It's Time for Derek Falvey To Actually Stand Up For His Decisions, or Go Away

[Scott51104]

"He's (Ryan's) a stud. Minnesota can get a very nice return package when the time comes."

 

So, two 18-year-old catchers rather than one.

[Vanimal46]

Terry Ryan’s flaws were apparent in the 2nd go around with the Twins. But at least he spoke like a human being. Falvey just says word vomit. He’s worse than chatGPT

[twinstalker]

Falvey didn't trade anybody he wasn't going to have to trade at some point, if he could.  Even Varland he sold probably at his high point of value.  You can criticize the return for each player, though I suspect most people's expectations weren't realistic.

The main issue wrt the deadline was trading the whole pen, but with the state of the team, you don't need to have a complete bullpen until 2027.  Did he trade anyone else he didn't realistically have to?

Falvey's got a lot of restrictions, we know that.  But there are three things under his control I would deem failures:

1. Identification of hitting talent.  This is mostly about drafting U.S. and signing int'l hitting talent.  Jenkins was a no-brainer as the 5th of five #1 picks in a draft (I argued Crews didn't belong).  Lewis was an under slot pick and has yet to really show he's a decent #1 pick.  In nine drafts the only hitter to show himself has been Luke Keaschall.  That's horrible.  The only int'l signing to tease is Emmanuel Rodriguez, and he's so flawed I don't he does anything especially good at MLB.  Kaelen Culpepper and Brooks Lee have shown themselves to be candidates, but even the latter was an obvious pick (who's development is questionable).  The Twins have wasted all sorts of high picks on hitters who had no chance once they got to the mid-minors.
2. Development of hitting.  Thus far there's very little if any evidence the Twins can develop hitters.  We've seen them ruin a few seasons for hitters, perhaps.  They thought they could change Martin's swing, and that backfired.  They also traded for a very good low A hitter in Gabriel Gonzalez, and we watched him have a lousy A+ season in a Kernels uniform.  All first rounders should have a great chance once exposed to organizational development, but Cavaco, Sabato, N. Miller, DeBarge, and other promising hitters like Julien haven't been helped one bit, it seems.  The identification and development are mixed together, so it's hard to parse, but it's apparent the Twins have problems with both.
3. Sleeping with Boras.  I've been upset about this from the beginning, as there's very little to gain.  Boras clients won't extend.  They're overpriced.  And because they're all about money in one way or another, they rarely perform to the pay level they've gotten for themselves.  Lewis is under team control through 2028, but if Duran and Jax and Ryan were trade fodder this year, you can bet Lewis, as someone who won't extend, will or should be dealt as soon as he's having a great season, if he ever does.  Walker Jenkins is Boras and will present similar problems a few years from now.

These three things are generally what Falvey has done poorly with.  I'm guessing he's learned his lesson with Boras, so I'm not all that worried with that moving forward.  The hitting "identification" at least was maybe addressed in part with the international scouting changes.  There appear to be no obvious changes to domestic drafting/scouting and I don't know of changes to hitting development (which I'd overhaul somehow, some way).

The big positive is the pitching identification and development, starting with Ober and including even Ryan, who wasn't obvious like Gonzalez was as a hitter in the Polanco trade.  That's a big deal and not an area you really want to mess with.

I think Falvey should be evaluated on all of the above, and he's batting about .400 in a endeavor where .700 is maybe the standard. 

[NYCTK]

15 minutes ago, twinstalker said:

Even Varland he sold probably at his high point of value.

I think this is a decent argument. I think it would have been more beneficial to let him get closing experience, even on a bad team, and then sell him. Think that would have increased his value, but you can argue it doesn't matter cause the return for him wasn't much different than that for Jax, value wise. 

[Danchat]

This was 100% Falvey's move, the Pohlads had nothing to do with forcing him to make moves like this. He better be right about Roden and Rojas replacing five years of a dirt cheap quality reliever.

[Whitey333]

I agree with your article Nick.  Great reporting.  Let's not forget that he built this team telling us how great the prospects are and how good the team is.  Then he just lies and teams it all down.  Too much tearing down.  Im sure he had direction from others to dump payroll.  However he and our "manager" never take any responsibility for the teams failures.  This rebuild or whatever you want to call it won't be complete until both Falvey and Baldelli are gone.  Im glad Correa is gone.  What a waste of money he turned out to be.  If Correa and a couple.of others had performed up to expectations perhaps this wouldn't have happened.

