Trade Deadline Day

[howeda7]

The 2027 bullpen sets up decently:

 

RH: Hoffman, Morris, Gomez and two or three of Zebby Mathews, Sands, Raya, Culpepper, Anderson, Adams, Festa (still might like to add a FA)

LH: Banda, Funderburk and perhaps Rojas (I think he should stay a starter)

[Permanent Twins Fan]

2 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Yup. It's why last year's deadline, while unpopular, made sense (mostly). 

Except for Varland

[Permanent Twins Fan]

This was a pretty good deadline. It wasn't flashy, but they got a right handed reliever, a left-handed reliever, and a starting pitcher. 

[PseudoSABR]

2 minutes ago, howeda7 said:

The 2027 bullpen sets up decently:

 

RH: Hoffman, Morris, Gomez and two or three of Zebby Mathews, Sands, Raya, Culpepper, Anderson, Adams, Festa (still might like to add a FA)

LH: Banda, Funderburk and perhaps Rojas (I think he should stay a starter)

Missing Minter.

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

Just now, PseudoSABR said:

Missing Minter.

Minter is a rental.  

[howeda7]

Just now, PseudoSABR said:

Missing Minter.

He's a free agent I believe. 

[Permanent Twins Fan]

Kirby Yates to the Pirates

[nicksaviking]

7 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

#3 starting pitching prospect.......that's the long term issue for this team, most likely. (not this deal, but the fact their SP depth in the minors is "suspect". Rojas is the number 2 SP prospect......)

I would have never stopped doing what was working before. Trading for good and controllable Lopez, Gray, Maeda, Odorizzi types. Easily a better bet than counting on prospects and a better value than shopping for third and fourth tier free agents.

That is without doubt what I want them to do this offseason. 

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, PseudoSABR said:

Missing Minter.

Damn! Gone already??

Where'd he go???

Edited 4 hours ago by USAFChief

[strumdatjag]

In the Jeff Hoffman trade, the Twins got some cash to cover his salary and gave up some international pool money (they got some in a previous trade).  

[Permanent Twins Fan]

Cazey Mize to the Padres

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, nicksaviking said:

I would have never stopped doing what was working before. Trading for good and controllable Lopez, Gray, Maeda, Odorizzi types. Easily a better value than counting on prospects and shopping for third and fourth tier free agents.

That is without doubt what I want them to do this offseason. 

It's why I like dealing for SPs more than RPs.....and in the off season for sure. 

[mnfireman]

2 minutes ago, PseudoSABR said:

Missing Minter.

He's a FA after this season

[AlwaysinModeration]

Ok, this deal makes the deadline make sense.  Find a way to call up Jenkins and Culpepper, hope Kremer turns things around a bit, and let’s make a run at a playoff spot

[Saxophone Joe]

Dan Hayes said he's heard no more moves incoming. 

What does this mean for Trevor Larnach?🤗

[SS MagicMark]

I guess we can use the Jeffers comp pick to replace Hill. Just win!

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

1 minute ago, strumdatjag said:

In the Jeff Hoffman trade, the Twins got some cash to cover his salary and gave up some international pool money (they got some in a previous trade).  

Funny enough its going back from the Tommy Nance trade.  

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

Just now, Saxophone Joe said:

Dan Hayes said he's heard no more moves incoming. 

What does this mean for Trevor Larnach?🤗

Staying which is great news to me.  

[thelanges5]

Bobby N:

The trade deadline has passed and the Twins are done. They added relievers Jeff Hoffman, A.J. Minter and Tommy Nance, and starter Dean Kremer. https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-mlb-trade-deadline-live-updates-rumors-bullpen-pitcher-trevor-larnach-news/601872870

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, Saxophone Joe said:

Dan Hayes said he's heard no more moves incoming. 

What does this mean for Trevor Larnach?🤗

That he's the starting LF, not DH. Sigh. 

[howeda7]

Surprised they didn't trade Jackson. But I'd still demote Gray and Roden for Culpepper and Jenkins tonight. 

[nicksaviking]

1 minute ago, Saxophone Joe said:

Dan Hayes said he's heard no more moves incoming. 

What does this mean for Trevor Larnach?🤗

What does this mean for carrying three catchers? 

Did the front office forget they had three on the 26-man? 

[Mike Sixel]

This feels like a fan GM deadline "our bullpen sucks, and we are first in run scoring" deadline......(I know, they also got a starter, we'll see.....).

Unless they call up an OF and Culpeper (or is it Culpepper), I don't see how this O and D is good enough. 

Really bummed Bell is still here, and Trevor isn't the full time DH.

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

Im ok with the deadline.  Not great but if only losing Hill I am ok.  I also do think keeping Larnach will be good for the Twins.   We can effectively replace Dasan Hill with the QO pick in the next draft as long as Jeffers doesn't get injured and continues to be strong down the stretch.   

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, nicksaviking said:

What does this mean for carrying three catchers? 

Did the front office forget they had three on the 26-man? 

And 2 DHs. And Gray.

What a roster.

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

2 minutes ago, howeda7 said:

Surprised they didn't trade Jackson. But I'd still demote Gray and Roden for Culpepper and Jenkins tonight. 

Jackson has good value for the Twins for next year.   

[Mike Sixel]

How the F did they not move Caratini or Jackson? 

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, Hawkeye Bean Counter said:

Jackson has good value for the Twins for next year.   

So, just carry three C and 2 DH and Gray on the roster, while trying to win?

[Hawkeye Bean Counter]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

How the F did they not move Caratini or Jackson? 

Because thats the Catcher Duo for next year and its a good value.   

[Permanent Twins Fan]

3 minutes ago, howeda7 said:

Surprised they didn't trade Jackson. But I'd still demote Gray and Roden for Culpepper and Jenkins tonight. 

I wouldn't be shocked if he is DFA'd