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There is no disagreement that the roster is weighted too much on the left side, especially with outfielders. So Larnach and maybe Wallner will be gone, maybe Rodin too since he has shown very little. Jenkins would have to be on the 40 man roster to be called up. If there is a lockout next season, anyone on the 40 man roster would not be able to play in the minors. They want Jenkins to keep playing in 27 if there is a partial season lockout, which does make some sense developmentally.

Keaschall is an anachronism, the old school prototype gamer/scrapper who plays hard and fast, puts pressure on the defense, hits line drives, and whose uniform is always dirty by the third inning. He’s the kind of player that some teams try to change so he hits for more power, while his average drops. Despite his below average defense and awkward outfield throwing arm, I like him as a catalyst in the lineup. With a commitment to be better, I believe he can improve his defense. He disrupts the opponent when he is on base, which is underrated. But I’m not sure you replace DH Bell with Keaschall, as some have suggested. Instead, resign Bell for for 2027 and move Keaschall around as needed.

Similar to Charlie “Shooter” Johnson speculating beyond reality, with his “a little birdie says”.

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.

Totally agree! Nor Culpepper either!😱🤣

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.

No thx to Warren, 27 years old and with command problems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.