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  1. tony&rodney
    I'm pretty high on Keaschall, buying the hype more than I did for say Jose Miranda, Edouard Julien, Brooks Lee or Royce Lewis. Don't get me wrong, I like each of those players quite a bit. Keaschall seems to have a swing and presence about him that defies his shortcomings. The lack of a defensive position and carrying reports of substandard glove play in college would normally reduce his appeal in my eyes under most conditions. However, I tuned in as often as possible last summer to watch him play and came away impressed with his abilities. He has consistently good at bats and made the plays in the field. Going into 2025, Keaschall is probably the most interesting player to watch in the Twins system. It feels like we know where Emmanuel Rodriguez and Walker Jenkins are headed, whereas Keaschall could be that guy who surprises us and jumps right into the big picture next summer.
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    There is no doubt that David Ortiz became quite an accomplished hitter, making big news in the postseason. I don't begrudge him any of his success, however, it is beyond comprehension how Ortiz escaped the wrath of the post McGuire-Soto home run/ steroid hate fest. Ortiz was totally busted by testing but the disclaimer is that the test was supposed to be confidential. Yet Barry Bonds, the most tested person in MLB history X4 and a player most people (myself too) believe used steroids, never even once tested positive for steroids. It is an amazing twist and a commentary on how the press controls so much more than we can ever admit. In finality, the steroid era belongs to one man alone, the guy who encouraged and promoted it endlessly: Bud Selig. OBTW, Selig is in the MLB Hall of Fame, the irony of ironies. This is a made for Hollywood story. Then again, I guess we have seen much worse in our lifetime.
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    I could be incorrect, but I believe that the author(s) of these posts tackle the trades in chunks. The entire collection may make for a cumbersome entry due to its length. Bias may exist, but it is at least worth noting that us readers commonly bring a bias to the articles just as easily as the writers. I will say there are times when a writer clearly states their opinion, which seems fair. The reader is always free to disagree.
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    I wondered if Thielbar will be signed by some team or worth an invite with $1M plus a few incentives deal. I would guess he gets more money from some team but I would think he is still interested in another year or two of making MLB $.
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    Uh, I specifically stated that depth is important and acknowledged its importance. Depth should not be the only criteria for making trades. Filling weaknesses in the regular lineup is also possible.
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    Yes, I understand this. However, is it a sound decision? Why emulate poor baseball? Cleveland and Milwaukee both play defense. The Dodgers just added a World Series banner to their collection and a big reason was their ability to play defense. I'm not opposed a couple of DH's in the lineup. Seems like quite a gamble though to have below average defenders as a strategy in six of eight positions with only two at average. That puts quite a bit of pressure on the pitchers and offense. I think we saw the inevitable occur in August and September. Maybe we can all just hope that everyone suddenly improves and I too hope they do. I'm also not sure that hope is a plan.
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    Everything I read or video I watch creates a couple of thoughts for me. 1. I'm excited to watch him this coming season. 2. Do any other teams see high value in his future, similar to Chase Petty? Soto is a potential piece of the organization worth trading if a return is reasonable.
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    Thank you for working on this series. A couple of things jump out to the reader, which you are already aware of, but others may overlook. 1. The paucity of offseason transactions is pretty telling. Seven offseason trades during the Falvey era seems small. Were the Twins really only one trade away each year? Only two of the trades, Odorizzi and Gray, brought in players who could be considered regulars. The others are all 12th and 13th depth pieces, which are also important to a team but not difference makers. These trades are needed but hardly shake the win column. 2. In consideration of the success of trading for Odo and Gray, why have the Twins been so resistant to further transactions of this type? In reverse, where are the trades of good players for better hopes, similar to the Cruz for Ryan trade? I guess one must be clear about stating that there has been some success in the transactions in the past 7-8 years but the hesitancy to go further and take some gambles seems to be a barrier. I'm not totally down on the front office but while most see the current roster as capable of winning the AL Central, I see the Twins fighting to keep their record around .500 unless a few trades are completed to improve the team.
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    The Twins can make a few trades and actually decrease the payroll. Perhaps I stand alone on this but I reject the notion that the payroll ceiling limits the Twins ability to improve their roster sufficiently to compete successfully in the AL Central. No, the Twins will not sign Soto or have a budget to match the large market clubs. That is a reality but no more an obstacle for Falvey than for Milwaukee, Cleveland, and other highly competitive teams. The Twins absolutely can and should acquire a few players to improve their team. Those decisions are strictly up to Falvey.
