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  1. tony&rodney
    Don't think Ryan and Kremer are similar or close in value. Campusano would be a starting catcher most likely for the Twins or surely a shared position. In any event we shall see if the Twins actually make any trades.
  2. tony&rodney
    Hard to dismiss the standings from 2026 already, before any strong additions are completed. I believe the Twins won one more game than expected. Picking the Twins above any team in the AL Central is iffy right now. No reason to rank rosters until Spring Training closes.
  3. tony&rodney
    Agree that Langeliers is too much. What would Fermin cost? Campusano? Is Kremer a good return?
  4. tony&rodney
    What will the roster budget sit at on Opening Day? Doesn't it make a difference in any discussion on signing players?
  5. tony&rodney
    I'm not missing that. I wanted the Twins to trade Ryan in July of 2025. It was clear he was ready to move. Ryan remains a good pitcher. See my response to another fellow who thought I had not considered the return for Ryan. I have settled, for now, on your last sentence.
  6. tony&rodney
    I'm not aware of any possible returns for Ryan, although the expectations would be a better return from Ryan than from Kremer. I'm aware that Ryan is worth more. What is the move? The Twins could use a catcher, a first baseman, a second baseman, and two bullpen arms. It isn't a necessity or a failure if all of those needs are not met. The ideas for Ryan have seemingly involved prospects which do not fill needs. I'm open to all ideas that improve the Twins roster. I have no players on my untouchable list. Despite trying to think of a worthwhile deal that involves Ryan, I'm not sure of the fit in a move. Love to hear suggestions. It sure doesn't hurt to forward ideas. Dean Kremer is a good #5 or possibly a reasonable #4 starting pitcher. San Diego needs guys for next season. I would call the Padres and offer Kremer for Luis Campusano. A straight deal works best but I would add Kyle DeBarge and possibly Ryan Gallagher if it took that to finish the trade. In that move, the Twins have traded a really good #5 starter for a catcher, which filld one of the needs. Zebby Matthews, Mick Able, or Kendry Rojas can fill the #5 rotation spot.
  7. tony&rodney
    A ball pitching. The repetitions are good, the competition is not.
  8. tony&rodney
    Twins dodged a bullet. It makes sense that Jeffers wants a long term contract that winds up being more than $23M. Catchers decline quickly and Ryan has a big body. No doubt he saw the way things went for Mitch Garver. Jeffers will want to win a World Series and make some major money. The numbers are all over the place. I guess around 3/$45M. Good for Ryan Jeffers.
  9. tony&rodney
    I see suggestions to trade Ryan and keep Kremer. Does anyone feel Kremer is as good of a pitcher as Ryan? Kremer and Ryan are free agents at the close of the 2027 season. Kremer is less than a half year older. I cannot see the comparison. Kremer is a good #5 starting pitcher. Ryan is at least a good #3 or #2 starting pitcher. What am I missing?
  10. tony&rodney
    The two surprising parts from this article are Larnach being an important part of the team. As a pure DH, that pinches the outfielders into 3 lineup spots for Buxton, Keaschall, Jenkins, Rodriguez and Roden. The omission of any talk or update on David Festa is curious, if not alarming.
  11. tony&rodney
    Let's hope he gets the opportunity. Royce finding success elsewhere would never bother me. It hasn't happened for him as a Twin.
  12. tony&rodney
    This is how Lewis adds value. His inclusion clinches a trade in a 3-1 or 3-2 type transaction.
  13. tony&rodney
    You may be correct. I have no knowledge about player value ultimately. Clemens has 3 years before free agency, which matches De La Cruz. Lee, Tait, Quick, and Gomez (if added) provide significant years of quality, prospect possibility, and cost control. Hayes (of negative value) leaving gives the Reds further cost value. I think this idea is 1 in 1 million because it is beyond a stretch and the Twins may never see this type of exchange as in their benefit. There was an article suggesting that the Dodgers could acquire Elly for their top three prospects, all outfielders. Is it farfetched to consider the package of Twins I proposed as superior to adding three prospects? In any event, I'm hoping the Twins do something.
  14. tony&rodney
    Does anyone think the Reds would listen on the parameters of this deal? Lee and Clemens hit a pile of home runs and were good last season. The Reds need a catcher. Tait and Quick are good to very good prospects. Add Gomez to clear a spot for my missing Hoffman. The money favors the Reds now and in the next two years as well. The Reds have said they love Elly but would ask for a haul if he was moved. Three prospects from a team might get some attention (Dodgers?) but prospects are not sure things unless we are talking top ten guys. Lee and Clemens are good. Then why trade them? Elly raises the talent and excitement floor of the Twins club. I would exchange Culpepper for Lee if this were a thing. I thought the Reds would prefer Lee.
  15. tony&rodney
    Good depth signing. Hope this isn't the big offseason move. Zoll and crew are scary.
