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  1. Brandon
    Since all of the revenue is in the tv contracts those contracts should have a pay for ratings value. If ratings are low they pay less if the ratings are high the revenue grows. This would solve the payroll issues I think.
  2. Brandon
    I think what Joe said was obvious. If you think we are signing a player for 30 million now, (now being that we now have financial commitments), you’re crazy. I think the best we could have done was. JD Martinez or Ryu. But Ryu just signed with a KBO team for 3 million give or take as part of a 4 year 12 million contract. I guess we could add Lorenzo but why. Odorizzi on a minor league deal is ideal.
  3. Brandon
    I see the author has been reading my comments as I’ve said this many times already in the comments.
  4. Brandon
    I think the author was referencing Arnold Schwarzenegger movie True Lies.
  5. Brandon
    I’m just waiting for the trade deadline to see what happens. Then I will be mad or not for the season overall.
  6. Brandon
    I think the all in fans are screaming for happened last season. The budget probably needed to go down to around the 140 million range. The potential loss of tv revenue would push payroll to 125 million. The Twins are at 123.5 and trying to add a backup OF and another depth starter. That would push us to the 130 million mark and we have budget room for a starting pitcher pickup at the deadline and an extra top 100 prospect too. So the Twins spent in line with where they should be and we have the most depth and deepest pen in the league. The only step back is less than a run per game every 5th day.
  7. Brandon
    More than Bellinger, Snell would be an even better fit if we can just squeeze his contract into the budget without making too many adjustments. It can work! We can do this! It would be a step up from Gray as Snell led the National League in ERA.
  8. Brandon
    From the list of what we have the last spot should go to either Larnarch or Martin with Miranda on the periphery. It depends on how many innings they want Castro to have in CF. I think they can live with 100-200 innings but more than that has them looking for alternatives. This is why they are still looking. I think they want to plan for 500-700 innings from a back up which is near 1/3 to 1/2 time in CF. Which is why we are still talking to Taylor about a deal or Duvall or possibly Pham.
  9. Brandon
    Miranda was hurt last year and is healthy this year so he probably starts off close to where he left off 2022 but has to show he can do that now but in AAA. Canterino just needs to shake off the rust. He was pretty much major league ready when he was hurt. Just needing some refinement on his control is all. Both should be up at some point this year.
  10. Brandon
    If Taylor is willing to sign for 6 million instead of 10 to be our 4th OF then we should meet him halfway with a 2 year deal. I think it’s the second year holding up the deal and it’s likely because of the uncertainty for TV and streaming revenue uncertainty.
  11. Brandon
    I would be surprised if the Twins didn't bring back Taylor at this point. But I think it would be cool if we signed another starting pitcher like Snell or Montgomery to a 1-year deal or in the more likely category Ryu if we are lucky but in reality, I am going to go with the Twins signing Taylor to be the 4th OF and Odorizzi to a minor league deal. and that will be the end of our offseason.
  12. Brandon
    If the Twins are doing giveaways to spruce up fan interest, I want in on it.
  13. Brandon
    They should also offer low cost tickets to fans attending away games. I live in Orange County 10 miles from Angels stadium and I would like a discount on my ticket to see the Twins when they are in town.
  14. Brandon
    They also have the 6th highest chance of winning the World Series in MLB according to them. I think this means they have a roster built to win in the playoffs. or atleast more equipped to win there then the regular season.
  15. Brandon
    The system appears to be well positioned to keep cranking out new players for our team which we need to stay a low cost competitive team.
  16. Brandon
    I think there was a starter in AA who could make the AAA staff too. Ort Pierson or is it Pierson Ort or something like that.
  17. Brandon
    The Twins sent scouts to Odorizzi’s showcase. He could be their next sign if he looks the part. Probably a minor league deal with opt outs. He may find better options elsewhere.
  18. Brandon
    Nick Gordon is exactly the type of hitter we thought we were getting when we drafted him. It was said back then he projects to be a .260-.280 hitter with 30 2Bs and 10-15 HRs with 10-15 stolen bases. But it was also thought Gordon could potentially stick at SS and with what the Twins were getting there for years since Gagne left, we were thrilled with that type of production. But…. He didn’t stick at SS. Anyways, I hope he does well and out does his brother in career numbers….
