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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    This is a good question. Based on just his injury history, when he made the comment this offseason I assumed he was saying more that he wanted to be able to finish out the contract he currently has in a healthy way. We all hope for that, obviously. IF this year is different, then we can see how 2026 goes (and HOPEFULLY there isn't a major lockout taking out 2027, but right now that appears potentially likely.) All of this to say, if he does have 3 healthy seasons upcoming (I don't know, I can't see the future, it is possible/plausible in some ways) then we see where he is at come 2028. With Jenkins and Rodriguez on the horizon, among other moves, he will have to stay healthy and produce.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Just wanted to add, I think they'll need to be aggressive and ready to add prior to the deadline. Not certain what it will be yet, but injuries may make that answer more obvious. Hopefully ownership group, be in the Pohlads or whoever at that point, (but right now it looks like the Pohlads) will allow the front office to make a deal or deals that will help the team. Otherwise, if there is good luck with health, I think the rest will get sorted out.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I knew I should have made a point to attend today. But alas, my name is just not quite there. Maybe next year there will be a Cory-led event :)
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    What is worthwhile then? A long reliever who can give you multiple innings in relief is worthwhile no?
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    Not saying he will become great or anything, but aren't most relievers genearlly failed starters? Take a deep breath man. The last guy in the bullpen is not worth expelling so much energy over.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    1) They could still keep Castellano via trade if possible. 2) Castellano averaged a walk per inning this spring. That is NOT sustainable. 3) Dobnak looked ok this spring, and he can give you bulk innings. Early in the season that's ok.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I wouldn't want to waste a young starter in the 8th man in the bullpen role who will no doubt be designated again when Brock Stewart is ready in a few weeks. And frankly, Dobnak looked ok this spring. Not the worst thing to have a guy in the opening weeks who can give you multiple innings. Plus, way more things to actually be angry about.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    Dan Hayes keeps saying that he is hearing they are watching the waiver wire to pick up someone else to start the year. That's my guess on who is the 8th reliever, someone not currently in the organization.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    I would be interested in keeping Castellanos because he could be put at AA in the rotation. He is only 23, and he did show some things as far as stuff that could be valuable down the road. I wouldn't break the bank in trading for him, but we know they've liked his arm for a time. I'm not trading for him to help in 2025, but but adding arm talent is never really a bad thing.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    You aren't wrong. LOTS of teams have health issues in their rotations to start the year. I could see Jordan Montgomery being moved to a team at this point too from Arizona. But lots of teams are dealing with injuries to their pitching right now. Knock on wood, but the Twins are fortunate in that regard for today.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    I can see this, Especially with knowing that you are probably going to use 15-20 guys in the bullpen (at minimum) throughout the year, then this makes sense.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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?
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    Wish him well. That has to be beyond frustrating.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    Perfect
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
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