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  1. Castro and Martin both playing a lot helps this team right?
  2. Yeah, but Martin will be 25 in March. It's not like he is 19 anymore.
  3. Love it! I wish someone could explain to me, like I'm 5, why he isn't the ideal 4th outfielder/backup 2b at minimum? He doesn't strike out, he gets on base, he has speed (and is VERY GOOD at stealing bases.) Why does adding a Adam Duvall improve the team MORE than just using Martin? His power has been good, but his strikeout rate is also north of 30%. They have enough other hitters who already have high strikeout rates. I also don't see why Nick Gordon is listed ahead of him still. Nothing against Nick, I just see Martin bringing more to the table for the 2024 team.
  4. I know it's probably not likely, but IF they are going to add a right handed bat, and/or (my hope) a playoff level starter, maybe that is why the holdup is for announcing Santana and Jackson? Is it POSSIBLE they are talking about trading a few 40 man roster guys in a move to bring in a starter?
  5. Not Lewis or Jenkins. I think any of the others would be available based on the return.
  6. #1, I know a team that has been very good about helping to add velo. #2 It will be very interesting to see what he looks like this spring. IF his velo has spiked a little (even to more 93-94 instead of 90-92) then I do think we might have something here.
  7. 100% count me in his camp. Hard to peg where he falls, but he absolutely has the potential to be a quality major league starter.
  8. Hard to say. I keep seeing the narrative that the AL central is AGAIN the worst division in baseball. I don't know that I can clearly say that anymore (which is a good thing.) The floor for both KC and Detroit is raised from last year (and even if they both significantly improve, are either of them .500 teams? I don't know.) I certainly am not losing too much sleep over the guys they have spent money on. That said, I'm certainly happy for their fanbases. They have a higher floor than last year, both teams, and should be fun to have competition this season. Still hoping for a playoff level starter to add to the rotation, but mabye that's an in season thing?
  9. I have a hard time putting too much emphasis on 50 innings for Ragans. He had a good run last year, but he has to show it. Skubal I could see. Hopefully he can have a fully healthy season. Ill take Lopez
  10. I knew that turkey sandwich I had at lunch wasn't right at the time :)
  11. I'm not losing sleep over it, and I'm certainly not embarrassed.
  12. I'm curious what role you have Larnach playing on the bench? It seems to me he would do well to rake for a while in a full time role at AAA, and be ready when an injury comes along. I do still think another outfielder is brought in, probably a right handed hitter. Also, the bullpen will be interesting to see how it plays out. I know you have Alcala in there, but Staumont and Funderburk, and possibly Canterino among others, would seem to have a place depending on how it shakes out. That said, I can totally see a revolving door between the bullpen and St. Paul for a lot of the season once again. I still expect a different playoff level starter to be added, but maybe that's in season? We'll see.
  13. What if Buxton is actually healthy though? I will say, I have more faith in Castro and Martin, but I get where you are coming from. Is there someone you want them to bring in?
  14. Add a high impact starter, as was their stated goal, and continue to augment when possible. I know it’s not at all probable or realistic, but I would love a move for Bellinger. Primary 1b, good backup for cf, and he is still available. If they got him (I know, don’t laugh) it would be easier to center a trade package for a starter around either Lee or Julien right? And it’s hard to count on Kirilloff, so I’d go that route. Not my money, right? :)
  15. Yeah, Abreu is in a class of his own the last few years, I agree for sure. Sorry if I read that wrong :)
  16. I doubt they trade Abreu. I also think you are shorting both Jax and Stewart, if you truly think no one else in the bullpen is dominant after Duran. Just my opinion.
  17. I’d trade him for someone like Forrest Whitley if they would be open to it. He seems like someone that could use a fresh start. Could probably add something to it potentially
  18. I always appreciate Brandon Warne reminding when this thought comes up; the 2014 Detroit Tigers were swept in the playoffs, and they had a starting rotation including Verlander, Scherzer and Price. Nothing is ever guaranteed in the playoffs. Ask Atlanta and Baltimore this year, for different reasons. All of that said, better pitching gives you a better chance. I like our pitching staff as a whole. I love the bullpen, I like the starters. If the Twins can add someone so that we can love our starters too, that would help. We would want to have at least two guys who can comfortably start a playoff game by October right, and hopefully a lot sooner
  19. Probably plenty to be honest
  20. I do agree that they will add a starting pitcher. And we also don’t at all know what the payroll will end up at right?
  21. I just want to bump this thread. I’m being naive, most likely, but man would he fit here really well. Here is to Cody Bellinger being a Minnesota Twin
  22. Curious, I wonder if Jensen will clear waivers and they just assign him to St. Paul. Interesting.
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