The Twins for some reason are the only team in the division that they have trouble with, I hope that they snap that and get at least 2 of 3 in the series up in Minnesota.
I think they are going to stand pat at catcher, especially with Perez coming back from his thumb injury. Both Perez and Gomes have options left, so one of them could end up in Columbus for a bit or they could include Perez in a trade somewhere, but what I think is most likely going to happen is Perez is optioned to Columbus and they keep Giminez and Gomes in the majors because they have the best chemistry with the pitchers and they don't want to mess that up. I would not rule out Gomes going down, but I think that Perez makes most sense to go down.
They have to get another arm or two in the bullpen and an upgrade in the OF. I see them going after maybe Reddick in Oakland and when Doolittle comes off the DL, maybe they work a deal to get both of them? I could also see them getting Will Smith or Jeremy Jeffers from Milwaukee and then find another OF option.
I am with you, I don't feel comfortable with Ramirez and Chiz in the OF, especially Ramirez in LF defensively....he has been ok out there, but I don't want him out there with a game on the line.
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