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    All of these guys are good baseball players and hitters, however, none of them have managed to become average defensively. Who knows? Maybe they will and i guess that is the hope. It is how Falvey rolls. It just doesn't seem like much of a plan to me. To be fair, I am biased as a former pitcher. I liked the balls in play that were expected to be turned into outs to actually become outs. I'm wishing for the best outcome still.
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    The biggest additions to help the bullpen would be a left-fielder and at least one of a 2B/3B/1B who can make the plays behind the pitchers. The Twins have the base of a decent bullpen in place. Varland could be the guy who makes a major step forward and Sands along with Alcala could also improve. Tonkin, with his rubber arm, provides innings at times when the other relievers need a day of rest. Health is always the unknown for pitchers over the course of a season.
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    Did I count 12 of 20 2018 Twins prospects still in MLB?
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    I thought I had responded to this earlier but maybe I did not. I agree that both Detroit and Chicago Southside will have higher payrolls in time, but it may be a few more years. Detroit is about $60M behind MN and has Javy as a gold chain. I want to see the Twins keep all of Correa, Buxton, and Lopez, but if Correa needs to be traded, there will be a team or two willing to have him. The larger issue is a lack of deals seeking to improve the team, seemingly due to a hesitant outlook.
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    Cruz was traded in 2021, Rooker was just arriving, still on team. Both are strictly DH's. I was never a fan of a Rooker type but as a DH only he has shown his worth. My surprise was Falvey trading him. If you draft a DH, let him play as a DH.
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    If Correa is too much, trade him. I sure think someone takes him if the Twins seek out a partner. Worst case scenario the Twins include some money. Same goes for Pablo Lopez and Byron Buxton. The NTC in BB and CC contracts may be an issue. FWIW, I prefer to keep Correa and Buxton but want Falvey to make a few trades to balance the roster. I do sense Correa may be on the move.
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    While I agree with this statement, I still am amazed that Rooker was essentially released. Rooker is the absolute prototype of a Falvey player. He swings hard and bashes the ball around the park. While I'm not a Rooker style guy, I do see the value in a good DH and was flabbergasted that an exact replica of a Falvey dream pick was so easily let go.
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    In consideration of the roster budgets among the AL Central foes and our neighbor Milwaukee, it is beyond time to stop using money or ownership as a crutch for how the roster is constructed. The Pohlad budgets under Paul Molitor were quite different and much more a factor than anything in the Falvey/Baldelli era.
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    You answered your own question with the post. Seattle and San Diego are in different divisions and have markets that might be seen as dissimilar to the Twin Cities. Both of these teams proceed with confidence in transactions even if some of their deals are wonky or turn out poorly. The Twins are uber hesitant. We repeatedly, in nearly every article, read that the financial constraints are difficult for the Minnesota Twins. Yet, as of today, the Twins have the most money of any team in their immediate competitive area, the AL Central and Milwaukee. Perhaps it is past time that everyone realize that it isn't money that holds back the Twins from improving the roster. I doubt whether Detroit, Cleveland, Kansas City, or Chicago South are feeling sorry for the financial challenges their coldest division faces.
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    The discussion this year on the TD GM pretend rosters was a complete flop, almost no replies across the board. Now with the non-tenders we are beginning to see a return to the Twins preferred path, adding players from the scrap heap in hopes that a shower, new clothes, and a different setting uncovers the loss of past skills and potential. I hope it works this time. One can never predict if Dylan Carlson (or others) suddenly resurrects a career.
  20. tony&rodney
    Pinellas County decided not to fix the roof. I would say MLB has another problem on their hands. Has Las Vegas broken ground on their new project and do they have definitive approval from the legislature, county, and city? Manfredball.
  21. tony&rodney
    Singer has some promise but the Royals did fine by adding India and Wiemer.
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    This guy is going get a flunking grade on his predictions. Sometimes it is simply amazing how unaware experts are with the goings on of different organizations. I'm taking his big smile to mean, "Just kidding."
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    Topa has to be pretty happy.
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    The picture makes you look six decades behind me.
  25. tony&rodney
    The Twins have open spots on the 40 person roster. Tendering everyone doesn't really matter that much. Topa could have some trade value as a toss in. Castro certainly has some value. Tonkin has a rubber arm and the recent article nailed it on him. I'm unsure about Henriquez. Still think that if Falvey just does his job and makes a few trades, the Twins actually send away more players than are returned in deals. The roster budget ($130M) is doable because it is a reality and none of these guys bust the bank.
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