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  1.    tony&rodney reacted to a post in a topic: Twins "All Over" Zach Neto? Surprise Trade Rumor Emerges Hours Before Deadline
  2.    Hawkeye Bean Counter reacted to a post in a topic: Twins "All Over" Zach Neto? Surprise Trade Rumor Emerges Hours Before Deadline
  3. Otaknam
    Similar to Charlie “Shooter” Johnson speculating beyond reality, with his “a little birdie says”.
  4.    Otaknam reacted to a post in a topic: Twins "All Over" Zach Neto? Surprise Trade Rumor Emerges Hours Before Deadline
  5. Otaknam
    That trade makes no sense, given the emergence and success both offensively and defensively of Culpepper and Houston in AAA and AA. If the Twins were a real threat for a strong playoff run, and Neto was considered the missing piece, then do it. But that’s not where this team is at.
  6.    Hawkeye Bean Counter reacted to a post in a topic: Ryan Jeffers Report Gives Twins Another Trade Deadline Dilemma
  7.    glunn reacted to a post in a topic: Ryan Jeffers Report Gives Twins Another Trade Deadline Dilemma
  8.    DJL44 reacted to a post in a topic: Ryan Jeffers Report Gives Twins Another Trade Deadline Dilemma
  9. Otaknam
    Totally agree! Nor Culpepper either!😱🤣
  10.    Otaknam reacted to a post in a topic: Hunter Greene Is Worth Hunting. Here's What It Would Cost
  11. Otaknam
    I think if some team completely blows them away with a trade offer they make the deal. Otherwise, keep Jeffers, try to make the playoffs, and get the compensatory pick in the offseason. The playoffs was unexpected this year, but this team isn’t poised for any serious playoff run. So playing for the future is important to keep in mind.
  12. Otaknam
    No thx to Warren, 27 years old and with command problems.
  13.    TopGunn#22 reacted to a post in a topic: Four Trade Packages That Actually Make Sense for Joe Ryan
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  15.    BsuNemo reacted to a post in a topic: Four Trade Packages That Actually Make Sense for Joe Ryan
  16. Otaknam
    The Ortiz comparison doesn’t work IMO. Ortiz’ power potential was neutered by the Tom Kelly approach that emphasized contact over power, which is the opposite of what teams preach now. Once Ortiz got to Boston they let him be who he is and the rest is HOF history, possibly the biggest mistake the Twins and Kelly ever made.
  17. Otaknam
    I don’t share your belief that Lewis is continuing to get better. He’s batting near the Mendoza line at .210 with 10 homers and not much clutch hitting. He’s not an automatic out but isn’t much better.
  18. Otaknam
    I don’t think Lewis’ lack of production has anything to do with social media hype. He just always looks off balance and flailing at sweepers. Social media didn’t cause that. Sadly, it may be time to move on from him.
  19. Otaknam
    I think the Twins will trade Jeffers, Bell and Larnach if they can get a fair upside return. But if they keep Ryan I agree that their 2027 rotation looks very solid and has a a chance to be excellent.
  20. Otaknam
    I agree. The Twins had a stable of number three and four starters in recent years, which may get you to the playoffs but won’t get it done in the playoffs. You need a bulldog number one or a couple of number twos, like a Clemons or Verlander. The Twins have not had a true number one since Santana and Liriano IMO. Of course, the definition of a number one has changed now that teams are closely regulating innings pitched. Some consider Joe Ryan as top of the rotation. He is pretty good but not the traditional stopper.
  21. Otaknam
    I like the Seattle trade for Cade Anderson and Arroyo. Anderson has top of the rotation stuff, so I doubt Seattle would be interested unless they think that Ryan can help them make another strong playoff run.
  22.    Vanimal46 reacted to a post in a topic: Would the Twins Be Better Off Trading Royce Lewis?
  23.    HarmonK03 reacted to a post in a topic: Would the Twins Be Better Off Trading Royce Lewis?
  24. Otaknam
    I have finally concluded that it is time to move on from Lewis. He has had many opportunities to recover from his offensive funk, but I see no evidence that he is capable of succeeding. Every bat he lunges and is off balance, and clearly cannot hit a good curve ball drifting away from him. Stick with Lee at third for now, bring up Culpepper for shortstop, and trade Lewis so he gets a fresh start. He isn’t helping this team very much.
  25. Otaknam
    Roden is the obvious guy to send down. He had a brief moment in the lineup but has struggled lately with a .190 BA and .470 OPS. Martin bat right handed, which is to his benefit in this situation. It’s time to look to the future with these young players like Jenkins and Culpepper. Also, I think they will trade Jeffers to get something, rather than letting him walk for nothing, especially if they flounder over the next ten days.
  26. Otaknam
    My thoughts exactly! This is a mediocre team playing above its weight class.
  27.    Otaknam reacted to a post in a topic: Thinking Big: Should the Twins Target Top Closer Mason Miller?
  28. Otaknam
    No to acquiring Miller. This team is a fringe playoff team with a .500 record. Do not sacrifice your future high end talent unless it is for minor league prospects who you do not value.
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