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  1. GNess
    Yes, but it is anecdotal such as the Marlins trading away Miguel Cabrera for a host of prospects that never really worked out, the same for Yelich to the Brewers and some would argue the Twins did not get enough for Johan Santana. Of course there are examples of the reverse occurring. Your point though is understood.
  2. GNess
    I didn't mean to rant.
  3. GNess
    Yes, trading away current assets at the MLB level for prospects who might be productive MLB players is what teams do. The success rate of. doing this is spotty and often leads to multiple losing seasons. The Twins have a bunch of prospects already - trading for more is just a sign that the club doesn't trust they'll be able to count on them to become productive, winning players. Of course, standing pat and holding on to players that are playing significant roles for a losing team likely doesn't seem wise either. Many agreed with the strip mining like trade off at last year's deadline, Where did that get the Twins? The bullpen was a strength and is now an unreliable, morale-killing mess. And building bullpens was posited by many on TD that bullpens can be stocked rather easily. Many suggest the Twins have a surplus of corner OF. Of those on the roster only Larnach is really producing. The much heralded group at St Paul are underperforming (Gonzalez) and/or are injured and stalled. (Jenkins, Rodriguez) I see that Keaschall played in RF. Martin's hot start has faded. On the infield we have witnessed an absurd array of position shifting in a few short months: Lee from SS - 3B, Lewis from 3B -1B, Keaschall from 2B - RF. Gray UTL- 3B - SS, Kriedler from Tigers cast off to SS/CF. Clemens was the 1B now he is UTL / OF. The Twins actually have only 3 players who would likely bring back prospects that might be upper end prospects. (Buxton, Ryan and Jeffers.) These three basically. constitute the Twins' core assets. Trading any of these three while seeming prudent to some is a symptom of organizational failure on a grand scale. The Twins aren't likely going to be able to trade their way to competitive relevance by surrendering their best players leaving behind a depleted MLB roster that can't compete and a slew of unproven hopefuls in the minors. But I guess we can focus on trading as the primary instrument the Twins have for improving their roster when their general non-participation in meaningful free agency is the real missing component.
  4. GNess
    Given Buxton's loyalty, leadership, offensive production and defensive prowess slight/moderate decline in his throwing ability is hardly a reason to consider moving him out of CF. This is especially true since there are no obvious replacements ready to take over short term and possibly through the 2026 season.. I believe I heard on a broadcast that Buxton had said he wants to play CF until the Twins have someone who can play it better than he can.
  5. GNess
    Hypothetically what if the Twins close the gap behind the ChiSox and Guards and in so doing take the lead for one fo the Wild Card spots by the deadline? Do you still trade off current assets because you can possibly get future value from the return on players like Ryan and Jeffers? It is understood earning a playoff berth or being in real contention for one. doesn't make a team a true contender, but it has to have some value to the organization and fanbase.
  6. GNess
    Agree with your premise of the likely success rate for this group of players. However, other players in the system or those added from the outside could emerge to challenge them for playing opportunities. When projecting ahead even just one season there are almost always new variables that change the paradigm.
  7. GNess
    Fedko has produced for a while in the minors. Happy for him that he is getting a chance, but it makes me wonder why he has had to wait so long given the lack of Twins OF,.other than Buxton producing consistently the past few seasons.
  8. GNess
    If the Twins pick up where they left off from last year's trade deadline and consider any players of some value as assets to be dealt for prospects when do they break out of that cycle? When do they start focusing on accumulating productive Major League assets of their own that they actually hold on to, who help them win? The hit rate on prospects is not that strong for many MLB decision-makers. Dealing assets en masse results in problem areas for the team. Exhibit # 1 The dumpster fire that is the Twins 2026 bullpen. Clemens is under control through the 2028 season. Twins might make productive use of him down the line.
  9. GNess
    Here are a few key considerations: What did the FO tell Lewis when they sent him down? What did they want him to improve/prove? If a player is going to be something of a defensive liability which most assume Lewis would be for the short/medium term at 1B given his lack of experience - he has to hit and produce at the plate! Is he more ready tø ∂ø so after a handful of games at St Paul? The outcome of the Lewis saga will have a serious impact on the Twins.. He is now teetering on the verge of being a bust.
