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  1. tony&rodney
    Falvey will not look to add a milb pitcher like Hancock for Jorge Polanco. Do you believe that Jordan Balazovic would have brought the Twins Gleybar Torres a couple of years ago? Will David Festa bring in a starting centerfielder of note. Polanco is a good player. Yes, the Twins have Julien and more, but a team doesn't just shed important players for prospects similar to what they already have in their system. A number of people keep suggesting that getting rid of Polanco, Kepler, Vazquez, and Farmer would free up money to sign a free agent. That isn't how it works and the Twins are not in on either Montgomery or Snell. We don't know what is going to happen, but dumping payroll at this time will not lead to an AL Central win. Perhaps something loosens after the free agents sign and teams look at where they need players. I'm thinking that the value for Polanco is greater than many expect and possibly too large to trade at all.
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    This has been a common thought and it makes a ton of sense. The argument from another viewpoint is that Gilbert or Kirby throw 1,000 innings with a 3.00 ERA in that same time period while Brooks Lee hits .280 with a 800+ OPS and wins a couple of Gold Gloves at third base. I would be very uncomfortable doing a Lewis for Gilbert/Kirby (I actually believe Seattle likes Gilbert more), but I can see a rationale. Nevertheless, I don't think anyone needs to worry about this deal from either team.
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    Always interesting to me to see how others view past Twins teams. Some of us have religiously listened to or watched the games since the Washington Senators became the Minnesota Twins in 1961, but it is really good to see younger fans perspectives as well. All opinions have their own orientation. The 1977 team was the most exciting team for me, yet I would say that the 1969 season was probably the best in Twins history despite not playing in the World Series.
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    In any number of other posts I have suggested that it will be difficult to obtain a player such as Kirby or Gilbert. Other teams are bound to ask about Lewis. I do not believe either team takes the risk but it makes some sense. Adding a guy from each side might be useful. Lewis ignited a number of Twins fans last year and Falvey did pick him as draft pick #1-1. I'm not sure Seattle is willing to trade Gilbert (or Kirby) for Lewis and the Twins would be reluctant to move their guy as well. It seems like any move that occurs will be in March.
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    Nothing has really changed in over a year on the trade news front regarding Kepler, and Polanco and Farmer were added to Max this offseason. The Twins are trying win games and flipping productive experienced major league players like Jorge, Max, and Kyle for prospects might help in future years but it will cost wins in this coming season. Thus no deals thus far. The vast quantity of speculations on how to offload Kepler and Polanco for backend pitchers or future players was never going to be a sound strategy favored by the Twins. Trades can still occur and Polanco is available for the right price. Right now the Twins are sitting in a better spot to win their division (ALC) than any other team in the American League is in their divisions (ALE or ALW). The cost for Polanco (or Kepler) is nowhere near the figures put out by BTV. Falvey knows this and so do a host of other teams. A trade will be tricky because either the Twins blink for less than full value or another team feels the need to make a gamble for a productive player and agrees to the price set by Falvey. I'm fine with no trades, but will continue to maintain that any trade must clearly make the Twins a better team this year.
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    Strong team.
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    Good for Hader and good for the Astros. The end of games were tough last year versus the Astros and now it might be even more difficult to come back late against Houston.
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    Because it is not true.
  9. tony&rodney
    Does anyone believe that Ryan had any choice on a budget or that he did not spend as much as his boss(es) allowed?
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    Fun article Nash. The Twins are a good match for Cody Bellinger in many ways and his strong play on both offense and defense should gain him a strong deal. Bellinger, like many of the trade ideas for starting pitchers, is a player worth discussing. Unfortunately, there are reasons for the Twins to pass on Bellinger. Of course money is a factor, but the Twins also have two guys who still hold great promise if they can step over their inconsistencies and injuries. Jose Miranda and especially Alex Kirilloff can be terrific bats. Kirilloff has been missing as much as Buxton but it doesn't exclude him from getting it together and beginning a run of excellent production.
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    Great to watch you guys exchange ideas and then converse. The Twins are definitely in a tough spot as far as getting a deal done for a really good pitcher. Your comments and hesitations indicate how difficult it would be to pry away someone like Gilbert or Luzardo. Theo just skips to a deal that Atlanta would find attractive. Not a bad plan but also not really needed either. Interestingly, you guys are skeptical about Emmanuel Rodriguez emerging as a true MLB player of value, so see that now is a good time to trade him. I'm holding him. Shift over to viewing the Twins roster from another perspective and you all clearly believe Royce Lewis (the guy who will actually make a Seattle or Miami trade happen) is off the table. This will be the price though unless the Twins overpay which will then surely weaken the team. I fully believe in Varland, as mentioned by Theo, and think the Twins are in a good place right now with their offense and pitching staff. Yes, for sure, Gilbert (or Kirby) is a guy I would want pitching for the Twins. The price may just be too high. I know i have played around with nearly identical ideas but am bullish on the offense for this season and the emergence of Varland. Festa may contribute as well. Fun thoughts though. Thanks.
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    That is all any fan ever has. How many World Series have the Dodgers won in the last 25 years? How about those Mets? Has Kansas City ever had a good team? Every fan hopes that this will be the year. The Vikings have had its citizens build them two football stadiums and the place is packed, I hear (have never set foot in the new stadium). The fans have hope, quite a bit of it.
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    Farmer player a terrific centerfield and had pop from the bottom of the lineup. We can hope that Martin is fluid wherever he plays and is a total pest at the plate as well as on the bases. He may not open the year on the 26 person roster but we should not be surprised to see him in Kansas City on Opening Day either.
