Cory Engelhardt
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I would for a catcher that plays 100 games in 2027 with plus defense along with a prospect they like. Frankly I'd trade Kremer just for the catcher. Ryan would bring more back.
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The defense should be improved over last year with a lot more speed in the outfield at minimum.
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See, the Twins are already in for 23.15 for one year. I HAVE to think they would easily go 2/22 on top of that. Which is why I HAVE to think another team goes 4 years minimum.
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I know Jim Bowden said he would get 2/15 or something insane. But frankly between the scarcity of the position and how powerful his bat can be anyway, I'd be SHOCKED if he isn't getting at least 70 million in his contract. If he knew he was only getting offers in the 40-48 million dollar range, I have to think taking that QO for 23.15 in 2027 looks better no?
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Yup. worst case they get a top 35 or so draft pick in a strong college pitching laden draft. And really, they could always sign him to a 3 year deal too. But now he won't get just one year, and that's ok too.
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I just wanted to bump this idea as I think Paredes would be a great option for primary 1b and backup 3b against lefties. What would be a good deal to get him out of Houston?
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I think you answered your own question. The Twins do have some talent on short term/1 year deals in the rotation that they absolutely should be open to trade to add/supplement the young core that they most likely are planning on building around. I mean, if the Twins already in the lineup are going to plan around Culpepper and Jenkins and Rodriguez and Lee and Keaschall taking the reins, are you counting those among those you want to do a reset with? Or ride with? And with that, Marek Houston and Vahn Lackey both theorhetically should be ready at some point in the next 12-18 months as well. Those are all good things, and there MIGHT be others too. So yeah, I think riding with these guys being lead along with bringing in some outside help, especially in the bullpen, that SHOULD be the expectation no?
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Yeah, I know he is still contractually a Twin, but something really went wrong roster-building wise if Larnach is on the team opening day.
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I don't know why national outlets continue to say this as a possibility. He's said for years now that he wants to be remembered with other players who only played for one franchise. Yes he has had injuries in his history, more than most. But his viewpoint hasn't changed. Just because writers for other teams try and bring up trade rumors won't change his opinions
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tony&rodney’s 2027 Payroll Blueprint: Happy 11/11
Cory Engelhardt replied to tony&rodney's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Always like your input. I have a hard time seeing them sign two guys with QO's attached. Just my opinion. But I suppose if you are already signing one, what's one more? I think Debarge in the deal for Campusano is a bit pricey. I want to see how he looks in AAA before deciding to trade him. That is a really interesting package for EDLC. I'd be curious if the Reds would want that many guys who aren't prospects. Fun to read :) Unrelated, 11/11, November 11`th, I've learned is called Singles day. It started in China apparently but it's in New Zealand now and other places around the world. Apparently two 11's next two each other are supposed to look like 4 unmarried stick people standing around, and they are single. All kinds of physical and online stores have sales on Singles day. I thought it was fun/funny to learn of that holiday, and now I can't unsee it. -
The good thing is, the 2027 draft is strong with college pitching. Just throwing that out there for future use. I also think IF Riley Quick gets his fingernail issue behind him that he'll be making meaningful starts for the Twins later this season.
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They can trade a starter or two this offseason, get other talent back, and still be fine for 2027 if they acquire the right talent. It’ll be ok
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You also don’t really have to choose between Kreidler and Ross since Ross has options. Martin was great in April and then just not good the rest of the year. Maybe he can get you some a ball prospect. Larnach will maybe get you a middle reliever. Maybe. Otherwise dfa. It kind of does come down then to Clemens vs Lewis in some ways. If they really think they can get Lewis right, now is the time that Clemens is at the height of his value no? But if Lewis needs a fresh start elsewhere, that’s easy too. All of this to say, the idea that Jenkins won’t be on the twins is rage bait
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They don't. Both have a spot on this roster. At worst Alan Roden has options still, but I have to think that Buxton and Keaschall and Jenkins and Rodriguez all have a place on the team with DH involved. Roden or Rodriguez as the 4th outfielder in there all works.
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I get all that. I'll pose my answer a different way; The Brewers got DL Hall and Joey Ortiz (along with a comp A pick in the draft that they used on Blake Burke) for Corbin Burnes. I don't think the Twins have as much value with Ryan as the Brewers did with Burnes, but I do think the Twins could get creative in what they receive to help other areas of the team. I do also believe that the Twins will go as far now as their younger crop coming up will take them. If they are to win a series in the next 5 years, it'll be because Jenkins and Culpepper and Keaschall and others help lead the way. But you can't tell me that getting a different catcher than Jeffers (or extending him) and possibly getting some return for Ryan will 100% make the team worse. There are other transactions still to be had after that. And if it isn't Bauers, I hope they do make meaningful additions both to the middle of the lineup for 2027 as well as the back of the bullpen. The rest can be figured out.
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What if letting Jeffers walk and trading Ryan for a young defensive catcher with 3 years of control remaining and another pitching prospect they like, and then turning around and using the money they were going to spend on Jeffers AND the money they were planning to add by also then getting Jake Bauers, Raisel Iglesias, Bryan Abreu and AJ Minter? Wouldn't that in effect upgrade catcher defense, add pop to the middle of the lineup and solidify the bullpen? How is that team worse?
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I wish articles about other things would be written as rumor like this; Talks are ongoing for what Cory’s family will have for dinner this upcoming Thursday night. One child wishes it could be pizza, another sushi. Talks from the adults center around possibly the chicken that’s on sale at the local grocery store through the weekend. More details to come at the meetings this week. Basically, baseball rumors are fun aren’t they?
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I certainly appreciate the beautiful distraction :)
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Nah, I'm good. I've seen enough of Martin to not prioritize him over Jenkins at minimum.
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See, and I'd very much rather not platoon Jenkins or even Rodriguez to be honest. Unsure yet on Roden, but I take Roden over Martin too. Again, not arguing for Lewis necessarily. But I do think good Lewis is better than good Martin.
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Disagree completely with the idea of not having Jenkins and Culpepper debut.
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He is Kyle's brother yes? I feel like that's the case. Best of luck to him in his recovery.
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Curious, if Lewis is traded, which it looks like here, why have Austin Martin back? Do they really need a 6th outfielder? I know you have Kreidler on the bench too, but what does Martin offer to this roster? I know everyone is down on Lewis, but for THIS roster projection, I'd almost prefer Lewis if he is a utility to Martin, as Lewis could theorhetically backup 1b, 2b and 3b here. I'm not even necessarily advocating keeping Lewis. More I am asking about what Martin brings to the table for this roster.
