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  1. stringer bell
    Altavilla hasn't been impressive since returning from the WBC. I wonder if serving up a homer to Chandler Simpson might seal his fate.
  2. stringer bell
    I agree, but I think the Twins think there is something more than Outman has produced since his rookie year.
  3. stringer bell
    Maybe it’ll get him going—Lewis hit a routine grounder that bounced over the shortstop’s glove for a cheap hit.
  4. stringer bell
    Wallner displayed his strengths in the last ten minutes. A long homer and a great throw from the warning track to catch Caminaro going for a double.
  5. stringer bell
    A lot of legitimate points raised by @LyleCole here. Probably my only dispute is that I don't think every player would benefit from developing at the major league level. I'm confident some do, but other need to build on success . Many very good players have struggled in their first attempt in the majors and came back and played well after being sent down. I'm sure there are an untold number of guys that were hurt by coming up too soon. The Twins are trying to win as a low-payroll team. They are also saying they will compete now after shedding a bunch of salary after the trading deadline. A lot of things have to go right for that to happen. This is going to be a transition season and I don't much care who is on the Opening Day roster. I think it will become apparent pretty early that they can't compete and the kids will play, including Culpepper, Gonzalez, Rodriguez and maybe Jenkins. It's not unprecedented that a team tabbed at mid-70s wins breaks out. I can think of three this decade, for sure--Baltimore 2022, Kansas City and Detroit 2024--but a bunch of players need to come through for that to happen. I'll follow the team, expecting little and hoping for more, but hope the front office makes the appropriate response when they show they aren't competitive.
  6. stringer bell
    Twins brought most of their regulars up the the coast, except for Buxton.
  7. stringer bell
    They didn't release Arcia yesterday, so I think he makes the Opening Day roster. If Kreidler could hit just a little bit he would be a major league asset. Not many guys are as good with the glove at so many positions. If Martin starts the season on the Concussion IL, I think there's a chance that both guys make the team. That statement is rather sad, I admit.
  8. stringer bell
    Nice report and it highlights what the Twins' farm system holds right now. There are a number of nearly finished prospects among the position players including E Rodriguez, Gonzalez and Culpepper. The high-end pitching prospects are a bit further away, none of the guys who pitched for the Twins in the game will be making an big league impact this year. Marek Houston was better with the bat than I thought he would be. He might take a big step in 2026.
  9. stringer bell
    Only five days until Opening Day and the Twins have tipped their hand on most of the Opening Day roster by releasing Urshela, Chafin and Hendriks. There are still several positions to be decided with no room on the 40-man roster. The Il will be used at least for Festa and Adams and perhaps Martin. What are your guesses for the 26-man roster on 3/26? Bonus if you show your work on the 40-man roster. Here's my current best guess: Pitchers (13)--Rotation--Ryan, Bradley, Ober, Abel, Woods Richardson. Bullpen--Rogers, Banda, Funderburk, Sands, Topa, Orze, Kent, Altavilla. IL: Festa and Adams. Catchers (2)--Jeffers, Caratini. Infield--(6)--Bell, Keaschall, Lee, Lewis, Arcia, Clemens. Outfield--(5)--Wallner, Buxton, Outman, Martin, Larnach. I've included two non-roster players (Altavilla & Arcia), so two 40-man moves would need to be made. One would be Alex Jackson DFA or trade and the other would be a 60-day IL stint for Festa. Matt Bowman might beat out Kent or Altavilla for a bullpen spot. I picked Arcia over Kreidler, because Arcia didn't get released yesterday. Wagaman makes the team if Martin can't go, but Martin was doing baseball activities two days ago, so he should be ready. I'm guessing the Twins give Outman a little more runway before they move on from him, which means Roden gets sent to St. Paul despite a really good ST.
  10. stringer bell
    Hendriks, Chafin and Urshela all let go. They gave all three chances to show that they could still do it, but none got over the line. It shows how poor this bullpen should be because there is no "young gun" available to take the place of either Hendriks or Chafin. Cody Funderburk and maybe Dan Altniavilla will get spots to replace those guys. Matt Bowman might make the club out of spring training. As for Gio, his last good year was with the Twins in '22, and he was a good player that year. I hope they make him a coach at St. Paul if he doesn't get another offer. He a great example of a guy who has made the most of his abilities for nearly nine years.
