Trade deadline day thread

[jaimedude]

What did Twins get for Correa a bag of onions? 

[Battle ur tail off]

Also, Correa can go to hell. What a slug. Hurt constantly here. My opinion, he was likely faking most of it. I'll put money on it he gets back to Houston and is in the lineup daily and back to his old self. 

[Mike Sixel]

5 minutes ago, Road trip said:

As disappointing as Wallner has been this year, he's now 2nd on the active roster in OPS behind Clemens.

Let that sink in everyone! But hey, Otuman is hitting like Vazquez....so that's, um, good?

[Hrbowski]

Just now, Cory Engelhardt said:

It actually is a really strong draft fwiw.

It's also a lottery now

[AceBee]

Is Royce Lewis trade on the cards??

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Feel bad for Buxton.

[bunsen82]

Just now, Irishman said:

Derek Falvey is the worst Minnesota Twins GM ever.  Jim Pohlad is also worst Minnesota Twins owner ever.  

They are resetting,  if you want to win a WS this is the best way for team like Minnesota to do it.  

[Hrbowski]

1 minute ago, Battle ur tail off said:

Also, Correa can go to hell. What a slug. Hurt constantly here. My opinion, he was likely faking most of it. I'll put money on it he gets back to Houston and is in the lineup daily and back to his old self. 

Oh please. Correa is super competitive and would not fake being hurt. If he goes back to his old self that's a major indictment of the Twins coaching staff, scouting, and FO, which FYI, are horrible according to the MLB players I know

[Peter]

Wow on corea going to Houston!!! Thought he would’ve been twin for life!!! Major shocker!!! Did Willie get traded? Actually whole tear down might not be as bad as it looks. Needed to be done! We got plenty of hot prospects coming up, can’t do any worse then now. Let’s see what happens. 2028/29 will be when twins have realistic chances of winning with new ownership 

[Battle ur tail off]

There are still 2 hours left people. 

My guess is there are 2-3 more guys going. Anyone that makes any kind of money or is going to shortly will be out.

[jaimedude]

Will like to see how the Pohlads and Twins broadcast team sells this manure truck of a fire sale. This is a fire sale at rock bottom prices. 

[Battle ur tail off]

Just now, Hrbowski said:

Oh please. Correa is super competitive and would not fake being hurt. If he goes back to his old self that's a major indictment of the Twins coaching staff, scouting, and FO, which FYI, are horrible according to the MLB players I know

He's been hurt with little to nothing wrong with him while here. Minor injuries and out for long periods of time. He's also been a poor offensive player overall. Now he wants back to Houston. Not a fan of his anymore. In it for himself 100%. 

[Unwinder]

10 minutes ago, T.O. said:

First we had a relief pitcher named Blewitt, now an outfielder named Outman. What next?

Pitcher named Homer a few years back has gotta be up there with these.

[KirbyDome89]

Good riddance to Correa. We'll see what return looks like and whether moving that salary is just more "right sizing." 

I'm sure the Twins ate as little money as possible to still make the deal work, and I'm sure Houston was happy to max out their payroll to keep talent in house...

[Puckett34]

1 minute ago, Battle ur tail off said:

There are still 2 hours left people. 

My guess is there are 2-3 more guys going. Anyone that makes any kind of money or is going to shortly will be out.

Yeah I'm guessing Castro for sure and maybe France, Jax, and Ryan

[hitterscount]

12 minutes ago, bunsen82 said:

Honestly,  best thing that could happen for the organization.   Now can put Lee at Short,   Keashall at 2nd Lewis at 3rd.   Try Julien or McCusker at 1st.   Outfield,  who knows,  maybe Outman, Larnach and Buxton.   

Lot of flaws with that lineup,  unless you’re talking about getting through the season. 
 

 

[AceBee]

yes..nothing against blowing it up but surely we should have netted more substantial returns overall...going out of business sell or 'sale'?

[AceWrigley]

2 minutes ago, jaimedude said:

Will like to see how the Pohlads and Twins broadcast team sells this manure truck of a fire sale. This is a fire sale at rock bottom prices. 

 

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, bunsen82 said:

They are resetting,  if you want to win a WS this is the best way for team like Minnesota to do it.  

Are they? They just traded for a 28 yo OF who can't hit. 

They still have Ryan and Jax. Heck, and Varland at this point might be gone before they are good again.

[jctwins]

5 minutes ago, Battle ur tail off said:

Also, Correa can go to hell. What a slug. Hurt constantly here. My opinion, he was likely faking most of it. I'll put money on it he gets back to Houston and is in the lineup daily and back to his old self. 

I had this thought exactly. haha. 

[Irishman]

Twins will free fall to the last place!

[SF Twins Fan]

 

[mrtwinsfan]

5 minutes ago, Battle ur tail off said:

There are still 2 hours left people. 

My guess is there are 2-3 more guys going. Anyone that makes any kind of money or is going to shortly will be out.

Like to see the Catcher = Ford from seattle here ,  give em jax at this point who cares ?

[bunsen82]

Honestly -  if we look at it legitimately,  other than Correa,  as of right now we are really only out Duran that is a significant piece for the next 2 years.   Brock Stewart is decent but not a key cog or reliable.   You put Brooks Lee back at short where he appears to feel more comfortable - our minor League is fairly well stocked,  will increase our draft capital and we may be able to find some usuable pieces for the future in the next couple months.  I wouldn't mind if Julien, Miranda, or Martin were able to reinvent themselves at the MLB level.  The bullpen will be a bit of an issue.  

[bunsen82]

Still no return on Coloumbe.  

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Just now, bunsen82 said:

Still no return on Coloumbe.  

Bag of rocks...

[alskntwnsfn]

My biggest concern, which has been the same for awhile now, is if we haven't figured out why we can't seem to develop an above average ML hitter, is it wise to trade for young hitters who may get botched by our player development program? If we don't fix that or aren't willing to bring in quality FA bats, we'll never be a true championship contender. Like is it bad luck or is there some flaw in our hitter development process? What are the odds that all these highly-regarded hitting prospects have bombed in the last 10-ish years? 

[hitterscount]

Over/under in wins next season… my guess is vegas will have them around 68…. we are dangerously close to Colorado Rockies territory,. 

[Danchat]

I don't think Ryan or Jax are getting moved... Castro will definitely go quickly here. And it might not be a guarantee that Correa fully passes the physical...

[Eris]

3 minutes ago, Battle ur tail off said:

He's been hurt with little to nothing wrong with him while here. Minor injuries and out for long periods of time. He's also been a poor offensive player overall. Now he wants back to Houston. Not a fan of his anymore. In it for himself 100%. 

All the professional athletes are playing to win the final game of the season. Most players—even the most loyal—would not pass up an opportunity to play for a team in the playoffs. There are many really good baseball players who have never played in the World Series. I don’t begrudge anyone for wanting that vs staying for a rebuild.