https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24122-new-data-analytics/The Twins are in need of a dynamic cultural shift.  While I think the Twins COULD compete this year as currently constituted, I am an eternal optimist.  I believe Lewis can return to his brief MVP type form, I believe Wallner can absolutely MASH, I believe Keaschall can be the real deal, I believe...24122Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:29:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24121-big-changes-coming-twins-way/Having zero inside knowledge, it still seems abundantly clear there were major differences in opinion between Falvey and ownership.  Usually this comes down to profitability vs winning. Just look at the waves of speculation. Speculation can always be wrong, but some speculation was based on facts....24121Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:46:55 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24118-joe-ryan-to-yankees-who-says-no/The New Twins FO has stated Ryan is one who will NOT be traded, that being said Rumors continue to swirl.  It is pretty obvious that Joe Ryan will not sign a long-term deal in Minnesota.  It has been reported that he wanted out at last years deadline. It is also clear that the Twins by not agreeing...24118Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:17:52 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24117-reverse-engineering-a-trevor-larnach-trade/The Twins have not done much, for good or for bad, to alter their OF/DH depth.  Yes Twins signed Josh Bell. Another reclamation project who could be decent. Actually not a bad move given our situation and history, but not a game changer. Yes Twins signed Victor Caratini, again maybe another slight...24117Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:25:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24109-does-baltimore-signing-alonso-impact-the-twins/Just a quick question... With Baltimore signing Pete Alonso, could this make a potential trade for Adley Rutschman more of a reality? Rutschman is somewhat redundant to Jeffers, both roughly the same lifetime stats, both roughly the same age, both expected to make roughly the same amount...24109Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:38:54 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24107-twins-reloading-not-rebuilding/Ok I admit it, I couldn't type that with a straight face.  Of course "reload" can be subjective. Sources are now indicating the Twins will not move Ryan, Lopez, or Buxton. Is this a good move? a bad move? Time will tell, but without seeing moves this offseason, and I don't like playing the Mon...24107Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:20:41 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24105-new-cba-changes/One of the most impactful changes that most likely will be coming as part of any new CBA after the current one expires at the end of the year is not going to be salary caps or salary floors.  But instead, deferred salaries. There will not only be push from inside the game, but also from outside the...24105Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:11:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24103-how-does-cba-impact-twins-offseason/This sounds liek a kind fo dumb question, as the Twins do not need another excuse to not spend money. But from a somewhat ignorant perspective of how contracts are impacted going into and coming out of new CBAs, I am wondering if the potential/expected work stoppage next year will impact how the Tw...24103Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:22:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24095-the-rebuild-i-dont-want/The moves listed below are not moves I would WANT to do, and I know the returns on some of my moves will never happen. However in a game of "What Would You Do" working with the assumption Ownership is looking to slash payroll, and then you have to look at the best way to rebuild here ae my moves......24095Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:01:32 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24094-do-we-still-not-know-the-new-ownerships-groups/Maybe I haven't been paying attention, but have the Pohlad's shared the names of the minority owners yet? If not why hasn't that information been shared?  Has MLB not yet approved the sale and they are waiting on that? If MLB has approved the sale, what is the point of NOT sharing ne...24094Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:16:48 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24074-correa-for-spencer-jones-straight-up/Of course there is no indication that Correa would waive his No Trade, the Yankee fan base may not like him, and Spencer Jones COULD be Joey Gallo 2.0, BUT... How much sense would a Correa for Jones move make. As this is typed Volpe again had a throwing error costing 2 runs in the 1st. Ya...24074Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:44:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24072-another-day-another-loss-another-trade-partner/Even the most optimistic of Twins fans now has to realize it is time to sell. Another day and another loss to another last place team. Out of the break the Twins had a chance to make a statement with 6 of first 9 games against last place teams the Rockies and the Nationals. They did not disapp...24072Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:07:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24070-should-twins-be-interested-in-severino/I think a great "soft sell" move would be the Twins trading 1 or 2 of Martin, Julien,  Miranda to Oakland for Luis Severino. Severino is having a perceived bad year, He actually has value. His split are solid away from that minor league ballpark the As play in, with an ERA of 3.03 on the...24070Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:47:51 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24058-buysell-move/Such a weird position,  Having a record better than only 3 teams in the AL screams SEL SELL SELL!!!  