Cory Engelhardt

Hopefully not 6-7

The Twins did that with Jeffers in the last decade, but you aren’t wrong. If the right guy is there in the upper rounds I’m all for it. They most likely won’t use their first pick in 2026 on one, as there isn’t anyone ranked as highly as they will pick. Whatever they do this offseason, I’d prefer to trade for a catcher compared to what’s mostly on the free agent market. That’s all

1) How soon do they intend to fill out and complete the coaching staff? 2) How would he describe his coaching style? 3) What type of team does he envision the 2026 team to play like on offense? On defense? 4) Favorite bottle of bourbon or scotch that generally retails under $40. How about favorite that retails over $100.

Irish isn’t a catcher. Basallo combined more time at 1b and dh last year than games he caught. I do like Bodine, and they have Rutschman for 2 more years. Curious how many of these 4 truly are mlb level catchers that can catch more than 90 games in a season.

I am pro a front office and ownership group that tries to better the team

Came back to this comment. Salary wise and years of control would match up pretty well here. Curious what else would need to be added to make it work. Both players certainly could use a change of scenery.

This feels too much like a "Jump to conclusions" mat from Office Space. They may or may not have a certain payroll number going in to 2026. I don't think naming a manager (of which there were others interested) is the sign of anything as far as what payroll will look like. And frankly, whoever they named as manager would have gotten the exact same comments under that article no? That's an issue with the Twins brand and with fans being tired of the Pohlads in general much more than this being a sign of anything. They need a new catcher to pair with Jeffers. They need probably at minimum 3 new outside bullpen additions (and this can be via trade) and they need a real 1B. The TYPES of moves they make this offseason will show what the payroll is more than whoever they were going to name as manager.

I just meant their prior experience is a lot different. That’s all.

Rocco didn’t have the coaching experience that Shelton does. Shelton has been a coach in some capacity, for a bunch of teams, for over 20 years. Not saying it’s a homerun hire, but their resumes before becoming head coach could not be more different

Glad we have a decision. And man, whoever they hired was going to get the same majority of comments under the article. I guess never read the comments. Have to think based on Dan Hayes other article today, Latroy Hawkins seems like a good fit on the staff. Really curious now how the rest of the coaching staff shakes out

I agree. But let's say they do sign a couple of major league free agents (say 1 year 5 million each) and they trade Larnach for an arm. Then, if they do move Festa to the pen, that's quite a lot of additions that should help without a ton of moves. But have to make the right moves.

I just mean, I have a hard time really figuring out this offseason and what it'll look like. But it is also really hard for me to expect who will be traded or who will be signed or not until there is any clarity. But I have a hard time getting too worked up over anything too much until actual moves are made.

Still want to see how everything plays out no?

I don't think the talent level is as bad as you lay out IF they do change out the bottom and add back a competent bullpen.

That might be true. But its also was never a guarantee that anyone they traded would be good still in 2026. Injuries or ineffectiveness happen all the time. But I do agree, this offseason will be interesting to see how they attack building the bullpen.

A lot of things would have to break their way. But let's say Jenkins gets to his potential like we think we can AND the Twins luck into the first pick with Roch Cholowsky. If Lewis can get back to his 2023 into most of 2024 self along with them, that's the makings of a good core no? I will admit I'm an optimist.

Not saying Ober is more or less valuable than Zebby or SWR or Bradley or Abel or any other pitcher they have after Lopez and Ryan. But if some team values Ober more than they currently do, then that’s when a deal can be made no?

Yes but they don’t have to get a get with 5 years team control to help the bullpen Plus, I think Festa and Raya and SWR all could become really solid relievers. And another one via trade from Larnach and a free agent or two complete the bullpen no? Or some type of iteration of this.

I just meant you don’t have to give up quality prospects to get usable relievers for a season

I do not no. At least not on the free agent market. But there are options available

I don’t think bullpen value is as expensive as you lay out here.

Maybe so? I guess we will see. I’d be surprised if they dont acquire some actual bullpen help

I suppose if they do literally nothing and don’t change out the bottom of their 40 man and have zero competent bullpen that’s true. I can’t see that happening otherwise

Disagree with 55 being possible. Not certain on the ceiling yet

Let’s say with the mystery investors allow the team to have some money to spend this offseason. I’m not saying they will be in on Pete Alonso et al, but maybe they aren’t only getting Ty France type deals and minor league signings for the bullpen. With that being said, let’s say they also do hypothetically not trade Lopez, Ryan, Buxton and Jeffers. Let’s start with that too. Here are my questions; 1) What is the best major league player they can get for Trevor Larnach? My guess is they can get a reliever of some type. Nick Gordon turned into Steven Okert. Just a thought. 2) What is the best player they can get for Bailey Ober? Can they get a young catcher who is ready to at minimum be a backup and if everything breaks right be a co-catcher with Jeffers? If that is the case, do you have a name that makes sense? 3) I don’t know that I see trading Wallner, but let’s say they listen on him. What would your hope be for him? Is he more valuable as their rf/dh for 2026? Or is he more valuable to trade to someone for pitching or hitting? 4) Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis; I kind of think longer term this team has room for one of them in the starting lineup unless they both can get back to their potential. As of right now I would bet on Lewis longer term more than Lee, and I also think Kaelen Culpepper is a better SS option long term than Lee is. Do you listen on Lee now? Do you think he can be at 3b and you move Lewis for something? Anyway, I do think there will be moves this offseason. I don’t know if that includes a haul for Joe Ryan or not, but these guys are also ones I would listen on. What do you think?