What's Next For Kohl Stewart?

While Kohl Stewart does have the potential too be a regrettable loss, we left him of the 40-man for a reason. And it would plain stupid to just let him go through the Rule 5 Draft. He's a 1st rounder!!! Whose stock hasn't taken too big of a hit. Hopefully all this means is that Falvine is planning to deal Stewart like the A's dealt Jaycob Brugman to Orioles (MLBTR). In the same MLBTR article, it was also mentioned that the Twins are exploring trades for relievers such as Raisel Iglesias, Brad Hand, Alex Colome, and Justin Wilson.

Although I've said this many times, I still believe that Brad Hand would be the best option for the Twins, and would fit perfectly in our bullpen (another lefty besides Rogers) and Minnesota (hometown is Chaska). In the comment section of the MLBTR article it's mentioned many times that Nick Gordon would probably be the center piece in a deal for any of those 4 relievers.  So I believe a package of Gordon, Stewart, and Felix Jorge would be an offer that San Diego would find hard to refuse be they are in dire need of a SS and needs young starting pitching (like every other team in the league).

I like the new direction and wish Kohl Stewart well whether it be with the Twins or another club.  Twins have changed from pretenders to contenders, and with this change the Twins need major league ready talent.  None of the players left off are regarded as sure things, so you take the chance.  Only downside will be if the Twins do not spend money this winter to improve the club and fill those holes. Players like Slegers were regarded closer to helping the big team than Stewart.  We may disagree, but I do not mind this direction.

I hope we are coming to the end of 30 years of failed pitching development, which starts with who you draft.

One can only hope. They have a lot riding on Leach and Enlow but it will be several seasons before they know what these guys will end up being. Cautiously optimistic.

What your looking at is a second coming of Todd Ritchie. Another Texas high schooler who was overhyped and drafted number one by the Twins. Todd couldn't strike anyone out either (5.6/9). When the Twins gave up on him he actually went to a bad Pittsburgh team and won 15 games. The next year the league pretty much had him figured out. But he did parlay that into about 7 million dollars. I'm not going to lose any sleep over losing Kohl Stewart.

While Kohl Stewart does have the potential too be a regrettable loss, we left him of the 40-man for a reason. And it would plain stupid to just let him go through the Rule 5 Draft. He's a 1st rounder!!! Whose stock hasn't taken too big of a hit. Hopefully all this means is that Falvine is planning to deal Stewart like the A's dealt Jaycob Brugman to Orioles (MLBTR). In the same MLBTR article, it was also mentioned that the Twins are exploring trades for relievers such as Raisel Iglesias, Brad Hand, Alex Colome, and Justin Wilson.

 

Although I've said this many times, I still believe that Brad Hand would be the best option for the Twins, and would fit perfectly in our bullpen (another lefty besides Rogers) and Minnesota (hometown is Chaska). In the comment section of the MLBTR article it's mentioned many times that Nick Gordon would probably be the center piece in a deal for any of those 4 relievers.  So I believe a package of Gordon, Stewart, and Felix Jorge would be an offer that San Diego would find hard to refuse be they are in dire need of a SS and needs young starting pitching (like every other team in the league).

Think trades for Colome or Hand would take a higher end pitching prospect than Stewart to go with Gordon.  Maybe need to add Thorpe or Littell..most likely a deal breaker.   Wilson tailed off a bit with the Cubs late this year so he could probably be had for less.

Same here, but I put Stewart's chances of sticking on a 25-man roster for a full season very low. Like <10% low.

 

Which raises the next question: does the new front office like Stewart enough to take him back or would they work out a deal with the claiming team?

I would hope they would take him back, but a prospect that would not have to be added to the 40 man for a couple of years with upside could be fine with me.

I'm over Stewart. I've been hoping he could put it together, but doubting it more each day. If I was a bad team, why would I want a guy that doesn't miss bats and sits in the low 90s with a straight fastball? He won't get claimed. Jury is out on him. Unless he finds more bite to his slider or a cutter, he is destined to fizzle out.

I'm over Stewart. I've been hoping he could put it together, but doubting it more each day. If I was a bad team, why would I want a guy that doesn't miss bats and sits in the low 90s with a straight fastball? He won't get claimed. Jury is out on him. Unless he finds more bite to his slider or a cutter, he is destined to fizzle out.

I would try him in the bullpen. Might get a couple more ticks and figure this guy out. Definitely would be worth a look

I want to offer a word of caution. Many people were saying we had become contenders after the 2015 season (praising Ryan for a super quick rebuild). Then 2016 happened. With our pitching, I am not sure we can say we are out of the woods yet because we had a good season. We could EASILY end up in the 70 win area next season.

Not that it means much, besides the odds of drafting, but 2013 #1 overall Mark Appell was also left off a 40 man.