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This is a very unique situation for the Twins. For the Twins to offer Jeffers the QO and by not trading Joe Ryan at the trade deadline, this "should" indicate that the Twins are seriously looking to contend in 2027. With Tom P. stating that they are going to increase payroll also indicating their plan to contend. So, hoping that Jeffers will accept, especially with the lack of good options, and expecting the Twins to also sign a couple of high end RP's should be what we are all hoping for. Also, since draft picks outside of the top ten are almost always an extreme crapshoot, overpaying for a very good hitting catcher for just one year is, to me, a very good gamble. but only if you are serious about contending. Another thing to consider is that it is highly, no, very highly doubtful that the Twins will sign any other players that were offered the QO, that puts Bednar and Morejohn out of reach. Yes, there are other reliable high end relievers out there and the Twins should be aggresive in that market. Now add another high end SP to the mix through FA or the trade market and you may be looking at 160M payroll. Do they really want to compete? IMHO this is what it will take.

I think Jeffers will take the QO, they will keep Caratini and we will have the best C tandem for 2027. Then in 2028, the Twins will QO Caratini and trade Lackey for much needed middle relief help, and move Clemens to backup C. LOL.

This is a very intriguing Twins topic. We now, after many years, have a very good group of catching prospects. Now, remembering that few prospects even reach the big leagues, it is good to have so many. Two thoughts that come to mind while reading this article. 1. I would like to see Tinney developed more at 1b to take advantage of his power if a couple of the other catchers are developed well defensively and 2. Would love to see Jeffers as a Twin for one more year as a bridge to the kids. Even two more years would be good.

This has got to be the most ridiculous thread I've ever seen on TD. From the the comments that just plain don't make sense to the opinions that "mine are the only truly correct thoughts. Honestly, I'm flabbergasted. LOL.

Those are definately bold predictions.

My bold "suggestions". Not predictions. 1. There is not a free agent 1b that thrills me, so move Clemens to first on a full time basis and look at 2b for your free agency. Plenty of above average 2b on the market. Sign Jazz Chisholm -gonna cost a bundle, backup plan - Brandon Lowe, Gleyber Torres, Luis Arraez. Great place to look to add payroll. 2. Sign two high leverage relievers - two to three year contracts. Like I said, suggestions, not predictions. I'm talking guys like Bednar, Morejon, Whitlock. Not cheap, but hey they say they are willing to spend some money. This is a need of high level. 3. Do not trade Joe Ryan, and sign another top SP. I like Gausman even though he is getting up there in age. 2 year contract. Bold? Maybe. Likely? Not. How about Peralta, Boyd, Pivetta or Alcantara, or Trevor Rogers(a Rogers who can actually pitch). I like Larnach as a bench bat, and Martin as a bench outfielder, but I "predict" they will both be gone. Oh, and as much as I didn't like the idea at first, I would offer Jeffers the QO.

In Lewis' case, I don't see them non-tendering unless they sign a much better first baseman. Who might that be? Not seeing that happen. They will tender him and "IF" they later sign a 1B in free agency(highly unlikely), they could then trade him. But as a servicable 1B and 3B, they will keep him. He still has potential with the bat, but losing him before the start of free agency is highly unlikely IMHO. Ryan, Taj and Clemens are definate tenders. Kremer is highly likely. The rest could go either way, again IMHO.

Diaw and Mendez should be highly sought after and I would not have a problem trading them due to positional strength. Quick and Houston should also be highly sought after, but I would hate to see them traded also due to positional lack of strength. I'd love for EmRod to be less injury prone and be a long term Twins outfielder, but would not have a problem trading him for the right package. The Twins have a lot of very tradeable pieces in the minors because of depth but as others have said, they aren't getting their chances, at least not yet. Also agree that Roden is not the guy for Twins and Gray should be in AAA as an emergency SS and he's had some moments in the big leagues, but I don't think anybody is knocking on the door as a trade piece. I want to see Jenkins and Culpepper called up and Roden and Gray sent down.

I don't know why, but I get a feeling that Royce is going to be traded. What an up and down career he has had. For years he was going to be our next superstar. But the injuries he's had to overcome, plus the streaky good and then streaky bad stretches are very uncomfortable. I still very much like Royce and hope he is a Twin and becomes a more reliably good player, but I just see a change of scenery for both him and the Twins is about to happen. Gut feeling.

OHHHHH. My mistake. I thought they intentionally walked the bases loaded. Well, that changes everything.

I disagree. Playing out of position had nothing to do with it. All 5 infielders and the pitcher should have known before the pitch was even thrown, that the only runner that matters was on third base. Get the force at home first and foremost. If you can still get the double play great. If the game is on the line, end that threat and go on from there.

I like this move. Traded two guys that probalbly don't make it to the big league club and possibly not to MLB at all. Now a trade for Emerson Hancock and I'd be really happy. I still think that they could trade Jeffers and be satisfied with Caratini and Jackson, but another reliever in the same vein as Minter would be solid also. Time to see Culpepper and Jenkins called up. Kudos to Clemens who may be the Twins MVP for the year.

15 innings without scoring a run

Disagree. Need to look at his overall numbers.

Very good player. Not an HOF'er.