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  1. GNess
    If Garver plays catcher regularly (100-120 games), which he most certainly should assuming he stays healthy, that basically leaves 6 TBD primary roles to fill as noted: 1B Kirilloff LF Arraez, Martin, Larnach, Miranda DH Sano w/ some Donaldson mixed in allowing for Miranda/Arraez to get AB's at 3B) SS Free Agent TBD (Lewis?) 4th OF: Celestino UTL: Gordon, Arraez, Martin Why is there an issue with Garver's role? Seems fairly simple to resolve even before likely trades. Garver should be the Twins # 1 catching option as his bat is a major+ at catcher, he can really hit and it opens up clear spots for Kirilloff and Sano.
  2. GNess
    Puckett - Carew - Killebrew - Mauer
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    He has had his moments like the grand slam to beat Cleveland. He has been pretty good overall, but as pointed out by others his inconsistency, protracted slumps and high volume strikeout totals diminish his shine.
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    I don't like the entire cynical premise of the shift. In many sports there are rules as to how you can align your players. I also agree MLB teams need to stop the group think and have some teams which emphasize speed, hitting the other way and putting the ball in play.
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    I understand both sides of the argument of trying to make a push to contend this season or develop assets for a push in 2023. Given these assets and variables are dynamic and speculative and difficult to predict - it makes the most sense to attempt to contend almost any season when the core of the team has obvious strengths. Core Strengths: 1. Line up: Polanco, Buxton, Donaldson, Garver (This group can produce runs.) 2. Emerging Talents at or near MLB: Kirilloff, Martin, Lewis, Jeffers, Miranda. (A few of these guys might be pretty darn good.) 3. Young arms at or near MLB: Ryan, Ober, Alcala, Winder, Balazovic, Duran, Sands, Canterino etc. (Sheer #'s means at least a few of these players pan out as effective MLB pitchers.) 4. Tradable Assets: Arraez, Kepler, Larnach, "Surplus" young arms. (Enough to get an upper rotation SP - who? Fill in the blank. -Maybe even a controllable arm beyond 2023.) 5. Payroll available for one big signing: Rodon? Story? (Add a big splash - might be enough?) 6. Eliminate sky is falling mindset. (No guarantee of success but Twins can make this work.) Win Twins.
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    There is some data which suggests a general correlation between hitting results at the higher levels of the minors and eventual competency in MLB. But this correlation is tenuous at best so we can hope for Miranda to be a better than average hitter in MLB, but not sure it reaches the level of an expectation for him to do so.
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    I agree generally, but the Twins don't have to do it exactly like Cleveland. Since it appears young, controllable SP is the key component why not target those types - such as the Marlins have? The more quality young arms the better. The Twins do have some assets (Arraez,, Kepler, Jeffers, Sano, Garver, Larnach etc.) that might bring such a return.
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    Gordon > Robertson
  9. GNess
    Lyman Bostock could flat out ht and was a special talent. Great article.
  10. GNess
    Story is an excellent, proven SS with a quality bat. Given that the Twins seem focused on a trade for a SP or two which will likely be less expensive than a FA how does adding Story not help the Twins for the next 3-4 years? If Lewis is good enough to push him out that's a good problem to have.. Lewis and/or Martin would make great super subs with their positional flexibility.
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    Good question. However, I think Celestino's performance at St. Paul was strong enough that there is some evidence he could be a decent MLB hitter. I think he projects as a 4th OF type for now.
  12. GNess
    JD remains a vey good MLB player. I enjoy watching him rake and this article does a good job providing evidence for his hitting prowess. I get that the Twins are a particularly payroll conscious franchise so that factors in to JD's value as it were. But to me how does a team become a consistent winner if it has to continually contemplate moving on from good to very good players as a result of payroll calculations? Sigh.
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    Agree that Lewis has had a rough few. years and misfortune. However, his ranking is inconsequential at this point. He has the goods or he doesn't - we'll soon enough know the answer.
  14. GNess
    The "knee problems" seem to be so speculative - maybe even a red herring? Arraez has produced at a fairly high level, fairly consistently for a few seasons. He also plays with great competitive intensity. How many current Twins can we say those things about? Arraez has value to the Twins and would have value too many MLB teams. Extending him on a fair, cost-controlled contract would add value for the Twins or in a trade scenario.
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    Arraez is a special player/competitor, but given where things now stand trading him for SP may be the move the Twins' FO has to make. (Would be disappointed to see him go, but even more disappointed if the pitching is poor and the Twins' fail to be in contention again.)
  16. GNess
    Yes, most of these pitchers are a few years away from MLB - but they profile well. Hard throwers, secondary pitches - this is an encouraging list for # 6-10. I am still hopeful Duran becomes a quality SP soon.
  17. GNess
    To date the biggest failure is the failure to add pitching. Maybe they have a plan, but there is no discernible evidence for such a plan unless the plan is to promote from within and hope for the best.
  18. GNess
    Kirby's impact on pivotal Game 6 in the 1991 World Series homering in extra innings. "We'll see you tomorrow night." is likely the most iconic moment in the history of the Twins. Kirby was special.
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    It would certainly be entertaining.
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    Acquiring a proven, solid starting pitcher with at least two seasons of control for a few prospects is not that risky. It gives the team a better chance to contend in 2022 and play meaningful games after the All-Star break. Those meaningful games would be hugely important in the development of the prospects still on the Twins. Then in 2023 said starting pitcher holds down a key spot in the rotation for an even better team. Yes, this presupposes the Twins can score enough runs and pitch out of the pen reasonably well - based mostly on the present roster. (Figuring they will add an arm or two to the pen) If you except this premise as possible the Twins almost have to make at least one big move for a SP. It would be riskier to do nothing.
  21. GNess
    Nice article. Yes, the Twins' strategy appears to be build pitching from within. I am good with that (as if it matters). But if the team is seeking to compete for a postseason spot as they should be given the run scoring potential of the line-up bringing in 1 competent to very good SP wouldn't derail the strategic approach and would increase the chances some of being a contender.
  22. GNess
    Bundy at best will likely be a deep backend rotation type. Why add him now? Was he going to get scooped up the Dodgers or Yankees?
  23. GNess
    Great deal for Twins and Byron Buxton. Now BUILD around him and the core guys.
  24. GNess
    Byron Buxton, injuries and all, is an exceedingly rare talent who can impact the outcome of a MLB game in myriad ways. Just how many current and future Buxtons do the Twins think they have? Here is a hint for the Front Office: Less than 2 and more than zero. Sign Buxton!
  25. GNess
    The Twins rarely sign "sure thing" free agents, if there is such a thing. So pretty much anyone in Top 10-15 or so is more pipe dream. These signings along with a healthy Buxton and Garver, progress from Kirilloff into a + MLB hitter, Polanco stays productive and add: #18 Rodriguez, #35 Cobb, #42 Knebel, SP via trade and a new answer at SS Could well be a dream of the Twins back in contention...
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