Twins Trim Depth As Ryan Kreidler and Eric Wagaman Head To Triple-A

I think Zoll, Shelton and not forgetting Toby Gardenhire have run an efficient spring training! I suspect that other than the options issue, Outman was kept because Shelton wants to be aggressive and run and in Buxton, Keaschall, Martin and Outman (maybe Lewis?), there’s some serious speed and potential 30 steal guys.

Arcia did show some nice range in the field!

Is Tristan Gray the guy (instead of Arcia). They really have only one possible roster opening if they have to pass Jackson thru waivers. And that looks like the addition of a non-roster relief pitcher.

44 minutes ago, Greglw3 said:

I think Zoll, Shelton and not forgetting Toby Gardenhire have run an efficient spring training! I suspect that other than the options issue, Outman was kept because Shelton wants to be aggressive and run and in Buxton, Keaschall, Martin and Outman (maybe Lewis?), there’s some serious speed and potential 30 steal guys.

Arcia did show some nice range in the field!

I will bet everything that Outman doesn't get to 30 steals. Over the last two seasons he had 38 hits and 28 walks. Out of those hits, 20 of them were for extra bases. That leaves 46 times when he was on first base. He stole 3 bases in those 46 opportunities. To steal 30 bases at that rate, he would need to get on base 460 times.

I'd say Outman is a potential 3 steal guy. I think I'd bet against anyone getting 30 steals, but the other guys should at least be in the 20s.

58 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

With Kreidler being sent down and Arcia not yet added to the 40-man, I hope that means the Twins are looking for other options at shortstop.

I think it means they're still looking for a trade partner for Alex Jackson.

3 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

That gives me little hope that this front office has a good read on player values.

Reese McGuire, Kory Lee and Ben Rortvedt have all be DFA'd in the past couple of weeks. And those are just the catchers off of the top of my head that were at one point were similarly well regarded prospects. I'm guessing there are a half dozen similar but lesser known backup catchers in the same boat. But the Twins I guess have a special flower in Jackson that every team should covet? Except the Twins obviously because the team is so stacked.

I hear they're interested in a player named Cash Considerations.

52 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

I will bet everything that Outman doesn't get to 30 steals. Over the last two seasons he had 38 hits and 28 walks. Out of those hits, 20 of them were for extra bases. That leaves 46 times when he was on first base. He stole 3 bases in those 46 opportunities. To steal 30 bases at that rate, he would need to get on base 460 times.

I'd say Outman is a potential 3 steal guy. I think I'd bet against anyone getting 30 steals, but the other guys should at least be in the 20s.

He just stole 3rd for the 2nd time this spring and scored on a sacrifice flay after singling, and has 8 steals. Spring training yes, but barring injury, I’ve got the over on the 3 steals

I think it is likely that Kreidler will be DFA’d at some point early. Roster spots will be needed. If he does get called back up they need him to agree to never challenge a pitch. I know it was preseason but he used the Twins last challenge in one of the games this weekend. Let’s save those challenges for batter that can do damage after he wins the call.

That may not be enough.  Throw in Ober and Topa and KC won't laugh as loud.  

I would trade Larnach for International bonus pool money, just to open up a roster spot on 40 man and 26 man roster. 

1 hour ago, bean5302 said:

Maybe we sould put a bunch of players in a box of "returns" guaranteed to be worth at least 50 surplus value and trade them all for a quality addition?

Naw, go for the "Mystery Box", that should work. 

This box contains at least 5 players, 3 of whom have more than 4 weeks in the major. At least 1 player is a pitcher, at least 2 are infielders. What am I bid for this "Mystery Box"?

You know teams are gonna bite on that deal. An auction should generate something great, like, I don't know, $25k?

If nobody is interested in trading for Alex Jackson today it is quite possible that he slips through waivers. They will make the move on Wednesday when everyone else is trying to finalize their 26-player roster so nobody can add him and then waive him later.

Trading a former #1 pick (Larnach) is fairly embarrassing, but he has not much value.  Get what you can for him.  Who's idea was it to stockpile lefthanded hitters, with maybe 2 (3 if Roden is sent down) of the best in St. Paul to start the season. What exactly was the reason for the fire sale at the trade deadline, why and who made the decision.

You would prefer to keep your #1's if they are good enough or can get you better players

Arcia got three hits today, but, on the other hand, hit into a DP and could not make it out to short RF to catch a high pop-up.

He's slow, ok?  All of you who have been bitching about Brooks Lee pay attention:  Lee beat the throw to 2b on a grounder when he was on 1b and it led to runs.

Arcia hacks away and can make contact, but try to get him around the bases on his legs -- fat chance.

11 hours ago, Old Twins Hat said:

Arcia got three hits today, but, on the other hand, hit into a DP and could not make it out to short RF to catch a high pop-up.

He's slow, ok?  All of you who have been bitching about Brooks Lee pay attention:  Lee beat the throw to 2b on a grounder when he was on 1b and it led to runs.

Arcia hacks away and can make contact, but try to get him around the bases on his legs -- fat chance.

He is slow, but at least he doesn't hussle...I am not a fan.

2 hours ago, IndianaTwin said:

He could well be the DFA when Arcia is added. 

Jackson is getting a DFA. They'll also have to move a pitcher of the 40-man to add Altavilla.