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  1. tony&rodney
    For some reason I think San Diego will only trade Kim for a huge gain in player resource. Since the Padres are all in for this year for sure, it is more likely they make one more trade of a future asset for a pitcher like Sonny Gray or T. Mahle. From the Twins perspective, it makes sense to talk with Preller and see if either a Kepler-Kim swap works (unlikely) or if the Friars are interested in giving up a top prospect for Gray or/and Mahle. These are the types of conversations we all hope that Falvey is both initiating and pursuing.
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    MLR - this is the ticket to being a Twins fan. MikeLink45 - Don't let the ghost of Willie Banks ruin your daydreams. He was actually fun for a brief burst.
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    Miami has a few pitchers with years of control remaining and the Marlins still need bats. Maybe it is time to gamble a little going for a Cabrera and/or Luzardo. what does Miami want in return?
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    While I enjoy watching Ryan pitch, he has struggled some against the top teams. Joe still has to prove himself against the top lineups. Lewis and lee are all the future hope and I'm ready to see both play at Target Field this summer. Meanwhile, Jorge and Byron are proven performers and we hope to see them play often in good health.
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    Huh? I think I either don't get your point or you misunderstood what I tried to say. Buxton is far shy of Mauer in every way yet Joe was vilified as no Twin ever. We might be better off just enjoying Buxton whenever he plays instead of getting worked up over the downside of the games he misses. FWIW, I agree with the idea that suggests Buxton plays when able and goes on the Il when injured as opposed to sending him out crippled to DH and swing for the upper deck. I always felt that those who criticized Mauer missed a carreer they will be unlikely to see again and although just a half of that, we should just enjoy Buxton's skills because he too is a rare talent.
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    Go for Edward Cabrera instead - maybe Larnach plus a minor league player like Miller.
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    Love these posts. I commented too long on the last two so will only add one wishful thought - Miranda needs a new jersey number.
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    Joe Mauer had some serious injuries, most sadly the debilitating concussions that pushed him to an early retirement after forcing him to come out of the catcher's crouch. Mauer ended with 7883 innings behind the plate as well as 5136 innings at 1st Base and 308 games at DH. Professional sports are tough and Mauer's career, magic as it was, ended too soon. Byron Buxton plays with a fiery passion that ignites entire stadiums. When the Twins are on television or go on the road, Buck is the draw; he is simply electric. For his career thus far, Byron has played 4436 innings in CF and appeared in 35 game as a DH. Buxton has only taken the field for 100 games once thus far and only managed to make it out to CF in 57 games last year. Because Byron Buxton is on a team friendly no trade contract and especially because he is the best centerfielder in baseball when healthy, we need to just hope for the best and believe that he will do his best to keep us watching. Injuries to athletes are a drag, but for nobody more so than the athlete and their families as they heal and rebound and train to come back again and again. Like others, I wince when an obviously hurting Buxton resorts to swinging from his heels because it is less painful to trot than it is to run even if running brings him pure joy more than the 450+ foot blasts. Let us all wish the best for Byron Buxton and hope he is used more appropriately in 2023. In the meantime, maybe Celestino is ready to be a decent backup in CF if none of Gordon, Gallo, or Kepler fit the task.
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    Wacha as a small part of a grand movement of chairs. 1. Burnes acquired for Miranda, Ryan, and Martin after agreeing to a long term contract. 2. Cabrera and Luzardo acquired for Larnach, Winder, Raya, and Miller. 3. Kim acquired for Mahle and ..... Pagan. Wait. NEVERMIND.
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    The Twins have a larger than normal allotment for bonuses. I know most players are pretty firm with specific teams, but maybe this is a good year to go above slot to "steal" away a top guy; a switch hitting athletic catcher perhaps (Salas).
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    Thielbar is a fun pitcher to watch with his slow curve and surprising fastball. Hopefully he can keep going for several more years and cash in on his hard work.
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    BTV is interesting for fans. I wonder how it compares to the evaluations of a team. The oft-stated match between the Twins and Marlins or the Twins and Padres may be a myth if Miami and San Diego have zero interest in any of the players on the Twins roster or vice versa. We have seen the value of Martin, Kepler, Kirilloff, and Larnach totally crash on BTV in less than one year. Thus, I'm not sure there is any value whatsoever in these players until they show their skills and health are still relevant. It seems like Miami could use a talent like Trevor Larnach or Max Kepler and the Twins could benefit from a player like Edward Cabrera. San Diego seems like a match as well. However, there has not been anything tangible yet to emerge regarding the players from this post and I'm left feeling like these guys might still be Twins in June.
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    San Diego is looking for pitching was my initial thought.
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    Devers was the post and there isn't really any reason to trade for a poor defensive player with a huge bat approaching free agency when the team is not that one single piece away from Houston, much less New York or Cleveland. The talk about Burnes is about 99.9% unlikely but the person who suggested Arraez and Ryan plus maybe a low A flyer is near correct. That is a deal worth something, but only if the Twins decide, against all prior practice, to extend Corbin with a contract of his size; Burnes is a big man. So it goes with trade talk. Maybe the Twins are in purgatory from the perspective of other teams because it is really impossible to tell what the Twins can acquire a player off of their 40 person roster.
