Assessing the Twins Garver for Kiner-Falefa Trade

This offseason, the Minnesota Twins have always been expected to be active on the trade market, but the moves were assumed to be for pitching. After swapping Mitch Garver for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, we now have a whole new angle to figure out in terms of roster construction. Up to this point, the Twins most significant deficiency was starting pitching, with their greatest asset being a potent lineup. Needing a shortstop, Derek Falvey opted to part with one of his best bats in favor of a strong

I have no idea why there is a perception Jeffers is a better defensive catcher than Garver. Since the start of 2020 at the MLB Level. Jeffers 832 Garver 620.2 innings. The better of the two = Steal Attempts = Garver 44 vs. Jeffers 75 Caught Stealing% = Garver 23% vs. Jeffers 20% Catcher Framing = This one is a bit of a toss up. Garver ahead in some years, Jeffers ahead in others same with different sources. Passed Balls = Jeffers 7 (every 119 innings) vs. Garver 7 (1 every