Non-Tenders

[stringer bell]

The Twins have tendered contracts to all eligible players on the 40-man roster. Some teams are non-tendering players. So far, the two most noteworthy players to be non-tendered are Gavin Sheets of the White Sox and Austin Hays of the Phillies.

Should the Twins try to swoop in this “scratch and dent” category and try to find a usable player. This is how they acquired Willi Castro BTW. 
 

[lecroy24fan]

Kyle Finnegan is who I'd go after but he might cost a little too much. 

[stringer bell]

Josh Rojas was non-tendered by the M’s. If the Twins want improved defense, adding him should be a priority. 

[stringer bell]

Another non-tender that piques my interest is Dylan Carlson. He hasn’t been good for a while, but he’s young and a pretty good defender, plus he’s a switch hitter. 

[DJL44]

Ramon Laureano would be a fit in the outfield.

[stringer bell]

8 hours ago, DJL44 said:

Ramon Laureano would be a fit in the outfield.

I would add Conner Joe as a "better than Margot" option. 

Among starting pitchers, Patrick Sandoval and Cal Quantrill might be interesting. I believe Sandoval is recovering from TJ surgery and wouldn't be an option until at least midseason. 

[MGX]

I agree with you on Rojas & would say Austin Hays is another player who could help.

[tony&rodney]

The discussion this year on the TD GM pretend rosters was a complete flop, almost no replies across the board. Now with the non-tenders we are beginning to see a return to the Twins preferred path, adding players from the scrap heap in hopes that a shower, new clothes, and a different setting uncovers the loss of past skills and potential. I hope it works this time. One can never predict if Dylan Carlson (or others) suddenly resurrects a career. 

[stringer bell]

6 hours ago, tony&rodney said:

The discussion this year on the TD GM pretend rosters was a complete flop, almost no replies across the board. Now with the non-tenders we are beginning to see a return to the Twins preferred path, adding players from the scrap heap in hopes that a shower, new clothes, and a different setting uncovers the loss of past skills and potential. I hope it works this time. One can never predict if Dylan Carlson (or others) suddenly resurrects a career. 

This is what payroll restrictions are doing.  Shopping at the Dollar Store stinks, but the payroll of the 37 on the roster eats all of the budget. 

[tony&rodney]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

This is what payroll restrictions are doing.  Shopping at the Dollar Store stinks, but the payroll of the 37 on the roster eats all of the budget. 

If Correa is too much, trade him. I sure think someone takes him if the Twins seek out a partner. Worst case scenario the Twins include some money. 

Same goes for Pablo Lopez and Byron Buxton. The NTC in BB and CC contracts may be an issue. 

FWIW, I prefer to keep Correa and Buxton but want Falvey to make a few trades to balance the roster.

I do sense Correa may be on the move.  

[DocBauer]

First of all, every-single-team signs guys non tendered every single year...often to MILB deals...for depth and opportunity to uncover something. As @stringer bellpointed out, that's how the Twins got Castro.

There's a couple guys listed here that I'd at least consider. 

Austin Hays had a poor 2024 but a solid 2020-23 run with decent production. He's also got CF experience, though i don't know how good he is there. Competition with Helman for a RH OF spot of the bench?

I can see Josh Rojas as a classic utility player if Castro were gone. (I hope to hell that doesn't happen!) I love good defense, but not much time at SS, limited bat, limited power, and only a single season where he really stole a lot of bases. Very Luke warm on him.

Dylan Carlson is interesting as he's only 26yo and might have some upside still. He's very good defensively. But he's got a weak bat, not even a great bat as a MILB player, limited power and doesn't steal bases. But as a switch hitter he hits LHP pretty well. On a MILB deal I'd jump in, but that's all.

Ramon Laureano I'm not familiar with. But looking at Baseball Reference, the 30yo has 13.9 WAR for his career and plenty of CF experience. He's got a mediocre batting line, a little power, and a little speed. A potential 4th or 5th OF on a MILB deal? 

I'd be somewhat interested in Patrick Sandoval on a cheap make good deal. But only on a MILB deal with incentives. He's been a mediocre SP with high BB numbers and limited K's per 9. But only 28yo, might he be ready for a switch to the pen when healthy? Would his stuff play up there? I find him somewhat interesting.

I understand this is an OP to consider what's out there following initial cuts from rosters. This is not about adding difference makers at all, just guys who might fill a role at some point. But AAA depth is important, and once in a while, you find a steal.

I'd take a look at Hays and Carlson as possibilities for potential depth and help in the OF at some point. Rojas is a bit interesting for the same as a utility player in St Paul. But of the others mentioned, I don't see a fit. MAYBE Laureano as an experienced option.