  10. GNess
    Nice article advocating an opportunistic approach. However, how do the Twins improve by trying to obtain a SP who can't hold down a spot in the Pirates rotation? At best he is their # 6 starter.. It is clear to me the Pirates at long last are positioned to have an above .500 record, but they are still the Pirates and the thought of there being a surplus of SP doesn't seem to add up.
  11. GNess
    The injuries to SP and the general mediocrity of the Bull Pen have been too much for this team to overcome the past week. Hoping it is not signs of things to come, but I suspect it likely is just that.
  12. GNess
    It is understood that lower budget teams and under performing teams trade off their veteran assets at the deadline for a collection of prospects in the future hope that these prospects will produce a winner down the line. However, the success rate with this strategy (or formula) is mixed at best. It requires an ability to evaluate, project and develop young talent. It is open for debate that the Twins can successfully execute such a strategy, in particular the development piece. Many clubs are resistant to trading away their best players and maintain a core to. build around. I would argue that Ryan if he is interested in staying with the Twins as a core asset going forward the Twins should find a way to pay him. (The new CBA will hopefully enforce a much higher floor for salary spending per team.)
  13. GNess
    Trading Buxton would be a big mistake unless the return is substantial to say the least.
  14. GNess
    Right now the Twins are exceeding my expectations for sure. Gritty win tonight.
  15. GNess
    Is there a real marker teams can use to gauge "readiness" for the bigs other than competing in MLB.. MLB is hard and each player naturally reacts differently and each should be assessed individually.. The failure rate is high, but that doesn't mean patience, delay and fear of failure should guide the process.
  16. GNess
    Zebby has shown signs multiple times of being an effective MLB SP. If he can just produce good outings more regularly he becomes a solid asset to the Twin
  17. GNess
    I understand it is not an advanced metric, but it matters: Twins are 1-7 when SWR starts a game. (17-17 in other games.)
  18. GNess
    They might, but they probably don't.
  19. GNess
    Make it stop. This is getting ridiculous.
  20. GNess
    Lewis surely has been impacted by his injuries, but his level of production is woeful. I see him off balance and flailing at the plate consistently. His confidence seems to have fallen off. (Understandably) Not sure if he can regain anywhere near his form of a few seasons ago, but is it still worth giving him a bit more time to do so? His trajectory once was almost superstar level - few players reach that level even for a half a season or so. A genuinely productive Lewis could be huge for this team and organization. Tough situation and decision.
  21. GNess
    The Twins at present do not "need" SWR in the rotation given his performance. No team would need such negative results. Moving SWR to the BP is hardly needed by a struggling group, but if he took a mop up role and hopefully could use that experience to get on track while returning to the rotation - that might fill a need for the Twins.
  22. GNess
    Agree that offense and defense åre big even possibly bigger issues than BP weakness. My point was that the bull pen was often mentioned as the most easily fixable/re-build after the trades on TD. I am suggesting early returns are not supporting that premise. BTW - I am not frustrated, I have been a Twins fan since the 1960's - I have learned if you want to be a Twins fan and enjoy the experience it sometimes takes a roll with the punches attitude. (Of course, that doesn't mean I have to be quiet as a fan as to what I think is happening with the team.)
  23. GNess
    An erratic bullpen, shaky defense and struggles with producing with runners on base are all morale killers. I am most concerned about the bullpen.
  24. GNess
    Let me understand this - Outman can play multiple OF positions and he can run. He is the best candidate the Twins can roster to handle these two things? (All the while striking out nearly 50% of his AB's while going 0-20 and counting at the plate as well.) This doesn't make any sense.
  25. GNess
    Most successful teams have a roster of diverse skills and abilities. I cringe when the Twins FO attempts to alter a player away from his natural core talents and towards some higher K results for limited power results such. as it is with Martin.
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