[howeda7]

It's been obvious that Falvey is never leading the Twins to the promised land since the 2019 trade deadline. He's simply not a good GM, doesn't hold those under him accountable and it's absurd that he now runs the business side too. The new owner needs to fire him on day 2.

[Russ]

Go away

 

On and off the field there is no direction,  no plan.

[PP24]

I’ve generally believed in Falvey and company until now. The new owner need to bring in a new baseball operations group. 

[ashbury]

9 hours ago, Vanimal46 said:

Terry Ryan’s flaws were apparent in the 2nd go around with the Twins. But at least he spoke like a human being. Falvey just says word vomit. He’s worse than chatGPT

Haha, I just asked ChatGPT whether one should trade Taj Bradley for Griffin Jax.  After first sorting out that I didn't mean in a Fantasy league, Chat was unambiguous that the Rays should not make this trade.  Paraphrasing, perhaps unfairly, "no front office would [give up Bradley for Jax] straight up."

Similar for the Louis Varland deal - unambiguously against it from the Jays' standpoint.

Falvey IS ChatGPT, it seems.  He is confident we got a pair of steals.  😀

(In other news: ChatGPT is prepared to talk trades.  I didn't know that.)

[ashbury]

26 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Haha, I just asked ChatGPT whether one should trade Taj Bradley for Griffin Jax.  After first sorting out that I didn't mean in a Fantasy league, Chat was unambiguous that the Rays should not make this trade.  Paraphrasing, perhaps unfairly, "no front office would [give up Bradley for Jax] straight up."

Similar for the Louis Varland deal - unambiguously against it from the Jays' standpoint.

Falvey IS ChatGPT, it seems.  He is confident we got a pair of steals.  😀

(In other news: ChatGPT is prepared to talk trades.  I didn't know that.)

I got a thumbs-down for this post for some reason, so you're really not going to like this.  I asked ChatGPT

Quote

After this flurry of trades, who should be on the Twins' 26-man roster for the rest of the season?

and got this (really! 😀)

Great question! With all the recent moves and the Twins’ current situation, here’s a strong look at who should be on their 26-man roster for the rest of the 2025 season — balancing competitiveness, player development, and flexibility:

---

Minnesota Twins 2025 Roster (Projected)

Starting Rotation (5)

• Glen Otto (RHP) — Reliable mid-rotation starter

• Joe Ryan (RHP) — Ace-level starter when healthy

• Brayan Buelvas (RHP) — Young, promising arm with upside

• Alex Kirilloff (LHP) — Versatile starter/outfielder option (if fully healthy)

• Dane Dunning (LHP) — Provides depth and experience

Bullpen (7)

• Taylor Rogers (LHP) — Closer candidate / late-inning specialist

• Danny Coulombe (LHP) — Lefty specialist acquired via trade

• A.J. Alexy (RHP) — Emerging middle reliever

• Trevor Megill (RHP) — Setup and high-leverage innings

• Mitch Garver (RHP) — Long relief / mop-up role

• Tyler Duffey (RHP) — Versatile bullpen arm

• Alec Bobadilla (RHP) — Fresh arm with good upside

Catchers (2)

• Ben Rortvedt — Defensive strength and developing bat

• Alex Kirilloff — (If not in rotation, serving as backup/outfield utility)

Infielders (7)

• Jose Miranda (3B) — Everyday starter, solid hitter

• Nick Gordon (SS) — Versatile defender, consistent bat

• Trevor Larnach (2B/OF) — Flexibility and power potential

• Luis Arraez (1B) — High contact hitter and table-setter

• Jorge Polanco (IF) — Veteran leadership and solid production

• Kyle Garlick (IF/OF) — Bench bat and utility depth

• Johan Rojas (IF/OF) — Young speedster for pinch-running and defense

Outfielders (5)

• Byron Buxton — Elite defensive centerfielder with power

• Rocco Peppi — Promising rookie with speed and contact ability

• Jorge Polanco — If used in a super-utility role (IF/OF)

• Kyle Garlick — Depth bat

• Brent Rooker — Power bat off the bench

 

Well, they say that AI can sometimes hallucinate.  This seems to be such an instance.

