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  1. 4twinsJA
    I am thinking Kepler, Gordon will be CF back ups to begin year, with Celestino at AAA continuing to develop. Hoping Twins only sign SS as position player-need pitching.
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    Great blog, cmj. The Twins have plenty of prospects that look the part coming up in MiLB. Will be interesting to see their development. With so many pitching prospects nearing MLB, may limit Twins signing of FA pitchers especially to longer term contracts. I don't look for Twins to contend next year, so hope plenty of these prospects get opportunity to see what they can do at MLB level.
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    Seth lists 54 players in article, would hope they will make up vast majority of AAA and AA rosters this year. May loose a couple to rule 5 draft. Seems Twins are conservative when it comes to promoting players within the system. If Baddoo had not been drafted to Tigers last year, he probably would have started at high A and moved to AA at midseason in the Twins system. I don't see Twins as contenders next year, too many holes to fill and no confidence FO will do what it takes to fill those holes. If contender good to have some MLB experienced players at AAA for depth, don't want to rely on rookie in case of injury. But Twins need to develop their prospects, use the players they have for depth. Palacios good example, need emergency SS at AAA, he is a good fit why sign another JT Riddle type.
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    There will be plenty of prospects at AAA this year that will be ready for opportunity at MLB. Could have 6-man rotation out of Balazovic, Duran, Winder, Sands, Jax, Strotman, or Barnes at St. Paul. Should be able to give any of these a short term callup to give someone some extra rest. Tired of Twins signing so many proven to be borderline MLB pitchers, Twins need to see what their upper-level prospects can do at MLB level.
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    These veteran pitchers have may a lot of money over the years. Money will not be the issue where they end up. They will sign with who they want to sign with. Have a hard time seeing Twins on short list of options for these pitchers.
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    Would love to see Twins sign Gray. He checks all the boxes for me, good upside, reasonable salary range, relatively young. Predictions say 4/56.
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    I am thinking Gray, Pineda, Knebel, McHugh, and a SP in a trade.
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    Of 12 players listed, I hope 7 are gone for sure, 2 maybes , and want 3 back with Twins. Gant and Garza maybes, hope Rooker, Dobnak, and Jax back.
  9. 4twinsJA
    Thanks Seth and Bailey., enjoyed the interview.
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    Don't know if he qualifies since highly rated prospect, but would love to see Lewis breakout.
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    I looked back at the Twins drafts to 2012. 2012 was great first 2 rounds-Buxton and Berrios, next 3 years first 2 rounds terrible- out of 6 players drafted only Gordon still with Twins. Twins definitely showing lack of draft success in past this year, especially pitching. The 2012 to 2015 drafts should be the core of the Twins staff by now. Looking at the drafts incredible how many don't make MLB. I was wondering if anyone has stats on how many draftees per team eventually make MLB. The Twins drafts, not only were first 2 round disappointing, but few successes past the first 2 rounds also. Definite trend to draft college players, think Twins only took 2 HS players this year.
  12. 4twinsJA
    Just like getting rid of a manager to reset the team, sometimes you need to reset the roster to change the attitude on the team. I will be disappointed if not some turnover on the team. Time to move on from Simmons, Cave, Refsnyder, Garlick, Astudillo, and possible trades for Sano, Donaldson, Kepler, maybe even Arraez and Garver if return is good.
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    When you finish last in your division, I would say all options are on the table to try to improve including a rebuild. I agree with one of the other responses that Twins have poor record of attracting top pitching FAs. Top FA pitchers want the money but also want to win-last place team may not look that attractive. Trades may be a more realistic option, but very hard to predict. Did anyone see the Maeda trade coming a couple of years ago? There are plenty of difficult decisions for Twins this offseason.
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    Thanks Levi, good post. Twins have plenty of decisions to make with pitching this year. In general, I am in favor of some turnover in Twins pitching staff. Free agents, trades, or promoting from within whatever it takes. Hoping to see 4-5 new pitchers with Twins next year.
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    Cano does not need to be protected from rule 5 draft so almost certain he will remain at AAA and not on 40 man to start season- hope he gets an opportunity with Twins next year at some point. Moran not mentioned but hope he is on opening day Twins roster. Maybe Hamilton makes 40 man but probably starts season at AAA. Mason likely left off 40 man but remains at AAA.
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    Thanks Andrew, great information. Odds decrease for players to make MLB after 10th round but plenty of success stories in past. I am most excited about Lavalle, Fester, and Perez. Will see how they do next year, playing a full season.
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    You definitely picked some low hanging fruit in your choices. One comment about last year, many are down on FO for not protecting Baddoo, but Ober was a late add and definitely was a great add by FO. There are a few more prospects on the fence this year whether to protect or not, hopefully FO makes the correct moves.
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    Thanks, Seth. Really enjoyed these last year. Jose has a bright future, hope he continues to develop and is with the Twins early next year.
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    I am in trade Donaldson camp. To me, it's a salary dump, don't expect high return, maybe a few lower rated prospects in positions Twins need some depth in minors. Don't understand apprehension about Miranda, doesn't have anything left to prove at AAA. Use money saved from Donaldson's contract to sign Buxton and help get pitching.
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    Greinke is 37, no thanks. already showing signs of regression last year. Gray and Pineda with Ryan, Ober, Dobnak with Twins, Winder, Duran, SWR, Sands, Balazovic at AAA waiting for opportunity looks good to me. I agree, Twins will probably need to trade to bring in quality starter and agree little chance top tier FAs end up with Twins. Top choice would be Trade, Gray, Pineda, Ryan, Ober.
  21. 4twinsJA
    Looking for good things from Varland in future. I watched a few of his games on MiLB TV, overpowering at times but seemed too reliant on fastball, difficulty throwing other pitches for strikes when he needed to.
  22. 4twinsJA
    Another thing most of the playoff teams have in common, able to spend money, large payrolls. According to Spotrac, 2021 payrolls, 4/5 top payrolls made playoffs-Mets the exception. 2 more in next 5, and 2 more in 11-15 range. Brewers were 19 and Rays 26. There were 4 teams under 60M, Dodgers were #1 at 267M, next Yankees at 203M. The difference between the highest-Dodgers and second highest-Yankees was more than the total payroll for each of the bottom 4 teams. MLB has to address this inequity, just establishing a minimum payroll will not be enough. Somehow will need to establish more revenue sharing to bring up the lower teams.
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    Nice article, I like Miranda's potential. Lewis may be a little optimistic for next year. Like pitching prospects as well, was disappointed a couple more did not get MLB opportunity this year. Ryan and Kirilloff are key players, hope they continue to develop.
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    Will be interesting how Twins handle, I am in the cleaning house camp. Not so much for the starters at MLB but hope Twins move on from a few players that have already had an opportunity as bench players for a couple of years. There is some risk/reward involved, but would rather take risk on someone unproven than someone that has proven to be only a borderline MLB player. I also doubt that Twins will contend next year, making it easier to take chances on unproven players.
  25. 4twinsJA
    Would think regarding pitchers, Twins worried about innings, so did not send top prospects. Not sure on position players.
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