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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    It always depends on what they get back. As I understand it, he has to go through waivers already to see if any other team would keep him on the 26 man roster. Decent chance he gets through, but you never know. After that, my guess is they will at least ask what Philly would need back right? Everyone has a price? It's not like we would be haggling over prime Randy Johnson here. I would think they could find a price that would be equitable for both sides. I just don't know what that is personally.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    I’m just the messenger. Both Dan Hayes and Matthew Leach have mentioned to expect a free agent addition to the bullpen. That’s all. And I would totally give a low level player to keep Castellanos. He was the Phillies minor league pitcher of the year, and the Twins have liked him for a while.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I’d send someone, a hitter or pitcher, in the lower levels their way. I’d also send cash or ptbnl. Curious what they would want
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    I only say waiver wire pickup because Dan Hayes mentioned that because it would make more sense to bring a new guy in, as that guy can be designated in a week or so instead of activating Blewitt (for example) and then having to designate him a week or so from now instead. And you can never have enough pitching. They like Castellanos
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    Curious what moves are coming in the next few days... 1) Do they trade for Castellanos to be able to stick him in the AA rotation to start the year? If so, what is a fair trade? 2) Do they scour the waiver wire to pick up someone for the bullpen? My guess is they do that. If that's the case, is there someone that people like? I did see that Atlanta cut Jake Diekman; I'd be in favor of bringing him in while some of our relievers are on the mend. 3) Do they do something else completely out of left field, similar to the Taylor Rogers/Chris Paddack deal right before opening day a few years back? Thoughts?
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    This and how fast the stadium gun is reading are two things I'd need to know about before jumping to any conclusions. But it would be nice to know for sure he can rebound a bit from 2024.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    With the injuries to some of the bullpen guys, I don't know that we need to make the decision before opening day on if he is still on the roster or not. I'd be fine with having him be only the mop up guy for the first month or so and see if things improve. It's not like they can't find another mop up type arm at AAA or on the free agent market in early May.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I could also see a scenario where Royce is able to be 3b, but maybe he does start to play 1b at some point. Keaschall is on his way, and we will see what position he can take a hold of. It’s always possible that Lee becomes the super utility next year that Castro is this year, a full time player at 3b/ss/2b. But if any of them can take a spot and fully own it, great. It feels like a good problem to have
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    They have so many young guys who have talent and need to take advantage of this opportunity. If Lee goes out and earns a full time spot at either 2b or 3b, that’s a win
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Wish him well. That has to be beyond frustrating.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    Perfect
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    I think they are right where you are thinking, in that 6-10 range. And it's obvious to me. Maybe just as much for the depth of the rotation as much as the playoff level starters. Like, no one is at the Dodgers level (on paper.) Phillies, Atlanta and Seattle are also clearly better. Arizona, both Burnes and Gallen very much could be in a tier that Pablo and Ryan have shown to be already (I'd take good Pablo over Burnes, probably not over peak Gallen) but after that I do think Boston is a little underrated, KC a bit overrated (I like Seth Lugo, I don't think he has another career year in him, and behind Ragans and he the rest of that rotation is average at best) and who knows if the Padres will have all of their starters even still at opening day. Texas, if everyone stays healthy also looks great, but Tyler Mahle already is being shut down, and it's hard to count on even 1/2 a season from DeGrom, but if he is fully healthy their rotation is also underrated. Anyway, I'd have Twins firmly in that 6-10 range like you said. Hard to put them in the top 5.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    That tells me that Julien doesn't make the team then. And I'm ok with that if that's the case. I also think there is a real chance that Brooks Lee gets the 2B nod and keeps Castro as utility. But for one game only, for opening day, this makes a ton of sense too.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    Julien is Canadian after all. I felt like that was the reason for them connecting with him. Still, their broadcast team is one of the better I've heard this spring.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    I wouldn't do anything now pre-season. But if health is good for the first few months, I would very much be aggressive before the trade deadline. EDIT: Came back to add, I would listen if it is something that would help the 2025 team. I would not be inclined to trade pitching for a prospect return right now. I don't know what that means, other than I would love a middle of the order type bat.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    I’ll go with Nick Blackburn.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    I wonder if anyone else gets hurt in the next bit if they reach out to David Robertson. He would certainly help here
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    Hopefully at most it's a minor thing. Thanks for passing this along
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    If I truly played mlb the show at all, then absolutely. Real life, we'll see. Mostly I hope he can be as healthy as possible come September/October.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    This would certainly be a fun development
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I more meant I don't see any of Zebby or Festa or SWR making 20 healthy starts at AAA this year. If I am wrong, that probably means the team is doing really well.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    You are assuming an awful lot of health for everyone in the rotation. That wouldn't be a bad thing necessarily.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    Any word on when Joe Ryan will pitch in his first spring game? Hard to give up on depth if Ryan isn't ready to be pitching opening day.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Healthy Buxton, Correa and Lewis will easily mitigate this potential issue
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    If the depth is all still mostly healthy come July, I’d have to imagine a move or two will be there for the deadline too
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