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  1. Twins GFP
    Regional programming and the lack of a true national tv contract is going to be the death of baseball. Owners will not be willing to make that change until it is too late
  2. Twins GFP
    Boy did this thread lose control. I guess I am partially to blame... I am requesting possible trade scenarios and the majority of posters are focusing on the one trade proposal I made. I get it, you don't like what I put out there. Fine. Let's hear what trade proposals you think the Twins should make to improve this team.
  3. Twins GFP
    This is kind of my point. If the FO does believe May is better, they consider that trade. If they think the value received is better, they make that trade. It doesn't matter what you or I think, it matters what they think. IMO the value of those two is comparatively low: a fringy starter and a middle ranked prospect. Your expectations should be low for these two. If not, you are probably overvaluing them. Again, I am not planting my flag on May specifically. But you make this type of move if you are the Twins and you believe it makes you better.
  4. Twins GFP
    Agreed. Signing Vasquez basically solidified this position for a while, and moves this position pretty far down the priority list
  5. Twins GFP
    Bednar wouldn't hurt my feelings here. Regarding prospect "availability", you trade away pieces for anybody you think will make you better, even if it is for middling relievers. The issue is whether the team believes in the the prospect. Don't get me wrong, I am not planting my flag on this Trevor May proposal, but a guy like Canterino is not close to being a useful piece to a big league club. He is what, our 15th ranked prospect? Injury prone as well... Are we saying do not trade the 15th best Twins prospect for useful big league piece? (Arguing for/against May in this spot is semantics). I would have a hard time buying into that. Regarding Ober, I am of the belief he falls into that 4-5 SP category. Not hard to find. (Again, my opinion).
  6. Twins GFP
    Forget trade value. May was a strong reliable reliever prior to being injured last season. I thought the Twins should have signed him. Is my offer an overpay? maybe, IMO guys like Ober (4-5 starter) can always be found and Canterino can't stay healthy. Not a huge give if you believe May will be the May of old. That being said, I also believe we as fans tend to overvalue the Twins prospects. If you look at the current top 10 prospect list, how many of those are going to truly play much for the Twins? Maybe 3-4? Probably 1 -2 full time players out of that group? Trading guys outside the top 10 and low level producers does not scare me.
  7. Twins GFP
    I would be cautious of overvaluing our prospects. You need to give value to get value, especially if you believe May can solidify the bullpen. More than feedback on my proposal, I want to hear your proposals.
  8. Twins GFP
    We have a few weeks before P&C report. Not much left to discuss on the FA market. The roster looks relatively set, though there are a few spots in question. I would like to hear if anybody has any legit trade proposals that would help this current team. IMO the Twins have a surplus of borderline starting OF, mid-rotation SP, and high-end SS prospects. I think this gives them some flexibility on the trade market. One trade I think they could make would be a reunion with old friend Trevor May: Twins get: Trevor May A's get: Bailey Ober, Matt Canterino What do you think? What do you propose?
  9. Twins GFP
    I have to admit, I laughed and laughed when I saw this. More because of the expected responses than the seeing Gallo at the top. My first thought was how would Jim Thome look batting leadoff. Classic... I agree that OBP and pitches seen are important in a leadoff hitter, there is more to it than that. Statistics show that for every slot you move down the order, you lose about 20 PA over the course of the year. I subscribe to the theory you put your best hitter up there. The top of the lineup should go: 1) Buxton 2) Correa 3) Polanco Followed up probably by Miranda, then it is fairly interchangeable.
  10. Twins GFP
    I never said they were world beaters and agree with much of what you say. All I am saying is there is more reason to be optimistic than pessimistic.
  11. Twins GFP
    Interesting, and thanks.
  12. Twins GFP
    Where have you seen Kepler getting little benefit from the shift ban? Basically every article out there has Kepler among the top five or so that were negatively impacted by the shift. It stands to reason that he could see a pretty healthy spike with the shift gone. FWIW - Joey Gallo saw a higher negative impact than Kepler. Another reason why Gallo is a reasonable flyer to take here.
