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  1. umterp23
    We are not signing a FA pitcher with any influx of money. That has to come via trade. Relying on injured Miranda, Kiriloff, Buxont all of sudden being fantastic isn't sound strategy. Hoskins has a longer proven track record than Miranda & Kiriloff, so I'm good with making this move. Offer him 3 year deal for $15MM per and give him an opt out after 2 years. We make a move to get a Starter via trade and at that point call it a day. Laughable we list Gordon as OF depth, no way he should be on this roster after he had about 3 months of any success at the MLB level in '22. Castro has better tools than Gordon and Flash in the pan balked at Pre-Arb money, time to move on.
  2. umterp23
    A month from now boys will be back at S/T and I believe some moves will be made during 1st week of games at the latest if we consider them off-season moves to shore up roster. If Buxton, Kirillof and Miranda are not having any issues, then your roster for non-pitching side is most likely set as is. Pitchers not so much
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    https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/39327963/amazon-invest-diamond-sports-part-bankruptcy-deal ESPN's article
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    Pitch framing, stealing strikes and the one thing we don't talk about or most likely who has time to analyze the effectiveness would be who is behind the dish calling such balls and strikes. I'm sure the most brutal umps aren't influenced as they are just brutal. Close pitches 50/50, frustrating when it doesn't go your way and rewarding when it does. If Jeffers resemble anything close to last years performance I'm good with it no matter if he steal 10 more strikes or not.
  5. umterp23
    Like I said, wouldn't mind it for Farmer if Miranda starts the year really being bad. People talk about Julien or Polanco at 1B in break the glass scenarios, no difference than Farmer at this time. Hell, they threw Vazquez out there which was laughable last year.
  6. umterp23
    Not counting on Miranda but let's see how Spring Training goes. Farmer could be the right handed compliment at 1B before Miranda is something I wouldn't mind
  7. umterp23
    you beat me to the punch... saw same thing
  8. umterp23
    I know trade value is important but how long do we wait for value to improve? Value is what a team sees in x ball player anyway, so making trades are a crapshoot. We win some, lose some or break even. I don't see Larnach being any less or any better value then where he is now. Would hope he would turn the corner but, he doesn't run well, doesn't have a great arm, hasn't been a 1st round bopper one would have thought. if Gordon is on the roster, we have worse version of Larnach using the same descriptors. Castro as utility needs to be that, if he is starting in CF which I don't mind as a spot start but long tern if Buxton is Buxton as we know him once again, then Castro is over utilized.
  9. umterp23
    Thanks, makes more sense than our Twins getting free money
  10. umterp23
    So on MLB site looks like Padres are after another reliever. Article says Padres would have to pay Twins release fee... Anyone know? https://www.mlb.com/news/woo-suk-go-padres-deal View full rumor
  11. umterp23
    So on MLB site looks like Padres are after another reliever. Article says Padres would have to pay Twins release fee... Anyone know? https://www.mlb.com/news/woo-suk-go-padres-deal
  12. umterp23
    No.
  13. umterp23
    Not on 40-man, minor league deal = no harm / no foul if it doesn't work out. Good luck to the guy and maybe we catch some lightning in a bottle moment.
  14. umterp23
    If you are looking to see some our Twins best prospects battle the Rays prospects, MLB has announced all teams will play a showcase case in middle of March. Twins will have their prospects game as part of a doubleheader. See article and schedule via MLB link https://www.mlb.com/news/spring-breakout-prospect-showcase-to-debut-in-2024?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage&partnerId=zh-20231214-1117872-mlb-1-A&qid=1026&utm_id=zh-20231214-1117872-mlb-1-A&bt_ee=%2FDuxvR%2Bk5hNn3lOlzuDmp2cIOHjDTkUN%2BBGM6ijF544L6EyVriBwELOVnRks1mtU&bt_ts=1702561732503
  15. umterp23
    I don't mind keeping Kepler until he proves he shouldn't be around. Problem could be he has a so-so avg year and then the whole QO conversation starts. QO$ might be double what he is making now and do the twins stomach giving him that offer as he might accept it and then we trade him for minor leaguers this time next year? Now on the other hand. Why not push Larnach in a trade as he hasn't shown he can produce consistently game in game out? Granted value isn't there for trade, but let's say we package him for some pitching, would we do it? Or move Kiriloff if he is a 1B only kind of guy. If we don't move polanco, then Julien can play 1st. Keep Farmer and ask him to be our righty 1B as needed. Farmer is your infield utility and Castro can roam LF/CF as needed. Gordon has no value as a week hitting OF.
