tony&rodney
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It is impossible to know what Preller is thinking. San Diego has a need for some outfielders (Larnach, Celestino) and pitchers (SWR, Festa, Varland). That doesn't seem like enough but the Twins don't have much to trade unless they offer up folks like Ryan or Kirilloff and that seems counterproductive. I think the Twins are sitting this one out. It would be fun though.
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This should be true. The exceptions are those with no trade clauses which they will not drop. I like Larnach and believe he will do well if given plenty of time. The Yankees have been giving Volpe a ton of playing time and he has his average up over .200 now. San Diego might be interested in Larnach. Would Preller send Hader for Larnach, Winder, and a lower level pitcher? I don't see Kepler going anywhere and he still has skills. Gallo has reached the end. Even if Gallo goes, Larnach still doesn't have a path to playing time. Both Larnach and Wallner need playing time. One of them should be traded.
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Byron has changed his swing. He looks like his swing is tuned to avoid aggravating an injury even as he still takes a healthy hack. His approach can only be termed befuddling. The number of pitches taken right down the middle seem commonplace, even if the actual number may be less. The infielders play all the way back on the edge of the grass because Buck no longer wants to waste his legs on a bunt single. Buxton can still hit multiple 450+ homers in the same game but I know opponents look at his talent and current predicament and feel a little bit sorry for him, except when he is in the box against their team. He had a break from the All Star Game and now another break due to paternity leave. Will anything change? Buxton's breakdown is a part of the failure to hit left-handed pitchers, but I agree with those who mention the troubles of Correa, Farmer, Miranda, and others as equal contributions.
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In time the top five players from the 2023 draft will get their opportunity to prove their worth. I'm just glad the Twins didn't try something else (college guy) and picked Walker Jenkins, and then signed him for full slot plus a used VW. The MLB draft has always been a big gamble and the money keeps moving upward. The Twins are fine to keep to budget as long as they keep picking the best players in the first few rounds. The number of impact players from later rounds is decreasing with the increased visibility of the players, even though we know there will always be a few low draft choices who climb the ladder to become stars.
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What does San Diego want for Hader? They have indicated that they are holding him, but there may be a package to pry him loose. What is reasonable?
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The pitching carried the Twins through the All Star break. The bats have shown life lately. If the Twins are going to be in the AL Central chase (not such a high bar to clear), they will need all of the offense that they can assemble in their lineup. I appreciate those who have fears of Julien and Wallner in the field and would not suggest that either is at the level the Twins would prefer. They are both inexperienced and a little awkward, but we have also seen that they are making the vast majority of plays and actually not hurting the team with their gloves at all. We may fear every ball hit in their direction but the outs have been recorded despite the angst. The decisions are forthcoming and we (fans) have no say in the matter. Until Julien and Wallner fail, it seems that wins might be hard to come by without them in the lineup on a regular basis. This is even more true if the pitching is not able to repeat their performances from the first half of the year. I'm curious what Falvey will see as a solution.
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Falvey gets to show his worth in the next week. In addition to potential trade opportunities there is the decisions to make when Buxton, Polanco, and Thielbar return. I'm not sure when Lewis is expected back in action, but that is another roster move, although I expect Lewis spends a week playing for the Saints.
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The walks hurt again. Julien hit that ball on the nose but right to the third baseman. I wanted Taylor to run on the first pitch. Munoz is pretty quick to the plate though. Hard day at work for Carlos. Day off and the Twins need to get it going again. Polanco and Buxton will be back. Larnach and ??? will be gone. No use to debate Wallner going down this time.
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I mean, that is the way I feel. Wallner is raw but does have talent.
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I have never been a fan of Joey Gallo's style of play, but I was very happy see him hit the ball. The guy just looks so determined and is working so hard in the field, on the bases, and particularly at the plate. The pitchers need to throw to his bat and that hit made me as happy as any recently because I have been feeling for the guy.
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What do you think - does Wallner continue to get regular playing time? It seems like he did his part, although he is unpolished.
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I'll bet that Preller would say yes if offered Larnach and Varland.
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Edouard Julien Can End a Twins 27-Year Drought
tony&rodney replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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Tough start for Ryan and the Twins, but Seattle had a rougher start last night.
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No room at the inn. In the days of 9-11 pitchers on a roster, there was a uniform for Candy. Now you have to ask who he replaces: Lewis, Castro, Polanco, Farmer, Solano, Julien. Who goes? Perhaps some teams gets all anxious and offers too much for Farmer and Solano, but that is close to a zero chance.
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Preller is waiting for an offer that makes sense.
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So much angst follows Twins trades. They go for it and try to improve and the bottom falls out (Steer, CES, Hajjar, Cano, Povich, etc. for J. Lopez and Mahle). The fan favorite goes for a good pitcher (P. Lopez for Arraez). These were fair ideas and good trades. Previously, guys like Larnach, Winder, Martin, and others were off limits. Trades are hard to make because there must be a real interest in your players as well as a return offer that makes sense. I want to know what San Diego wants for Hader. Varland? Larnach and Winder? I don't have any idea but hopefully Falvey has some active, friendly conversations about a whole host of possibilities. The Twins have been fun since the All Star break but they still are pretty close to a .500 team. I'm listening on virtually every player, but mostly looking to just add a relief pitcher.
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Not sure why Ortega, who recently pitched two innings , was used instead of Duran or Balazovic. Moran had a bad three batters and Pagan, who has evaded issues lately, did his thing.
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Why is Sands on the roster if he will never be used?
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Interesting pinch hit here. Contact needed. The non DP kind.
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Does any team have a more impressive (just stuff) top three starting pitcher staff than Seattle's Castillo, Gilbert, and Kirby?
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Wallner has some real intriguing talent. There hasn't been any talk about what he is like as a teammate, but he does seem quirky. What I like about Wallner is that he seems able to make some adjustments at the plate. He drove a number of two strike pitches to the opposite field for base hits for the Saints and he hunts fastballs pretty good. His K-rate is better this year. I hope he can keep it going because the Twins could use a bopper and Wallner looks like he hangs in against left handers as well.
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I like AK at first base.
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Nick, I knocked on wood - twice.
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Glad that the Twins were able to sign Walker Jenkins and hope he moves quickly (3 years?) through the system to become a star. What was befuddling was the total lack of any conversation regarding Jenkins in the last ten days or so. The consensus, apparently, is that there was an agreement and that the deal would be easily completed before the deadline. Then, the Twins go down to less than two hours before the kid could waver or some slip happens (seemed completely unlikely) to screw things up for this draft pick. Seems like there would have been a few articles/ speculations somewhere along the line. I mean, we did see/read numerous articles on Skenes, Crews, Langford, and Clark across various media. No matter, it is done - get him to the plate.
