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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    Yeah, but when you are taking someone with your 79th pick, the bust rate for whatever position you are taking is just as high. Which is why they are most likely taking a position player at #3, right? When you pick that high, you CAN'T pick a bust.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    I would bet that a prep arm will absolutely be taken with one of their day one picks. They have too much slot money alottment, and the prep class is so strong, that they almost have to. But I also hope they do take at least one college pitcher in their day one picks too. My guess is they get someone they like at 43.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I think Flora will be a good pitcher. But is he TRULY light years ahead of Jack Radel, starting pitcher from Notre Dame, who might be available at their pick at 43? I do think he is better right now, but because I can't say with certainty that in 2 years one or the other truly will be a better pitcher, then I lean the position player at 3. And Radel is maybe the 10th best college starting pitcher prospect in this draft, and that's not even counting the amount of prep arms that will fly off the board in the top 100 picks.
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    This
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    I'll take that if that is the baseline.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    I do think getting Culpepper up to play either SS or 2B will help the overall infield defense. Lewis has been above average defensively in his small amount of time at 1B, and Lee is at least closer to average (slightly below) at 3B compared to being extremely below at SS. Incremental small steps are still steps. I am curious if this does mean they really push Marek Houston. Probably not, but the glove would certainly help here. That said, Kreidler hasn't been as much a problem when he plays SS compared to Lee or Gray this year.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I have a text chain that's been going for years with some other friends and family who are diehard baseball fans. We all agree that they aren't a great team this year, but they are at least interesting to watch this year. Can't always say that about bad teams. Last year at this time I certainly wasn't tuning in as often.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't know how the rest of Lewis's season will go. But his bat has been completely different since he came back up compared to the beginning of the year (since June 6th, 277/322/518 with a strikeout rate of only 22%) which is certainly an improvement from the time before his demotion, which was 163/261/279 and a strikeout rate of 31%.) I'd also argue he looks pretty good at 1B defensively. Anyway, very much still small samples. But he is playing different now than he did the first months of the year.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    Came here to say that generally I've really enjoyed how Zebby has been looking this year. It FEELS like you are likely to get 6 or even 7 innings most of his times out.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Actually winning again will do this. But I'd argue selling the team to another ownership group is the best answer here. For the trade deadline here in 2026, I don't see them trading Buxton or Lewis. That would be the short view instead of the long one you mention in getting back to 30k seats sold per game.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    First, Dan Hayes quoted twins officials saying that they weren't trading Buxton OR Royce at the deadline. They know where fans stand on their perception, and moving off one or both of them just isn't happening. Second, I'm glad that he has made strides, but that strikeout rate is still too high for my liking. And that's nothing to say about his defense. Good for him for sticking it out. I think he will play really well for a Korean team in 2027, and maybe get a chance back in the states in 2028 or 2029 whenever the cba is fully figured out.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    If he is truly one of the outfielders going forward, then they are also thinking that the majority of the outfielders at aaa right now aren’t going to be with the club long term.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    When my kids were younger, they loved using the clothes chute mostly to throw stuffed animals and toys down it while chatting and laughing with each other. But they did “shoot” things down it. I can see why that spelling makes sense :)
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    Exactly.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    Add me in the camp that Wallner with both his level of defense and his k’s that are still happening, is 3rd on the list of the 3 you mentioned. I’d even argue fairly distant at this point. The other 2 coming up at some point, yes please.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Houston's bat really has been good for Cedar Rapids. Very similar in terms of output to what Culpepper did in his time there. The real test can start now in AA, but he is going to be very exciting to follow because we know that his glove should translate too. And Jenkins getting back and getting going will be awesome.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    Still love Tait's bat, and it is crazy to think he doesn't turn 20 until the very end of August. I do question quite a bit if he can be a catcher, but the power production is very exciting.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    Only the best people can be open minded and willing to learn from both good and bad things happening right? I guess we all need to learn how to do that at some point. Have a great day!
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I can't find it, but there is a spot in the good place where (I'm paraphrasing) Michael says seeing a double rainbow is about as rare as someone on the internet saying "You know what? You've convinced me I was wrong!" I suppose today is a double rainbow day :)
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    You know, IF the Twins actually do turn it around and are just buyers and this thread means nothing, I'd be open to the idea of looking still at Jeffers to the Yankees for JC Escarra and then a pitching prospect they like. Escarra is a decent enough defensive option and does still have 2 option years left after this one. Depending on the prospect coupled with him, I'd be open to that kind of an idea. It would hurt for the rest of the season, but at the same time the team is playing well without Jeffers too. Ok, so changing gears then; IF they are more buying than selling, what level of prospect coupled with Escarra would still make you agree to trade Jeffers in the next month and change?
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd truly be shocked/surprised if they do trade him now. He is team controlled and cheap for a long time (that's assuming there IS a 2027 season, and who knows what the cba will look like whenever there are games again) but he was available a month ago and every team passed on him. What kind of return would be needed to flip him now? I'd imagine more than most teams would want to give.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd be curious if agents truly want to talk extensions right now with anyone. The mess that is coming with the end of this cba and not knowing if there will be a salary floor or not whenever baseball does start again after this season makes extensions extremely confusing I'd have to imagine. And that's even IF he would want to sign here.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    I can’t imagine a world where Yoendry is traded now. I also can’t see a world where Royce is moved. Ober? Why isn’t he listed?
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Ok, you know what, you changed my mind. I agree.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    Ok, here is a hypothetical that I would love your thoughts on... Trade deadline coming up. My GUESS is that they will trade Ryan, Jeffers and Larnach all that the height of their value. I could see Ober being in the discussion too, but for now I'm only talking the first 3. I ALSO think they could still be in playoff discussion, so Tom being the way he is, it's POSSIBLE they also add a reliever. Not certain who that is. My question for you is; let's say they do trade Jeffers and Ryan in separate deals, as well as Larnach. I THINK Alan Roden will be up soon to take over Larnach's spot, but otherwise, IF they trade Jeffers, they will need a catcher ongoing and into 2027. Based on both A) Who is winning this year, and B) Who would want Ryan, my question is, what teams would be able to make a trade happen that have a good defensive catcher available who can break into the majors either immediately or early in 2027? Off the top of my head, that's... 1) St. Louis, they have options 2) Milwaukee, if Jeferson Quero is fully healthy After that, help me out. What team can offer a strong package with a mlb ready catcher for Joe Ryan? That's my hypothetical. Honestly, off the top of my head, Milwaukee would be my favorite as they could offer Quero, maybe Luis Pena and probably a pitcher. But I'd love to hear your thoughts. Then after that, Jeffers could be moved somewhere for what essentially would top the QO draft pick return for the 2027 draft IF they were to QO him. What do you all think?
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