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  1. Twins GFP
    Finally a logical comment on Buxton that isn't built around vitriol. You pencil Buxton in the lineup because you should and you have to. You also plan on having a solid backup because you should and you have to.
  2. Twins GFP
    If they are running Jenkins and Buxton in CF & LF, you could put a stump out in RF and it would be ok
  3. Twins GFP
    I am not saying definitive no on Keaschall, just not 100% sold as of yet. If he craters over the next 45 days, would you be arguing so strongly? IMO it is just more time. The same argument applies to Lee and Culpepper... Offseason moves could also potentially impact his role as well. Not that I expect them to make a move for an OF, but other positional juggling could impact his role as well.
  4. Twins GFP
    So many either/or comments when it doesn't have to be... Virtually every great defensive CF moves out of CF at some point in their career. The transition for Buxton to LF could be gradual, with Buxton playing CF on Jenkins off days, injuries, etc. Having two CF worthy defensive outfielders is a good problem to have (Soul patrol allowed the wheels-spinning Cuddyer to basically play 10 feet off the RF line most nights).
  5. Twins GFP
    I believe RF may be a little more open than you, but I can see Keaschall getting first chance at it. I also think Jenkins is a virtual lock in the Opening Day lineup, the question is where in the outfield he will be playing. Not arguing too much with the rest of your analysis. Lee and Culpepper are written in pencil, not pen. Clemens will stick, if only because he is solid defensively in positions of need. If there wasn't going to be a shutdown, I could see a few trades/moves being made, especially if the Pohlads were serious about increasing payroll.
  6. Twins GFP
    This isn't satire... I read enough TD comments... I can make a few educated guesses on Randy Swenson's TD moniker...
  7. Twins GFP
    Assuming the Twins have no intention of bringing up Jenkins this year, this should be their off-season plan. Opening day 2027 (yes that is optimistic) should put Jenkins in CF, Buxton in LF, [insert player here] in RF. Could be a very strong OF, especially on defense if it is Rodriguez.
  8. Twins GFP
    It's all instigation...
  9. Twins GFP
    A better comparison here might have been Torii Hunter...
  10. Twins GFP
    I could go either way on Larnach right now. Has he truly figured it out at the plate? Can he turn himself into a capable defensive outfielder? He has outplayed his salary this year and can realistically do so next year. Cheap, big league SP is such a hard thing to find in today's game, even SP4/5s. Ober has shown success in the past. If the Twins think that the AAA guys might usurp him next(?) year, his future may be in a long relief type roll. While I could easily see the Twins keep him next year, moving him would not be a huge surprise.
  11. Twins GFP
    I will be the first to say that I am very surprised the Twins made this move. Not because Culpepper hasn't earned it or deserved it, but because this organization has been running in the mud for so long that I did not expect any changes of consequence until after the upcoming lockout. Not moving Ryan/Jeffers and actually spending at the deadline, calling up Culpepper, rumors of Jenkins next week... Call me very cautiously optimistic that the Twins are turning the corner and being more aggressive on the future.
  12. Twins GFP
    So If I had said December/January, would you attack that comment too? The point my comment was that ownership did not spend any money on the BP in the offseason, and you know that. For the record, here is a list of bullpen pitchers that signed after Mar 1 that would have been an improvement on what that Twins had at the start of the season: Danny Coulombe Jalen Beeks Ryan Borucki Tim Mayza Zack Littell Patrick Corbin Lucas Giolito
  13. Twins GFP
    Where was the willingness to spend earlier in the year? If they had spent any money on the BP in March and April, this team would be in first place. Everyone knew the BP was horrible, they did nothing of consequence to improve it. This isn't willingness to spend, this is having to spend because the optics made it necessary.
  14. Twins GFP
    Solar is the only one worthy of discussion, but with the way the roster is constructed, he isn't a good fit. Pass on all three
  15. Twins GFP
    No to the Jackson move... I think the Twins see him as the backup next year. I can't see him passing through waivers with the way he has played this year. While there is no guarantee that players will accrue service time during the lockout, I can't see the Twins risking that on those two at this point. When Jenkins is called up, he needs to play every day. I don't think the Twins will do that for him right now.
  16. Twins GFP
    Hindsight is 20/20.
  17. Twins GFP
    You misinterpreted my meaning. I was talking about the article, not the player. Player has a good week, we talk about salvation. Player has a bad week, we talk about pumpkins. Kind of silly...
  18. Twins GFP
    Half-measure is optimistic. Pohlad hides his ruler in the drawer.
  19. Twins GFP
    Can we stop riding this rollercoaster please? Prospect has a strong week: "All doubts erased, prospect is awesome! the future is saved!" Prospect has a rough week: "Prospect is turning into a pumpkin! Woe is the future! Who will fill his role now that he sucks?"
  20. Twins GFP
    IMO - a lot would depend on how much salary Seattle is wiling to eat. Paying $24M for a veteran, good clubhouse guy, 4/5 starter is not an option. Get that number under $10M, without giving up any prospect capitol, is worth a discussion.
  21. Twins GFP
    What a weird sight... A negative article and the comment section being overwhelmingly positive.
  22. Twins GFP
    This falls in line with my thinking as well. There is a team out there that sees Wallner's success in AAA and thinks that he could help their big club. Any trade will see salary going out, with prospects, not salary, coming in. If any salary does come in, it will be very small.
  23. Twins GFP
    Contrary to what the article says, trading away two of your best hitters for prospects does constitute waving a white flag on the season. That being said, if the Twins believe there is a zero chance of a Jeffers re-sign/extension, and the Caratini/Jackson pairing looking solid, I can understand why they would trade him. The Larnach situation is a little different. With another year of arbitration control, and the Twins not willing to call up a high-end prospect with the strike looming, I don't know if the return would be so high that trading him right now makes sense. Yes, they would be selling high on him, but it sends a bad message to the clubhouse if they trade him for prospects while in the playoff hunt.
  24. Twins GFP
    Read the whole quote. I never said there wasn't room from improvement, I said the lineup was not the top priority. SP is up and down, the bullpen has been shambles all year. The focus should be there first.
  25. Twins GFP
    Please tell me how Zoll can make any moves of quality when the ownership refuses to invest in payroll? His comments are part of the problem. Saying that they need to invest in the team and not actually allowing any increased payroll to acquire good players pretty much says it all. We have no clue about the level of quality of Zoll as a GM, it will probably take a few years to get a better handle on him.
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