Old Friends the Minnesota Twins Could Bring Back in 2027

[Cory Engelhardt]

1 hour ago, DJL44 said:

They have Brooks Lee under control for 4 more seasons. His established level of talent is "average" and there are some underlying concerns that he can maintain that. I wouldn't be surprised to see us discussing whether Lee should be non-tendered in 3 years.

His biggest problem has been facing left handed pitching as a switch hitter. His numbers against right handed pitching this year was WAY above average. If he can get to even slightly below average against lefties, either by ditching his switch hitting or improving a bit, then I don’t think that will be a conversation with the level of defense he played while at 3b

[DJL44]

54 minutes ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

His biggest problem has been facing left handed pitching as a switch hitter. His numbers against right handed pitching this year was WAY above average. If he can get to even slightly below average against lefties, either by ditching his switch hitting or improving a bit, then I don’t think that will be a conversation with the level of defense he played while at 3b

Don't assume he will still be a plus defender in 2030.

[Cory Engelhardt]

6 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

Don't assume he will still be a plus defender in 2030.

Fair. 

[stringer bell]

7 hours ago, Cory Engelhardt said:

Fair. 

Why not? He’s 25, a long way to go before he in decline, plus he’s still at a point where more experience at third should help him. 

[Greglw3]

On 10/9/2026 at 3:01 PM, soyouresayingtheresachance said:

Ty France wouldnt be my 1st choice to play 1B for us, but hes not the worst safety net option. Definitely better than Lewis in the offensive and defensive areas of the game.

I had Kody Clemens filling in at 2B until Houston was ready to come up, but Arraez is one of my favorite players, so I'd welcome the addition. He'd be good to hit 3rd for us and provide plus Defense. 

Absolutely no interest at all in Isiah K-F. Redundant. Kriedler and/or Ross will be just fine in that role. 

Brusdar Graterol would a great minor league signing, but not someone to count on. 

Okert is a no from me. I dont trust a player that is only successful in Houston. 

France and Arraez for me and one established outfielder in case Jenkins, Roden, Rodriguez doesn’t yield two viable MLB OF. Let Larnach go.  Sign one #3 type starter and 2 or 3 good relievers. That’s the assignment for the definitely expanding payroll, definitely going to be aggressive Tom Pohlad and Jeremy Zoll.

[Cory Engelhardt]

35 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Why not? He’s 25, a long way to go before he in decline, plus he’s still at a point where more experience at third should help him. 

I just meant I don't know what anyone's defense will look like 4 years from now. 

I also see no way Brooks Lee is traded this offseason. Zero chance.

[mickster]

On 10/11/2026 at 7:11 PM, Greglw3 said:

France and Arraez for me and one established outfielder in case Jenkins, Roden, Rodriguez doesn’t yield two viable MLB OF. Let Larnach go.  Sign one #3 type starter and 2 or 3 good relievers. That’s the assignment for the definitely expanding payroll, definitely going to be aggressive Tom Pohlad and Jeremy Zoll.

I would like to see one of France/Arraez.   Then trade ERod as the headliner of a package for arms.  Sign Jeffers and bring back Larnach

[DJL44]

On 10/11/2026 at 6:39 PM, stringer bell said:

Why not? He’s 25, a long way to go before he in decline, plus he’s still at a point where more experience at third should help him. 

Not really. Defense tends to peak around age 25 (Royce Lewis peaked defensively at age 24, Buxton at 23). Injuries and age catch up to most players by age 30 and they move to an easier position.

Lee will more likely than not be in decline before the Twins lose team control and his arbitration salary will be based on his previous performance.