Minnesota Twins Looking For Multiple Top-100 Prospects In Return For Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax

42 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

 It just seems like the Twins always get screwed in trades or never really get maximum value. 

When we are on the selling side we have done really well.  For the most part trades have been very much in the Twins favor.  

Arraez for Pablo  (This is a massive win for the Twins).  

Polanco for Gonzalez, Topa and Bowen (ignore Desclafani - negative asset)  (Win for the Twins possibly becoming a really big win)  

Gray for Petty  (Obvious advantage for the Twins and add in continuing value with Debarge)

Ryan for Nelson Cruz.   (Again massive win for the Twins).  

The only ones that went sideways were when we were buyers in 2022.  Even those for the most part haven't really hurt.  

If we are holding the leverage I really like the prospects of getting our value.  I am not for a total rebuild but there is part of me that thinks if they were to trade Duran, Jax, Ryan, Coloumbe, Castro and Bader (to overpays) - you could quickly rebuild your team either from the trades or additional trades from the offseason and be net ahead in prospect capital.  I really do hate tanking,  but getting higher draft capital would be a benefit as well.   Rebuilding the bullpen would be the primary issue, but I do like Varland and think he could become our long term closer.  

Just for giggles - what would you think of this.  

Jax traded to Red Sox for Duran (OF) and Toole (SP) .    3 1/2 years control for Duran (replaces Bader) and a top end SP  6' 6" that matches what the Twins like.   

Ryan to Dodgers for Rushing (C) and Ferris (P) and Freeland (3B)

Duran to Phillies for Painter (RP) and Crawford (OF).  

Bader  to Yankees for Spencer Jones (OF)   

Would put Painter in the bullpen.   Rushing becomes our backup catcher and long term catcher.  and Duran replaces Bader.  You add 2 solid pitching prospects in Toole and and Ferris and Freeland (3B) and Crawford to the prospect lists.   

3 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

I like it, although it is doubtful, but I love the fits for each team involved.

Yes the odds we can trade that much talent is doubtful,  but if they start the teardown,  they might as well go through with it,  if they can get ample trade value back or overpays.  

2 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

I just read a post from a credible source about the Twins offering Keaschall in trades. This has me very intrigued now.

Keaschall has value,  done well all the way up and plays a position we are really deep  in for the foreseeable future.   Buy and Sell could get interesting.   Who is posting this?  

2 hours ago, Chris Hove said:

I like the Twins using their leverage, but I don't see them swiping a top 100 prospect for a reliever. The team control could be a determining factor here. Stay tuned.......

It is the determining factor. That’s why they want multiple top 100’s for premium relievers when there’s only so many. It’s either that or the Twins keep them. Simple. If you want them then other teams gotta pay up.

2 minutes ago, Hawkeye Bean Counter said:

Keaschall has value,  done well all the way up and plays a position we are really deep  in for the foreseeable future.   Buy and Sell could get interesting.   Who is posting this?  

Selling him high! He still has steam and might get them a controllable bat.

1 minute ago, TNtwins85 said:

Selling him high! He still has steam and might get them a controllable bat.

Controllable bat,  or an additional arm.   I think the trades would key on getting another RP for the bullpen,  and additional high end SP prospect and a Catcher.  Rushing seems to be the highest candidate.  That seems like the minimum for effectively a rebuild of some sort.   

1 minute ago, Hawkeye Bean Counter said:

Controllable bat,  or an additional arm.   I think the trades would key on getting another RP for the bullpen,  and additional high end SP prospect and a Catcher.  Rushing seems to be the highest candidate.  That seems like the minimum for effectively a rebuild of some sort.   

No on Rushing. If Keaschall is getting floated around as well as the rentals and Jax/Duran this may be a shakeup/retool for 2026 rather than a rebuild. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Lewis and Jeffers’ names getting floated as well.

2 hours ago, Chris Hove said:

I like the Twins using their leverage, but I don't see them swiping a top 100 prospect for a reliever. The team control could be a determining factor here. Stay tuned.......

After watching Tanner Scott, I think the Twins could get the Dodgers to overpay for Duran.  Especially if they shop Duran to the Padres too.  I think the Phillies would give something decent for Jax.  

1 minute ago, TNtwins85 said:

No on Rushing. If Keaschall is getting floated around as well as the rentals and Jax/Duran this may be a shakeup/retool for 2026 rather than a rebuild. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Lewis and Jeffers’ names getting floated as well.

We need a legit C prospect.   Who are you going to play C  in 2026/2027 especially if you trade Jeffers?  

2 minutes ago, Hawkeye Bean Counter said:

We need a legit C prospect.   Who are you going to play C  in 2026/2027 especially if you trade Jeffers?  

Rushing isn’t a legit catching prospect. Quero from Milwaukee and Ford from Seattle are legit to stay at catcher and close to MLB. Rushing is a LF in my mind.

6 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

Hayes now corrected what he said in a tweet, saying Keaschall wasn't involved. So credible or not, he's likely not being mentioned, but the first part was correct.

What a moron.  

4 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

Who would you want from the Phillies?

Miller/ Crawford or Abel just to start the conversation.

Just now, TNtwins85 said:

Miller/ Crawford or Abel just to start the conversation.

Painter has to be the primary target.  Then start talking about the others.  

So just to clarify -  Hays said White Sox wanted to trade for Jenkins, Rodriguez, and/or Brooks Lee but then said neither the White Sox or Twins wanted to trade intra -division.  So did the conversation happen or did they just mention our top prospects young players and throw it out?