Potential Non-Tenders from MLBTR

[jorgenswest]

MLBTR created a list of non-tenders candidates including Larnach and Topa. Is there a deal to be made with Larnach for one of these players that might not have a fit on their current team?

Can the Twins move him for a catcher or someone for the bullpen?

[Chembry]

Reese McGuire?  I don't think the Cubs want Larnach, but maybe Topa?  He is a good defensive catcher.  

[DJL44]

Campusano of the Padres is interesting. A couple of those catchers in the $1-2M range are better than Pereda.

I would take Mountcastle at $7.8M in a heartbeat. He still has a year of team control remaining and is as good of a bounceback candidate as anyone. He was a 2 WAR first baseman from 2022-2024.

[Riverbrian]

Tomorrow is another interesting day. 

More clues to the direction of this roster. 

Stay Tuned

[old nurse]

3 hours ago, Riverbrian said:

Tomorrow is another interesting day. 

More clues to the direction of this roster. 

Stay Tuned

Same bat time. Same bat channel 

[Riverbrian]

3 minutes ago, old nurse said:

Same bat time. Same bat channel 

Batman and Robin always escaped.

The Joker, Riddler, Penguin and Catwoman always leave the room. They walk away every time before the deed is actually done. 

If they would just stay and watch the conveyor belt pull them into the saw and confirm that their bodies are indeed cleaved in two they'd win...  

But they don't.   

[jorgenswest]

I wonder if MJ Melendez will be non tendered. He was baseball’s worst framer in his rookie season as a catcher but he was respectable throwing out runners and did it well in the minors. Blocking pitches was an issue also. If he was so focused on the framing aspect the blocking and throwing might take a hit also. The Twins need a catcher. Campusano and Melendez were once top catching prospects. Maybe a change of scenery and opportunity will help realize those talents. McGuire was mentioned also. His glove is very solid.

[ashbury]

6 hours ago, Riverbrian said:

Batman and Robin always escaped.

The Joker, Riddler, Penguin and Catwoman always leave the room. They walk away every time before the deed is actually done. 

If they would just stay and watch the conveyor belt pull them into the saw and confirm that their bodies are indeed cleaved in two they'd win...  

But they don't.   

I'm not sure I want to watch the feature film you would produce and direct.

[Riverbrian]

6 hours ago, ashbury said:

I'm not sure I want to watch the feature film you would produce and direct.

You'll be fine.

The abounding brilliance would make up for the unavoidable gore. 

[Cory Engelhardt]

Any names you all like that were designated? I have 3 that come to mind;

Nick Sandlin, former reliever for Cleveland most recently Toronto. Good seasons in 2022 and 2023 with Cleveland. Also Wallners teammate at Southern Miss and in Wallners wedding party. Makes too much sense.

Sam Hentges, lefty, Cleveland but previously Mr Minnesota in high school. Huge production as recently as 2023 but injuries off and on the last couple of years. When he is right he is a high end setup man and should be healthy this offseason.

Scott Effross, Yankees. Was a big time trade acquisition by the Yankees in 2023 from the cubs (Yankees sent the cubs Hayden Wesnewski) and was good even in 2024 for a bit before injuries started. Again, high end setup level production in 2022 and 2023.

I would love any/all of them in our 2026 bullpen 

[Richie the Rally Goat]

On 11/20/2025 at 3:36 PM, Riverbrian said:

Batman and Robin always escaped.

The Joker, Riddler, Penguin and Catwoman always leave the room. They walk away every time before the deed is actually done. 

If they would just stay and watch the conveyor belt pull them into the saw and confirm that their bodies are indeed cleaved in two they'd win...  

But they don't.   

Important lesson for all of us.

[ashbury]

2 minutes ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

Important lesson for all of us.

I don't remember what line of work you are in, exactly, but now you're scaring me too.

[ashbury]

5 hours ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

Scott Effross, Yankees. Was a big time trade acquisition by the Yankees in 2023 from the cubs (Yankees sent the cubs Hayden Wesnewski) and was good even in 2024 for a bit before injuries started. Again, high end setup level production in 2022 and 2023.

Shoulder, then Tommy John for the elbow.  Seems like a bad combination. 

But if Effross (which sounds like the name of a local construction company run by someone named Frank Ross) can follow a path like Tyler Mahle and summon up a good season after all that, it would be a real coup for whoever gambles on him.  I would rely on a combination of medical team and analytics team to tease out where the similarities are to other cases that turned out well.

[Riverbrian]

19 minutes ago, ashbury said:

But if Effross (which sounds like the name of a local construction company run by someone named Frank Ross)

Or someone who really really didn't like the Schwimmer character on Friends. 

[Richie the Rally Goat]

1 hour ago, ashbury said:

I don't remember what line of work you are in, exactly, but now you're scaring me too.

I’m a henchman for this Doctor Evil. It’s a union gig, good benefits, pension. Sure it requires moral flexibility, but the pay is steady.

[The Great Hambino]

1 hour ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

I’m a henchman for this Doctor Evil. It’s a union gig, good benefits, pension. Sure it requires moral flexibility, but the pay is steady.

Keep your head on a swivel for steamrollers

[NotAboutWinning]

Oh how far we have fallen... Now we're dreaming in the scratch and dent aisle! 😆🤣😭

[Richie the Rally Goat]

22 minutes ago, NotAboutWinning said:

Oh how far we have fallen... Now we're dreaming in the scratch and dent aisle! 😆🤣😭

Just wait til we’re waffling on whether or not to take the bulging cans.

[DocBauer]

IF ownership keeps the payroll way down to the point where Clemens really is the primary 1B, maybe Jake Burger as a RH 1B and 3B bench option?

[DocBauer]

Anthony Bender could be a really solid pen option if he checks out physically. 

Solid WHIP, solid K numbers, and only a career .215 BA AVG against.