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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    Everything I heard was Irish had an agreement with Baltimore before the Twins even picked. So even though their choice came after the Twins, he really wasn't available to them. I'd love to be wrong.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    It’s the Pohlads, I have to imagine. If the Pohlads had sold, and there were new owners here and they went with Shelton (or anyone else) the comments wouldn’t be as numerous as they are angry. On his own, Shelton could be great here, but “right sizing” the organization after the 2023 playoffs still has everyone either mad or angry.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    Who? Who should they have taken early?
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    I was good with going with Tait there. But you aren’t wrong. I do think Culpepper can be a good defensive SS, but I don’t see a way he doesn’t start the year in aaa. Marek Houston might be the best defensive SS in the system but he starts at high a. I know Brooks Lee is set to start at SS opening day but I wouldn’t hate at all making it an emphasis to shoot for a higher end defender at either SS or 2b than they currently have there. Course, if Keaschall can hit like he does then it’s less of a problem if he isn’t high end on defense at 2b. But yeah, if they do trade Ryan, I think they need either a good young catcher or good young SS coming back in the deal who would be on the team opening day
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    I would very much be open to that type of move too. Harder for a rebuilding team to trade prospects, but a prospect for prospect deal would be fun for sure.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    From St Louis, do you have a preference between Pages, Crooks or Bernal as a target? All of them to me seem destined to stay behind the plate. They also have Ivan Herrera who is more a c/dh type (but can really hit) and Rainel Rodriguez who is probably a few years away. I wonder what they would want for any of their young catching?
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    Totally fair, and probably true. Then maybe that’s not the deal to make.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    If they can get a good beater this offseason that can hold down the fort for 60-90 games and at least be solid on defense, that’s a win. Agree with you there. I brought up Rutschman because he has 2 years remaining and should make the same as Ober, or in the ballpark, via arbitration, in 2026. Around 6 or 7 million (sorry to everyone in advance for saying 6-7.) I wouldn’t bring him in for a lot more than Ober, and I don’t know that Baltimore trades him anyway, but I’d be open to a deal built around these parameters. That’s certainly better than giving up Ryan for someone unproven. The offseason will be interesting. Or at least I hope it will
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    Hopefully not 6-7
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    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
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    I am pro a front office and ownership group that tries to better the team
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    I just meant their prior experience is a lot different. That’s all.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    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
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    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
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    Still want to see how everything plays out no?
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    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?
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