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    Another interesting set of young players carrying varying degrees of potential. Wonderful stuff. Larnach and Jeffers have both had some success and faced challenges at the MLB level. Each should get an opportunity to showcase their talents soon. I'm not real keen on either as parts of an excellent team but hope they can turn their opportunity into regular jobs, even if it is with another team. Connor Prielipp is a real throw of the dice. His background as a young prospect is chock full of glamor. This coming season the Twins will let Prielipp step forward and show how his talent and skills are matched up with professional batters. I am as excited for Connor to get his chances as I am to see what transcends with Dylan Lesko, the Padres young pick. Doesn't it seem like Austin Martin would become a regular in an MLB lineup real soon if he was just left alone to use his line drive swing and athleticism as he sees fit to become a very comfortable player? When I watched Simeon Woods Richardson pitch and when I listened to an interview he did with Seth, I was reminded of Brad Radke. The comparison was not because of physical similarity or personality so much as in the demeanor and confidence with which young Simeon approaches his craft and how he seemingly keeps a healthy perspective on his profession and how it is progressing. If you have the command and control of a few pitches and possess superior intestinal fortitude, you can still be extremely successful as an MLB starting pitcher. A guy named Bieber demonstrates this best. I'm thinking there is a real chance for SWR; I'm rooting for him. The new year feels a little more hopeful with the start of these write-ups - thanks for another one Nick.
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    A concern of mine regarding any potential trades is whether other teams see any value to gain in return from our 40 person roster.
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    Excellent start to your assessment of the 2023 Twins player assets Nick. Looking forward to the rest of the posts. I think you are right on with Wallner as a wild card to adjust. Varland looked quite comfortable on a MLB pitching mound in his brief trial. Gray has been a really good pitcher and projects to be the best Twins starting pitcher if he is still on the team in April. Lopez could go just about any direction but I think he could rebound with a vengeance. Finally, Kirilloff is rightfully lower on the list due to his injuries but it is entirely possible that a fully healed wrist unleashes those St. Paul numbers on MLB pitchers. "For one thing, it feels like we're in the midst of a slow-developing offseason journey with big twists still ahead. I have a strong feeling there will be noticeable changes to this list by March 30th." This line from the post most exemplifies the current state of the Minnesota Twins; things are in flux.
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    I think you may be actually be correct but if San Diego was open to this trade and Falvey could not complete such an opportunity, I guess we then would know the direction of the front office which would not be good news.
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    Mahle - straight up.
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    I am willing for the Twins to gamble on trading Arraez, Larnach or Kepler for Edward Cabrera. I would like to see an expanded trade even to add either Meyer or Luzardo to the deal. The Twins have corner players and even some others like Noah Miller in A ball to offer. I'm also willing to trade Gray to San Diego for Dylan Lesko. Give the kids a shot because the Twins have a chance if the younger players develop and play.
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    You are awesome-great post.
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    Gallo gets a spot. Gordon deserves to play more than any of the other younger guys (Larnach, Kirilloff, Martin, Wallner). Kirilloff and Larnach need to play every day in order to develop their expected reasonably high ceilings. Garlick is a reserve, which most can agree on. Celestino has disappointed with his bat but remains the best CF behind Byron. Arraez won the AL batting title last year. Kepler will play if he is on the team. So, it looks like currently there are four of five spots in the lineup securely spoken for: Buxton, Arraez, Gallo, and Kepler. This leaves one spot for Gordon, Larnach, Kirilloff, Garlick, Celestino, and Martin. Even if the last three are removed, that is too many. Last season saw a mountain of injuries. In the current setup, do we expect to start Larnach, Kepler, Celestino, and Martin in St. Paul? Nick Gordon displayed last season that he was the top outfielder on the team. The Twins put forth a team in 2022 that lacked athleticism and Gordon was an exception. It would be a real step backwards if Gordon was returned to his former role as a roving utility player who had to wait for at bats because of injuries to another player. Thus, the Twins will need to decide what players they see as most beneficial to their franchise moving forward and complete a few trades to reduce the others. Falvey gets to decide who goes.
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    This is a good signing, a positive move for the team.
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    Larnach, like Kirilloff, Gordon, and others, needs at bats. Trevor has some fairly decent all around skills. The problem will be if he can get 20 plate appearances per week. The Twins added Joey Gallo to an already crowded corner outfield, which means that consistent opportunities will be tough to come by unless there is a return of last seasons thick roll of injuries. Personally, I believe the Twins should trade a couple or three players and stand with who they roster. If Trevor Larnach is on the roster in April, he should get 20 plus plate appearances a week. Baseball is a tough game and players produce far better when the management shows a belief in their skills.
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    "Just say no." - Nancy Reagan
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