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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    Really? Zebby had one good start against Oakland and now you're certain it's smooth sailing for him? Prielipp is already past his innings limit and will probably be shut down, and Paredes is hurt. This rotation is held by duct tape no? I certainly would trust him in a playoff start right now over Ober as the 3rd starter, but to each their own. That said, it would be more fun to go younger. I'd be curious how much they are willing to trade. I don't anticipate moving TOP prospects though.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Virtually every list of international kids who are signing at 15 or 16 (or 13 in some cases) includes zero pitchers. All of these kids are too young and wouldn't have been stuck just pitching still at this point.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    In reality though he is only signed through 2027. And if we had 5 Joe Ryan's I'd agree with your argument. Would I like a younger and cheaper pitcher with more upside too? Yeah. Can this guy still give you innings to keep you in a game? I do think so. And if they are not wanting to trade away the top of their prospect pool (which I agree with) then this is someone who theoretically upgrade from everyone not currently named Ryan or Bradley in the rotation, and for sure help preserve Prielipp's innings among others. Again, not my first choice. But IF this move were made, you get the rationale, right? At least for the last 2 months of 2026 before 2027 and the unknown?
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    Is he a good teammate? Would he be good in the clubhouse? He certainly has playoff experience, and even if he is in the later years of his playing career, he still would get you 5 or 6 innings most starts. I don't love the idea of making sure he is on the roster for 2028, but I'd be surprised if he can get to 180 innings next year. That said, if he does, that's not a bad thing. The quick google search I found had Bryce Miller speak volumes on how much Castillo has helped him grow as a pitcher. That wouldn't be bad to add to our rotation either. And frankly, since he has taken on the role of a 6th starter at times, it seems like he is open to that idea too.
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    And you shouldn't. But still, winning the powerball has the same odds as getting struck by lightning twice in your lifetime. One of 12 teams that make the playoffs win it every year. Of course some teams have more experience or more talent or are built more for playoff success. But it's still getting there that gives you a chance, and that's certainly higher odds than any lottery. Plus, there is nothing saying the Twins will sell the farm to get to the playoffs. They have a very deep prospect pool by comparison, and frankly a LOT of left handed hitting outfielders to hopefully add some pitching talent here in the next week or so.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    I know it doesn't happen often in Minnesota it seems, but if your team DOES make the playoffs, then your team DOES have a chance of winning it all.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    This I can agree with, even if I do see a chance of some value eventually with Volpe. Fun talking point :)
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I was more speaking to his k rate. It's always been double what Volpe has. Plus, Volpe is more than 4 years younger than Outman right now today, so they are still different in both age and k rate.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    And MAYBE that's true. That could be. All of this is just a rumor, right? What will be fun is when trades happen we can actually break down the actual deals, right? For now, it's all rumor and conjecture.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Volpe has more to work with than Outman does.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    Its sets the bar. This is what Tampa has to beat, or the Yankees have to top.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    Gleyber Torres left New York and was better his first year in Detroit than his last year in New York. He's still only 29. But you aren't wrong; for the Yankees or any team, there aren't tons of 24-25 year olds who had success with a team, fought injuries, and then were moved out due to another player in their position coming up. I'm having a hard time finding comps for this kind of deal for players that young. Plus, the trade for Outman was for a reliever that has always had injuries right? This deal IS more valuable in that sense right?
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    Sure, but Volpe is still barely 25, and has had success in the majors. That's the difference for me compared to everyone else you mentioned. And who knows, maybe this trade rumor never materializes and it doesn't happen. I'd just be open to the idea of it is all.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    Again, apples and oranges. Volpe's k percentage this year is basically half of Outman's. Volpe is about 22%, and Outman is over 40.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    Anyway, think about this; how better to help the infield defense overall than to get Clemens off of 2b? Houston isn't ready, so if you have Volpe at SS and Culpepper at 2B, that is a MUCH improved infield defense to what is currently being thrown out there no? Doesn't mean Volpe is promised anything for 2027. But for the last 2 months of the year, that is a stronger up the middle defense than this team has had all season. That helps run prevention, no? And really, either Clemens or Lewis, their best defensive position is 1b right?
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Savant has him pretty high end in terms of range. And believe me, in my 40 and older gym class this morning, if you saw my attempts at crunches, I think you would reconsider your statement :)
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    Kreidler isn't a prospect, and really I'd argue he HAS gotten Lee to be probably as good as he can be now right? Plus Lee just isn't a shortstop. You are comparing apples and oranges.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd be open to it. We have seen with Keith Beauargard has done to help Larnach and others. If there is any way to unlock anything with Volpe, then it's worth a shot. I know it also could feel like he would be blocking Culpepper and even Houston. But Culpepper is probably a better 3b or 2b long term, and Houston still needs another year in the minors to be honest unless there aren't questions about his bat any longer. And even then, more good defensive infielders isn't a bad thing. Also, this does set the bar for what Tampa has to beat if they want Jeffers.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I get this, but he isn’t young and I don’t want him in the outfield again. Roden and Jenkins both are stronger defensively, let alone others. I’m ready to move on for any value
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    I saw Dan Hayes wrote that. It is a good way to look at this deadline if they are going for it, by trading guys at the height of their value who aren’t core for the 2027 season, as well as adding without trading Jenkins/Lackey/Culpepper at the top. It’s a bold strategy Cotton, let’s see if it plays out for em.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I’d love to move Trevor Larnach in a deal that brings back a true middle of the order type bat. I’d love to hear what with Larnach could bring back Isaac Paredes? I don’t know if Houston would want Larnach if they are trading Paredes, but he is also rumored to be available. Thanks!
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    Raleigh was so much better last season than Jeffers has ever been, and he got 6 years. Year later he fell off the table offensively. It' a weird line, extending a catcher and expecting production to stay. But with how Jeffers can DH, I like his bat to stay solid at least for another year. I wouldn't go over 3 years with an option for him. If he gets 5, good for him. Still sucks for 2026 IF he is moved.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    I bet you are right. I'm not even certain what I would would want back for Jeffers that I would want MORE than 2 months of Jeffers bat in the lineup for the rest of the season. I get economics and all, but still. That said, I have to think that if they are trading Jeffers, they are ALSO making other moves. They almost have to, regardless if they are buying or selling.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    A deal that is good enough to deal our (arguably) best hitter, while the team is apparently going for it for the next 2 months, had better be meaningful for both the rest of 2026 as well as 2027 ongoing. Or they better also make some other moves to help the lineup. Almost whatever it is, IF THEY DON'T MAKE OTHER MOVES, trading Jeffers or someone who won't be up until 2028 won't be looked at kindly.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    I love Ryan Jeffers. He may be our best hitter. I certainly don’t want him gone. I would love him to be on the team from now through at least until Lackey is ready, or probably through 2028 at least as there may not be a full season or any season in 2027. I also love roster building as a thought experiment, and the idea of not doing anything this trade deadline gives me cold sweats. They have to make improvements if they want to try, and they have to tear down if they aren’t going for it. Staying in the middle is not an option in my opinion. Anyway, if they are going for it, I’d much prefer keeping him for the last 2 months and letting him walk to taking a minimal return. If he is traded it had better be a large return. How’s that for speaking out of both sides of my mouth?
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