Which ex-Twin are you rooting for most right now? (2025 Deadline)

[C-Gangster]

Thought Id create a new poll about a interesting question I had who do you guys miss most or think would be the best fit we should've kept from the 25 deadline! could be for different reasons but comment why (Optional) But I would love to see what all of twins territory thinks!

[jaimedude]

I would take France back in a heartbeat from the Padres. I know there is zero chance we could get Varland back. 

[Dave Borton]

Totally different vein, Farmer.

Loved his grit, blue collar, lunch-box demeanor. Took a fast ball in the mouth, 35 stitches, oral surgery to move teeth back into place and is back on the field in less than a month.

Now, at age 34, playing for the Braves, his 5th team. Might get the ring after all.

W	L	PCT	GB	WCGB	L10	STRK	RS	RA	DIFF	X-W/L	HOME	AWAY	>.500	NEXT GAME
22	10	.688	-	-	7-3	L1	177	111	+66	22-10	12-6	10-4	2-2

 

[Whammy]

Duran for me. 

I always enjoyed watching him pitch and even if you disagree with the players we got back (I don't), it was a trade that made sense.

Rooting for Varland is just too painful because that was always the trade that made the least sense.

Some of the non-Varland trades you can point at and say "See! Cheap Pohlads!" but the Varland trade is just "See! Overconfident Front Office," which isn't nearly as fun.

[bean5302]

Duran. He's a great closer and a workhorse. He's on the IL right now, but threw a bullpen yesterday and is expected to be back soon.

[lecroy24fan]

I'm now also rooting for Jax as he's being moved to the rotation by TB.

[shortround81]

Ever ever? Luis Arraez and Nelson Cruz

[Bangkok Twins Fan]

6 minutes ago, shortround81 said:

Ever ever? Luis Arraez and Nelson Cruz

His playing days are long over, and even though he is now coaching for the Giants, I'll always be a Ron Washington fan. For that current group you posted, I'm still rooting for Varland. Happy to see that he has settled into the closer's role in Toronto, but man, I still wish we had kept him. Might have meant a few more wins already this season for the Twins. 

[Patzky]

On 4/30/2026 at 8:15 PM, jaimedude said:

I would take France back in a heartbeat from the Padres. I know there is zero chance we could get Varland back. 

Ditto. He was carrying this team last spring sorta like Martin is now