Cory Engelhardt
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Cory Engelhardt replied to jorgenswest's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Any names you all like that were designated? I have 3 that come to mind; Nick Sandlin, former reliever for Cleveland most recently Toronto. Good seasons in 2022 and 2023 with Cleveland. Also Wallners teammate at Southern Miss and in Wallners wedding party. Makes too much sense. Sam Hentges, lefty, Cleveland but previously Mr Minnesota in high school. Huge production as recently as 2023 but injuries off and on the last couple of years. When he is right he is a high end setup man and should be healthy this offseason. Scott Effross, Yankees. Was a big time trade acquisition by the Yankees in 2023 from the cubs (Yankees sent the cubs Hayden Wesnewski) and was good even in 2024 for a bit before injuries started. Again, high end setup level production in 2022 and 2023. I would love any/all of them in our 2026 bullpen -
Vazquez is older, probably not as good at defense any longer, and costs 2-3 times as much.
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Isn't that exactly what a backup catcher would be described as?
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https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/alex-jackson-twins-orioles-trade 3rd line in the writeup by Matthew Leach states that they designated Keirsey from the 40 man to make room.
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Keirsey was removed already.
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His savant page looks decent as far as pop time and caught stealing. Backup catchers don't have to hit, and he is out of options. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/alex-jackson-656577?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb
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My GUESS is AAA depth, but maybe he is in the backup plans?
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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/twins-acquire-alex-jackson.html
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I'd love to hear what an overwhelming offer for Keaschall would be. Truly. I don't think one actually exists for the current version of this team. Basically, he's not getting traded.
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Maybe? But they also have Culpepper who will be at AAA. Basically, I'm curious what a return would look like? I kind of expect a young core-type position player along with a couple of high upside arms.
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Maybe I should have just said Cholowsky then. He could be up in 2027, so if he is ready made, that would change the focus of returns no?
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I also think there is a chance they would wait until after the mlb draft lottery happens too. If they end up with the #1 pick (Roch Cholowsky) or the #2 pick (Grady Emerson) who are both ss's, that would also be a path where the type of return they receive from other teams wouldn't HAVE to prioritize the SS position.
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Depending on returns I'd be ok trading Ryan AND Ober this offseason. Have to listen at least. I hold onto Lopez for now. Possibly deadline.
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From a pure "you trade guys at the height of their value" standpoint; I keep coming back to now is the absolute time to listen on Ryan if nothing else. I'm not saying they have to trade him, but I have to think this offseason is the time that they would receive the most via trade.
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There is plenty of time to be honest. Unrelated; are you Twins Talker? Or Twin Stalker?
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This is one of those answers that either we will know come Friday afternoon, when the tender deadline is set. Or we will see a change between now and February. I guess I'd be surprised. IF Clemens is the primary 1b (which I'm not counting on, but let's say that's what is happening) how does Julien being his backup make sense? It's certainly not for the platoon advantage, and it's also certainly not for the defense he does or does not provide. I guess I'm trying to say I don't see Julien's fit on this roster. But if they CAN get his bat back, then maybe it works? I don't see that happening, but who knows at this point.
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Agreed with this. Ward is a good player, and this is definitely a gamble. Even if Rodriguez misses time, this is 4 years of value.
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Cult heroes who destroy AAA isn't the worst thing to ever happen. They aren't. The Saints certainly appreciate being able to win games too, even if that isn't the most important thing development wise. Anyway, LOTS of offseason left.
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I’m not advocating for him. If he goes, he goes. I was just saying he is easy to stash and seems like a good dude. Lots of movement still to come this offseason
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Not specifically Twins related but I thought this was a fun trade to read about. What this does tell me is Baltimore is going to be in the market for pitching they can trust.
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Or Keirsey, or McCusker, or Larnach, or Julien. I agree. Possibly something is up with Culpepper then?
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Larnach and Julien and McCusker all should go first in my opinion.
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Gasper has two options left. He could spend 2026 in Saint Paul. He isn’t guaranteed to be on the 26 man at all
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They can still make trades. This Friday is the deadline for if they are going to offer arbitration or not. More to come
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