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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    We've been over this a billion times. The Twins aren't going to sign him. Falvey certainly knows him from his time in Cleveland. Tyler Mahle and Kyle Farmer were both his teammate, as well as Carlos Santana. If any of them thought he would both A) Help the team win and B) be a positive in the clubhouse, he would have been signed by now. But they could have signed him last year too and didn't. There are a multitude of reasons for that. Also, he was found not guilty for one of his 5 or so legitimate charges out there. There are a number that are still ongoing. Please move on. It's not worth it to continue to rehash bringing him to MLB again. It's just not.
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Love it! Sunday can't get here soon enough!
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    Future Twin Erik Fedde looked pretty solid today :)
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    Steele, yeah maybe. Crochet, I'm nervous of him long term. I also don't see Chicago trading with us. So no. Greene, yeah I probably would. Luzardo, he is hurt and has had a really down year. I'd have a hard time betting on him coming back this year and being helpful. I like him a lot, so if they wanted other prospects I'd consider that, but not at the moment for Lee. Keller, I love him, but I don't see Pittsburgh listening on him. He just signed an extension. The Seattle 3, I absolutely would for Kirby or Gilbert. I may even do it for Miller. I wonder what Seattle would want IF they were to trade anyone. Eflin, I think Lee is worth more than him. I'd be interested in him, but definitely for a package without Lee involved. Eovaldi, same as Eflin. Gausman, kind of same as Eflin and Eovaldi, and I'm nervous of his velocity drop. I'd be curious what they would want though, for sure. Bottom line, I do have a hard time seeing Minnesota trading Lee at this moment. He has shown for now that he belongs in mlb. I think Minnesota has a LOT of other good prospects that they can acquire a good pitcher for, and I expect them to add before the end of July.
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    I was only responding to your assertion that the Twins have less than a zero chance of doing anything in the playoffs. I just can't prescribe to that defeatist mentality. As of right now they lead baseball in runs scored since April 22, and they have a LOT of prospects to trade to help their major league club make a push. That's what we should be wanting our team to do every time there is an opportunity to do so, no? That doesn't guarantee success, obviously, as the playoffs are a crap shoot. That's the way it will always be. But the favorites rarely win it all year to year BECAUSE it's a crap shoot. So to say they have no chance is just not accurate. Have a great day!
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    They aren’t going to trade mlb pieces. Teams that are selling generally always want prospects. They have prospects, quite a lot of them. Glad you are able to see into the future. Do you have powerball numbers with that ability too? :) Especially with the Yankees winning 5 of their last 21 games as of today.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    Ok, I'll throw it back at you. What does the 2010 Twins have to do with this season? If you say more than nothing, I'll disagree with you. Follow up, what does giving up our future here mean to you? I would imagine my view of "giving up the future" would be different than yours, comparing to what they would have to trade to acquire help at the deadline.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I do agree that the Twins probably take someone other than Brecht. I'm saying I'd be intrigued IF they were to take him BECAUSE it would be a change from what they have done. That to me would tell me they have a plan to maximize his abilities, and THAT idea would be exciting to me. But they do probably go elsewhere based on previous drafts and the type of player they have taken before. I just don't know that they've had the chance to take someone with THAT kind of fastball before.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    Zebby and a lot of the other guys from the 2021 and 2022 drafts are knocking on the door very quickly too here.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    In a 7 game series in the playoffs, anything is possible. Both wild card teams made the world series last year, not the heavyweights.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    I agree with you. I'm fine keeping him starting even through August in case of injury and a need, but come September I am all about moving him into the bullpen again.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    I mean, I don't know that I see Varland moving to the pen much before October, but FOR October, he was really good in that role last year. Why not right?
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    I'll only add, IF Stewart and Topa can come back and be healthy, a lefty specific reliever is less of a need in my opinion. Frankly, Paddack and Varland and Festa may all be options come playoff wise for the bullpen. A starter is still a need though in my opinion for sure. Hopefully one you can feel comfortable starting a playoff game.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    When is a good time to make a trade then? If not now, when? Serious question.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    Couple of questions... 1) I have a hard time putting Tibbs above Kurtz. Why do you think Kurtz falls to 13? Just curious. 2) Yesavage all the way to 16 would surprise me too. But that would be interesting for Miami. I'm so used to Miami just leaning into the prep pitching route, but it'd be hard to pass on Yesavage. 3) I like Benge. His bat is solid. I wouldn't hate a prep SS or prep pitcher there instead for a chance at a lottery ticket. But best player available always makes sense too. If the board fell this way I really would get excited about the idea of Brecht too. Can't teach that kind of stuff, even if everything else command wise needs work. 4) Generally, that grouping in comp round A, virtually everyone in that grouping is exciting in one way or another. The Twins first 2 picks are going to be fascinating to see the direction they go. Thanks!
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Martin to the injured list. That’s why Wallner is up.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    Keaschall has played almost as many games in cf as he has at 1b and 2b this year fwiw. If his bat plays, I see no reason he couldn't hold down a corner outfield spot.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/brewers-to-acquire-aaron-civale.html#:~:text=The Brewers are acquiring right,services is not yet known. Civale hasn't been outstanding this year, but has been a solid starter in the past and still controlled through 2025. Barrios turned 20 in April and is having a very solid season in high A. Mostly just sharing to show the value that went out for a controllable starter.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    It's all about what comes back. Long term it's hard for me to get around his strikeout percentage. With Rodriguez and Keaschall both knocking on the doorstop, and Larnach (arguably) surpassing him, I'd be open to trading him especially if someone comes back that can help now.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    There was a combine already, June 18-22. https://www.mlb.com/prospect-development-pipeline/events/mlb-draft-combine
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    How do we get Arozarena on the Twins? What would that take? With how the pitching market is lining up, I'm not really that certain there will be THAT many options for starters who are both A) Available and B) an upgrade over Ober. With that, I hope they do add to the team, and someone like Arozarena would be outstanding here. Outstanding anywhere really, but truly would help.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    It's taking a chance, for sure. College position players generally have the best chance of making it to the majors, but even they are not guaranteed. But yeah, generally right handed prep pitching has been the toughest group to gauge overall. Doesn't mean it WON'T work, but the odds are higher.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    I certainly trust the infrastructure of the Twins pitching development staff a LOT more than say when Kohl Stewart or Alex Meyer were in our system. IF the Twins do take a pitcher, either high school or college, at either 21 or 33 (or frankly at any point in the draft) I think they have shown enough so far to say that the pitcher is in good hands here.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    This would be a really fun outcome for the Twins.
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