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  1. GNess
    Given the sheer volume players traded at the 2025 deadline for mostly prospects it shouldn't be surprising the Twins have a lot of depth in the minors. (That was at least one of the features of the big sell off.) Having a lot of players ranked in the system is window dressing unless and until a some of these prospects turn into legit MLB players. (Fingers crossed - can the Twins organization development get the job done.)
  2. GNess
    There are three components to examine: 1. Acquiring talent via Draft Free Agency, Trades etc. Never brought in a true # 1 but had a good number of successes. (And some flops.) 2. Development is bringing young pitchers along in the system and getting them ready to produce at the MLB level. Solid here, but no one would mistake the Twins' development track record with that of Cleveland's. 3. Refinement and consistency. This falls more to the pitching coaches, but Falvey had a definite hand in this as well. A so so record here at best. It's tough to develop a high end pipeline in the uber competitive environment of MLB, but that's what Falvey signed up for. Bottom line: He did some good things, but in the end he didn't produce championship level staffs and that's the bar he had to jump.
  3. GNess
    It's possible that Gonzalez or Rodriguez replaces Roden in the OF.
  4. GNess
    Agree 100%. I would think the occasional opportunity free agent signing coupled with more effort to keep the in house players would be a more clear message of their plan to compete.
  5. GNess
    Lopez is simply put a stand up guy. The Twins would be wise to be very cautious about trading him.
  6. GNess
    Even if the Twins get this right and Adams outperforms Ohl this season it might have zero bearing on their record. What can Ohl be expected to do after all.
  7. GNess
    Pretty basic - teams need a handful of good (above average) players to expect to be a good (contending) team. For the 2026 Twins the possible candidates to evolve into good players at their positions on the expected. roster are: Keaschall, Lewis and perhaps Jeffers. Lee, Larnach, Martin and Wallner are more long shots. Maybe one of the highly regarded players in the minors such as Jenkins, Culpepper, Gonzalez or Rodriguez will get called up and produce at a high level?
  8. GNess
    If this is an example of rebuild (or reset if you, prefer) while staying in contention the emphasis on rebuild last July saw the Twins dump their bullpen which remains a primary concern. Despite having made a few moves the BP outlook s troubling. There are few outcomes more demoralizing than blowing leads late in games in almost all sports.
  9. GNess
    This platoon approach will delay and diminish the full development of emerging players such as Keaschall. Is there any evidence that string reliance on platooning actually enhances productivity? The Twins performance the past few seasons seems to be strong evidence to the contrary.
  10. GNess
    Adding Rogers is a good move, and he becomes a solid piece in the BP. I understand that many of the moves made by the Twins to reshape the team since the trade deadline were about the future. (2027 and beyond.) The BP last year was vastly superior to what is projected this year. That is indisputable. If Rogers, Bell and Caratini are the final significant additions I remain concerned but a smidge more optimistic about the Twins' prospects to be competitive as we approach Spring Training.
  11. GNess
    Good argument for Gonzalez being among the top Twins prospects. He has shown production while even Jenkins' status is more about his traits.
  12. GNess
    I know I would prefer they addressed it a way more likely to produce positive results. This seems like being active just to be active.
  13. GNess
    I can't confirm this, but it seems to me almost every team has needs they hope to fill with promising, but unproven players with positive traits advancing from the minors. It's just in the Twins case they need a lot of production from a lot of emerging players to be even close to competitive. But I'll be hoping it happens.
  14. GNess
    Move Killebrew to 3B, Hrbek to 1B and Thome to DH.
  15. GNess
    I agree with. the basis of this article. Value ultimately has to be measured by wins as opposed to individual stats of "shrewd" bargain free agents who produce something out of a very limited investment. Too often you get what you pay for or more apt in this equation you get what you don't pay for.
  16. GNess
    Labor v Management is a part of almost all employment situations. However, the Twins going to the mat to save relatively little with one of their best players speaks volumes as to why they have been mostly stuck in self-imposed mediocrity for many seasons.
  17. GNess
    Nelson Cruz, Carlos Correa were vets who led but they had much better resumes than Josh Bell. With those resumes comes some credibility, Doesn't mean Bell can't be an important voice, but it seems a lot to ask of a guy who may struggle to hit .250.
  18. GNess
    Nice summation of the likely direction of the Twins in the short to medium term. I see Pohlad's comment about not being the time to invest to be deceptive. I can't imagine many teams list of Top 20 players don't include at least one player acquired via free agency. The Twins are not truly doing all they can can to build a championship level organization, Some would say they signed Donaldson and Correa and those didn't produce the results given the investment. But a few attempts that don't work out shouldn't see you abandon an important tool - they have had plenty of trades that didn't work out and they continue to trade. There is some hope that a real salary cap could change this dynamic, but that has eluded MLB so it is just speculation for now. Unless and until the Twins participate in free agency they have likely created a franchise ceiling that is below true world series contender.
  19. GNess
    The Twins largely because they prioritize frugality, take what they can get. This amounts to placing value on veterans who have underperformed ( read as inexpensive) hoping against hope they will somehow contribute more than younger more talented players because of their experience. (So they don't typically rush players to the majors.) This is a strategy to be sure, just not a very good one which is rather disappointing. (But the FO may see it as their only real path.)
  20. GNess
    I get your point. I would suggest although it was. in short bursts Lewis has had highly productive streaks over a few seasons. The talent is in there somewhere.
  21. GNess
    Not sure all three have to emerge as legit + MLB. bats, because others could rise as well. Lewis seems to have the best chance to be a true difference maker. Following the progress of these three will be something of genuine interest to follow in 2026.
  22. GNess
    OK with the potential viability of these projections. The BP which is still a big pain point is still needing a few notable vet arms added to the mix - do we think this is the external additions DF has in mind? Can only hope so, because if not the season is "projected" to go off the rails.
  23. GNess
    Quantifying a "luck" factor in baseball or any other sport and connecting it to expected performance is suspect imho. Luck by definition has a large random quality that defies such predictive models. An athlete and/or coach thinking they can harness it or correct for it is headed down a difficult path.
  24. GNess
    I am squinting hard to see the logic behind this move which creates a 1B "pool" of Bell, Wagaman and Clemens? Not very exciting. The Twins continue to fiddle around the margins which can only help the team in a marginal way ultimately.
  25. GNess
    Your optimism is appreciated, but it is highly unlikely that all those unproven players to emerge as starting caliber players by 2027. Also in your forecast what did the Twins acquire for current players such as Lewis, Jeffers, Wallner etc. since they have disappeared from the line up? It would be awesome though if your projection is spot on!!
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