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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    If I were a betting man, all 3 of these players are still on the team on June 1, and none of the 3 “unluckiest” are. I’d even go further to guess that at least 1 if not 2 of the “unluckiest” don’t make it past opening day. Willing to be wrong
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    Depending on the return, that makes sense.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    And if Ober doesn’t get his velocity back to those levels he won’t be long for the Twins rotation either
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    Only here to say that Bailey Ober and David Peterson both had similar average fastball velocities in 2024. But I agree I don’t see a trade happening either
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    Bailey Ober wasn't a 5 era pitcher in any year prior to 2025. Frankly his 2023 and his 2024 were very good. But I have to think that they want to see some bounce-back from him prior to thinking about trading him anyway.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd be ok with looking into a move like this. I wouldn't want him to plan to be the backup 3b based on his lack of range, but maybe he can be a decent 1B defensively.
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    Is Walkers defense still better than what Clemens showed last year? Not that I think Clemens is a star, but I wouldn’t want to add Christian Walker if we already have Christian Walker at home :)
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    I feel like for a time Roden or Martin can back up cf prior to Jenkins or Rodriguez debuting. I wouldn’t count on Larnach being here, and I’m not even certain Wallner has a long term place any longer. Julien and Outman both will have to show something to stay on the roster past spring training. Frankly, if Larnach brings back anything, great. If Wallner gets you a decent reliever, great! I guess I’d lean into players who can be at least average if not better defensively if possible based on who you listed
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    I disagree completely. They’ve said all offseason they want a right handed hitter with thump. Bell is a good hitter against right handed pitching (hitting left handed) but has been fairly poor or at least below average facing left handed pitching (hitting right handed.) There is still room to add a right handed hitter with some thump to the lineup. Doesn’t have to be Mayo, but adding someone that can play 1b is easy in this lineup both for 2026 and ongoing
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t think Baltimore would want Ober. I could be wrong. And I’d be willing to bet the Twins wanted Abel for a reason and aren’t itching to trade him this quick. I do think taking a swing at Mayo would be a fun gamble. They have said they need right handed pop and his September last year was solid.
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't know. Maybe Bell plays more there than he has in years. Clemens actually graded out fairly well there defensively. I mostly just am coming back to the quotes that they want to add more right handed thump to the lineup what with all the lefties they have to help balance. I'd argue Bell doesn't do much/anything really to help with that as he hasn't performed well facing lefties. So I THINK there is still room to add a right handed batter. With that, frankly, 1b/dh positioning makes sense too.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    He is a good hitter against right handed pitching, and had a strong year last year. Sounds like a good clubhouse/mentor guy too, which doesn't hurt. He doesn't add to the pop they said they wanted with adding a right handed hitter, even though he is a switch hitter. His numbers historically against lefties is below average. I hope they still go for a good right handed hitter with pop. I'd prefer not as a platoon necessarily because I think Bell will DH often.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    I'll just say, both Bader and France both had a track record of better defense than Bell has shown.
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    The headline should add "as currently constructed." LOTS of changes, and I don't at all expect that Bell will be here to play defense at 1B full time.
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    I think Wallner and especially Julien are getting to a place where they have to show they fit on this roster. LOTS of moves coming this offseason in my opinion, and that's why they got this one done earlier than they typically start to make moves. I also get the sense that Keaschall is going to be in the outfield more than the infield this year. Curious how that makes the infield shake out.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Certainly doesn't strike out anywhere near as much as Sano or Gallo or Wallner.
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    Just wanted to say I always appreciate and love your writing Parker. Thank you!
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    All of the names you listed below I’d be good with. Specifically Mayo and Casas is who I’d love to target. I don’t know that Mountcastle would be my first choice but I would go that route before at least half of the free agents listed here.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    This tells me the trade route is the smarter path to take
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    Depends on the moves but yes
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I'd be interested in Mountcastle to help for a season. I'd even think about Ober going there, as salaries are similar, if Baltimore attached a decent prospect. I'd much prefer Mayo, and I'd be curious what the ask would be. Lopez and Ryan are non-starters in my opinion, but I'd at least listen after that. I do think he is close to ready to be a middle of the order bat the Twins have been missing since Nelson Cruz left.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    It really does sound like Keaschall is going to get run in left and some center field. Certainly he can also fill in at 2b and even 1b, but I get the sense from quotes in the last week that he may be playing a LOT of left field.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    I would LOVE Ha Seong Kim on this team, either at SS or 2B. Up the middle defense he would bring would really help here.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Same here. Have a great day!
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    Is this on the table? It's a fun thought experiment. I guess generally I want to see if Lewis can get back to his 2023 and early 2024 levels, but Abrams would be fun to see at SS.
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