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  1. roger
    Love this deal. Recall the Twins playing San Diego several years ago when I believe this kid was pitching. Recall thinking, why the heck can't the Twins have a young stud like this. Yes, its possible his best days are behind him. But with a new elbow, its also possible he can again be that stud he was as a rookie. I understand there are some incentives in the deal, but should he get even close to what he was this is huge. Now get at least one of Mahle, Maeda, or Gray extended along with our batting champ and all will be good in Twins Country.
  2. roger
    Yes he does, Cody. And I expect he thanks you.
  3. roger
    Here we go, another article talking about trading half the team. Signing Correa looks to me like the final move for position players. Could see them signing a free agent reliever, but I really expect the Twins are about set for spring training. Do one of the moves you talk about above happen, maybe. But I would expect it to be in July after they have a lot more information about how our guys are playing this year and what the team needs for the final push for the playoffs.
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    I believe your mention of Tony Wolters is the first comment TD has about his recent signing. Although not a major impact, I view getting a guy with five or six years of big league experience (Rockies) on a Minor League deal was a must. Now that is done and it is encouraging that he is only 30 years old. It is going to be interesting to see who is removed from the 40-man when Correa signs his contract, hopefully, today or tomorrow. When I look at it there isn't an obvious choice. Garlick is most likely if it isn't a pitcher. Also can't see Larnach starting the season at St. Paul. The kid hit too well last year prior to his injury. If he does start at Target Field, going to have to be some move, probably a trade. Also see that you failed to mention Josh Winder in either the rotation or bullpen. Kid was with the Twins all of last year, when healthy. Could be ideal arm for that long relief role. Doubt he will go back to St. Paul, although anything is possible.
  5. roger
    WOW! I was one of the few who was hopeful Correa didn't return. My concern is whether or not the Twins will have the dollars to retain/extend Lewis, Lee, Miranda, AK, Larnach and some of the young pitchers. You see, I believe most of those guys are going to become very good/and/or/great ballplayers. Assuming this actually gets signed, gonna have to think about how this affects the Twins in both the short and long term. Money isn't a problem for the next few years. But where will guys like Lewis, Lee and perhaps a few others (Julien, Martin) play with Carlos at short? Expect that could become a good problem. Also expect it increases the liklihood that one of those young studs is traded. Probably will wait until summer to give someone like Martin a chance to improve his value. Hopefully, Lee and Lewis ain't going anywhere, hopefully.
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    Will agree with those thinking a trade is on the horizon with Lee, Julien and Martin all vying for the same spots on the diamond. But that trade doesn’t need to be now. Maybe in July. Maybe next winter. will be interesting to see who the one who gets traded is. Doesn’t make sense to speculate as that decision is beyond us. Insofar as Martin is concerned, seems he hit better late last year when he abandoned the changes from when the Twins were tinkering with his swing. Good chance his bat and status returns in 2023.
  7. roger
    I continue to be concerned with what the dollars will mean when we need to extend Miranda, Royce, Lee, AK, Larnach and Rodriguez beginning in four or five years. For that reason I am fine waiting for Lewis to be our shortstop sometime this summer. On the other hand, it isn’t smart of Mr. Cohen to disrespect a young Latin man. Certainly not if he really wants him playing for the Mets.
  8. roger
    Still like this kid and remain hopeful he has a big 2023. One question. It is known that the Twins 'tinkered' with his swing when he came over from Toronto. Assume that was related to their wanting more power. We also know that he had a bad 2022 at the plate, which may have been related to a hand injury. He then had a great month in the AFL. Does anyone know if he returned to his pre-tinkering swing in the AFL when away from Twins coaching? Or did he not do anything different, other than being healthier? I sure don't know, but an interesting question.
  9. roger
    Love these look backs. Although not proven, three of the top five continue to have the potential to be absolute studs with a fourth, Duran, already achieving that status. Also interesting how one of the two best, Miranda, was way down this list. Considering that over half (16) have already played for the Twins, in hind sight this group must be considered an excellent group.
  10. roger
    Certainly not the reliever I had hoped they would get. And still hope for. Let's cross our fingers that Enlow will clear waivers and remain with the organization. Still believe he could make it. Gotta believe it is good that when looking at the 40-man someone with as much potential as Enlow has to be the one cut loose when adding someone.
  11. roger
    Don't understand what you are saying. What does Lewis' injury have to do with whether or not Rodriguez will be ready to play come spring training? Also, weren't they different injuries? Wasn't ERod a meniscus tear, which is a lot different than an ACL?
  12. roger
    Don't need to. My point is that I want the Twins to have a balanced lineup, four right and four left with one switch does that. Should be equally good versus both sided pitchers. If it isn't, then they may need to make some changes of players.
  13. roger
    I don’t understand all the concern with having left handed hitting corner outfielders. As I look at their starting lineup I see four starters who bat left, Arraez, Gallo, Larnach or AK in left, Keps in right and one of the three guys battling for left as DH. There are also four who are right handed, the catchers, Farmer at short, Miranda and Buxton. Polo is switch, so the lineup is perfectly balanced. So I don’t understand why everyone has a burr under their saddles about the corner guys swinging from the left side.
