3 Reasons Ryan Jeffers Should be the Twins Primary Catching Option in 2023

[Doctor Gast]

34 minutes ago, TopGunn#22 said:

There have been several posts written about the Twins catching situation.  I've had comments in each.  First, I've watched a lot of baseball (60-years worth) and played a bit as well.  I could always be wrong, but I just don't think Jeffers is a starter, and he may even be a below average backup.  I agree that we have no one on the farm with the exception of Noah Cardenas and he's a minimum of 2-years away.

Murphy is too expensive if you want to use assets (both money and players) to shore up other areas.  Look to trade for a Danny Jansen or Travis d'Arnaud.  William Contreras is the catcher of the future in Atlanta.  d'Arnaud is 33 years old and wouldn't have a prohibitive cost (13.3 BTV).  And he could fill in for the 2-years it would take to see Cardenas make the team.  The best option is Jansen from the Blue Jays.  They have 3 guys who should all be full time catchers.  The most any team can accommodate is TWO.  Gabe Moreno is their star of the future and this kid is GOOD.  He got a taste of the big leagues this season and I believe will be their #1.  Alejandro Kirk is also very good and will get AB's at DH in addition to playing catcher.

Jansen is a pretty darn good catcher and hitter who has battled some injuries only to see himself shoved down the pecking order because the other two guys are REALLY good.  His BTV is 26.6.  Murphy's is almost 3-times that.  Call the Blue Jays.  See what they're interested in.  Make a deal.  Jeffers is NOT the answer.  

We have the same MO TopGun, IMO you are more than qualified to give your opinion and I agree with you.