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  1. tony&rodney
    Penn Murfee already signed with Atlanta. Andrew Chafin? MILB deal? Good to find a guy. I'm not too worried about the pen. All of Winder, Sands, and Balazovic have some potential for utility there. Balazovic, though, is out of options.
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    I don't know Tim Anderson. I'm not thinking Anderson is a fit for the Twins at any price unless the Twins unload 3-4 middle infielders (not happening). Still, I just don't understand any of the vitriol towards Tim Anderson, unless you personally know him or are very close to someone who has stated specifics that back your position. Granted that "stuff" gets published that identifies people as problems: domestic abuse, violence, and other actions that directly harm others. I plead guilty to not knowing that information about Anderson. Whenever I watched him play for the Dirty Sox, he played hard and tried to fire his team up. It must have brutal for him to play for Tony La Russa and then to try to play through an injury for the implosion in Chicago last season. Seattle should sign him.
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    I don't disagree with you as far as the deal proposed, which sends contracts to the cost conscious Marlins. Edward Cabrera is still held in favor by baseball folks due to his potential. However, he has really struggled with control and is now out of options. Miami has used those options in hopes that Cabrera could improve his control. Thus far it has not worked. Miami may be willing to move Cabrera but will likely want players who have talent and have control in return. I have no idea what Miami wants. I do know what they need and maybe they have an interest in Vazquez. Kepler would be a vast overpay and the Twins need Max imho. I'm not sure the Marlins have any interest in guys like Larnach, Winder, Sands, and Schobel. Hopefully there could be conversations between the clubs. Cabrera is a gamble for any team. Sixto Sanchez has had a rough few years. 2019 was his last year on the mound. Supposedly healthy in 2023, he threw one inning. I read a report that he topped out at 85 on his once 99 mph fastball. I lost the article, so sorry for no link. I did watch a video of his inning, where he hit 86 mph with his fastball according to the announcer. That speed doesn't impress Senior Mens' Leagues. Something went south for poor Sixto. In the video he looks larger than I remember him and he was always a big boy in the mid 200s lbs.
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    No, it was fair to include him. Not only did they all sign about the same time, but they all got good money which is an indication of their value and the demand for their talents.
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    Those who have reservations about 1B have justification for their thoughts. Alex Kirilloff and Jose Miranda are definitely questions and AK can be moved to the outfield as well. Miranda was a guy who never missed many games coming up through the farm. It is possible that his injury heals and Jose returns with a very effective bat. Same for AK as far as hope, but it has been a long time since Alex posted all season. So there is a gamble there at 1B. Perhaps 1B waits until a trade occurs. If I was trading with the Twins I would want to pick up Miranda on the cheap for DH/1B/3B. A healthy Miranda keeps a lineup moving.
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    Most everyone is just assuming that Paddack would be slotted into the starting rotation before Varland. This may depend on whether the Twins manage to acquire someone to put behind or in front of Lopez. Paddack in my view is the #5 SP, because he can be skipped in the rotation when the schedule allows to save innings and protect his arm. The Twins are hoping for 100 effective innings from Paddack. The role for Varland is not in stone. Varland is likely working on a way to shape his pitches more effectively right now and Louie will hope to put himself in the rotation with his performances in Spring Training. Than again, that didn't help last year for Ober, but the guys ahead of Bailey were much more established too.
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    Ok then, it is settled. The Twins will keep Christian Vazquez and Ryan Jeffers as their catchers, and hope they are even better in 2024 than they were in 2023. Well. ..... that is for sure unless one or the other is traded, get injured, or decides to retire.
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    I agree because i too have seen him play a ton via video. I cannot definitively state his position because i have not seen him in person a dozen times. I believe that is what I said, "polished". He may have to move to third base at the MLB level and could win a Gold Glove and grade highly there. Lee is no Correa by a long shot at shortstop. He could open Day 1 next year at third base. I too have some concerns about his bat but i think it will be fine from the left side. He gets his bat to the ball mostly. I do wonder if those balls that slipped through the alleys for doubles in the minor leagues will be cut off for singles in the major leagues. One comment postulated who would step in if Correa went down for a prolonged absence. In that case, I would expect to see Lee. Let's hope Correa can play 142+ games and that Farmer is retained for infield depth. Let Lee develop his bat at AAA for now.
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    So many trade scenarios have been put forth it is hard to keep track of all of them. i believe that mentioning Jeffers was just a note of covering one of the vast array of trade possibilities or anything that results in a stronger Twins club for 2024. I should let the poster respond but it seemed innocuous enough and doesn't likely involve pets or anger, rather merely loose speculation similar to what everyone else does.
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    Are we talking a disabling injury? That is different than a backup guy who plays 20 games at shortstop. I thought we were looking for short term backups. I like Farmer in his current role. Like I said, the jury is still out on Lee, which is a pretty neutral comment. Also remember that it is the practice to play a ton of guys at shortstop for quite a stretch. Austin Martin was only moved off of shortstop as the organization wanted to see him in different positions because of his proximity to MLB. It is likely that Martin would have seen time last season with the Twins if he hadn't started the year with a bum arm.
