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  1. Twins GFP
    Looking at the roster and the names coming back, here is what I would do: I would be looking to move Gallo (yes he has value) and Larnach specifically. Polanco would be tough to move just coming off the IL. Farmer and Taylor are too important to this year's team and should not be moved. Kepler is not going anywhere. I would be very surprised to see Gray or Maeda moved. Gray has regressed over the last month+, but like it or not, he is still their horse. I believe Maeda is an extension candidate, so I do not see them moving him either. The other fringe guys (Wallner, Martin, half a dozen AAA SP) could be moved for the right prices. Just don't want to see an overpay.
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    Trading Buxton so quickly after the extension would mean they are giving up on him. I do not believe the Twins are ready to do that yet. Imagine the kickback on selling low on Buxton, only to have him healthy and killing it somewhere else... Like it or not, Buxton will be a Twin for a long time
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    The Taylor Swift theory is real! You already addressed the Joe Ryan handsomeness issue. You know all the Swiftees (or whatever they call themselves. Swiftites?) are looking for the next great breakup song. I heard the title of her next song to be released is "Striking out in love". This is not a coincidence...
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    1) To anybody nervous about making moves this year because last year's moves did not work out the way you would have liked, there is a reason why you are posting here and not working for an MLB club. Your trade currency is people, not robots or baseball cards. You can't assume everything works or that you will win every move (unless you are Tampa Bay). 2) Buxton, Correa, Ober, Ryan, and Duran are probably the only untouchable names on the roster. Everyone else could be had for the right price. That doesn't mean those other players will be traded, but they would be in a discussions (the Twins would not turn down Gray and Kiriloff for Spencer Strider for example.) 3) Team culture plays a much larger role than is ever publicly discussed. Moves made will impact the clubhouse and on field play. 4) I have said this elsewhere, do not downplay the return of Lewis, Polanco, Thielbar, and Stewart. That is a huge shift in roster makeup.
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    Feels more of a net-neutral trade. One guy with issues for another guy with issues, both teams hoping that a change of scenery will help.
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    Let's see... Thielbar has thrown a whole 10.1 innings this year Lewis has 99 AB in 26 games Polanco has 127 AB in 30 games I understand where you are coming from, but this is not the hill to die on. These guys have not had the impact you say. Their potential impact could be huge.
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    So glad you brought this up Nick. There have been a dozen articles scrutinizing every aspect of what the Twins should do at the deadline. Without making a move, they are expecting to pickup two bats and a reliever in the very near future. The prospects of these three individuals (and Stewart as well) will have a huge impact on how the Twins view the deadline...
  8. Twins GFP
    Boras is a master at this game. For straight up top dollar, no one is better.
  9. Twins GFP
    Don't bring facts to an emotional argument.
  10. Twins GFP
    I may be in the minority here, but I do not see a bullpen move being a top priority. Sure, they will make a move for Robertson or another quality arm if they can get one on the cheap, but I think they have bigger issues: 1) They need to make a decision on Buxton. Everybody can see he is not healthy and is generally hurting the team. Are they willing to pull the plug on him to get him healthy? 2) Another higher contact bat would be a strong addition. You could argue the only positions that are "locked" are catcher and shortstop. Everyone else provides enough positional flexibility that the aren't blocking a move. 3) Do not overlook Dallas Keuchel. Him deciding not to opt out could play a huge role here.
  11. Twins GFP
    Let's get this out of the way early: TRADE GALLO, KEPLER, AND PAGAN FOR ANYTHING!!! Sorry, had to appease the masses...
  12. Twins GFP
    Nothing puts a smile on my face more than Lance Lynn stinking against the Twins (though Kendrys Morales might give him a run for the money).
  13. Twins GFP
    A little off track, but I don't read too much into any perceived lack of pitching depth in the minors. The big team gutted the depth by calling everybody up in the last 18 months: Ryan Ober Duran Moran Jax Balazovic That isn't necessarily a bad thing today. Three years of rebuilding that depth sounds about right.
  14. Twins GFP
    Never mind the fact this was over 20 years ago with a different regime, I would consider a rental to no longer be a twin after the season. Stewart re-signed with the Twins after that season. I do not see Bellinger re-signing with the Twins under any circumstances. The spark comment has merit, but I do not see Bellinger being that option. Still a hard pass for the Twins.
  15. Twins GFP
    I am still waiting for the " Gallo, Kepler and Pagan" package to be offered... One fell swoop we would shut down 75% of the TD posts.
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    Two RP, four years ago... I stand corrected. I did not say never, I said historically...
  18. Twins GFP
    Historically they Twins do not trade for rentals, they look for guys to keep. A left handed hitting OF that is going to be expensive and has not shown to be consistent? I don't see the Twins even considering this...
  19. Twins GFP
    Stu, I am saddened to see you revert back to your satirical article format. Please return to the form of your last few weeks where your articles were truth disguised as satire. Sincerely, Ed
  20. Twins GFP
    This has to be a hot take.
  21. Twins GFP
    Not happening. Love Goldy, but you would have to negotiate a contract extension that would probably be an overpay for the downside of his career. AK is cost controlled for a long time. Looking at 2024, if things continue the way they do, you are probably looking at AK as a starting OF with Julien at 1B. I would feel more comfortable with a little more proven experience out there, but that does not seem to be the way the Twins roll (Miranda and Gordon being handed the keys for example).
  22. Twins GFP
    I think this hits all the talking points. We know all it takes is some crazy team (hello NYM), but 3 yrs sounds about right. The dollar range sounds about right, but it would not surprise me to see an AAV closer to $30. The Twins probably already know if they are close to what Grey's camp is asking for.
  23. Twins GFP
    This.
  24. Twins GFP
    The Nick Punto's of the world always garner the most hate...
  25. Twins GFP
    It makes me laugh to see these types of stories knowing the the first responses will always be: GALLO and KEPLER. It's like a mantra... They are not the problem. Kepler is your starting OF, but should really be your 8th best player in the lineup. Defense first OF tend to go that route. Gallo was not brought in to carry the offense, he was brought in as insurance for 5 positions and has had to play 4 of them extensively. While we (myself included) were hoping for the rule changes to help these two offensively, it did not come to pass. Instead, they are playing at the level we pretty much expected. Please do complain that Solano, Castro, and Jeffers are your fWAR leaders. All three of these guys were penciled in to be backups. Lewis and Polanco can't stay healthy. Buxton, Miranda, Gordon, Correa, Vazquez, have been HORRIBLE. And you guys still want to complain about Kepler and Gallo? Unless something falls into their lap for cheap, the Twins should really not make any moves right now. No players readily available are demonstrative upgrades unless you want to overpay for a rental or sell the farm. I do not see either happening. Buxton needs to go in the IL until he is 100% healthy. He is doing more harm than good. Add Lewis and Polanco to the playing rotation, hope that the positive trending of Correa and Vazquez sticks. Kiriloff, Julien, Farmer, the rest of that group just need to maintain. That is what needs to happen.
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