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  1. Twins GFP
    If the Twins were willing to commit some money, they should: - Look to extend Lopez 1-2 more years - Lock in Ober and Ryan for 1-2 of their FA years - Be willing to keep Paddack SP will keep this team competitive. They have other issues, but a strong SP staff will always have them in the discussion.
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    I agree with most of this post. However, in professional sports, less financial obligations when selling a team can be an advantage, not a disadvantage. Look at the Mets: A new owner comes in and tries to be the savior of the team by spending lots of money. Bad teams can become good teams very quickly in pro sports. The on-field product for the Twins has a very optimistic future: - Young talent on great contracts at the MLB level - A young, strong SP core under contract for a few more years - A strong MiLB system, with Jenkins potential lighting up the future - A (currently) very manageable payroll A new owner could come in, spend some money, and with potentially 2-3 moves make this team a legit WS contender.
  3. Twins GFP
    My first thought upon seeing the title of this article was "Just three?" How are the Twins going to repair fan/team relations? Are the Twins going to extend Ober? Ryan? Are the Twins going to go full youth movement and trade anyone outside of arbitration? Is there any realistic FA the Twins could sign today? How does the potential sale of the team impact how business is being done today?
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    Not necessarily. If the Twins like what they see in Spring Training, they can make a trade to keep him and not be subject to the Rule 5 rules.
  5. Twins GFP
    With the skyrocketing price of SP, it makes financial sense to keep Paddack on the roster as a possible SP4/5 or heater out of the BP. He would essentially be pitching on a make good contract, and if he starts the season well the Twins could look at an extension on a player they know (which is very big in Minnesota territory). On the other hand... With the skyrocketing price of SP, moving Paddack makes sense. The Twins have a relatively inexpensive veteran they could move to a team needing a SP3/4/5 and probably get a decent return. For a team looking to keep costs down, this makes financial sense, especially if they feel Festa or Matthews is ready. Seeing both sides of the argument, I would be fine with either decision.
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    Keeping in mind the rules in place for Rule 5 selections, if there is someone they like/pick, expect some sort of trade to soon follow so they do not have to keep them on the MLB roster all season. Teams are always looking for depth, especially pitching. If there is someone the Twins see as an possibility, they should make the move. These are generally very lost cost options, especially for THIS team.
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    Agree this would be a good time for this discussion. You have to wonder about how a pending sale impacts the Twins signing long-term contracts at the moment.
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    My takeaways: Whether they admit it or not, every FO takes every call on every player. There is only one "untouchable" player in MLB right now and that is Ohtani (because of the Japanese connection he brings to California). Discussions do not mean actions. Everybody needs to chill out until more concrete news comes out about a potential trade. Correa is the best player and heart/soul of this team. There is no argument about this. I agree with all the comments stating that if they do move him this offseason, they might as well waive the white flag and go complete rebuild. Any Correa move will result in prospects in return, not impact MLB ready players. You move Correa, you move Lopez, Duran, Buxton, probably Lewis and anyone 2 years away from FA. Regarding comments on this article being TD clickbait, this is an instance where I do not agree. This is not a pie-in-the-sky article about who the Twins could get when everyone knows it will not happen. The team brass made a public statement about listening to offers, this needs to be addressed.
  9. Twins GFP
    Movie theaters do not really make money on movie tickets, just like convenience stores do not make money on gasoline. Their main income comes from the inflated prices of the goods the sell.
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    This is the kind of positivity we are looking for!! Your 2025 Minnesota Twins!
  11. Twins GFP
    Similar to movie theaters, fans have just come to expect exorbitant prices on food at ballparks. When you have a captive audience and set the rules, there is no reason to change. I have not seen any studies on this, but I would bet that stadium food prices have a negligent effect on attendance figures, meaning if you lowered all food prices by 20%, there would not be a comparable change in attendance figures.
  12. Twins GFP
    Standing pat is the best we can hope for? Ugh...