[Mike Sixel]

12 minutes ago, ashbury said:

I got a thumbs-down for this post for some reason, so you're really not going to like this.  I asked ChatGPT

and got this (really! 😀)

Great question! With all the recent moves and the Twins’ current situation, here’s a strong look at who should be on their 26-man roster for the rest of the 2025 season — balancing competitiveness, player development, and flexibility:

---

Minnesota Twins 2025 Roster (Projected)

Starting Rotation (5)

• Glen Otto (RHP) — Reliable mid-rotation starter

• Joe Ryan (RHP) — Ace-level starter when healthy

• Brayan Buelvas (RHP) — Young, promising arm with upside

• Alex Kirilloff (LHP) — Versatile starter/outfielder option (if fully healthy)

• Dane Dunning (LHP) — Provides depth and experience

Bullpen (7)

• Taylor Rogers (LHP) — Closer candidate / late-inning specialist

• Danny Coulombe (LHP) — Lefty specialist acquired via trade

• A.J. Alexy (RHP) — Emerging middle reliever

• Trevor Megill (RHP) — Setup and high-leverage innings

• Mitch Garver (RHP) — Long relief / mop-up role

• Tyler Duffey (RHP) — Versatile bullpen arm

• Alec Bobadilla (RHP) — Fresh arm with good upside

Catchers (2)

• Ben Rortvedt — Defensive strength and developing bat

• Alex Kirilloff — (If not in rotation, serving as backup/outfield utility)

Infielders (7)

• Jose Miranda (3B) — Everyday starter, solid hitter

• Nick Gordon (SS) — Versatile defender, consistent bat

• Trevor Larnach (2B/OF) — Flexibility and power potential

• Luis Arraez (1B) — High contact hitter and table-setter

• Jorge Polanco (IF) — Veteran leadership and solid production

• Kyle Garlick (IF/OF) — Bench bat and utility depth

• Johan Rojas (IF/OF) — Young speedster for pinch-running and defense

Outfielders (5)

• Byron Buxton — Elite defensive centerfielder with power

• Rocco Peppi — Promising rookie with speed and contact ability

• Jorge Polanco — If used in a super-utility role (IF/OF)

• Kyle Garlick — Depth bat

• Brent Rooker — Power bat off the bench

 

Well, they say that AI can sometimes hallucinate.  This seems to be such an instance.

You got a thumbs down because chatgp is usually wrong, we know this from studies.  and other reasons. Like it's insane waste of water and electricity.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

8 hours ago, twinstalker said:

Falvey didn't trade anybody he wasn't going to have to trade at some point, if he could.  Even Varland he sold probably at his high point of value.  You can criticize the return for each player, though I suspect most people's expectations weren't realistic.

The main issue wrt the deadline was trading the whole pen, but with the state of the team, you don't need to have a complete bullpen until 2027.  Did he trade anyone else he didn't realistically have to?

Falvey's got a lot of restrictions, we know that.  But there are three things under his control I would deem failures:

1. Identification of hitting talent.  This is mostly about drafting U.S. and signing int'l hitting talent.  Jenkins was a no-brainer as the 5th of five #1 picks in a draft (I argued Crews didn't belong).  Lewis was an under slot pick and has yet to really show he's a decent #1 pick.  In nine drafts the only hitter to show himself has been Luke Keaschall.  That's horrible.  The only int'l signing to tease is Emmanuel Rodriguez, and he's so flawed I don't he does anything especially good at MLB.  Kaelen Culpepper and Brooks Lee have shown themselves to be candidates, but even the latter was an obvious pick (who's development is questionable).  The Twins have wasted all sorts of high picks on hitters who had no chance once they got to the mid-minors.
2. Development of hitting.  Thus far there's very little if any evidence the Twins can develop hitters.  We've seen them ruin a few seasons for hitters, perhaps.  They thought they could change Martin's swing, and that backfired.  They also traded for a very good low A hitter in Gabriel Gonzalez, and we watched him have a lousy A+ season in a Kernels uniform.  All first rounders should have a great chance once exposed to organizational development, but Cavaco, Sabato, N. Miller, DeBarge, and other promising hitters like Julien haven't been helped one bit, it seems.  The identification and development are mixed together, so it's hard to parse, but it's apparent the Twins have problems with both.
3. Sleeping with Boras.  I've been upset about this from the beginning, as there's very little to gain.  Boras clients won't extend.  They're overpriced.  And because they're all about money in one way or another, they rarely perform to the pay level they've gotten for themselves.  Lewis is under team control through 2028, but if Duran and Jax and Ryan were trade fodder this year, you can bet Lewis, as someone who won't extend, will or should be dealt as soon as he's having a great season, if he ever does.  Walker Jenkins is Boras and will present similar problems a few years from now.