At the same time a team being only 3.5 games out of a playoff spot screams BUY BUY BUY!!!  Especially for a cheap... I mean financially challenged team like the Twins.  That Playoff revenue would be...24058Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:27:35 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/24011-twins-interest-in-dom-smith/If there is NOT interest in Dom Smith on the Twins part, there SHOULD be. With Lewis to start the season on the IL, this means Brooks Lee will... oops maybe not... I mean Miranda will most likely start out at 3B. Our injury history shows we will need depth. Hopefully Lewis can overco...24011Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:50:17 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23996-updated-twinsyankees-moves/The Twins would be remiss if they didnt inquire on a Yankees trade involving Pablo Lopez. I have mentioned this  before in other ramblings. But with both the Gerrit Cole TJ confirmation and Stanton looking toast, The Twins owe it to themselves to try and go big. Lopez last year had an up...23996Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:59:19 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23994-wouldshould-the-twins-help-the-evil-empire/A team like the Twins needs to always be internally theorizing moves at every level in every situation. Twins cannot simply just buy talent on the open market. They must try and leverage situations when situations arise.  Could such a situation have just arrived in New York? Gerrit Cole has a...23994Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:20:38 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23962-who-says-no-twins-edition/Who says no to some of the following trade options? #1  Pablo Lopez and Christian vazquez to Red Sox for Tristan Casas and Miguel Blies: Why it works for Twins: They are able ot clear $32M from the books while at the same time solving their 1B issue.  they get a prospect with MASSIVE...23962Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:26:21 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23952-how-important-is-roki-sasaki-to-the-twins/The Twins (as with any team) would be crazy excited to land Roki Sasaki. Would he choose to sign here? Maybe, maybe not. The Twins do have one thing in their favor which is the fact that they are in the small group of teams who can offer him the most money. How huge would a Sasaki signing be?...23952Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:38:39 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23947-who-is-michael-helman/... and why is he on the 40 man roster over Kala'i Rosario? Granted Rosario is by no means a cant miss prospect, and there is a possibility that he will not be claimed in the Rule 5 draft,  Why the heck do you send him to AFL  and then not protect him? With no disrespect to Helman......23947Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:10:48 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23938-arod-cuban-ownerhsip-group/Of course this is completely made up wild speculation, but how cool woudl this scenario be?? Arod and Lore are in squabbles about the Wolves ownership.. Mark Cuban has gone on record stating he would become an owner of a new team if Shaq was involved.  And Derek Jeter has always had aspir...23938Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:31:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23931-rock-paper-scissors/How a bout a quick game of Rock Paper Scissors. But this time in the form of Players, Coaches, Front Office. With an historic collapse liek the Twins had there is never just 1 reason for it. There are always multiple reasons. So how about a game of PCF? Where would apply the primary Failu...23931Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:42:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23930-worse-than-i-thought/Holy cow,  How pathetic were the Twins Pitching additions this year by our FO?  we all know it was pathetic, but did you know it was THIS pathetic? I didnt quite realize how poor the moves were... until I read the article by Do-Hyoung Park... Here is the sum total of our pitching additions thi...23930Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:47:46 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23917-do-we-really-need-to-even-say-anything-at-this-point/Bailey 7 IP  1 hit 0 walks 7K 83 pitches.   Hey here is an idea, lets pull him after retiring 15 straight batters, absolutely rolling (throwing a potential Maddux) and lets replace him with Duran who struggle sin the 8th. Seriously?23917Sun, 08 Sep 2024 01:25:15 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23916-twins-future-looks-more-of-the-same/Barring a total collapse the Twins are positioned well to make the playoffs. Even with the injuries and lack of moves.  While not looking ahead to next year, this year and our relative success has me thinking about the sustainability. So while not looking AHEAD to next year, I am looking AT next ye...23916Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:18:51 +0000