New Theory

Here is my new theory about Tyner. Gardy knows the Twins have no DH. The Twins DHs have been one of the worst DHs in in the league. Also, The Twins don't have anyone off the the bench to pinch hit. So Gardy is using the worst player possible to do both, Tyner.

I use to think he did this because he did not understand Tyner's limitations as a hitter. But now I think he does understand Tyner's limitations. Yes, Gardy understands that Tyner should not be a DH or ever be a pinch hitter but does this to show Terry Ryan how bad this team needs a hitter on the bench to DH or pinch hit.

Gardy would never think it is OK to pinch hit a player with as many career walks as he has stolen bases. Or to DH a player with as many career homeruns as I do.

Its obvious to me now that Gardy is sending Ryan a message to get him a real hitter. Gardy is a genius!!! Hopefully, Ryan has seen the obvious things that Gardy is showing him.