Cory Engelhardt
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I agree to a certain extent. Guys like Miranda and Julien even have an option remaining, so it's not like you have to jettison anyone to make this work. Having depth like this sets a baseline at minimum. If/when the young guys are ready to clear that baseline, then they will be up. And also, who are we kidding, when in the history of the Twins has everyone on the 26 man roster all been healthy at the same time?
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It's certainly upside to what Miranda provided the last 2-3 months of 2024. If Miranda hits like he did prior to July then he will earn at bats. Canha, if nothing else, could be primarily against lefties anyway, and there are spots there.
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Not everyone can be a 2 war or better player. You need a bench as well as other guys who can come in and contribute with depth throughout the year. The young guys will play when they are ready. Think of it as a better option than rushing someone first.
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I've been debating this offseason a bit. What would you guys think of signing Canha to a 1 year deal, and then flipping a prospect (think top 20 or so Twins prospect) to the Giants for LaMonte Wade Jr.? Both of these guys are good veterans who get on base and don't strike out. Both would be signed for 1 year deals, so they certainly wouldn't block anyone like Rodriguez or Keaschall or others whenever they are ready. Canha as your platoon outfielder against lefties and occasional dh, and Wade as your 1b in a platoon with Miranda (Miranda can play elsewhere too.) It would not be a sexy move per se, but it also would help the team (in my opinion.)
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Absolutely, sign me up. I do think moving a little more away from guys with high strikeout rates isn't a bad thing either.
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I'd love to hear the breakdown for this too. From the little I know, the top of the draft, in terms of prep guys, is stronger than the 2024 draft was. That's about the most I know though, so others certainly will know a lot more. @Jamie Cameron?
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I get they can get good players in many rounds. But moving up to me isn't just about a better player in the 1st round. It's the ability to spread a little money around and possibly entice a player or two to forego college because of the extra pool money if you move up. That's a good thing too.
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I can see that. As of now it's probably between him and Martin in that respect, depending on if they do trade Castro. Either way, they both would have options right? So I'd imagine both will play this year.
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If you have Keirsey, and Buxton is healthy, when would he play? He certainly doesn't fit a platoon with either Wallner or Larnach. I like his skillset. It's something the team doesn't have enough of, which is speed and defense. But it's hard to fit him into what feels like a square peg in a round hole. If they move either Larnach or Wallner, and want to start the year with a platoon in left with Keirsey and some right handed hitting corner outfielder (Mark Canha or Randall Grichuk) that would make more sense. I just have a hard time seeing his fit otherwise.
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I’ll take top 6 for sure. Or at least not dropping down to 15, which I believe is the worst that could happen.
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I’m one of those folks who sent a calendar reminder to a few family members to remember to watch. Sicko is the medical term. Can’t wait to see what happens! Thanks for the article :)
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What more does he have to prove at AA though, outside of just getting caught back up coming back from surgery?
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Zebby would still be considered a rookie in 2025, right? I'd have to think he should be on this list too no? Festa passed the threshold, at least as I understand it.
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As always, it depends on the return. But if you can maximize the return for him, go for it.
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Is anyone interested in FA Josh Bell for 1B?
Cory Engelhardt replied to DocBauer's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Depending on what else they do, I'd be ok bringing him in. Even pairing him with Miranda and using the DH, IF both of them are healthy and going well, that's not a bad thing. -
I'm not resigned. It's hard being patient at times as the front office historically has been one to not have rumors come out at all, then all of a sudden a move is announced out of nowhere. I'll compare it to a home; they have good bones on the 26 man roster. Have to have health and some additions to it will help too. But they aren't starting from nothing. I'd imagine more rumor will come out next week with the winter meetings. I wouldn't expect free agency to give much until January or February. But trades certainly will take place this offseason. It'll be fun to see what the opening day roster will look like.
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I mean, they won 82 games in 2024 where the bottom fell out starting early August with basically this roster. Are you anticipating the bottom falling out earlier in 2025? Unrelated, I love that Jose Miranda's name is Jose Mirands in the blueprint :)
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Just saying, Falvey and this front office have been one of the more aggressive front offices in terms of making moves over the last 5 years or so.
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I'm curious how they will use their last 3 40 man spots, if NOTHING else changes. My guess, just back of napkin; A 1B A Corner OF/DH/1B Bat At least one more pitcher to either have someone start at AAA, or have that 40 man option start at AAA. All of that is fungible. I've heard Dan Hayes mention Marc Canha. He along with a 1B would really help balance out the lineup. The other main thing I'd do for this offseason is turn off injuries in the settings menu :)
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In the Athletic this morning, Jayson Stark wrote of a potential rule change that may be coming, that is being called the Golden At Bat. Basically, every team would be allowed to have one "golden" at bat per game. That means they could have any hitter "pinch hit" in any spot they chose without replacing the hitter. For example, if the Yankees had 6-7-8 coming up in the bottom of the 9th, they could have Juan Soto hit for one of their hitters instead of the bottom of the order guys. It wouldn't do anything on the defensive side, but just give the best hitter on each team a chance to get another at bat in a crucial spot. I hate it. What do you all think?
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I'd be up for it if it is a similar contract to what Pineda got initially. Something like 2 million for 2025 and 8 million for 2026 would make sense, especially since this year would really just be about rehab. Good thought :)
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This is an awesome writeup. Thanks! Curious where his eventual/primary defensive home will be. I could see him at 2b, 1b or even the outfield along with 3b. But it'd probably be better for him to be at one spot most often.
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So the Dodgers did sign him. 5/182. That’s out of the price range of teams who otherwise would even have a lot of money to spend. Oof. Good for him
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Dan Hayes specifically mentioned Mark Canha in his and Aaron Gleeman's roster projection in the Athletic this morning. I guess what I'm saying is, whenever Dan mentions a player by name, it perks my ears up a bit. We'll see.
