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Twins Outright Rivera, Tolbert, Repko, Slama

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | October 14, 2011 at 10:59am CDT

The Twins announced that they outrighted catcher Rene Rivera, infielder Matt Tolbert, outfielder Jason Repko and right-hander Anthony Slama to Triple-A Rochester. In corresponding moves, Minnesota reinstated Nick Blackburn and Alexi Casilla from the 60-day disabled list. The Twins' 40-man roster now includes 38 players.

Rivera, 28, played in 45 games for the Twins, but posted just a .412 OPS. Tolbert appeared at short, second and third and was similarly punchless at the plate, posting a .518 OPS in 226 plate appearances. Repko played all three outfield positions for the second consecutive season and contributed a .555 OPS in 144 plate appearances. Slama appeared in two games for the Twins, but spent most of the season pitching out of the bullpen at Triple-A.

MLBTR's Tim Dierkes identified Repko and Tolbert as non-tender candidates earlier in the month.

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  1. Matt

    11 years ago

    Anthony Slama.  A name I’ll never forget.

    Reply
    • chico65

      11 years ago

      Sadly for him his performance hasn’t been the same.

      Reply
  2. rockfordone

    11 years ago

    Twins just cleaning out deadwood. 

    Reply
  3. 0vercast

    11 years ago

    I have a feeling that another trip to Rochester isn’t going to help Tolbert learn how to hit.  Time to move on.  I have more confidence in Nishi in 2012 than Tolbert.

    Plouffe – SS
    Casilla – 2B
    Hughes – Util corner IF
    Nishi – Util middle IF

    Reply
    • Twinkilling61

      11 years ago

      Maybe pick up Barmes for insurance.

      Reply
    • Tom Schlaefer

      11 years ago

      I have more confidence in Dereck Rodriguez than Nishioka.

      Reply
      • ShadowMe

        11 years ago

        Nishioka has the upside and talent; give him another year before pushing him out the door.

        Reply
    • Brian M

      11 years ago

      too bad plouffe can’t consistently hit at the major league level. 

      Reply
      • 0vercast

        11 years ago

        Plouffe has much better upside than Tolbert at the plate.  8 dingers and a .238 average is a marked improvement for the position compared to the other SS the Twins have had recently.

        Plouffe’s arm is a whole ‘nother story.

        Reply
  4. zak chrzaszcz

    11 years ago

    All of these where easy choices though I kinda wish they would have given Slama a bigger chance at some point guy had really good minor league numbers and they never even gave him a cup of coffee only a dribble, but then again Waldrop showed promise when he was up at the end of the year and they have the trio of reclamation project power arms they are trying to salvage a reliever from (Oliveros, Hoey, Vasquez)

    Reply
    • Bernaldo

      11 years ago

      Yes, he had good minor league numbers but he’s doesn’t have the pitches or the control to get big league hitters out consistently.  As everyone on MLBTR knows (or should remember) that there success in AAA does not mean success in the big leagues.  Slama’s ceiling is AAA. 

      Reply
      • TwinsVet

        11 years ago

        They said the same about Chad Bradford, as everyone on MLBTR knows (or should remember) from Moneyball.

        Reply
    • Brian M

      11 years ago

      Slama had his chances both with the Twins and the Rays.  Sometimes a 39th round pick just doesn’t pan out!

      Reply
  5. NordeastMPLSTwinsFan

    11 years ago

    From what I’ve heard, Slama might be a surgery candidate this off season.  They may have just moved him off to clear room off of the 40 man and let him prove that he has fully recovered before moving him back onto the 40 man.  Just speculation though.  I could be way off base.  

    Reply
  6. CrisE

    11 years ago

    They could stand to fish an alternative 1b out of the free agent pond this winter.  If Morneau spends a lot of time at DH and Mauer catches half time they could be down to Parmalee and, um, well… they should really have an alternative on hand. You never know how things will turn out, but at the very least Rochester deserves a decent team again.

    Reply
    • 0vercast

      11 years ago

      That’s why I think they may overextend themselves a little keeping Cuddyer.

      Reply
    • Brian M

      11 years ago

      That parmelee kid really hit well.  I don’t think he’s ready for a full role next season, but he’s making strides in that direction.

      Reply

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