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Why would it be the last we hear from him, even if he completely underperforms in spring training. Why wouldn’t you give him the season in AAA and see if he continues to make strides and develop? Why just right him off if he doesn’t crush his first big league camp invite? Sounds like you would have wrote Rooker off as well. And if you have followed his career, he is much more talented than McCuscker. I guess so just have a hard time understanding why people dismiss players because fans say it’s time too.

Well the responder predicting 60 wins is obviously joking or light on actual baseball knowledge, possibly both. So the real discussion if you would like to have one is somewhere between 70 - 82 wins as currently constructed.

This is just one reason TD has lost all credibility with me. I miss the days of actual informative pieces. Now just imaginary trades and what ifs. O actual information.

Any desire to take that bet, you had said yes,,, But have you changed your mind? Willing to put your money were your mouth is? Calling it like ai see it.

Ok, Sounds fair. Only thing to decide is what do we wager on it? An all expenses paid trip to the next Spring training including airflight for 2, 5 game tickets for 2, and a 4 star hotel for 6 nights. I’m not really a betting man, but I am a man of my word. I am absolutely confident the Twins will win at least 61 games. Sound like a good premise for a friendly bet? Anything you would like to add or subtract? I am game if you are.

Care to place a bet on your 60 win team projection? I mean you sound pretty confident.

I am not hurt first of all. I’m sorry you feel that way. This isn’t the first comment of mine you read, unless multiple people use your username. But yes, if you ask for a source of others, it should stand to reason it would be ok to ask for your source. I’m sorry you were given bad information though about the trade. If I share something on here, I try to share facts and not speculatation. I don’t believe much I read on the internet and I’m sorry but the trade started with Lopez being made available the season prior. The Twins approached th Marlins about him, and yes the Marlins then asked for Arraez. Twins agreed and asked for the two minor leaguers as well. Done deal. I rarely trust any blogger to have the facts right, because they are usually just quoting another blogger. You know rumors and misinformation spread much faster than truth or actual facts. But once again that’s me. In the past including the Payton news, I speak with the player himself and only share with their permission. Which was the case with Payton. You have a happy New Year also in 2026.

Well, you asked me to google it. You had no source,. Makes me wonder. I’m guessing you share a lot of reckless speculation. It was actually the Twins whom pushed and approached the Marlins initially. Next time just say you don’t have a source. Be honest.@tony&rodney

Oh how kind of you. I once informed you Payton Eeles was hurt, just to stop you from asking were he was constantly. Once I reported it to you, your first question was my source. So fair enough, do not ask me for my sources again please. So you want people to share our sources…. But you are unable to. Makes sense.

Wondering if you have a link to the reports stating Miami pushed for the trade. Any specific source other than bloggers and general national media. Like a specific source.

Yes, that is the view most of the prolific commentators on here are taking along with many of the moderators of this sight. Let’s just be miserable 12 months of the year…sounds fun.

But we have drafted and or signed more than 2 catcher that have played in the major leagues. I mean we have at least 2 catchers every year play in the majors so that doesn’t add up. Also Vazquez was a 3 year signing while Jeffers has been a solid pick at worst. And punting on the catcher position would only punish us the fans and the pitching staff. That doesn’t sense either. And how could a team produce one if they punt on the position? I’m just trying to figure out were you are coming from.

My first article I read from Twins Daily was regarding a the Johan trade I believe. Can’t believe it was that long ago. Didn’t create account till much later.

If I am reading this correctly, you are saying we trade Jeffers, who we developed…so that the team can sleep in the bed they made…which is not developing a catcher.

I was going to venture a guess $200 per person spent at a game felt light. I must be doing it wrong. Heck even when I get free tickets I'm prone to spend additional on merch and food.

Congratulations! My wife is looking at me wondering what I am laughing at. Best comment ever.

Next TD article…. You or I may be traded.