  16. tony&rodney
    So I added Bednar late, which booted Hoffman. That is a major boo-boo on my part, which is why I'm not a GM. Realistically, the Twins can pay too much for one reliever and even add a Jo Jo Romero or Bryan Abreu if they want. To fix the Hoffman mistake, add him and send Gomez to the Reds. Royce Lewis still has value but I can't find a suitable somewhat reasonable trade. To the Angels for minor league pitching or try to get a competitive balance pick for Lewis. In one attempt at changing things up I traded Lewis and Ryan for Michael Busch, Pedro Rodriguez, and Jaxon Wiggins. Trading Ryan is a difficult call. The trade for Elly is an attempt at shaking it up, adding a big talent who would be nearly impossible to sign long term. One wonders if the Reds would trade him. The benefit of the guys in the pile from the Twins is that there is quite a bit of control from players who are already MLB players along with some decent prospects. Taking Hayes off of the Reds roster helps them clear dollars and Hayes can still play defense and run. His bat has worms but maybe cold weather helps him. The Twins could use a defensive catcher. Austin Hedges is available but Campusano is pretty good and a decent bat, plus San Diego really needs pitching. DeBarge pushes the deal forward. My biggest fear as a Twins fan is watching the front office roll it back again with the same basic roster. Catcher, first, and second base needs better gloves and the Twins need at least one bullpen pitcher. Tommy says ... Go Big. I tried.
  17. tony&rodney
    Any plan that puts Trevor Larnach in the outfield screams for a losing season. Larnach as a strong side DH is fine if money is no obstacle. Just recently one of the writers on this site had a roster that came in at $160M. The payroll is a mystery.
  18. tony&rodney
    Sadly, this is true. The Twins began moves to improve their defense last season. There are a couple of positions left to improve. An improved defense with an addition of one or two significant bullpen arms will make for a better pitching staff; outs will be turned into outs.
  19. tony&rodney
    San Diego has to totally rebuild their rotation. If they can acquire a starter who has a low salary, even as a bridge for one year and even as a backend piece, I think they listen. Send Kremer to SD for Luis Campusano. I'm ready to be patient with Zebby Matthews filling Kremer's spot.
  20. tony&rodney
    Apparently, there is money to spend. Rojas and Festa start in AAA. Free Agents (3): Ty France - 2/$30M; Adrian Morejon - 4/$80M; David Bednar - 3/$60M. Trade Dean Kremer, Kyle DeBarge, and Ryan Gallagher to San Diego for Luis Campusano. Trade Matt Wallner, Austin Martin, and Cole Sands to Pittsburgh for Henry Davis. Trade Bailey Ober, Trevor Larnach, and Alan Roden to Arizona for Jordan Lawlar. Trade Victor Caratini, Eduardo Tait, Brooks Lee, Kody Clemens, and Riley Quick to Cincinnati for Elly De La Cruz and Ke'Bryan Hayes. C: Luis Campusano ($2.00M) 1B: Ty France ($15.00M) 2B: Marek Houston ($1.00M) 3B: Kaelen Culpepper ($1.00M) SS: Elly De La Cruz ($8.00M) LF: Emmanuel Rodriguez ($1.00M) CF: Walker Jenkins ($1.00M) RF: Luke Keaschall ($1.00M) DH: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) 4th OF: Jordan Lawlar ($1.00M) Utility: Ke'Bryan Hayes ($7.00M) Utility: Ryan Kreidler ($1.00M) Backup C: Henry Davis ($1.50M) POS: Add Dead Money Here ($0.00M) SP1: Pablo Lopez ($21.75M) SP2: Joe Ryan ($10.00M) SP3: Taj Bradley ($4.50M) SP4: Connor Prielipp ($1.00M) SP5: Mick Abel ($1.00M) RP: David Bednar ($20.00M) RP: Adrian Morejon ($20.00M) RP: Tommy Nance ($1.25M) RP: Yoendrys Gomez ($1.00M) RP: Kody Funderburk ($1.00M) RP: Travis Adams ($1.00M) RP: Andrew Morris ($1.00M) RP: Zebby Matthews ($1.00M) POS: Add Dead Money Here ($0.00M) Payroll is 3.57% over budget
  21. tony&rodney
    In the category of under $130M, I like it. How many years for the free agents? Connor Prielipp?
  22. tony&rodney
    Ryan Jeffers and the Twins will walk away from each other at the altar. The guests will gasp. Everyone will live happily ever after.
  23. tony&rodney
    This is dependent on open books, verified by outside independent firms. MLB owners hold their cards (exception is Atlanta, owned by Liberty), so it is a stretch to hope that the owners will make an agreement that lays bare all sources of income. What is identified as revenue would be contested viciously. The owners don't want open discussions on these topics. Understandable to an extent. It is an issue for the owners to solve amongst themselves.
  24. tony&rodney
    Twins say no because Roden has more control and value, although I do like Hayden W.
  25. tony&rodney
    Agree. Left field is really important at Target Field and we should expect Buck back in CF at some point. It seems disadvantageous to start Jenkins in Cf and then move him around but if he is batting third in the lineup I think he will do fine with the glove. I'm actually ok with Emm in CF.
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