  13. Twins GFP
    I agree with the premise that a trade may be the only way the Twins attempt to make a substantial upgrade this offseason. That being said, I am really not sure who they would move that would result in an upgrade. You have untouchables (everyone from Correa/Buxton to Ober/Ryan to Keaschall/Jenkins) that would require complete organizational upheaval to move. You have players that should outperform their salary (Lewis, Miranda, Wallner, Jeffers) that do not make logical sense to move. Salary dumps: Paddack has limited value, Vazquez is a slight over-pay on the current market. Not sure what a solid move would look like
  14. Twins GFP
    NOT DORIS!!!!!
  15. Twins GFP
    Clicky McClickbait. Other articles for the immediate future: Why trading Buxton and Correa for prospects (while paying their salary) is a good thing How the Twins will sign Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. Do we need to trade Walker Jenkins now? For the record: I did not read this article, I only clicked on it to comment.
  16. Twins GFP
    I am sorry to burst your bubble, but all professional sports are entertainment. The "competition" is secondary to enjoyment and making money. The age of podcasts have really shed light on the behind-the-curtain aspects of professional sports in America, but especially the NBA. Hearing the players talk about how games are officiated, how rules are enforced, etc. is amazing. If MLB was more concerned about the competition itself, it would legislate out manager/umpire arguments, on-field fights (especially RP running in from the bullpen), umpires grandstanding on the field, and anything to do with time restraints.
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    Considering they have a handful of RP slots to be filled and at least one SP slot to fill (along with two stashed in AAA for injury support), I would argue they are in no position to move a pitching prospect unless they get one back in return. (Paddack is in the wind, SWR will be given the SP4 slot, but is still in prove-it mode IMO)
  18. Twins GFP
    Upgrading at Catcher is should be far down the list of priorities for the Twins this offseason. If something falls into their laps, then they would take a look, but this is probably a non-starter. They will scrap-heap another 4A catcher or two this offseason for insurance.
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    Thank you for the thought process article. If the Twins make any "big" move this offseason, it would be prospects for a cost controlled player. That being said, I believe there are two sides of this coin: 1) Player coming in would be cheap enough prospect-wise that they would not greatly improve the team. 2) Player coming in would be expensive enough prospect-wise that the Twins would have to overpay to acquire them and not pull the trigger. When you look at what the Twins could offer from the farm, It is pretty much: Jenkins Keaschall maybe ERod Everyone else... The first two will not be moved right now. Any of the top pitching prospects will not be moved because they will probably be on the roster next year at some point. Everyone else will not move the needle enough in a trade. The Twins are in a tough spot right now.
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    The Savannah Bananas have already won. How else would Minnesota individuals know so much about a an independent team. Don't knock ludicrous ideas. They can start discussions that lead to logical changes. All this talk of length of games being too long, yet instant replay is still adopted, which probably adds 10 minutes of down time to every game. You never know where ideas and discussions can lead...
  21. Twins GFP
    Decent option, but price will be strong indicator. The longer he is available, the better the chances the Twins could sign him. Your 2025 Minnesota Twins:
  22. Twins GFP
    Keirsey strikes me as a guy that performs in MiLB, but for whatever reason won't cut it in the majors. The Twins aren't the only team that thinks that, as he was passed over in the Rule 5 draft. He will get injury replacement time in the majors, but will never get a strong opportunity here. He realistically needs to go somewhere else for a new start. (Let the Brent Rooker comparison comments commence)
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    The jump from AA to the majors is no where near as dramatic for a pitcher than it is for a position player. Any pitchers at that level or higher will be given a look. Keaschall will be brought back slowly, especially coming back from injury. I think if he makes the team out of ST it bodes very poorly for the team, meaning Julien, Lee, Castro are non-issues. Chances are better he starts in AAA to give him consistent playing time, with a June call-up possible (barring injuries). ERod is along those same lines. Making the big team, then riding the pine as a 4th OF is not going to help him. He needs to be in spot to get consistent AB. Call him up when they are ready to give him an extended look.
  24. Twins GFP
    The truth... oof.
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