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  1. tony&rodney
    The minor league reports are my go to on TD. Thank you to you Seth and to all who put together these summaries. Hopefully, there is still a way to watch the minors next season with all of the evolving issues with media. I watched way too many games this summer and enjoyed them. Andrew Morris seems like he could make a move next year. He hit 99 mph on the gun a few times and was regularly at 96-98 mph with his fastball. Now he needs a little more movement and refinement of his other pitches. He was often a victim of bad defense and luck. Today, Morris just ran into a couple of barrels. Morris lacks the exposure to MLB, but otherwise is pretty similar or maybe only a small step behind Festa and Matthews. All of these guys need stamina. Gabby Gonzalez didn't play the last few days. Was he injured? Fedho had a fine season and I'm looking for him, Walker, Emmanuel, and Gabby to show themselves next March. At least one of them could/ hopefully will open in the Twins outfield. Goodnight and goodbye to an excellent year of these minor league baseball reports. Thanks again.
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    Would any manager in baseball get much better results from the roster? Maybe or maybe not. Baldelli has not exactly distinguished himself in the last two years and the scene with Griffin Jax was noteworthy. Still. Who put this roster together? Who decided each of the last two years that the Twins had a playoff team? The Twins and the product you see in the games are a direct reflection of the guy who designed this roster. What are the odds that the Pohlads watch every game? How about every other game? It is hard to be optimistic but I'm going to hope for 4-7 trades this offseason to remake the identity of the club. Hope is all I got.
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    Twins will enter the 2026 season with a winning streak at Target Field. The next 6 games should be fun to watch. It has been a very rough campaign for the Twins team but it is always a good idea to close out a year on a positive tone. I hope they do.
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    The FO earned that designation long ago. There isn't anyone minding the store.
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    It's possible to dislike a building because of the people that go in and out of it or because it looks like the workmanship that went into building it was poor, but most commonly the architect or designer takes the fall for an ugly building. When one stops and looks at a Frank Lloyd Wright house, a Louis Sullivan building, or the Burj Khalifa you appreciate the design. That is what stays with you. It is clear to me what I see when I watch the Twins. Nothing will change until there is a new architect.
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    Mick Abel picked up some valuable learning lessons today. I think he gets a start next week and we will get to see how he applies today's lessons. Mick has talent and that is a start. Hard to get upset at Falvey's Dream Team. They are undermanned. It turns out that foot speed, catching the ball, throwing the ball, and hitting the ball are important. Oh, and pitching too.
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    I'm looking forward to watching Andrew Morris tomorrow. Please Mr. Gardenhire, put EmRod, Walker, Kyler, and Gabby all in the starting lineup.
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    Totally agree on giving Will Holland a week in Texas and Philadelphia. Holland has not been able to harness his athletic talent but has given the Saints and the Twins organization some good play. Realistically though one has to consider who gets put on the IL to make room for Holland. The four Saints outfielders (Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Gabby Gonzalez, and Kyler Fedko will push for a look in Spring Training and are a hope for 2026.
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    No need to pile on, the boys did the best that they could. They are just not as good as the Guardians.
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    While I agree that any trade of Lopez/Ryan must return quality, I'm hoping the Twins keep an open mind to all scenarios. Are there possibilities to return a Top 10 (in all of baseball) prospect for Ryan? Looking over the teams now hunting a World Series, there seem to be several who need a guy like Joe Ryan. The return is important. A Ryan-Duran exchange would likely improve both teams. What other teams have an interest in Ryan and are willing to part with a major player or top prospect? I keep going back to Detroit and wonder whether that is even a possible conversation. Mutually beneficial transactions are possible. I'm not sure Pablo Lopez would return what the Twins would want/need for him.
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    This has always confused me when watching the style of baseball with Rocco in the dugout. It hasn't been reflective of him. How much can a manager deviate from the front office?
  12. tony&rodney
    The current mix of players within the Twins organization that are potential contributors for the 2026 team could potentially win 70-77 games ..... IF ...... if so many things go their way. The article does promote optimism and suggest a few paths. The most hopeful path forward (imo) needs to include a half dozen moves that bookend the decisions made in late July. As far as some of the ifs go: Outman would need a swing change, Lewis would need to be convinced that not every pitch needs to be pulled, etc., etc., etc. A pile of ifs, we all hope for them to occur next season.
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    Typically a floundering team will sack the manager as a means of turning bad fortunes into something better. The Twins made the decision to fire the players. Who knows what is next? The team is playing to its talent and experience level to some extent. Consistency from the front office would suggest another 4-7 trades are expected in the coming months. But, we are just guessing. Maybe Falvey now, once again, has his dream team. Where does Rocco Baldelli fit? Supposedly that question has already been answered with his contract. Either way, the Twins need an infusion of talent for the roster. The most confusing part of this entire FalVineDelli Era has been the style of baseball. After taking a scythe to the bullpen, suddenly the Twins are running and we even saw a bunt. Has anyone else noted that the outfielders seem to be hitting the cutoff more often? A few starting pitchers getting a batter or two to work through a jam? Nah, it's just my imagination .... or is it? Has Baldelli decided to manage differently? The guys putting together the roster and running the game decisions are confusing for me. I suspect a new owner (some day in the future, 1-3 years from now) will bring about a sweep of the front office and dugout management. Until that time arrives, I don't expect much to change. Alas.