These three things are generally what Falvey has done poorly with.  I'm guessing he's learned his lesson with Boras, so I'm not all that worried with that moving forward.  The hitting "identification" at least was maybe addressed in part with the international scouting changes.  There appear to be no obvious changes to domestic drafting/scouting and I don't know of changes to hitting development (which I'd overhaul somehow, some way).

The big positive is the pitching identification and development, starting with Ober and including even Ryan, who wasn't obvious like Gonzalez was as a hitter in the Polanco trade.  That's a big deal and not an area you really want to mess with.

I think Falvey should be evaluated on all of the above, and he's batting about .400 in an endeavor where .700 is maybe the standard. 

Good post. I would say I agree with bits and pieces of it here.

I firmly believe that the hitting piece comes with just settling into a regular role in the field and spot in the lineup. I have a protocol or conditions to test this (it’s all still in my head unfortunately) and I almost set to work on it a couple months ago, but it’s a lot of work and I don’t know the best new tools other then by hand. Maybe during the offseason I will circle back: the offseason comes early in Twins Territory under this regime.

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, Mike Sixel said:

You got a thumbs down because chatgp is usually wrong, we know this from studies.  and other reasons. Like it's insane waste of water and electricity.

That's a fair point.  Especially when I waste further resources correcting its errors trying to get to the actual bottom of something.

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, ashbury said:

That's a fair point.  Especially when I waste further resources correcting its errors trying to get to the actual bottom of something.

Crabby mood right now. Feel free to brush this all off. Though I really hate what AI is doing, I shouldn't hammer everyone over it. Sorry. 

[ashbury]

35 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Crabby mood right now. Feel free to brush this all off. Though I really hate what AI is doing, I shouldn't hammer everyone over it. Sorry. 

Hope you haven't invested in any crypto currency, because my sources tell me that bitcoin mining dwarfs AI in terms of energy consumption.

Of course my source is ChatGPT, so take it for what it's worth.  😀

Back to the topic: how much water and electricity does Derek Falvey waste?

[Mike Sixel]

6 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Hope you haven't invested in any crypto currency, because my sources tell me that bitcoin mining dwarfs AI in terms of energy consumption.

Of course my source is ChatGPT, so take it for what it's worth.  😀

Back to the topic: how much water and electricity does Derek Falvey waste?

All of it. 

[NYCTK]

10 hours ago, ashbury said:

Hope you haven't invested in any crypto currency, because my sources tell me that bitcoin mining dwarfs AI in terms of energy consumption.

Of course my source is ChatGPT, so take it for what it's worth.  😀

Back to the topic: how much water and electricity does Derek Falvey waste?

I've also read the power consumption issue with Ai is overblown. Read it compared to a hamburger, and God knows I'm not quitting hamburgers. 

My issues are mainly accuracy (none) and the fact that it's driven by a bunch of loser dweebs in California just destroying the world out of pure greed. 

[The Great Hambino]

12 hours ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Good post. I would say I agree with bits and pieces of it here.

I firmly believe that the hitting piece comes with just settling into a regular role in the field and spot in the lineup. I have a protocol or conditions to test this (it’s all still in my head unfortunately) and I almost set to work on it a couple months ago, but it’s a lot of work and I don’t know the best new tools other then by hand. Maybe during the offseason I will circle back: the offseason comes early in Twins Territory under this regime.

I just as firmly believe that a consistent spot in the batting order has nothing to do with hitting development (I believe that for a regular role in the field as well, but my belief is less firm there).

But I am genuinely curious to learn what an actual study of this would say.   Please let us know if/when you get around to this project and what you learn from it!

[USAFChief]

15 hours ago, ashbury said:

I got a thumbs-down for this post for some reason, so you're really not going to like this.  I asked ChatGPT

and got this (really! 😀)

Great question! With all the recent moves and the Twins’ current situation, here’s a strong look at who should be on their 26-man roster for the rest of the 2025 season — balancing competitiveness, player development, and flexibility:

---

Minnesota Twins 2025 Roster (Projected)

Starting Rotation (5)

• Glen Otto (RHP) — Reliable mid-rotation starter

• Joe Ryan (RHP) — Ace-level starter when healthy

• Brayan Buelvas (RHP) — Young, promising arm with upside

• Alex Kirilloff (LHP) — Versatile starter/outfielder option (if fully healthy)

• Dane Dunning (LHP) — Provides depth and experience

Bullpen (7)

