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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    So, um, this is interesting. Is Jeffers getting traded? Something else?
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    I'm not saying Clemens is the answer. But he did grade out well at 1B defensively last year. That's not something Bell has done. That's mostly what I'm getting at. But maybe Keaschall or Lee or someone else is the 1b defensively at some point? Who knows. Wallner has real power, and looking at his 2023 and 2024 numbers shows there is a real hitter there. I do think he has to get back to that level of production to hold off the younger guys who are close though. But someone would give something real for him.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    See if it started with Shaw and Wiggins I'd listen on Ryan. I don't know after that what would need to take place, but IF he can be a positive addition to the clubhouse, then he is the type of player to headline a deal. At least in my opinion.
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    His prospect savant profile, which is similar but with AAA data, is very encouraging. https://prospectsavant.com/player/807713 I do think him as a headliner for Ryan makes sense, but more would have to come with. Especially with the headlines he generated last season for skipping out on the team etc. But he is the TYPE of player that still has upside that one would need as a headliner if they are going to move someone like Ryan. I just hope the people who are looking into players to trade confirm also the fit inside the clubhouse. If he is going to be a negative add to the clubhouse personality wise, then I stay away.
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    I still just can't see Larnach back. Or Wallner I guess. But I don't see the fit for carrying both on opening day with how many other options, especially better defensive options, are ready to be up by May or June if nothing else. I know we list him at DH, but I still think Josh Bell as the primary dh makes a lot of sense with better defenders covering defense at 1B. I could be wrong. Not saying they will get much in trade for Larnch. I just don't see the fit here.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    This was a fun read and I very much appreciated the movie references. Thank you
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't think Jeffers is perfect by any means. But it better be a really good return along with many more moves.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I would trade Wallner before I would trade Royce.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    This was a super fun read. Thank you Seth!
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Seriously though; Larnach won’t be back. How the bench will look is going to be interesting to say the least. I’m curious if Wallner is even in the long term plans. Lots of moves to still be made, I’d imagine
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    How do all of them fit though? Like where is Julien going to play other than dh?
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    If I were a betting man, all 3 of these players are still on the team on June 1, and none of the 3 “unluckiest” are. I’d even go further to guess that at least 1 if not 2 of the “unluckiest” don’t make it past opening day. Willing to be wrong
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    Depending on the return, that makes sense.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    And if Ober doesn’t get his velocity back to those levels he won’t be long for the Twins rotation either
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    Only here to say that Bailey Ober and David Peterson both had similar average fastball velocities in 2024. But I agree I don’t see a trade happening either
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Bailey Ober wasn't a 5 era pitcher in any year prior to 2025. Frankly his 2023 and his 2024 were very good. But I have to think that they want to see some bounce-back from him prior to thinking about trading him anyway.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd be ok with looking into a move like this. I wouldn't want him to plan to be the backup 3b based on his lack of range, but maybe he can be a decent 1B defensively.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    Is Walkers defense still better than what Clemens showed last year? Not that I think Clemens is a star, but I wouldn’t want to add Christian Walker if we already have Christian Walker at home :)
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I feel like for a time Roden or Martin can back up cf prior to Jenkins or Rodriguez debuting. I wouldn’t count on Larnach being here, and I’m not even certain Wallner has a long term place any longer. Julien and Outman both will have to show something to stay on the roster past spring training. Frankly, if Larnach brings back anything, great. If Wallner gets you a decent reliever, great! I guess I’d lean into players who can be at least average if not better defensively if possible based on who you listed
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    I disagree completely. They’ve said all offseason they want a right handed hitter with thump. Bell is a good hitter against right handed pitching (hitting left handed) but has been fairly poor or at least below average facing left handed pitching (hitting right handed.) There is still room to add a right handed hitter with some thump to the lineup. Doesn’t have to be Mayo, but adding someone that can play 1b is easy in this lineup both for 2026 and ongoing
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t think Baltimore would want Ober. I could be wrong. And I’d be willing to bet the Twins wanted Abel for a reason and aren’t itching to trade him this quick. I do think taking a swing at Mayo would be a fun gamble. They have said they need right handed pop and his September last year was solid.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't know. Maybe Bell plays more there than he has in years. Clemens actually graded out fairly well there defensively. I mostly just am coming back to the quotes that they want to add more right handed thump to the lineup what with all the lefties they have to help balance. I'd argue Bell doesn't do much/anything really to help with that as he hasn't performed well facing lefties. So I THINK there is still room to add a right handed batter. With that, frankly, 1b/dh positioning makes sense too.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    He is a good hitter against right handed pitching, and had a strong year last year. Sounds like a good clubhouse/mentor guy too, which doesn't hurt. He doesn't add to the pop they said they wanted with adding a right handed hitter, even though he is a switch hitter. His numbers historically against lefties is below average. I hope they still go for a good right handed hitter with pop. I'd prefer not as a platoon necessarily because I think Bell will DH often.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    I'll just say, both Bader and France both had a track record of better defense than Bell has shown.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    The headline should add "as currently constructed." LOTS of changes, and I don't at all expect that Bell will be here to play defense at 1B full time.
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