  14. tony&rodney
    Thank you for the report. Always interested in reading these posts. Usually watch a fair part of the Saints games but skipped them last night.
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    This series should be very interesting. Players on each side have plenty to play for in these four games. Obviously, the Guardians are playing for the ALC title and a playoff spot. The Twins guys are playing for their jobs. There should be all out effort on display all weekend. A lack of effort would be a direct reflection on the managers. I'm looking forward to some excellent baseball.
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    No, for real, you are correct .... they were 15.5 games back on July 8.
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    Sure, but like Miranda or Julien there isn't any value. I suspect he will be playing for a different organization next year after his release. Larnach has limited value as well. What the Twins need to determine is if Wallner has any value to any other MLB team. There will be some battles for outfield positions between those already on the roster (Buxton, Larnach, Martin, McCusker, Outman, Wallner), those on IL (Alan Roden), and those currently in the minor leagues ( Fedko, Gonzalez, Jenkins, Keirsey Jr., Rodriguez, Rosario). That is 13 for probably 5 roster spots. Buxton is as close to a lock as one can be, which leaves 4 jobs for the other 12 guys. I expect a couple of players to be let go and a couple more to be traded. The pile left can be divided between AAA and the Twins. This doesn't take into account that the Twins could add a player via trade.
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    Who are you referring to when you say "he"?
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    Since Curt Flood won his case, MLB and MLBPA have had a long wrestling match over how and in what fashion players can be tied to a club. The arrangements have changed over the last 50 years and now include foreign players as well, but the clubs still want control of where a player can work for at least the years now in the CBA. That system won't be abandoned imo. Skenes would maybe even break Ohtani's record. We will almost certainly see a few minor changes to the CBA and some of those will benefit the younger/less experienced players.
  20. tony&rodney
    The Twins want Jenkins, Gonzalez, Fedko, and Rodriguez in the lineup at AAA and Keirsey Jr. still is getting plenty of time. That has not left any plate appearances for others, which is an odd way to stick McCusker at the end of the bench for the Twins. I was hoping that Carson would get 3-4 games in each week in RF or DH, but the Twins are showcasing Larnach and Wallner. McCusker wasn't getting time in the lineup for St. Paul any longer, so it was at least polite to call him up to the top club.
  21. tony&rodney
    Julien really only has his bat. I was quite hopeful for him despite my longstanding belief that players need to be at least average fielding a position. Outman has a chance because he can run, field, and throw plus he can hit for power. My best guess is that he needs to rebuild his swing to become shorter to the ball. We shall see how that plays. Perhaps Miranda gets it all together again. I hope he at the very least saved some coin in the last few years. I thought he might make a decent DH when he was ripping line drives all across the minor leagues, with a chance to improve at third base. The lack of speed, not much for an arm, and a tough glove were always going to be a challenge. Now, like you say - he is a mess. Poor guy. I'm in the Twins still need to add talent. The minor leagues are full of guys who can reach AAA some day. A few who will cap out at AAA are already there. One of the things that begins to stick out when one watches a ton of minor league baseball is talent.
  22. tony&rodney
    You are correct to question my wondering if Miranda has internal thoughts contributing to his play. I watch some of most Saints games. I focus on watching specific pitchers and certain batters. I'm not sure how many Saints games you have watched. Recently I began to wonder wth is going on with Miranda. At the plate he swings at everything (not new), but he doesn't just run slowly he jogs slowly. In the field he hasn't even made attempts on balls that weren't hit directly to him. He doesn't run on the few occasions he reaches base either. In short his play and efforts are not representative of his worst slumps in this or any previous year. I'm not down on Miranda per se, and don't know what is going on with him. I am just wondering and thinking WTF when I see his actions. I don't think the Twins had any role at all. I also don't think about Miranda much and am quite sure he will be released. I'm responding to you to explain that I have wondered why he even gets playing time in consideration of his play. Surely the coaches and managers see him. Sorry if I confused you. I certainly wasn't trying to create any controversy. Enough about Miranda. I have empathy for him. He was looking like a potential regular for a MLB team just a short time ago. It is a sad story. Baseball is tough.
  23. tony&rodney
    I'm not faulting the Twins for how Miranda's career has gone. He had a ton of plate appearances. Have you watched Jose Miranda play in the last month?
  24. tony&rodney
    Same thought on all this stuff as any previous moves - What's the goal? How does the each decision bring the Twins organization closer to winning a World Series?
  25. tony&rodney
    I was watching the Saints game and cannot believe that Jose Miranda is still getting any playing time. He has totally given up, both at the plate and in the field. He doesn't even try to run any longer. This has been going on for quite some time. It makes sense he feels totally lost and has less than pleasant thoughts about the organization, but giving him any more time is not a good look.
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