• Taylor Rogers (LHP) — Closer candidate / late-inning specialist

• Danny Coulombe (LHP) — Lefty specialist acquired via trade

• A.J. Alexy (RHP) — Emerging middle reliever

• Trevor Megill (RHP) — Setup and high-leverage innings

• Mitch Garver (RHP) — Long relief / mop-up role

• Tyler Duffey (RHP) — Versatile bullpen arm

• Alec Bobadilla (RHP) — Fresh arm with good upside

Catchers (2)

• Ben Rortvedt — Defensive strength and developing bat

• Alex Kirilloff — (If not in rotation, serving as backup/outfield utility)

Infielders (7)

• Jose Miranda (3B) — Everyday starter, solid hitter

• Nick Gordon (SS) — Versatile defender, consistent bat

• Trevor Larnach (2B/OF) — Flexibility and power potential

• Luis Arraez (1B) — High contact hitter and table-setter

• Jorge Polanco (IF) — Veteran leadership and solid production

• Kyle Garlick (IF/OF) — Bench bat and utility depth

• Johan Rojas (IF/OF) — Young speedster for pinch-running and defense

Outfielders (5)

• Byron Buxton — Elite defensive centerfielder with power

• Rocco Peppi — Promising rookie with speed and contact ability

• Jorge Polanco — If used in a super-utility role (IF/OF)

• Kyle Garlick — Depth bat

• Brent Rooker — Power bat off the bench

 

Well, they say that AI can sometimes hallucinate.  This seems to be such an instance.

I must say I DO like the idea of having Brent Rooker on the bench.

 

[ashbury]

40 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I must say I DO like the idea of having Brent Rooker on the bench.

 

I also liked Kirilloff being both a starting pitcher and a catcher.  Maybe he can do like Bugs Bunny and race back and forth.   That's the old peppah!

[Rigby]

15 hours ago, ashbury said:

Hope you haven't invested in any crypto currency, because my sources tell me that bitcoin mining dwarfs AI in terms of energy consumption.

Of course my source is ChatGPT, so take it for what it's worth.  😀

Back to the topic: how much water and electricity does Derek Falvey waste?

He wasted a lot of water in my abode on deadline day....

[BiggestRoccoFan]

On 8/2/2025 at 8:40 AM, Derojo said:

My view is the Twins sold two relievers too many. Note that no starters were traded. As for the underperforming position players we traded, no one of long term consequence. This team has not performed since 2019 when the Yankees swept us. Beating the Jays in the playoffs is not a feat. The offense was going nowhere. The illusion that we were one or two players away was nonsense. This was not a winning team with a winning culture; consistently underperformed. 

     Baldelli is an ok manager. He understands the game well, but he doesn't get the best out of his team. He needs to go along with the owner. Jhoan Duran is the only player traded that will be very difficult to replace. Jax to a lesser extent. I'm happy for the players traded who will have the opportunity to play on a competitive MLB team.

The Twins haven't been to the World Series in the last 34 years. They have not had a team that could possibly get to the ALDS. Enough of treading water. Correa; 0-11 with bases loaded; another underperformer, non-clutch player.

It'll take two to three years to rebuild, and perhaps then the Twins will evoke the memory of past teams that performed at a high level.

You think Rocco understands the game well?

I need a drink!

[BiggestRoccoFan]

On 8/2/2025 at 8:25 AM, Glorybound said:

What I want to know is about the Varland and Jax trades is if you were going to move them in a market that had a premium on relievers why the last second deal that netted you very little? Seems someone was in his ear telling to sell at all costs. The returns he received for what he traded is sad to say the least. Any good business doesn’t operate under desperation but we all know the Pohlad trust babies are not good at business. Be that as it may Favley’s fingerprints are on the team that is taking the field. If he is proud of that then that tells you he is happy collecting his paycheck. This never was about winning for him either.

On 8/2/2025 at 8:40 AM, Derojo said:

My view is the Twins sold two relievers too many. Note that no starters were traded. As for the underperforming position players we traded, no one of long term consequence. This team has not performed since 2019 when the Yankees swept us. Beating the Jays in the playoffs is not a feat. The offense was going nowhere. The illusion that we were one or two players away was nonsense. This was not a winning team with a winning culture; consistently underperformed. 

     Baldelli is an ok manager. He understands the game well, but he doesn't get the best out of his team. He needs to go along with the owner. Jhoan Duran is the only player traded that will be very difficult to replace. Jax to a lesser extent. I'm happy for the players traded who will have the opportunity to play on a competitive MLB team.

