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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    Agreed. Lewis makes that play at 1b on Masseys’ grounder. Frankly, I would love to have someone with the range Massey has as our 2b.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Kreidlers defense is stronger. I hope Lee’s bat can get to where it looked pre all star break. I kind of feel like the best Twins team has Kody Clemens next year in the super utility role, so who knows
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I’m willing to let the season play out here. Have to see if he can make adjustments. Lewis seems to be doing that. Keaschall I’d argue has made adjustments. Lee has to get to where he can produce again
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    Just posting that Hunter Greene is going to get his elbow looked at after he had pain in his last start. Makes me think there is a reason he wasn’t dealt at the deadline. Ok, back to the game
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    Just saw this now. Must be why he wasn’t traded or why the Reds didn’t move him to be honest. Could be he never gets back to what he was. Plus with Skenes starting to look more human. Makes me think max effort all the time for the best pitchers in the world can’t last forever. We will see.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    100%. Caratini has had his time as a full time player. Unless there are aches and pains and Keaschall needs a day off and all. Which, who knows
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    And, I see Lopez as a guy you want your other pitchers to be around and learn from. Not that Ryan isn't that, but of all the playoff level starters that are out there, when Lopez is throwing well he is both a top end guy as well as a coach/mentor. That's who I extend. This is not saying that Ryan isn't that. More I have seen Lopez (outside of this year with injuries) get better as years go on. I've not seen that with Ryan as much. So getting to September and October, I have much less doubt that Lopez will be solid and ready to go than I do Ryan. At least over the last 3-4 seasons of games.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't think at that time they assumed Larnach would be back. That's my guess. Which is the main reason why I was so surprised Larnach was even tendered. Now, the glut/surplus of AAA to AAAA level outfielders at St. Paul and currently in the majors is weird after going the trade deadline without moving any.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    Trade for someone then. Isaac Paredes would look good here. Seiya Suzuki could look good here even if he is an outfielder. I'd have fun watching Randy Arozarena here. Heck, maybe they even just bring back Ryan Jeffers as more of a DH primarily with Lackey at some point. That wouldn't hurt. Someone with right handed pop would help the middle of the lineup.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    I really do like the idea of Culpepper at 2b and Houston at SS. That would be really fun to see. I also, I like the idea of Clemens at 1b, but honestly I'd prefer him as a Ben Zobrist utility play everywhere type. Perfect world Royce either becomes a true masher or they acquire one and move on from Royce. These next few months with Royce getting a full opportunity should answer that question one way or the other. I do think Lackey debuts in 2027. Not opening day, but he isn't far away. Perfect world (for twins baseball) is finding a way to keep Jeffers here through 2027 at minimum. If he does go elsewhere, I'm not certain who would be the bridge, but I think Caratinis more of a co-starter and/or backup compared to full time. To kind of respond above to @clone52 Lopez to me is much more extendable than Ryan. I'd very much see what Ryan would get on the open market after the year before I would Lopez. If you can keep both around, great. If I had to choose one, it's Lopez. But yeah, bringing in another playoff level starter is always good, even if I do like the potential I see in many of their younger arms. And yeah, if there is payroll room to bring in at least a few legit bullpen arms that works too.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd be really curious how much they do spend. Let's say there is a regular amount for spring training (I wouldn't hold out hope too much, but just say there is. 1) Does Jeffers get extended and/or the QO? 2) Is Larnach back? Is Josh Bell back? 3) Is any of Ryan, Pablo or Ober extended? All of their deals end after 2027. 4) Who of Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis, Kody Clemens and Austin Martin are you building around/with? How many of them are starters? They are all entering more arbitration than the younger players coming up. 5) Who of Luke Keaschall, Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, along with possibly Marek Houston and Vahn Lackey, will you look to extend on the position player side? 6) Who of Taj Bradley, Mick Abel, Connor Prielipp, Kendry Rojas and possibly others will you truly build in the rotation with along with the veterans? Maybe all of them, but still. Will you extend any of them? After all of those are made (I didn't name every player obviously) where specifically will you look to spend money to raise the payroll. More pitching is always good, but is there a defensive position or 2 or 3 that you will look to either trade for players or sign free agents to augment the roster? Who is set where at what position(s)? That's what I'd love to know, the plan in that regard.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    I'm good with keeping Wallner at AAA. The other 2 I fully agree with. And frankly, I know he doesn't play a lot, but I'm ok with keeping Jackson around a bit longer as emergency too in case Jeffers or Caratini do get hurt. I don't love the catching depth at AAA. I designate Jackson if everyone else is healthy and Buxton is actually good to go.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    I wish these articles would wait to be written somewhere between 1-8 years after they happen. I mean, we haven't even seen Kremer or Hoffman pitch in a Twins uniform yet since being acquired, and arguably a majority of the prospects sent away 98% of fans on this site have never seen more than a short clip of a video. I feel like this article was written by Tom Symkowski, of the famed "Jump to Conclusions Mat" from Office Space. I don't know what the future holds, and no one is promised anything. Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    My wife has a cousin in Portland and another down near Bend. We will very much be there again at some point. Beautiful out there. And some great beer too :)
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    And I'll say that I THINK Jenkins would have been up already had he not hurt his shoulder against the wall. He's been back in St. Paul since June 23rd now, and I think that is about enough time. I don't know how much longer he needs to be there at this point.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    So you are saying the Twins are suddenly going to start acting as a franchise in a way that they have never acted before in their entire history?
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    I've had a beer or two from that place but not the hazy yet. I'll have to check it out :) My family moved here in April, so we are still pretty new here. We live north of the bridge so to speak, in Milford. Absolutely love it here. Reach out when you are here again.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    Nobody is saying he is the next Witt. But he would be an upgrade over what they currently have, and arguably would have been up a month ago had he not gotten hurt at the time. He has crushed every level, and there is documented video of his defense, as well as data of his athleticism, showing he brings certain traits to the table that are better than many on the team. Im not expecting gold glove level play, but I would expect more athleticism
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    If you do come to Auckland, please do let me know. It is beautiful here, and there also isn't BREAKING NEWS every single second of every single day. It's been incredible for my anxiety in that sense.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    You know what, I'll take that bet. If I lose, come to New Zealand and I'll buy you a beer :)
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    And Jenkins
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    I do think Buxton moving to a corner next season also could be a topic of conversation. For this year, hopefully he can get to where his hip feels good enough where he can hit
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    I think Kreidler can absolutely be your 25th or 26th man. I like his defense at least at SS and in cf. But yeah, Culpepper and Jenkins coming up covers those spots better than they currently have on the major league team. Still figuring out where Roden fits. Not certain he does yet
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Jenkins just doubled. 3-4 today.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    Yup, bring up your guys for this year, and with what Tom said he would do as far as upping the payroll, do whatever you can to improve the lineup too
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