Cory Engelhardt
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Everything posted by Cory Engelhardt
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No, I don't think someone would trade a better pitcher for them. Or at least not a better one as of today. I figured if we were to trade one of them (and I'm not saying I'm for it) it'd be for a middle of the lineup type hitter who could make a difference there. I'm not even getting in to who that player would be. Just saying that is the kind of move I could see happen is all.
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I'd still do that trade every single time. Sometimes guys get injured, and I'm glad they added a playoff starting pitcher in season. The results didn't work out, but the plan was good. I don't know exactly who it would be that would be coming back. But you have to listen on your players and gauge their value no?
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I will just say, as always, it depends on the return. If a difference maker is coming back, you have to listen.
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3/67. I guess the A's do have a pulse in terms of free agency. Good for them. Their payroll now quadrupled. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/athletics-to-sign-luis-severino.html
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I also truly enjoy just planning out for the worst case scenario. Truly a joy to look at life that way :)
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Yup, that's it. So it would definitely be a gamble. I assume they could just trade for him if they liked him between now and the rule 5 draft. That or if they did take him in the draft, and they liked him but didn't want to keep him on the roster, they could work out a trade for him in season.
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I know, but for today and this season that isn't a thing. That's all.
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See, I look at pitching at AAA and AA including Lewis, Morris, Zebby, Culpepper, Raya with Festa in the majors. I don't see Paddack on the opening day roster. I also think there is a real chance that Prielipp is at AA to start teh year. If someone LOVES one of these guys, I can see them being added into a deal. Not more than that. But this is just one move, and I can totally see adding more pitching to this grouping at AA and AAA this offseason as well.
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I would argue they are very much at a point that moving at least one of their pitching prospects currently slated for AA or AAA makes a WORLD of sense too.
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Nope. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/catcher_framing?year=2024&team=&min=q&type=catcher&sort=4,1
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Yeah, but Vazquez's framing and defense are superior to what Jeffers has shown.
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Totally fair. I just figured this would be a cheap way to add the potential for someone to their catching corps. They certainly could go another direction. I guess I'd prefer a veteran as a backup, but like you said, taking a young guy can work out at times.
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This might FEEL like digging to the bottom of the barrel. But the Padres left a catcher available in the rule 5 draft named Brandon Valenzuela. He played mostly at AA, and had 27 games at AAA for them this past year. His overall numbers were not strong, but he is apparently known more for his defense than his offense anyway. Fangraphs has him (as of July) as their #6 overall prospect, and MLB has him as their #12. Just thinking, if they were to move on from Vazquez (for example) I'd ALMOST rather than make a move for this guy (or take him in the rule 5 draft) compared to throwing 3 million at someone like Yan Gomes. Maybe I'm crazy. Don't answer that. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=valenz001bra
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Everything has to play out. But you are right, if they trade someone, I hope it's to trade from an area of depth to add to an area of need. You always need pitching, and they certainly could use some more catching in the system overall. If I am trading someone, it's to help in another area.
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You might be right. I worry a little about the corner defense the two of them (combined) will provide. But their bats were better as a whole in 2024 than they were previously. I wouldn't trade Larnach (for example) just to get rid of him. I didn't mean it like that. But I do have high hopes for Rodriguez and Keaschall too.
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What is this in reference to?
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I hope that Larnach and Wallner can earn a spot written in pen in the lineup for the next 3-5 years. They have a chance to earn it. It's not a given yet, right? And of course, if they don't earn it, the could be a tradeable asset for someone else too.
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I'd look at Canha more like taking Margot's spot from last year no? If all 3 of those guys are starting and producing, Canha isn't in front of them in my opinion. Would be nice to see any of them put a full season together at some point.
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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?
