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  1. bunsen82
    Well that was timely
  2. bunsen82
    Alright, got out of that inning, Lets see if we can tack on a run to take the lead.
  3. bunsen82
    Look, I really like what Wes did for this organization, but this has been a philosophy that was instilled from the top. Wes communicated it well, but at this point the game plan on what works well is ingrained in this organization. Look no further than what is occurring at A ball or AA ball. The growth and teaching of the pitchers at all levels is going really well. I actually expect maybe just a little bit of a fall off. The biggest thing may be the talks on the mound to calm a pitcher. Right now you have a lot of pitchers that have bought into the system, that will not just fall off a cliff. I am curious whether they fill the position internally, fill temporarily for the rest of the season, and or whether they hire someone from outside the organization. I think we have enough internal candidates that understand the direction the Twins need to go - which will likely be the direction and they hire from within. If the bullpen coach does well for the rest of the year he may get it by default.
  4. bunsen82
    The other thing is I believe he was on the last year of his contract. The Twins may have made him nervous by not previously extending him. We can't kid ourselves, if the Twins felt he was underperforming they would have cut him like many other coaches in the MLB. Coaches have to do what is in their best interest. However it doesn't appear he is getting a huge pay increase. He was making $350,000 and it is now going to $380,000. https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-lsu-baseball-paying-pitching-195556274.html?src=rss
  5. bunsen82
    LSU had an immediate opening that needed filled ASAP. What I am slightly curious about is who initiated the contact, Wes or his agent or LSU. It appears LSU targeted Wes. I don't think this was Wes's initial plan this year to look for a new job but the opportunity came open. I wish him well. He did well here and I think helped instill a strong program. Ultimately I think that is all we can ask of him. He did his job. Wish he would have stayed on for the rest of the year but fully acknowledge that wasn't a possibility in this circumstance. I do think he was one that has a short shelf on any team. He wants to see continued progress and improvement and is probably a perfectionist. He is a fixer. Granted we needed more fixing on our bullpen, but that wasn't really his issue (cough, cough). Thank you and good luck Wes.
  6. bunsen82
    Thats interesting, must have been wrong when he signed.
  7. bunsen82
    Also I think Isola, Helman Palacios, Hamilton Schulfer and Camargo would need to be protected as well. I don't think all those players will be picked in a rule V but 4 to 5 are definitely at risk. To me we need to trade 3-4 prospects from those eligible or already on the 40 man to open up spots.
  8. bunsen82
    Pretty sure SWR would have 5 years so is not rule V eligible until next year would have signed when 18. might be wrong on that.
  9. bunsen82
    In yesterdays game, the top of the lineup did the damage with an absolute 0 from the bottom of the lineup. We need some of the younger players to start producing and be more consistent. However this team goes as buxton plays, in the last 6 games buxton was out for 4 games by my math we were 1-3, he is back for 2 games 1 as a DH and we are 2-0. We need Buxton healthy and I just don't know if his knees can hold up to any continuous play.
  10. bunsen82
    They reload through a variety of means, considering this is a whole thread about trading for players I thought my intentions on what I meant were pretty clear.
  11. bunsen82
    It was a good game, not a ton of action, got a little hairy when Smith came in. Caught a Correa foul ball. Got first game certificates. We also got autographs from Polanco, Ryan, Cotton and 2 others maybe Gio not sure going to try to track those down tonight.. Came this close to Correa and Kepler autographs as well. The kids stayed on the concourse first couple innings until our seats got shaded. Thanks for the help guys. The kids really enjoyed it.
  12. bunsen82
    Tampa Bay is doing well because they continually have a pipeline ready to fill any holes. You have to continually replenish your prospects because not all of them will pan out. What did the Twins do prior to this season, they got rid of Garver, 3rd backup catcher, Donaldson, Rogers. Those are all sell moves. Buy moves, traded 1st round pitcher for Gray, signed Correa. Not every move they make is for moving forward for this year. I still think there could be a blockbuster deal with the Padres especially with another injury to a key player. I could see Correa/Kepler for Hosmer/ (Darvish, Clevinger or Snell) plus 1 top prospect. Money could be close on that type of trade. This really comes down to how is Tatis progressing and so far I haven't hear much.
  13. bunsen82
    You currently have several players on the 40 man that are underperforming. They can be taken off or retained. Miranda/Steer likely take over for Urshela. Sanchez will have to be resigned or someone replace. However Godoy can be dropped and Isola can fill his spot. You have 2-3 relievers and 2 starting positions that spots can either be given to prospects to fill for next year, give them an opportunity or sign new relief pitchers. We have 2 SP with option contracts that we either fill internally or bring back. So why would a team do this maneuvering? To gain flexibility, manage their prospects to bring the best value back to the organization. If 1-2 top prospects could be gained from trading Correa, you can bolster the top level of your pipeline. You can utilize our several prospects that are showing potential but are not top prospects to bring back pieces to help this year. Some of those middling prospects could be lost during the rule V draft so we can maximize their value now to help the team this year. I really have no clue which direction they are going to go in. Lewis getting injured really changed my views on how they would treat this season. Or they could do something that many thought was unthinkable, if Correa still really want to stay in Minnesota sign him to an extension and trade away Lewis if someone is willing to give top value for him. There are so many different directions for this team it is hard to predict which direction they will go in.