  16. umterp23
    Can't figure out the love affair or given roster spot for Gordon as he is one of the last roster spots on this team and with no options is clogging up the roster. He isn't a very good base-runner, has a very week arm to play CF, hasn't done much at the plate and bats L which doesn't help us. Castro trumps Gordon hands down. Farmer as insurance to play some SS to give Correa days off is worth him on the roster. Moving Polanco should be for pitching only if we even move him should be the target return.
  17. umterp23
    Overpaying $30MM to Vazquez in guaranteed money is a very tough pill to swallow for a guy in his early 30's at the catcher position. Some state superior defense for Vazquez is exaggerated in my opinion as stats below are across all MLB catchers. DWAR - Jeffers .9 (11th overall), Vazquez .4 (27th overall) Caught Stealing - Jeffers .245 (25th) Vazquez .239 (26th) Stolen bases allowed - Jeffers 40 and Vazquez 54 Passed Balls - Jeffers 6 and Vazquez 3 Errors - Jeffers 3 and Vazquez 9 Fielding % - Jeffers .996 and Vazquez .990 Assists - Jeffers 31 and Vazquez 29 Quality tandem would say yes but $10MM for Vazquez is an overpay.
  18. umterp23
    Celestino to Pirates on Minor League deal
  19. umterp23
    Left handed batter and doesn't have a strong arm to play OF, doesn't draw walks consistently and isn't a great baserunner. Don't see a fit
  20. umterp23
    Vazquez $10MM salary is a tough pill to swallow
  21. umterp23
    Would a 2 year - $45MM guaranteed deal get him to stay? Year 1 - $24MM - Signing bonus of $10MM Year 2 - $11MM - bonus reduces year 2 guarantee
  22. umterp23
    But how many folks complain that we have way to many LH hitters playing in the outfield. Gordon isn't needed regardless of $1MM vs league minimum of Wallner, Larnach and potential a Martin next year. Gordon really was a one year wonder and was to a horrific '23 season. Not sure he is a fit anymore
  23. umterp23
    not sure what the love affair is with Gordon, but do we really need $1MM 5th/6th type of outfielder when you have the following if they are retained: Buxton (may never see OF again), Wallner, Castro, Larnach, Kepler. Gordon is a lefty swinger which we have many already and has a pretty weak outfield arm. Martin, Lewis can man CF when Lee is ready or we keep Taylor. DFA Gordon and see what club takes a swing on a guy who really hasn't played since he broke his leg
  24. umterp23
    Somewhat surprised that Jeffers did play every inning of every game in playoffs. Rotational aspect of catching position was utilized this year and Jeffers was really good compared to years past. Hard to ignore the .276, 14 HR, 43 rbi and so Rocco rolled the dice so to speak. He did have some really hard hit balls for outs which would of, could of change the narrative. I like the future with Jeffers. Before the season if we had said .250+ avg, 10+ HR's and 30+ rbi's, the answer to the question would have been Vazquez by almost anyone you asked. Next year will be interesting, but $10MM per year overpay for Vazquez does hurt the wallet. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
  25. umterp23
    What is not to like except the playoff outcome, I get that part. Julien, Wallner, Lewis getting an opportunity, capitalizing on such moments and securing a place for the immediate future. Those 3 will always look to improve, adjust and battle to be better and the team better. Excited to see their next step. Jeffers behind the dish and at the plate was a really nice improvement. He made a batting stance change and metrics across the board moved north not south. Always room for improvement but I think we have a solid guy in the position. Vazquez and his contract suffocates the payroll a bit but he is here to stay unless they find a trade partner. Buxton is the wild card. Will he ever be healthy? Don't think so, hope I'm wrong. Castro, Taylor, Farmer, Solano filled their roles and enjoyed their mature approach to being a contributor when needed. Not sure we have room for all of them next year though. Pitching what can you say. Thought it was going to be a real struggle but the guys found their way. Depth is there, could always use more but Lopez is legit along with others. Next year 4 months till guys report for Spring Training. Looking forward to it already
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