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    There are actually a few options to backup Correa at shortstop. I believe Farmer is solid so I'm not promoting other guys to be put into a regular role. Stuff happens though. Sans Farmer, Willi Castro can play shortstop as a stopgap, which we saw last year. Provided the Twins are able to sign them back, both Anthony Pratto and Michael Helman can hold the position for a bit. Both guys are steady and pretty experienced minor leaguers. Nobody would recommend them for regular duty but they are solid bench players. When I watch Lee i see a guy who is really polished who may lack the foot speed needed to play shortstop at the MLB level. I think he would be an extraordinary third baseman though. I'm not sure he would be as good at second base. Lee is still an open book with a high floor. His being a switch hitter is great , yet he has struggled as a right handed batter. The jury is still out on Brooks Lee.
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    Soto is a gamble in as much as he is on a one year deal. There will be zero negotiations because he will want to test the market. The cost will be high. Ober, Varland, Kepler, maybe Jeffers, and a few lower rated minor league players might be possible. Actually nobody knows the price, but if the Twins call the Padres immediately they will suggest Lewis and Wallner plus Lee or something stupid like that. Soto is amazing in the batter's box and he usually plays nearly every game. His average season is over the top excellent. Despite all cries opposing the idea, Soto is a possible addition if the Twins are willing to gamble big. I'm sure they won't even engage in talks and I'm not sure it would be a net positive. Still, pending other crazy gambles or challenge trades, there is a 0.0001% chance. Never say never.
  13. tony&rodney
    How many people ever thought you would see Pagan in this sentence? Emilio sure closed out his time with Minnesota on a positive note, didn't he?
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    If a Kepler could be found in FA or in the minor leagues the Twins would have already released Max. The top free agent outfielder right now is Cody Bellinger. He is going to sign for big money. Kepler would be the second choice if he were a free agent this offseason and likely get 3-4 years and more than $50 million. It can be tough to see a guy earning $8-10+M per year have average results year in and year out. Kepler looks like he should be superman. He has a beautiful swing, runs like a deer, and fields his position nearly flawlessly. He also has one year left on his contract, which means he is almost certainly a short-timer with the Twins. If the Twins can find value in a trade, Kepler is gone. If he stays, Kepler is a free agent, which means he is gone next November. I'm a big fan of Max Kepler and hope to enjoy his work one more season. However, Max has infuriated a number of people who believe that getting rid of him will reduce their anxiety, save the Twins money, and allow the team to sign a top free agent pitcher. I think we will all see about the same time.
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    The Twins made a strategic decision in September to optimize the talent in their system by directing their #6 starter to work in relief with an eye for usage in the bullpen. This was directly related to a specific need in the pen for the postseason and a reflection of the fact that there would be no need of Varland as a starting pitcher in September or in the postseason. Of course, Baldelli (and everyone else) liked how Varland competed in the pen. If the Twins add two pitchers who slot into the rotation as #2-3 starting pitchers, Varland would be pushed back in a manner similar to what the Twins did last season with Bailey Ober. While I'm very hopeful the Twins add a replacement for Sonny Gray, I'm also ready to see Varland on the mound as a regular in the rotation of starting pitchers.
  16. tony&rodney
    I could not find the quote. I believe Boras stated something along the lines of .... Royce Lewis is going to be a superstar playing on the dirt. Boras does a good job of talking up his clients. Actually Boras is an amazing person and his company is really incredible. He will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame eventually. Varland has said he loves being a starting pitcher on numerous occasions. It was more just a statement, not related to any aversion much less demands to avoid a role in the bullpen. Pretty simple really.
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    This I can agree with.
  18. tony&rodney
    Bears are powerful animals. Vikings are mostly a myth. Why were they playing with each other?
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    My first thought was the same as my second thought - wow .... and good for him.
  20. tony&rodney
    Pagan gets 2/$16M plus incentives and a player option in case he becomes a top reliever and would get even a better deal after 2024? That is wonderful for Emilio.
  21. tony&rodney
    I like the optimism. I'm too boring because I took what Falvey said as what it is. You are probably correct. Either way, I never stress even a little bit over these things. I'm just a fan.
  22. tony&rodney
    These are interesting ideas. Matt Moore and Harrison Bader could be good additions. A trade of Kyle Farmer for Dylan Carlson makes some sense for both teams. I don't believe both Carlson and Bader fit on the same team, so i would favor the trade. Why would Pittsburgh trade any pitching? This is similar to if the Twins decided to trade Joe Ryan for a position player. Of course, anything can happen but any team trading pitching that is really desperate for arms, like Pittsburgh, would be strange. Ideas for trading for pitchers from teams that are totally deficient in pitching has been quite common though so who knows. Hoskins can hit, that is a given. He burned his glove though. There are a couple of problems bringing him aboard. First, I think Alex Kirilloff and Jose Miranda can hold this spot in a productive manner. More importantly, I'm taking the Twins at their word that the budget will shrink, which means Hoskins is too rich for their accountants. He would be a sound choice if the budget was closer to the 2023 numbers.
  23. tony&rodney
    Paddack will be watched closely. The Twins will be delighted to get 90-120 innings from him. Varland has pitched 150 innings each of the last two years and will only be restricted by how well he pitches.
  24. tony&rodney
    This is a really optimistic number ($140M). If this is a reality, perhaps the Twins do push Varland off of the rotation. Or maybe the Twns add a good bat. I'm more cautiously thinking $125M. A reason that Seattle had two good rookie pitchers is because they each of Miller and Woo were given a sustained chance to pitch. I know you disagree, but I'm picking Varland for a starting spot. We shall see.
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    Why does that remind of when the Twins were in on Wheeler?
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