

1. Buscher released. One spot opens up.
2. Hardy for Gomez. No net change.
3. Morillo added, Huber, Gabino removed. Another spot opens.

Any ideas why we’ve opened two spots? Are we looking to add and protect others in the near future?

by Adam Peterson on Nov 9, 2009 6:47 PM EST reply actions

Maybe

They are trying to sneak guys through, like Huber

by clutterheart on Nov 9, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions

No more Gabino crime family

Or fashion designer jokes

"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 9, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions

Morillo

Why add to the 40 man? I can’t see anyone claiming him. Sure he throw in the 90’s. Still can’t hit the side of a barn.

by WITwinsfan on Nov 9, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions

He would get taken in the Rule 5 and kept all year by some team

Guys who throw in the upper 90s are really rare. Even with 51 walks in Rochester, he still managed a FIP of 3.13. He can help as the 7th pitcher on the staff, and give the Twins the opportunity to use a reliever in a trade. Or he can be trade bait himself.

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by cmathewson on Nov 9, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions