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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    Miranda from July on last year was really bad though right, just like France was. From July 10th through the end of the season, Miranda’s wRC + was 47, France was 75. And there is a real scenario where neither are on the team in June or July of this year: Im hopeful they both can perform: we will see
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Because Miranda hasn’t ever shown he can hold up for a full season and be productive? Plus he is only 3 years younger than France. If Miranda can show he can be productive there is a place for him. Hopefully he goes out and proves it
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t understand the hand-wringing on this when it relates to both Miranda and to Julien: neither of them have showed that they can be healthy and productive for even 3/4th of a season before. Hopefully they can get to that point, and if that’s the case that’s a good thing. France isn’t the guy I was hoping for this offseason either, but if he is over his heel injury, there is a chance he can get back to 2021-2022 levels right? If not, there truly isn’t a loss here unless Keaschall or Rodriguez are blocked, which I don’t see happening
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    If he earns a callup that's not a bad thing. If he is regularly hitting in the middle of the lineup in July, that's probably not a great sign for how the season has gone.
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    First off, welcome! Baseball is back, and that's always a good thing. I checked the schedule too and don't see any tv listings for spring as of today. I have to think that'll be posted at some point, but as of right now there is nothing listed. Spring training games will have a tv component I have to imagine, right? Especially with the launch of Twins tv, I'd imagine rolling out that schedule will be here in due time. Have a great day!
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    Can you clarify, did Rocco not answer because there wasn't anything to report regarding injuries, or did he answer by saying there weren't any injury news to report? How you wrote it appears ominous
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I agree with you. He came up because Dan Hayes and Denis Lin (San Diego's beat writer for the Athletic)both confirmed that the Twins and Padres had talked on Cease. It is interesting that Pivetta is getting about what Cease is this year now. I'm not even saying that it's only the Twins that should be in on Cease. Lots of teams should, namely Baltimore with all of their prospects. I guess we'll see how the offseason unfolds. Cease would be really great here.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    Nick Pivetta signs with San Diego, 4/55. They give up a pick for signing someone who had been offered the qo. This possibly relates in some way to their listening on trading Cease. Do you think this signing changes at all the changes they trade Cease now?
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't know. If Jess Passson says it, it must be true :)
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Just throwing it out, that if Castellano shows literally anything in camp, that they work out a trade. I don't see any reason to just offer him back now for nothing.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    Here is what spotrac lists for 2024 and his 2025 buyout. But it's certainly possible the Twins covered some of the buyout for sure.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    I read spotrac differently. Thanks!
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    The Twins only covered 4 million of Margot's 2024 salary. The Dodgers covered 4 and Tampa covered 2 for his 2024 salary.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    From all accounts he is a good dude, and for everything else he has been available. That's absolutely something the Twins don't have enough of. He hasn't played less than 140 games in any of the past 4 seasons. Prior to his injury on June 7 of 2024, he was hitting 251/329/403 for a wRC+ of 117 in the first 61 games. After his broken heel he missed 2 weeks and played the rest of the season at a 220/285/336 pace, or 73 wRC+. I have to think they are thinking he can at least get back to pre-injury levels in 2024, let alone possibly even closer to his 2021 or 2022, both would very much help. And, in the end, if he truly does get outplayed by any of the potential guys that could be looking for work this year, that's not a bad thing either. He's only signed for 1 million for this year. Ok, last thing, he is only 30, and his previous 4 seasons prior to right now he has a combined 7.9 fangraphs WAR, 9.2 baseball reference WAR. Those are very solid numbers. Only to compare to Carlos Santana, in the same years (prior to Minnesota) Santana had 4.6 fangraphs WAR and 4.8 baseball reference WAR. All of this is to say I'm not at all expecting France to be a difference maker again. I just think there is a chance he could be, and for the investment it's not at all worth being mad about. Hopefully Miranda and Julien and Gasper and eventually Keaschall (and others) can learn a thing or two from him. Especially when it comes to staying on the field.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    This gif is always a winner
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Gleeman posted these numbers in the writeup on the Athletic today... Ty France suffered a hairline fracture in his right heel on June 7, 2024 and returned 2 weeks later and hit .220 with a .621 ops in his final 79 games. Prior to the injury, he was hitting .251 with a .732 ops in 61 games. And that's in Seattle's ballpark for the most part, which gave him a wRC+ of 117. IF his heel is healthy, he most likely is closer to the pre-injury version than the after injury version right? That's not crazy to think that. It's not world-changing, but it's also certainly not negative WAR.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    4.75 million in 2025. 1.5 million buyout for 2026. 6.25 guaranteed between those two. Not 8
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    Look back and give more data. Back to 2020. You'll see your answer then. And, I don't think this is a Miranda vs. France thing. I think it's a France vs. Julien/Martin/Gasper thing. Everyone take a deep breath. It's going to be ok.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd very much argue it's more an indictment on Julien. It also tells that there is very much room if/when Keaschall is ready. Miranda has an opportunity to earn a longer term role. He has to take it.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    To me this shows exactly what they think of Julien. He REALLY has to show out to get another chance in the majors this year. I very easily could see him moved at some point, course he does have options. France's 2023 really wasn't too bad either, but his 2021 and 2022 are what they would hope to get back to. Good thing is, he hasn't played less than 140 games in a season since 2021. Being available is a skill, and hopefully he can help at 1B/DH as much as possible. I would have tried to aim higher personally, but it's not something I'm going to get angry about by any means. He doesn't strike out, which is a good thing.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    Yankees claimed Brent Headrick off waivers from the Twins. This (by my math) puts the Twins 40 man at 39 players. Possible they are close to adding someone?
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    I absolutely prefer this route to any of the free agents still available.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t see the point to these guys specifically, at least for 1b. Turner id be ok with if he is more a dh, but I think they want to be able to cycle through guys. I want a 1b, and of the guys out there in trade, I’d prefer Mountcastle or Casas, in that order. If neither are truly available I’d prefer to just stay in house
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    I hope this plan helps get the core players to the end of season and into the playoffs as healthy as possible. I also have to imagine there is a plan in place to allow for Keaschall, Rodriguez and eventually Jenkins up here when they are ready to produce.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    Ronny Henriquez designated. This opens up the spot(s) needed to add Coloumbe and Bader, which the team has now announced.
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