  11. stringer bell
    I try not to read too much into Spring Training, especially from established players, but there hasn't been much I've seen that inspires hope.
  12. stringer bell
    I'll put it here. Bobby Nightengale reports that Liam Hendriks has been released. Hendriks had an opt-out, so this would indicate he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster.
  13. stringer bell
    Twins prospects leading Phillies prospects 7-3 in the 5th. Phillies are having two breakout games, so didn't send all of their best prospects to the game.
  14. stringer bell
    I think they might IL Martin, but Larnach was supposed to be able to play today.
  15. stringer bell
    Yeah, this kind of roster manipulation always is intriguing to me. I think it is legitimate to expect three, four and even five non-roster guys added to the Opening Day roster, which would mean subtractions from the current 40-man. Opt-outs and options matter and traditionally the Twins have used options rather than lose out-of-options guys. But, there are three guys who have opt-outs who most likely would be lost if they don't make the Opening Day roster, and then add in guys like Altavilla. Yes, there are guys who could/will be cut loose. Outman is out of options as is Jackson. Adams, Kent and maybe Topa could be subtracted. Other possibilities are DFAing guys with options like Kreidler and Gray or trading someone on the 40-man for a prospect or two. From the outside, it looks like a jumbled mess and maybe it is. Maybe the 60-day IL will be used for Festa since he's way behind and might not be able to pitch until May.
  16. stringer bell
    Interesting. I can't get the Breakout game on my TV with Twins.tv, but I can get it on my phone. So I am doing a phone mirroring thing to project it on my TV.
  17. stringer bell
    It looks like Dylan Moore is available. He's had some pretty good years with the Mariners and remains versatile. He has neither hit nor played much shortstop in the last couple years. Edit: Moore is activating his opt-out probably to force the Phils to commit to him or permit him to be a free agent. He may well not be on the market.
  18. stringer bell
    Last year the Twins filled out their bullpen on a shoestring and it showed. This year they're trying to build a bullpen on a shoestring and it is very likely it will show again. The guys at the front of the line are gambles and projections and there really isn't much behind them unless starters are converted to the bullpen.
  19. stringer bell
    I don't think Altavilla has an opt-out. I am certain that he isn't guaranteed an opt-out due to his veteran status. He has 5.087 years of service according to Fangraphs, so he's doesn't have the same opt-out guarantees as Hendriks, Chafin and Arcia. He probably has a higher floor and ceiling than any of the other right handers as long as he is healthy, so I don't think the Twins should risk losing him.
  20. stringer bell
    Jackson would open a spot, but as many as four or five non-roster guys will need to be added to the team. The Twins will be very busy before Opening Day.
  21. stringer bell
    Gee, a complete and total surprise. I suppose there might be someone with an interest which might net something. Barring injury or trade Jackson is on his way to a DFA.
  22. stringer bell
    1.006 years of service time.
  23. stringer bell
    I was hoping that Fedko would force himself into the outfield conversation. I would say that he was pretty unimpressive in limited opportunities. I’ve thought that Rosario should be traded for a couple years as a bat-first RH corner outfielder, but he’s progressed and shows potential as he’s advanced. On top of that. last year he stole a bunch of bases, so he’s probably not slow and might develop into a decent outfielder. Schobel will probably get a shot this year and it looks like he has some skills.
  24. stringer bell
    For the bullpen to be even okay, the Twins will have to have gambled and won a lot. I really don't know who the surest thing is among all of the choices. I expect some will work out, at least temporarily, but it's hard to see five or six guys step forward and be competent.
  25. stringer bell
    If Austin Martin starts the season on the IL, I think Kreidler gets a spot on the Opening Day roster. He is best glove the Twins have at (probably) five positions and he can pinch run. The comparison is more apt with what the Twins tolerated last year with DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and Kreidler also is a good defensive infielder.
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