Twins thoughts: Taj Bradley’s outing vs. Cardinals is cause for optimism (Gift Article)

Plenty to read in #MNTwins  thoughts: — Why Sun was big for Taj Bradley — What’s up w/ Kaelen Culpepper — Royce Lewis smooth at 1B — Why Ryan Kreidler should play more SS — What Shelton said to Keaschall about the late sub Fri. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Derek Shelton wanted to improve communication w/ players to avoid confusion/keep them confident. Worked well with Luke Keaschall, who shook off a defensive replacement Fri to provide clutch offense Sat/Sun. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Kaelen Culpepper is knocking hard enough for the #MNTwins to hear. That and other thoughts after a series victory over the #STLCards. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...