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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    These lists are always fun. That said, I wouldn't be shocked if at least one of these players was traded even this offseason. If I put the over/under at 1.5, what would anyone guess as far as how many players JUST on this roster/list are traded before opening day 2025?
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    I wouldn't be shocked if they took someone. If they took an outfielder (for example) that may just be an attempt to fill a platoon spot with a rookie instead of a Canha/Grichuk etc. Depending on the rookie, the results may be negligible.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    It makes all of the sense on paper
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    I like Casas, but he wouldn’t be the only guy coming back.
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/minnesota-twins-rumors/report-red-sox-have-interest-in-trading-for-twins-carlos-correa-01jerzsdm2cq Apparently Boston wants Correa. Now, I don't want to trade him. I want to try to win with him. So don't shoot the messenger. Just sharing the link. For me to not despise the Twins for trading him, I'd imagine we would have to get at least Mayer and Teel back, and I don't see Boston wanting to do that. I'm not even certain that's a good deal, but that's what I would need to listen at minimum.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    Just came here to say that I love your "multiple, high octane, 4 million role players in free agency" line. I would probably buy that t shirt
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    I'll believe it when I see it.
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    He wasn't healthy in 2024. I was thinking more, if he were healthy, he could get back closer to his 2023 numbers. But I see where you are coming from. I wasn't at all saying I'd do Ober for Casas 1-1. I'd need another good piece or two. But if it is 2 good pieces (whatever that looks like) that's when I'd listen.
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    Fair enough. I don't think it has to be Casas. I certainly think he would fit the bill (when healthy) of a middle of the order type bat that we have missed since Nelson Cruz left. His 2023 numbers are awesome, and I would hope he could get back to that type of production. So yeah, maybe this is just a thought process here. But I could see a fit somewhere between the two teams. We'll see.
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Ok, what is a LOT? I don't see Teel coming back with him. But maybe there is a lower level pitcher they like, along with maybe a good reliever who is already at the mlb level. Would Casas, a good reliever and a decent arm/prospect be enough? Would you want something else?
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    I have this idea in my head, based on a few tea leaves I feel like I've seen (especially from Dan Hayes) that the Twins and Boston could match up. It's a working theory, and I feel like I'm Charlie Day with the beautiful mind gif going on at the moment, but hear me out... 1) Boston wants pitching. They've also said they would listen on Tristan Casas. 2) The Twins want to be creative to upgrade the roster. 3) Dan Hayes, even today, said the Twins may have to be open to trading one of Jax, Duran or Ober to help the roster. 4) My theory is, the Twins won't trade players coming off of injured or down years. They want players coming off of a good year, or even a career year, so that their value is at their highest. 5) Throwing out the idea of Jax going back to starting (in my opinion) isn't a throwaway. I think that COULD happen, especially if they trade someone like Ober. Basically, a move that centers around Ober for Casas (with other parts going each way, depending, but I do think more would come back from Boston than would go out for us) could help both teams in my opinion. And IF Jax can make the switch to starting, then it certainly would be cheaper to add another solid bullpen piece than it is to add another starter. Yes, I'm crazy. But this is also the type of move I could see being discussed.
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    According to the twins transactions log, they signed 2 minor league free agents on 12/2 and 12/3. Michael Martinez, relief pitcher who was in the dodgers system last year. Decent numbers https://www.milb.com/player/michael-martinez-681597 Allan Cerda, outfielder https://www.milb.com/player/allan-cerda-678323
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    I like the idea. I’m not certain we would need to include Paddack and Vazquez, but I do think the twins need a middle of the order bat
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    It's difficult to see a spot in the bullpen truly available to another player who wouldn't be able to be optioned, but Magdaleno is someone that seems interesting. Curious if they do take someone. Thanks for the writeup :)
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    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?
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    I will just say, as always, it depends on the return. If a difference maker is coming back, you have to listen.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    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
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I also truly enjoy just planning out for the worst case scenario. Truly a joy to look at life that way :)
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I know, but for today and this season that isn't a thing. That's all.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    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.
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    Nope. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/catcher_framing?year=2024&team=&min=q&type=catcher&sort=4,1
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    Not, not yet.
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