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    This seems correct and I really wanted the Twins to add a FA SP. However, it looked really clear early in the offseason that this wasn't going to happen, so I can't worry about it. I don't want the Twins to weaken their lineup with a trade. In fact, I would add Rhys Hoskins for a year if there was money. But that won't happen. Hey, maybe the Twins sign Snell.
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    The starting five and others: Lopez, Ryan, Ober, Varland, & Paddack plus Festa, Woods Richardson, Raya, etc. will be fine. Any addition will be appreciated if it fills in above Ryan and/or the cost is negligible. We absolutely cannot predict anything with precision but believe Paddack is good for 120 innings and all of the others could go 180 innings. Stuff happens but right now the Twins have a top six starting rotation in the American League. The bullpen will also be fine, although injuries are even more difficult to predict for relievers. The Twins are signing minor league free agents and sifting for some help. I'm not sure why people are so nervous about the position players. None of Kirilloff, Miranda, Polanco, Lewis, or Buxton were healthy to start last season and all are expected to be at full strength to start this season. Correa and Kepler should be fully healed as well. This team has good depth right now. Jeffers and Vazquez were quite a duo last year and i expect Camargo and perhaps another to catch a dozen times this year. Those expecting every player to regress must also believe that none of Martin, Kiersey Jr., Prato, Helman, or others will offer much if they are neded from time to time. The future is unknown but Vegas, Fangraphs, and just about every other prognostication suggests that the Twins will be better this season than last. Last season I guessed +/- 5 wins from 83 with an AL Central title. This year I'm guessing +/- 87 victories with an AL Central crown. It is all guessing but the 2024 Twins look like a better team than the 2023 squad.
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    I believe they will be fine. I liked both Gray and Maeda but there was never going to be any assurance that they would repeat their performances, although they easily could. I'm ready to see what Ober, Varland, Paddack, Festa, and others can do from the mound. More to the point, the Twins were not going to sign Gray and/or Maeda or any FA SP. Why worry about that which is beyond your control?
  17. tony&rodney
    Let the individual games create some entertainment for you. Fans have no control over the finances. As far as corporate goes, sports organizations might be the most accountable of all large businesses. You can vote for whomever you please but representatives vote how they please. A baseball fan enjoys watching little league, high school, amateur teams, the minor leagues, and MLB. Your choice as a fan is the level of expertise you wish to see and the time, effort, and money you wish to spend. Falvey was given far larger budgets than Ryan ever was allowed but he has limits too. There isn't any reason to be a fan of or criticize either guy as they do what they do within the walls of their job. Leave the money side alone before it ruins whatever joy you ever found in the game. The Twins should be a fun team to watch this summer and pretty good too.
  18. tony&rodney
    The Twins had very little depth two years ago and they were a team waiting to fall apart in July. Trading was a plan to avert the inevitable and the 2022 season turned out about how they looked, even early in the year. Having a Correa may have had some influence on how Falvey saw that team. The addition of depth with the signings of Vazquez, Solano, Stewart, Gallo, and a few other pieces along with the trades for Taylor, Farmer, and Lopez gave length to the team. This allowed for the younger players to sift into the lineup as their talent and performances shown. The story for this coming season is unfinished but right now the Twins look stronger to me than in prior years. The hope for the Pohlads to sign a FA starting pitcher, cost be damned, has never been a thing for this ownership even if it looks now like an easy upgrade that doesn't disturb the current depth. The team should be better this year. No angst for me at this time. Sure it would be nice to add a #2 SP, a decent additional reliever, and a guy like Rhys Hoskins but the risk of losing players via trade might tip or disturb the reasonable depth and have unseen consequences. Hopefully a good media deal evolves in the coming weeks, one fair to the team's finances and to fans. The Twins do need to consider the coming increases in player salaries over the next few years as they build the roster. There are a few prospects waiting for a chance who could make significant contributions when their opportunity arrives. This offseason the team may be better off by letting the roster develop on its own.
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    FWIW, Puckett was given the largest contract in baseball history when he signed it. The Twins were happy to sign Correa and Correa was happy to return. The idea that he had no other options is absurd. Why do people pay such negative attention to player's salaries. They make far less than many corporate executives (not to mention trust fund folks) and have to earn their pay in a short window before ... poof ... the career is over. Baseball is entertainment, enjoy it.
  20. tony&rodney
    Agreed about total absolute stances. Lewis & SWR for Kirby & Ford seems fair or EmRod for Gilbert. Fine. Seattle doesn't want prospects though so trading EmRod is a moot point. I can't think of a pitcher worth trading for that would involve Rodriguez. Can you?
  21. tony&rodney
    Ryan Jeffers is a really decent catcher. I do not believe he is underrated. Part of his worth is how he has been used. When Baldelli divides the catching duties evenly Jeffers does a really good job. I'm not convinced his load could rise above 110 games. Vazquez is a very good catcher and I expect he will hit a bit better this season. Any offense from the catcher is a bonus. We saw what happens when Jeffers is used everyday during the playoffs. Still I'm a big fan of Jeffers. The Twins do need to work on developing more options for the catching position.
  22. tony&rodney
    I read this comment as you are saying this is what would be needed and not what you would actually accept. I can agree that Luzardo, Gilbert, or Kirby would be costly additions. The trade you suggest would guarantee the Twins to finish in 2nd place in the AL Central, so not a good idea. Still your point is valid that the cost may be more than the Twins are able to meet.
  23. tony&rodney
    For just this coming season, how have people felt understanding that Max Kepler is easily the best Twins outfielder on the roster and one not easily replaced? Shivers?
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    I thought you had eliminated yourself from any Kepler comments after DHing him last June? Naughty.
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    Did the Mafia force Correa to play for the Twins? Don't be silly, dude, he had choices. Of course he took the larger salary. Is that a first in MLB history?
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