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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    If they don't want to write in pen that SWR will be in the rotation to start the year, AND they don't think he will convert to a good bullpen option, I can VERY much see him being moved to a team for a player with similar control who could possibly be a catcher or 1B option.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Roden got hurt immediately after being here. Hard to put too much on that. Outman, yeah, we'll see. I'm not here to say that 2026 will be rainbows and bunnies and free candy for everyone. But I do think Abel and Bradley have major league quality stuff (Bradley looked really good yesterday outside of the homerun) so I know this is a lost year and they had a horrible season win loss wise, but the returns from the trade deadline aren't what I am angry about with this team.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I didn't love the Outman deal either. I was just saying I THINK that's why they made the deal. They like having a true CF option for defense to back up Buxton, and Outman can be that. To me, he is the reason they signed Michael A Taylor. That's his roster fit. Tampa Bay has made mistakes before. I mean, the Twins got Joe Ryan from them. And it's not like the Twins gave up nothing either; Jax is a high end reliever and Tampa likes him too. This deal value wise actually made quite a lot of sense to me. I didn't love the Roden addition either, but he has the makings of possibly being a 2 WAR player in the league. And Kendry Rojas has the potential to be a starting option.in a major league rotation. That's good value for a reliever, even if the reliever was born here and I personally liked cheering for Varland. Your last paragraph, I don't get it. Why did anyone have to make any impression in a lost season?
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    I know, but still, you and I aren't working for a pro team right? If Outman can get to a place where he is close to what Michael Taylor provides, I'm ok with that. We'll see. Bradley and Abel I do think have the opportunity to change their pitch mix a little and be good starters next year. This offseason will be good for both of them to look at their velo and their pitch mix. They have health and good stuff on their side. I don't know at all what to expect out of Roden, but he has strong AAA numbers historically. I view him as a good enough Larnach replacement and able to keep a seat warm until Rodriguez or someone else takes it. Even then, again, I'm not in mlb development, so me seeing Abel pitched once or twice has no barrier on his future success or failure.
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    This is too quick to make any judgments for most of the players they acquired in my opinion. And that's for good or bad.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    This offseason will be interesting. Still curious on who the mystery people are that came into the ownership group. But this offseason CAN'T be just trading Larnach for anything and signing a couple of minor league deals to free agents. It doesn't mean they have to have an enormous payroll, but they need a few relievers and a couple of bats at minimum.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I kind of see him more in right field to be quite honest. I know we have Wallner, but his range/defense this year has left a LOT to be desired. Maybe Wallner will be more full time DH?
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I can see Ryan get traded this offseason too, depending on the legitimacy of the return. Getting a high upside power bat would be something I could see them prioritizing. I do question Eldridge and his K rate at AAA. But the power is real. I guess we'll see.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    No idea what happened. Injuries, or just baseball is really hard. Wouldnt be shocked if he signs a minor league deal next offseason with someone and he has a good year again. Wouldnt bet on it, but it wouldn’t shock me
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    All of 2023 it was pretty well known that Sonny was going to move on, and it almost didn't matter the salary offer that could have come that would have kept him there. I wasn't angry at the time so much at Sonny specifically leaving (players can choose where they want to play come free agency) but to drop the payroll THAT much (in the range of what Gray could have earned in 2024) was what was awful at the time. If it had been reinvested in any meaningful way at that time, I still think 2024 and into 2025 would have had better results. Ugh
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    When there is a lockout after the 2026 season, if there is baseball just at chs field to watch practice with the minor leaguers, at least that’ll be something. I also think Charlee Soto should be in the top 5. Probably also 2026 draftee tbd. But they do have a lot of good looking prospects otherwise
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    1) I don’t know what relievers will be on the team next year. I’m glad they are using this time to see if any of them should be. 2) I don’t at all agree that the level of player in the lineup points to bottom 5 talent level when everyone is healthy: 3) I think it’s ok to be excited about the draft. I’m sorry you are missing out. It’s a fun time. 4)I am not ok with tanking generally. But if you had a bad year, I’d rather have a bottom 5 record when being bad than I would a bottom 15 record. That might be a minority opinion. Now, if they truly go and trade Pablo and Joe Ryan this offseason (something as of now they are saying they won’t do, and also something I don’t see happening) then maybe the season will be worse next year. I just don’t subscribe to being so pessimistic is all before something happens. They need some additions no doubt (a few relievers, a 1b and another catcher) but there are a lot of young guys in the lineup who could take the next step, to me that’s interesting if nothing else
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    Do I love how they are playing right now? Of course not. But Pablo is back now, and he is certainly better than Jose Urena no? And Keaschall and Buxton are looking great. Jenkins too. So for 2026, there are pieces that should be solid. I guess I have a hard time getting all that upset after a younger starter has mostly pitched ok, they’ve scored a few runs, and then lose because some reliever who won’t be here next year is bad.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    I mean, if I'm being honest, I'd much rather be either really good or really bad (with young and interesting pieces that are close) instead of stuck in the middle. Absolutely nothing gained from winning anywhere from 77-83 games right? Plus, if you KNOW you aren't making the playoffs, wouldn't you rather lose games? Or do you see it differently?
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    One of the better jokes I've heard is that they should market a Groundhog's Day sequel to come to theatres, but then just release the same movie again. I'd still laugh through it though. Also, don't have "I got you babe" by Sonny and Cher saved as your alarm clock. You'll never get past it :)
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    This article was perfect. I couldn't bring myself to choose the crying emoji because I chuckled.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    I think if they were trying to truly win games in 2025 that would be an option. Their lineup is looking better, but arguably winning games for THIS season doesn't matter all that much anymore right? The bullpen for 2026 is going to most likely be a few guys (at minimum) who were starters in 2024 or 2025 moving there, along with a trade acquisition and/or a few free agent signings. The bullpen for the remainder of 2025 is just figuring out if ANY of the current occupants are worth sticking with for 2026. If they aren't, then they can move on really easily
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    But hey, according to tankathon the Twins have a full 1 game lead for the #2 pick odds in the MLB lottery now. So there's that.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I wouldn't expect Larnach to bring in a ton either. I'm more comparing to, they got Steven Okert for a less valuable (than Larnach) Nick Gordon. I think they move Larnach for a middle reliever type coming off a down year and that pitcher PROBABLY has a salary a smidge less than Larnach would earn in 2025. Not expecting a ton, but I also don't expect any of the other players listed to be traded this offseason
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    Larnach to me should be number 1 with a bullet. All of the other players listed have a likely path to a roster spot in 2026.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I’d keep Matthews in the rotation.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    The way Ober has looked lately I worry he has an injury we will find out about soon enough. I also kind of expect Festa to move to the pen. And yeah, with a payroll already under 100 million, I can’t imagine the need to trade either Ryan or Lopez just to salary dump. That doesn’t add up for me. If they are trading either it’s because they are overwhelmed
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    What would the return be specifically? They have to get players back that would be on the 2026 team if they trade either of them. Who are those players and where would they play in 2026? I can’t see trading either for prospects alone. They have prospects
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    To be a fly on the wall
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    As much as the non-sale news has been hard to digest (some other colorful language could also be used) this makes a ton of sense for why they didn't sell right now. If there is a long work stoppage, even putting the 2027 season at risk, I can see why waiting for that to be cleared up before new owner(s) want in.
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