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  1. Cory Engelhardt
    It’s not enough for Kepler
  2. Cory Engelhardt
    I mean, the Twins have actually lost quite a few coaches over the last 3-4 years to a number of organizations. I know the Mets pitching coach was with us, a few were taken by Boston and Kansas City. I'm probably forgetting a few. Their coaching staff/organization is pretty highly thought of/sought after. I know you probably won't believe this, but it is true.
  3. Cory Engelhardt
    I wonder if the trade route to add a bat could make sense compared to who is available on the free agent market. For example, if we want someone who kills lefties, Harold Ramirez of Tampa makes sense to me. He also probably wouldn't cost THAT much via prospects/players to trade. Just a thought, and his salary is only about 4million for 2024.
  4. Cory Engelhardt
    Here is the exact part from the Athletic article... "The Twins explored trade possibilities for the Milwaukee Brewers' Corbin Burnes, Chicago White Sox's Dylan Cease and other high profile possibilities, but those talks have proved fruitless thus far. It's possible the Twins could still pursue those avenues, especially after adding an intriguing top-100 prospect in Gabriel Gonzalez. The team has four top-100 prospects around which to build a package. For now, it seems as if those overtures are on the back burner. But look for the Twins to reinvest the money they received in the Polanco trade soon." They have looked at "other high profile possibilities" as well. I just think it sticks out a little bit that those two were specifically mentioned right?
  5. Cory Engelhardt
    Yeah, Milwaukee would seem to watching pitching and/or good value. Their system is fairly stacked, especially with outfielders close to the majors. Still, having Burnes 100% be a free agent 9 months from now factors in. Cease, yeah I'm less certain he would come here. He'll be traded, and I'm kind of surprised he isn't a Baltimore Oriole by this point. Chicago just needs value of any kind, so we'll see with that too.
  6. Cory Engelhardt
    I agree, I more bring it up because there has been smoke around Burnes being moved all offseason right? He won't be signing a contract extension with Milwaukee (that's abundantly clear) and he also is planning to 100% wait until free agency instead of signing prior to then with any team he may be traded to. With all of those things, it must also be added that the minute the season starts, once he is (hypothetically) traded, then he can't get the qualifying offer. That also lessens the value that teams will offer via trade for his services right? And with that too, there is always the potential of him (like any pitcher) getting hurt between now and August 1. I'm not saying he will be traded. Milwaukee can certainly play out the season with him and make a shot for the playoffs. I'd almost argue that they are the favorite in the NL central (much like Minnesota in the AL central) and that is with or without Burnes. Certainly they are stronger with Burnes, but depending on the return for him, Milwaukee is set up fairly well for the coming years with all of their young position players on their roster (that also sounds familiar.) Milwaukee certainly doesn't have a need for outfielders, but they are like most teams that would want pitching. I don't know what a fit would be, I just think that a chance of them trading him before opening day is higher than zero, and the Twins have certainly been connected that way all offseason. We'll see. :)
  7. Cory Engelhardt
    Dan Hayes mentioned this morning that they have talked to Milwaukee and Chicago regarding Burnes and Cease, along with other high impact starters. But that move is on the back burner for now, as they focus on a hitter. He also mentioned that adding Gonzalez, another top 100 prospect, will help those trade talks
  8. Cory Engelhardt
    Castro and Martin can both do that, or Keirsey or even bubba Thompson. At least defensively they may be fine
  9. Cory Engelhardt
    What if that player is Buxton?
  10. Cory Engelhardt
    Do you have someone in mind?
  11. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t know that I’d call it a rumor so much as it is Plouffe saying that Cease to the twins would be fun. And I do agree with that part :)
  12. Cory Engelhardt
    JD Martinez or Jorge Soler would both be fantastic fits for the middle of the lineup. I'd also be ok with Solano coming back, especially if they don't trust Miranda's shoulder coming back fully. Unrelated; I saw a rumor (courtesy of Trevor Plouffe) connecting the Twins to Dylan Cease. I'm not saying it means anything, but he would be a FANTASTIC addition via trade.
  13. Cory Engelhardt
    Once again a fun listen. Thanks!
  14. Cory Engelhardt
    Agreed completely
  15. Cory Engelhardt
    The 2024 draft has a number of strong prospects in the college ranks. That's kind of what I'm expecting in either the 1st round or comp round a. But more is better :)
  16. Cory Engelhardt
    Cool, yeah that makes sense. The value in this deal was good for Polanco. I'll miss him too. More offseason to come :)
  17. Cory Engelhardt
    If it were me, would you spend the money to upgrade 1B (Kirilloff and Miranda) or backup CF (Castro) and/or corner OF (Gordon?) My mind went first to JD Martinez. Maybe Adam Duvall. Either of their bats would help.
  18. Cory Engelhardt
    I mean, I certainly think he has a better shot to help a team (if healthy) than some of the other #5 types that have gotten big deals this offseason. I more am just saying that Varland is good and should be on the team in some capacity, and I still think adding a playoff level arm is coming. But it's certainly possible that in-season trades will augment the rotation too.
  19. Cory Engelhardt
    I don't think starting pitching is better with adding Descalfini compared to last year with Gray. I wouldn't bet on Gray having another career year in 2024, but to truly improve the rotation I think more needs to be added AND/OR the internal guys (Ryan/Ober/Paddack) need to all improve over their 2023 versions. That's certainly possible. DH, I think they add a right handed bat. JD Martinez would be great here, but there are other options too.
  20. Cory Engelhardt
    Why can't he be rotation depth and act as the long guy/6th man? I still think there is a good chance they roll with 6 starters to be honest.
  21. Cory Engelhardt
    I'm not at all sure he will be at St. Paul. He can help the team, so IF Desclafini is the #5 (I do think they can roll with a 6 man rotation fwiw) then I also still see Varland in Minneapolis instead of St. Paul. Desclafini did have some really good starts last year, including 8 innings of only giving up 1 run AT Houston in early May. I still think they are going to go for a top of the rotation arm, or at least playoff worthy. Certainly they will add a bat now I'd imagine.
  22. Cory Engelhardt
    I don’t know how someone could say he is a better option to start than Varland is. Maybe he will make starts, but right now he is long relief at best right? Unless they do start with a 6 man rotation. Even then, the “rope” for him being around isn’t long
  23. Cory Engelhardt
    Catching upgrade? How is that a need?
  24. Cory Engelhardt
    I would title this more like “There is still more to do.” Clearly this trade brought good value overall, but it did not bring the “high impact starter” that the front office has been saying is their focus all offseason. They’ve now said they plan to reallocate the money into the roster, which to me means a right handed bat. That’s either a dh/1b option (of which there are many still available) or possibly an outfielder. That’ll be interesting to see what they do. They haven’t yet acquired a playoff level starter. Lots of time this offseason to accomplish that too.
  25. Cory Engelhardt
    I think they could still be in the market for a new starting pitcher, and probably also a right handed hitter. But this trade is interesting for sure.
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