I agree 100 percent with you on Jenkins playing a part in our improvement even if it starts in June as opposed to opening day. He is ready from my POV as well. I see Emma, Connor, Raya all as having an impact next year as well amongst quite a few others that are near ready or ready mid season barring injuries of course. We still havnt seen the best of Lee and I know he is working his A off this offseason.. I still am a big believer in Lewis and will see his true colors this year in a leadership role as well. I know you watch a lot of baseball, same here. I love MIlbtv and make sure to attend every affiliate for games as well. If we can get things moving the right direction next season, which I believe will happen. And hopefully the team can maintain a solid fan base. I hate making predictions because everything is fluid. But we are going to be more than pleasantly surprised going into 2027 and do not need to rip it down to the studs to get there.. I also agree if a desperate team comes in needing a pitcher and will make a desperate offer, we’ll take it. I just don’t see that until the deadline or next offseason. I will check out the GM roster tool, thanks.

All great questions and I appreciate you asking. We definitely do not have a championship roster, but a possible low seed playoff roster. I would be open to trading Ryan for the right guy. But I’m not to enthusiastic about trading for prospects in a rebuild with 2 years of control. I just don’t see teams willing to part with the elite of the elite prospects in return. I 100 percent expect our development department to improve, and expect we will see this right away starting in spring training routines.Gathered from various conversations, I believe we will begin to perform and the past couple years of underachieving will be a thing of the past or yes there will be a new front office in place by start of 2027. I havnt enough information to put together a roster yet, but soon. I also expect a payroll over 120m. I don’t see replacing the entire front office, Burton, Lopez, Ryan and Rocco in less than 12 months as anything the owners would ever consider. So these rumors of trading all 3 guys before the season starts? Honestly not even at the rumor level because it’s not being considered by the powers that be. Just reckless speculation by others. I always enjoy your insight on here so ty, Sorry I’m always late to these Conversations on TD.

That would be nice, but now those that make a living off reporting rumors will move on to asking us if we should trade Jeffers, Emma, or insert players name.

I see that, You actually had quoted my post saying you were confused. I was just clarifying. I actually hadn’t commented on your post is all.

I was clarifying your confusion.. You might have mis-posted here. Now I’m confused.

Let’s assume you know those three players will not be around after 2 more seasons, so you trade them now, because we assume they won’t be playing for the Twins 3 years from now. Trading 3 star players/leaders+new manager+new owners+new front office+new bullpen= an unprecedented tear down. Sounds like an expansion team except by then we would all be to jaded to care.

I do not anticipate Ryan, Burton, Lopez being traded anytime before the deadline and even then, so many things would have to go wrong to lead to such a trade. It seams a lot of TD voice a pessimistic outlook, then describe how to make that outlook become a reality by suggesting/hoping the trading of the above 3, fire the FO, get a new owner. What many don’t understand is doing these 3 things, in one seasons no less will lead to a lengthy rebuild, unwatchable baseball, a LOWER payroll, empty seats, multiple stops/restarts and lower payroll again. So basically it leads to what so many of us including myself do not want to see. You can’t advocate for trading our higher paid stars and then be angry at ownership and front office for being cheap, at least not logically. Yes, I do believe we will add, and it is not blind hope. It is based on logic and conversations. Will we add enough? Will it work? I do not know the outcome, but the plan will be to add and improve in 2026. Many are threatening to not attend or watch a Twins game until they get what they think they want…new owners, new players, new front office. Most owners will only slash payroll to ensure a profit. So to each there own, predict the demise, then explain how to achieve said demise and then be outraged when demise is achieved. A slippery slope for sure. New does not equal better, it equals different. Yes it has been 2 seasons of non playoff baseball. I’ve seen much longer stretches and I want that stretch to end in 2026. All of this to say, yes this is MyTeam and I look forward to the ups and downs of next season. To not attend games or watch the Twins would hurt me and the product more than it affects the owners and powers that be. If the goal is to watch only World Series Twins baseball, well it could be a long wait and made longer. Downvote me, or whatever. To those that love Twins baseball, don’t give up. I assure you better days are ahead.

I agree with you, blind or false hope is not good. If this is our roster on opening day, we will be in trouble. I’m counting on our FO to make additions and improvements to our 26 man. I just fear a complete overhaul/rebuild. More times than not it becomes a long road back to respectability. Prospects are always going to be more miss than hit and it can become a constant churn and burn of resources. I expect the FO either figures out and improves our development process, or we will be replacing them soon as well.