  19. Brandon
    Agreed. Syndergaard on a minorleague deal is fine. but I am thinking Ryu personally.
  20. Brandon
    removing minimal money from the roster will not make it an easier task to fill the roster on a dime. One less player at a low cost is akin to the cost of a rookie plus maybe a million. Farmer is a little different as there is an amount there. I do think he could stay if he has a similar year, I think he will stay especially if there is less certainty regarding the market and the Twins will lose face if they let him go with him producing at that price. so having an extra 10 million for 21 players making it 40-50 million instead of 18 players with 30-40 million is a difference but still a little tight. The Twins would have some money maybe for bench options.
  21. Brandon
    Doc, we are definitely on the same page on needs. I also agree with you on OF. I think the Twins either resign Taylor or sign Duvall for the 4th OF slot. As for the rotation, I can see the Twins signing Ryu to a 1-year deal. The Twins don't want to spend too much and if he can be had for a base of around 8 - 10 million with incentives to get to 12-15 million based on innings pitched. I don't see any other pitcher that the Twins would sign for the rotation. They wanted him before and now they prefer a 1-year deal. I think he represents the best of what is available on a 1-year deal. Remember for 2025, the Twins already have around 100 million committed for 8 players including 3 options. (Farmer 6.6 million, and Jackson 3 million and Alcala (i think it's less than 2 million I can't remember)) the others include Correa 35 million, Buxton 15 million, Lopez 21 million, Paddack 7.55 million, Velazquez 10 million, This will keep the Twins spending in check next season unless a World Series run with lots of home playoff games adds a little plus the new broadcasting deal does too then maybe the Team spends a little more. but there is also 18 more players and a growing arbitration expense as Ober, Ryan, Jax, Jeffers a second time, and more go through arbitration)
  22. Brandon
    Sands seems to be our 9th pitcher in an 8-man bullpen. so, he will likely be one of the relievers cycled up and down from AAA this season. He may be here next year in the same role or get moved on and latch on with a team that will give him more opportunities. He seems to be close to being adequate as a middle reliever. He will succeed for a while somewhere if not here. I put the over under for him at 225 games in the majors over his career. I can see him having 2-3 seasons of work with another 3-4 seasons of yo-yoing back and forth in AAA.
  23. Brandon
    Lopez at 21 million Buxton at 15 million Correa at 35 million Jackson, Alcala, and Farmer around 11-12 million Vazquez at 10 million Paddack at 7.55 million 8 players for 100 million with around 30 million for the other 18 players on the roster. Arbitration next year for Ober, Ryan, Jeffers will get over 5 million with a good season this year, Jax, Stewart, Killeroff. How is the budget for 2025 looking now?
  24. Brandon
    I'm in. let's sign him for league minimum with incentives. We can always cut the cord. And we can do it quickly before he becomes a big problem is he is acting up. League minimum isnt too debilitating even for our team.
  25. Brandon
    I can see your first point. but the Rangers have 7 starting pitchers on their roster and 6 of them cost money. and the Rangers are still a possible landing spot for Montgomery. If they sign him, I am sure they would like to shed salary and one of Heaney, Gray or maybe Dunning would be made available for a trade. Heaney will be a free agent after the season and is someone we could target. Gray is still on the books for 2025 and he doesn't make too much but we would probably want some cash to offset a part of his salary next year or include Vazquez in the trade. Rangers starters: Scherzer 43.333 million with 20.83 million paid by Mets DeGrom 40 million with 4 total more years guarenteed Eovaldi 16 million with 3 million incentives and 2 million buyout of 20 million option. Heaney 13 million Gray 13 million in each or 24 and 25 Mahle signed a 2 year 20 million and not sure how that breaks out. I think its 5/15 but I dont know for sure. Dunning is 1rst year arbitration he is the value starter here. Thats around 110 million for their rotation. Are you sure they won't want to trade a starter as their starters return from injury?
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