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  1. I have a hard time reading projections when they don’t truly have a starting caliber 1b on the roster, as well as Paddack being listed in the rotation. I’m not certain they will be able to bring in a big name starter like Dylan Cease, but I am certain that our starting 1b isn’t in the organization today. Moves are still coming, and these next week(s) will be interesting to say the least. Also, are we truly listing Brent Headrick as a starter option? Is he even the 6th starter in Saint Paul as currently constructed today?
  2. Just went and read it. Kiley McDaniel predicts Jenkins will be the #1 prospect in baseball next winter. It's not for right now. He is currently #3 on his list, which is also awesome.
  3. If you told me over under 1.5 more moves (trades or signings) between now and opening day involving mlb players, I easily take the over. I may take the over on 2.5 also. This move is more of a few to come.
  4. Only came here to point out WHY Soroka got paid. As a starter in 2024, he was AWFUL. 0-5 record, 47 2/3 innings, 28 walks, 31 k's, a 5.85 era and a 5.5 fip. He was cooked. Then, when switching to a reliever, he really was pretty remarkable. 32 innings pitched, 53 k's, 16 walks, a 3.09 era and a 2.76 fip. That's 14.91 k's per 9. It's a small sample, granted. But the Nationals are paying him because he struck out that many guys when he switched to the bullpen.
  5. As a veteran presence/platoon option, I wouldn't mind it at all. As a starting 1B, and/or an impact bat, I think they will have to go the trade route. And I hope that happens.
  6. Totally fair. I do think they have been open about wanting solid defense at 1b. I like Casas for his power and his potential, but as of opening day this year he apparently still has a ways to go on defense. I have a gut feeling that Ryan Mountcastle will be our opening day 1b. 2nd in running for gold glove last year, signed through 2026, and our new hitting coach definitely knows him. Baltimore, if anything, could be open to it just with how many young stud hitters they have.
  7. Gotta say, this is just too low for Casas. I know he is a 1b/dh, but he has legit power and has shown it. Julien was really good in 2023, but doesn’t have a defensive home and couldn’t hit anything that wasn’t a fastball in 2024. He has to have a healthy 3 months while producing to not have negative value right now.
  8. I have to think Paddack goes at some point, but maybe they do something creative and move Duran for someone that helps in a different area?
  9. I agree. I just think being creative here over the course of the offseason and at least listen. I'm not saying I'd be open to trading either Ober or Ryan right now, but you have to see what the offers are right?
  10. It'll be interesting to see how this offseason still plays out. They have a full bullpen already as far as guys who don't have options, but adding a lefty is a good thing who has been very good for a couple of years. Any word on the 40 man move with it?
  11. What if they do this AND trade for someone like Cease? Would that change your mind?
  12. I’d be all for this to be honest, at least in some capacity. I have a hard time seeing Casas being worth either Ober or Ryan alone, but maybe they have another piece or two to attach to Casas that we would like? I’d at least be open to it
  13. So Dan was on Foul Territory today, a youtube show. I thought it was a good segment. Just sharing the link. His spot starts about the 48.50 mark give or take. He doesn't think it's likely the Twins get Cease, but he thinks it's something they should do.
  14. Only commenting to say that Zebby and Festa and SWR and possibly even Morris are all likely to produce the same that Paddack will in 2025, if not out produce. The twins do have starting pitching depth, and that’s a good thing. If they are bringing in a starting pitcher, I want it at or near the top of the rotation, not the back. Trading off Paddack to get salary to help with a different position or two on the roster is ok. They already have starting pitching depth to cover what Paddack would give as far as production
  15. I'd be curious if this means there would be MORE to spend (than 5 million) if they were to trade Paddack (for example) in a salary dump? My guess is the 5 million more to spend is if they don't sell off anyone at this point, right?
  16. He is only like 4 months older, and he does have strikeout stuff. But I like SWR to start the year more for sure
  17. I have a hard time putting Zebby ahead of SWR with what SWR produced last season, but I like both of their potential
  18. I don’t think Vazquez is the sole reason they would trade Cease
  19. No, but if the new ownership group is saying they are good with adding that kind of salary, and the Pohlad's know a sale will be done in the coming months, then the Pohlad's wouldn't be the one paying that salary anyway right? I don't think Pete comes here. But I do think other move or moves could happen and that completely be a sign that the sale of the team is getting closer.
  20. Gotta say, I don't know if I have had all that many (or any, I suppose?) ejaculations when thinking about Travis Blankenhorn. Self censoring, sure. Maybe I'm truly not living my best life? Who's to say.
  21. If Cease is traded to any team, I’d be surprised if more than 3 players go back for him. That many guys in one deal is difficult with 40 man spots. Of course, I just checked, San Diego only has 35 players currently on their 40 man. Zebby and Larnach and Vazquez and someone like Winokur for Cease and maybe a reliever would work I would imagine
  22. They can add Cease and a 1b via trade (let’s call him Ryan Mountcastle) and not by any means empty the farm system to do that.
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