  14. bunsen82
    Fair enough, but one can also say, he is taking full advantage of the opportunity currently in front of him, and someone must have a little faith in him to put him at the higher levels. he may do enough to force himself onto the 40 man, I believe he will need to be protected. A possible trade piece or another player that may be at risk for the rule V draft.
  15. bunsen82
    The prospects taken wouldn't necessarily have to be added to the 40 man. If you do a buy and sell you can sell some of the prospects that we would potentially lose or prospects higher up that are protected or will have to be protected that will open up a spot for more of those fringe 40 man spots. I made a post showing the 40 man will not be as much of an issue as many think, but there would be 2-3 players at risk once it is all said and done like most years.
  16. bunsen82
    There should be 4 options 1. Buy 2. Sell 3. Stand Pat 4. Buy and Sell Personally I still think they should buy and sell, if they can but I am unsure if that can come to fruition. I think they will put Correa on the trade table, but they will have to be blown away. The only other player I could see them trading is Urshela. So what can they do to make the team better. I would look at adding 2 relief pitchers, add Maeda and Archer to the bullpen. Add another SP with more than 1 year of control. Ultimately that means we would also need a SS who is a step down from Correa probably with 1 1/2 years of control to help manage that position until Lewis is back. The Twins have begun to play the type of ball I have expected from them all year. They are a team that has some pieces but are still a year or two from really making a dent in the post season is my assessment. Do enough to get them in the playoffs and get their feet wet while also preparing for 2023 and 2024 when we should have more talent available to really try to push all in.
  17. bunsen82
    I would assume Correa is off the table unless someone decides to overpay. The Twins showed this past season they were willing to make multiple moves to improve the team. With Lewis getting hurt its much less likely, but not completely unfeasible or unthinkable. I think you are too focused on what teams are willing to give up in trades rather than what the Twins would be willing to accept. I think the Twins would prefer this trade deadline to be a wild wild west of trades. My expectations of this deadline are I really have no clue in what direction they want to go right now. This series against Cleveland will tell us better what type of team we have. I will be cheering them on Thursday with my family.
  18. bunsen82
    How you can ignore the rest of those drafts where they have found consistent talent some that is outperforming even our early round picks is ludicrous. The 2019 and 2021 drafts have essentially restocked the twins pipeline. I am mightily impressed with that. That is even with trading our #1 draft pick last year, for a very good starting pitcher for 2 year. I can't wait to see who they draft this year, especially with an early draft pick.
  19. bunsen82
    Considering there will be 6 high budget teams looking for SP and Montas will be the best ticket available, the answer is not likely. We ended up getting Correa on a fluke. Don't expect to get the best SP available on the trade market for a kings ransom.
  20. bunsen82
    Some of these trade are interesting to say the least. I don’t expect the twins to trade a major prospect however I could be surprised. That means using our #10-30 prospects for above average bullpen arms.
  21. bunsen82
    He is 8 years old, My daughter is 5 - I will likely use them both - especially my daughter she has no problem using her loud voice to get attention then will put on the charm.
  22. bunsen82
    Does anyone seriously think the Twins will trade for Montas? There will likely be 4-5 teams wanting to acquire his services, do you think the twins will outpay to win and get that trade? No offense but I think its rather unlikely. It will be a pitcher the Twins think they can improve to be a #2 to #1 pitcher if they were to trade for a starting pitcher. Here are most likely trade targets for starting pitching. Wade Miley, Jose Quintana, Chad Kuhle, Tyler Mahle, and a darkhorse candidate is Yu Darvish who they tried to sign several years ago. They could trade either Steer or Miranda. I could see a Varland, Headricks, Or really any of the prospects beyond the top 4-5.
  23. bunsen82
    Thanks for the help guys. I didn't know about the first game certificates.
  24. bunsen82
    Thank, yes, we have seats 4 rows up from the end of the dugout thought it was a pretty good place. Thanks USAFchief . I just didn't know if the Covid rules from last year of no autographs was still in place or not.
  25. bunsen82
    I am taking my son to his first baseball game next week. He has seen my autographed baseballs and he wants to try to get some autographs. However I wasn't sure if the players were allowed to sign before games or not? I didn't want to get his hopes up if they still aren't doing it. We are going to the Thursday early game against the Guardians at 12:10. Any other advice or tips would be welcomed. We live in southern Iowa so generally go to Kansas City to watch Twins games, but this worked best with our schedule. Thanks in advance.
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