Cory Engelhardt

Jeffers as the primary in 2027, and Jeffers at minimum as a co-catcher in 2028, then as backup catcher/1b/dh in 2029 and 2030 works just fine. And assuming his bat doesn't drop off a ton (he makes a lot of contact) this would work.

I’d add Taj to this list, but I like where your head is at. I would even potentially go to Lackey at some point also. Just throwing this out there. But I agree completely

I like Clemens. I think he is a great player to have again for the team in 2027. I don't think he should be penciled in as a starter at 1B. I think they should look to improve the spot with an external addition in some capacity. Then Clemens can slide into a utility role and back up 1b and 2b and outfield, even though he won't be needed in the outfield as much ongoing, at least most likely. I'm NOT saying I want to do this, but part of me does feel like this MIGHT be the height of Clemens' value. Again, NOT saying to trade him, I like him on the team and I'm glad he can be a veteran presence and a mentor. But if some team offers an interesting pitching prospect for him, I think they should consider it. That's mostly because I don't know if he will still be THIS good in 2028.

Not with the current roster make up. If they start trading outfielders, then I can see it. That said, I hope they do add someone who can be a strong hitter AND can play defense. I don’t want more players added that can’t play defense as well

My hope as of today is signing Jake Bauers. Give up the #85 (approximate) pick in the 2027 draft and get someone who truly would be a great middle of the lineup option based on his 2026 results. But maybe there is another trade to be had? But yeah, as of today I can't say the starting 1B for the 2027 twins is in the organization.

Yeah, I meant between 3b, ss and 2b. They obviously need a 1B with these guys. But the defense these 4 would provide would be an enormous improvement over what they have shown in many years. But yeah, I forgot to mention in this scenario someone else is playing 1b.

This is a good question. He certainly never had great range, but the arm is very much there. Maybe a different hitting coach could help more. The strikeouts were also always part of his game, but he just stopped making any contact. Then Keaschall came up and lit the world on fire AND even though he was bad in the outfield, he certainly had better range than Wallner ever showed. Austin Martin too. And then of course both Jenkins AND Rodriguez clearly have better range. If Wallner could get with a coach that truly fixes the hole in his swing, then he could be something again. I don't know what is up with him, but you are right, he was the guy until he wasn't.

An infield that comprises Lee at 3b, Culpepper at SS and 2B, Houston at SS and Debarge at 2B should be fun to watch defensively.

I'd be ok with it. I do think they need more 7th inning and later options.

I'm not seeing where the moves are listed that you proposed, only the outcome of the roster. Where do I find that? Also, I think if these are the moves, I would prefer Austin Martin NOT on the roster and a different backup who can be a SS fill in. Martin to me here would be the 6th outfielder, and I don't see a backup SS on the bench.

I actually do think they could have been in on Bednar had he not gotten the QO. Shelton LOVES him from his time in Pittsburgh. Alas, a move like this makes a lot of sense too.

Clemens makes 3.60. My guess is they just moved Keaschall's name into that position. Easy to do with a spreadsheet.

Fair, I get that.

Gotta say, it’s really close for me to say he is the only one I’d be ok signing out of the qo crowd. His bat in the middle of the lineup is exactly what we need, and Lowe chases a bit more than I would love.

So @Jamie Cameronlet me know that if the twins signed a player who rejected their qo, it wouldn’t be where they would lose any of their first 3 picks if they also get a pick for another team signing Jeffers. So regardless it’ll be their 2nd round pick they lose if they sign someone, which that pick is probably in the 80’s. Makes me more open to the idea