The Twins haven't been to the World Series in the last 34 years. They have not had a team that could possibly get to the ALDS. Enough of treading water. Correa; 0-11 with bases loaded; another underperformer, non-clutch player.

It'll take two to three years to rebuild, and perhaps then the Twins will evoke the memory of past teams that performed at a high level.

You think Rocco understands the game well?

I need a drink!

[BiggestRoccoFan]

My problem about the selloff is this. I keep hearing that they thought we had a good roster that was underperforming.

Well in case they missed it they did not perform in the 2nd half of last year.

The easiest move for them to make would have been to fire Rocco after the collapse last year and bring in a new voice.

Then if we are still in the same place have the fire sale.

This whole thing has been handled piss poorly.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Baseball managers are lifetime appointments nowadays, dontchaknow. 

And to think, this was basically the same roster from 2023. What has changed? That Joe Ryan is better, and that Byron Buxton is finally performing to his ability, unlike in 2023?

This roster was plenty good enough to make a postseason run. Last year or this year. Incredible. 

[howeda7]

On 8/3/2025 at 7:52 PM, ashbury said:

I got a thumbs-down for this post for some reason, so you're really not going to like this.  I asked ChatGPT

and got this (really! 😀)

Great question! With all the recent moves and the Twins’ current situation, here’s a strong look at who should be on their 26-man roster for the rest of the 2025 season — balancing competitiveness, player development, and flexibility:

---

Minnesota Twins 2025 Roster (Projected)

Starting Rotation (5)

• Glen Otto (RHP) — Reliable mid-rotation starter

• Joe Ryan (RHP) — Ace-level starter when healthy

• Brayan Buelvas (RHP) — Young, promising arm with upside

• Alex Kirilloff (LHP) — Versatile starter/outfielder option (if fully healthy)

• Dane Dunning (LHP) — Provides depth and experience

Bullpen (7)

• Taylor Rogers (LHP) — Closer candidate / late-inning specialist

• Danny Coulombe (LHP) — Lefty specialist acquired via trade

• A.J. Alexy (RHP) — Emerging middle reliever

• Trevor Megill (RHP) — Setup and high-leverage innings

• Mitch Garver (RHP) — Long relief / mop-up role

• Tyler Duffey (RHP) — Versatile bullpen arm

• Alec Bobadilla (RHP) — Fresh arm with good upside

Catchers (2)

• Ben Rortvedt — Defensive strength and developing bat

• Alex Kirilloff — (If not in rotation, serving as backup/outfield utility)

Infielders (7)

• Jose Miranda (3B) — Everyday starter, solid hitter

• Nick Gordon (SS) — Versatile defender, consistent bat

• Trevor Larnach (2B/OF) — Flexibility and power potential

• Luis Arraez (1B) — High contact hitter and table-setter

• Jorge Polanco (IF) — Veteran leadership and solid production

• Kyle Garlick (IF/OF) — Bench bat and utility depth

• Johan Rojas (IF/OF) — Young speedster for pinch-running and defense

Outfielders (5)

• Byron Buxton — Elite defensive centerfielder with power

• Rocco Peppi — Promising rookie with speed and contact ability

• Jorge Polanco — If used in a super-utility role (IF/OF)

• Kyle Garlick — Depth bat

• Brent Rooker — Power bat off the bench

 

Well, they say that AI can sometimes hallucinate.  This seems to be such an instance.

I love Rocco Peppi. 

[Robert Gauthier]

Falvey’s explanation what went down has been disappointing, but let’s remember the real villains here. This family has tried to contract the team while lying to the state about it, tried to move the team before that. Then gave all sorts of happy, talk while getting a twin stadium, after which they’ve done minimal effort to put forward a winning product. The two titles the team won were really done with a core that Calvin Griffin put together. 

[Mrs. Baseball]

Lame duck Falvey and his lame a$$ manager can catch the last train to nowhere. Along with the Pohlads they might want to consider a witness protection program. Thank you. Back to throwing up now.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

On 8/2/2025 at 9:55 AM, LastOnePicked said:

I struggle to understand how trading away effective, team-controlled relievers who have - and probably will - outperform their contracts helps facilitate a sale. It's like buying a business known for it's very effective, low-cost staff and then having the previous owner fire them all before the sale is final. This benefits your new business how exactly?

These moves convinced me this team isn't going to be sold.  

100% correct