  13. Twins GFP
    Kepler still a Twin on opening day? Gallo playing 1B? Where have I heard that before... I don't think anybody has said that he is a long term piece of the puzzle or a "core" piece. But he does have value, more than people think. He should benefit from the shift ban and he is a very reasonably priced piece batting 7th. Let the "We have to trade Kepler!" screaming commence.
  14. Twins GFP
    I feel bad for those individuals that continue to be pessimistic about the Twins chances in 2023. - The roster is, AT WORST, a push compared to last year's roster. By default, improved health will greatly improve this team. - With all of the injuries last year, they were still in contention until September. - The roster floor is higher. - Correa is now an asset, not a rental. - We have added a quality SP, C, and OF depth/flexibility really only losing Arrea. (Urshela's loss is debatable). - The AL Central is still pretty weak.
  15. Twins GFP
    Still complaining about pitching depth I see... I think they are looking for another relatively big move, but I don't see it being a pitcher. I see them moving a SS prospect and some pitching prospects (both current areas of depth) and some other players if need be (Gordon, Kepler levels) to get a corner IF or corner OF RH bat.
  16. Twins GFP
    Puckett was elected because everybody loved him (off field issues aside). BBWAA will vote for guys they like and not vote for guys they don't like (Curt Schilling anyone). Many do not use any common sense. Why else would Bronson Arroyo get a vote? They are petty that way.
  17. Twins GFP
    Yeah... Don't get me started on relievers and Cooperstown. Compare Joe Nathan and Billy Wagner.
  18. Twins GFP
    Santana's 5 year stretch is up there with any 5year stretch by a pitcher in modern history. Unfortunately his counting numbers were not strong. Granted Drysdale pitched in the 4 man rotation era, but his counting numbers were considerably higher than Santana. Santana needed to pitch another 5 healthy successful years to get a good look. I love him, but he will ultimately end up in the Hall of Very-Good.
  19. Twins GFP
    Shut down the comments. We have a winner!
  20. Twins GFP
    I have seen a lot of discussion regarding Torii Hunter. There seems to be a belief that he won't get in by the BBWAA, but he will get voted in by the player's committee at some point in the future. He is by no means a lock, he didn't have that torrid peak most HOFers but, but he was very, very good for an extended period of time.
  21. Twins GFP
    I must be missing something here... They have traded very little in the way of top pitching prospects to acquire these current pitchers. If they were clearing the cupboard to acquire these assets I would see the argument, but that is not the case. Keeping your top 3-5 prospects in the system and trading everything else is very sustainable IMO. Especially when you receive assets that are not rentals. There are only so many pitching spots to be had on the 40-man roster...
  22. Twins GFP
    Mauer will get in. If the high-horse BBWAA doesn't vote him in, he will be be put in by the players committee. There really is no argument here. Taking out all homer opinions, it is really hard to debate he is not statistically among the top catchers to ever play the game.
  23. Twins GFP
    Totally fine with this trade. I continue to watch with interest... The Twins have a glut of: - Strong glove, "prove-it" bat outfielders - #3 SP - high end SS prospects stuck behind one of the better SS in baseball It feels like there is a big move coming. Any 1B/3B guys on the market that might fit this trade scenario?
  24. Twins GFP
    Nobody wants to hear this Ash. Ever since the Falvey FO and Rocco were hired, the mob has been screaming robots and spreadsheets. The blame for every wrong decision... well... for every decision that people don't agree with goes back to this mantra. In a perfect world Buxton plays every day. This isn't perfect. Decisions are being made to mitigate risk and injuries. That doesn't mean they will always work out. Buxton is a pro. He should understand what is going on and should work to mentally prepare for those days when he is DHing
  25. Twins GFP
    Last year Correa was a rental, this year he is a long term asset. He has missed substantial time over in 4 of the last 6 years. There is a good chance Correa will get more DH days this year. I agree with your optimization point, but the Twins (like a lot of teams today) will use the DH as a quasi day off. With the DH as a revolving door, you are really talking about improving the bench. The only name from your list that I think would be a realistic option here is Profar. Everybody else really falls into that AAAA category.
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