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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    If Lewis is traded I can’t see it this offseason. And he was really pretty good defensively at 3b. I guess this is me kind of talking myself into giving Lee a 1b mitt. I’m hopeful he can also take a step forward with his bat
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Just coming in here; why Lewis at 1b and not Lee in this scenario?
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    If they do have the 3rd or 4th or 5th pick (I can’t bring myself to think of going any lower) I would hope some of these guys had good years and would be in the conversation. The twins were set to take Yesavage right? Bring it on. Jamie, if you had to choose one of these today, and all were available, who would you go with? I feel like I would pick Flukey, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on that. Thanks!
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    This could work by May though. Barring health it would be interesting
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    I keep Klein in the given side. But fun to read through.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    I just meant, I think if Lewis can be healthy and hitting closer to what he was in 2023 in to early 2024, he is our #3 hitter. I didn't mean he shouldn't play 3B. He actually was pretty decent there for most of 2025 when he came back. I just wouldn't necessarily put Ryan O'Hearn in the #3 spot ahead of Lewis IF Lewis is right. That's what I meant.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd love to see how Kreidler's defense looks at SS. I do think, from everything available online, he can hold down the position defensively fairly well. There is no proof at all that he can hit at the mlb level, but as a 25th/26th man, I could see the idea of having him on the roster over spending dollars on IKF or Miguel Rojas. Also, excited to see Culpepper up at some point. That said, with everything else, if the Twins don't believe that they have a true SS ready, be it Lee or Culpepper, for some point in 2026 or 2027, maybe that is a focus for a trade if they do look to move Ryan as an example.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    If I am playing mlb the show, I am signing Josh Naylor and putting him there. I don't see him wanting to sign here, or even the Twins spending enough. Who is this mysterious free agent 1b you speak of? And why is this free agent a better fit than a healthy Royce Lewis?
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    Perfect world, with everyone healthy and playing at least at their 75th percentile, I'd have Keaschall in the #2 spot, Buxton in the #4 spot and then see who is the best fit between Jenkins and Lewis for the #3 and #5 spots. I'd love it if Lewis could be the #5 hitter and Jenkins #3. Hopefully everyone has good health. As far as leadoff, I'm HOPEFUL that the walk rates that Alan Roden has shown in AAA can translate, but otherwise leadoff will be a separate question after that.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t think that’s enough on its own no. I like both of those players; but I imagine it would be those two along with Rafaela or Casas if it were Boston. As an example
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    They’ve already said, via Dan Hayes, that the starting conversation will be a top 50 prospect who is close to the majors and another top 50 prospect who could be more of a lottery ticket. Probably more with that. That’s the cost for this level of starting pitcher. Seattle and Milwaukee and the Mets and Dodgers, among a few others, can meet that price. That’s the starting point. If they don’t get those offers he isn’t traded. But I imagine they will get those offers if he is truly available
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    I wouldn’t want Ryan traded for prospects either. Acquiring players for either of them that might be in the majors in 2028 is an absolute non-starter For players that can actually help in 2026 id very much listen. Even then the bar to trade him is high.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    Yes, because one of them is at the height of their trade value and the other isn’t. Lopez being a high character guy isn’t a bad thing.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    I am. It’s me. Lopez will be on the team in 2026. Ryan on the other hand.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    2nd on. I would be surprised if he is still im the rotation even during spring training
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Of the players you mentioned, the only 2 I think can still be on the 40 man are Pareda (they don't have other catchers ready on the mlb roster, and he can be solid depth at St. Paul) and Ryan Kreidler. I think Kreidler sticks as well for a couple of reasons. Those reasons are mostly me reading tea leaves, but... 1) Played in Detroit's system and did make his debut in Pittsburgh this year. Shelton certainly knows him. 2) Riley Greene, Detroit left fielder, is quoted as saying that Kreidler was one of the best ss's Greene had ever played with during his baseball career. His bat has mostly stunk so far, but if he does have the ability to be a backup SS defensively, then I think he has a spot here. Generally, I think they'd work hard to also bring Ryan Fitzgerald back as a minor league free agent.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    I agree, and I think there are probably 7 teams at minimum that can realistically offer a much better deal than the Giants can. I just figured I'd throw it out for Bailey specifically as I think he is the type of player that could help the team in 2026 and beyond with his defense. But still, a headliner also being someone not in the top 50 prospects in baseball is a non-starter.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    1,000%
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    Just came back to throw out a concept of an idea. This deal alone is just not enough as listed. It's probably not even halfway there, especially when considering other teams will make offers. Let's say the Giants are ok putting Patrick Bailey on the table. His offense is just not good, but he is among the best defensive catchers in baseball. They certainly could make a play for Realmuto this offseason instead and then have Bailey available for trade. How far apart would the deal be if the offer for Ryan was... 1) Patrick Bailey 2) Josuar Gonzalez 3) Hayden Birdsong I STILL feel like it's not enough. But I will say Bailey would help transform the defense. This kind of idea would intrigue me more than the original offer/naming. Thoughts?
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    I have to think the trade market will be looked at, and there have to be lots of options more inspiring than the ones listed here. I have a few off the top of my head, but trying to pair a 1b platoon WITH Kody Clemens is begging to lose more games. They have to find a more inspiring 1B than either the ones listed here or just going with Clemens.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    It’s not enough help in the near term, and arguably how you laid it out is less coming back than they got for Duran at the deadline. I don’t see an 18 year old being a headliner here in my opinion
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    Agreed 100% on Raya here too.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    As someone who would take Zebby right now over any starter not named Pablo or Ryan, I hope he is a fixture in the rotation. I also see no point to moving Prielipp to the bullpen any time soon. David Festa, to me, seems like a great bullpen option. They will have to make moves, but they have some other talent they could try out there too. We will see.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Awesome as always Jamie! Thank you! Do you see a scenario where the Twins get the #1 pick and do not take Cholowsky? Or do you see a scenario where they get the #2 pick and Cholowsky is gone and they don't pick Emerson? I guess to me that's the way it is shaping up right now. The pitchers you listed certainly are interesting to me too. I don't love hearing of preps that have swing and miss in their game this high, but exciting to dream on everyone here in different ways.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    He would be a homerun addition to the staff.
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