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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    If they are going the trade route, I'm going to throw out that Yandy Diaz from Tampa would be really fun to have here. Plus being a free agent after 2026, he SHOULDN'T break the bank in terms of trade assets. They've certainly made a number of deals with Tampa before too.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    No love for Ryan Mills or BJ Garbe or Adam Johnson I see? :)
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    Maybe Joe Ryan was the friend they made along the way?
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    Yes, but that's only if Realmuto 1) Agrees to sign here and 2) comes at that amount. Why would he sign here when Boston is in on him and probably offers 2/36 or more? Something something bird in the hand right?
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    This makes so much sense.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd very much be open to moving Wallner or Erod or GG in the right deal. No doubt.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    Totally fair :)
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd argue trade capital isn't in any way limited. They have a LOT of outfielders both on the 40 man and in the upper minors. They also could look at moving Bailey Ober since they aren't trading Lopez or Ryan. There are a ton of options to make moves and clean up the roster in my opinion.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    The plan for the start of the year has to be decided well before then, hopefully in the next week or so. I more meant, let's say they do start the 2026 season with a payroll of 110 million. Just as a hypothetical. That amount isn't LOCKED in for the entirety of the season. They could certainly have a payroll of 75 million in August 2026. They could also have a payroll of 125 million in August 2026. I just meant the 2026 payroll can and is mostly likely going to be fluid.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    See, I think they could trade something else to get a 1B. I agree they need a good middle of the order type. I don't know that Jeffers is the one to move yet because they really don't have anything that is ready behind him. But I do agree they need a 1B/DH that can be a middle of the order type.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    Agreed. Just saying that's the last resort, but also a decision to trade him wouldn't at all have to happen this offseason. It's not a RUSH for that. Frankly, payroll for 2026 doesn't have to be fully decided on March 1 either. That's not a bad thing.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    I agree, but they can also trade for a 1B right?
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    I agree in that his defense alone isn't strong. But he is experienced and from everything I can tell calls a good game. I don't think he has to hit .300, but if he can catch 110 games this year and stabilize the catcher position for 2026, that's someone you would want to keep for 2027 (if there is a season.)
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    And one season of that salary is something any team could absorb. Curious how this will change if the 2027 is affected. For example, if the season is delayed and starts in June, the QO then for 2027 would probably be half that right?
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    No reason at all for me to move Rojas or Prielipp out of the AAA rotation to start the year.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    First, the QO is probably the worst option, but it is something to be on the table. So by the deadline they would realistically need to fetch value AT LEAST as much as the draft pick they would receive if he signs elsewhere. But extending Jeffers shouldn't be impossible. It's not THAT much money in the grand scheme of things. And the Twins very likely could play better in 2026 and be relevant going into August 2026. That's certainly not laughable as of today, 12/8/25.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    Festa to the bullpen. Possibly Zebby but we'll see. I'd listen on trading Ober personally. And after that typically most teams use at least 11 pitchers to make at least one start in a year, so the more the merrier.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't know that I agree with all of your deals, but something like Ober for Lawlar would be a lot of fun and would make sense on both sides.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    A couple of things... 1) The Twins could still extend Jeffers. That's not crazy to say out loud 2) If not extend, they could always offer the QO after this season. 3) Who knows if there will be a 2027 season? Certainly who knows if it will run on time. To me, this doesn't feel like something that HAS to happen right now. And having Jeffers for the full 2026 season (especially with how he can help mentor the younger pitchers on the pitching staff in terms of experience) is most likely more valuable than a B level prospect they would receive playing at Cedar Rapids.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    If they are looking to move salary of veterans so they can add a little more via free agency, I think they start with Larnach and Ober. Ober especially, even though he had a down year, will probably bring back a decent prospect and they have other young starting pitching depth to cover. They don't have another starting level catcher on the roster right now. I certainly couldn't see them trading Jeffers for parts that are at least 2 years away. If they trade Jeffers you ALSO have to get a different catcher that will help this younger (mostly) rotation.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    Seattle trades Ford to the Nationals for lefty reliever Jose Ferrer. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/nationals-to-trade-jose-ferrer-to-mariners-for-harry-ford.html
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    This is 100% what I needed. Thank you! I did tell my kids a joke the other day about the priest, the pastor and the rabbit that had walked into the bar. The rabbit said immediately that they were probably a fat fingered autocorrect :)
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    Stupid fat fingers of mine. That’s just supposed to say there. I see it now
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Wouldn’t an experienced catcher with this pitching staff be a good thing? And TB ere is absolutely time. Who knows about the 2027 season already, but it’s not at all a rush right now. Lots of things could also still happen at the deadline if necessary
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    See id be fine sending a prospect or 2 for Tristan Casas, taking a flier on a relief prospect in the rule 5 and then signing a couple more relief arms and calling it a day for now and seeing how development goes. I’d prefer to know more about SS defense and how Brooks Lee is going this offseason too. But just knowing they don’t have to gut more is a positive sign
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