  14. roger
    Won’t he be 100% and ready to go at the start of spring training?
  15. roger
    Gotta disagree with several of you regarding Duran's future. I want him to stay in the bullpen with continued use like last season, ie, close some games but come in to put out the fire in earlier innings before the game gets out of hand. Got a question for everyone thinking he should start. With the assumption the Twins can have a #1 starter who will win at least half his starts, what do you gain by replacing him with Duran? With 25-30 starts each year, maybe 3 more wins? 4 or 5? What do you gain by his having an impact in the results of 60 games? I maintain it's a hell of a lot more than another 4 or 5 wins. Considering that they currently have, and should continue to have in the future, a solid starting staff, I believe he is much more valuable to the team in his current role. Also take exception with the one comment above suggesting Rodrguez may be years away. Every year or two some young stud hits MLB at 20 years of age. Guys like Acuna several years ago. Wasn't that kid from Seattle 20 last year? Assuming good health, I believe there is a chance Rodrguez plays for the Twins in 2023, hopefully, in the playoffs.
  16. roger
    Great series, Nick. Agree with these rankings, including Ober. Have a feeling that when you do this next year Rodriguez will be #1.
  17. roger
    Love what SWR has done this past year and remain excited about what Prielipp can be. Looking at their ceilings, Nick, would you say Radke/Berríos for SWR and Sale for Prielipp are good comps? Understand the dearth of catching in the organization and believe they have to find one young AA guy before spring training. For that reason I understand your having Jeffers this high. But My stomach turns every time I read about how good his defense is. It isn’t. He is good at taking advantage of bad umpiring (LaTroy Hawkins comment, not mine). At everything else he is bad. Way too many balls get past him and he is terrible throwing guys out. Wasn’t it 20 some steals before he threw anyone out last year? And I recall that his first out was safe, until tagged out on an over slide.
  18. roger
    Question, Parker? I often read that player X made Y adjustments over the winter and reports to Spring Training as a better player. My question, why aren’t the large group of coaches each team has finding these adjustments to make the player better?
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    I do not believe that Buxton is as fragile as many say. A good share of his injuries have been normal baseball related injuries. How many times has he been on the IL after being hit in the hand/wrist with a 90+ mph fastball? I don't recall the exact number, but believe it is several. Running into a fence at full speed will destroy anyone's body, especially hitting some fences which aren't properly padded at his speed. Yes, some of his injuries have been nagging injuries you would think/hope a professional athlete could avoid. But most were either normal baseball injuries or due to his playing 100% on every play. As for 2023, if Byron plays 130+ games with most being in center field the Twins will win. They will be in the playoffs.
  20. roger
    Always enjoy this exercise, Nick, thanks. Understand your injury concerns, but I believe Mahle and Maeda are both going to be healthy and strong members of next year’s rotation. Where I may differ is I believe this FO doesn’t plan on any big moves. Maybe a reliever, but this team may be the one they go to war with.
  21. roger
    Fun article, thanks. I would be more specific: Royce works to stay ahead of schedule with his rehab and joins the Twins by June 15, following a two week rehab stint in Fort Myers. He resolves that by September Twins fans will have forgotten about Carlos, whatever his name is. Brooks will continue his upward march and resolves to join the Twins by late August. Where he plays will be a problem for Rocco to deal with. Emmanuel believes the Twins can have their version of Atlanta's Acuna who made the big club as a 20 year old. He resolves to play like Acuna, earning a callup on August 31 so he is available for the playoffs. Connor Prielipp looked in a mirror this morning and saw Chris Sale. He thought: if Chris Sale could make the White Sox late in the year following being drafted, why can't I make the Twins? He resolves to do so and backs it up on the mound with his first big league start the last day of the season. SWR woke up this morning thinking about the one start he made for the Twins at year's end. He decides there is no way he wants to pitch another inning in the minors and come spring training, resolves to make that happen. And I will add a sixth. Louie Varland woke up today and read this post and thought, hey, what about me? With a bit of a chip growing on his shoulder, he resolves to do whatever SWR does and makes the Twins opening day roster and the rest is history. And should the good Lord choose to allow me another year on this ball of mud, I resolve to enjoy every minute of the Twins 2023 season.
  22. roger
    I understand that his defense has been a question for some. Haven't seen enough to know whether his routes are average, or not. I do know that he has a very good arm, which should make him at least average in left field. If healthy, believe in this kid. Hopefully, those concerns are behind him.
  23. roger
    I don't expect Correa to be worth his annual salary six or seven years from now, regardless of whether this injury becomes a problem. And that is around the time that Lewis, AK, Larnach, Lee, Varland, SWR, Duran and others are going to need to be extended. Well, a couple actually should be extended sooner. So the problem I see in bringing him back is the nearly $30M he will be paid in 2028-2029-2030-2031 and 2032...assuming it is a 10-year deal. The Twins are a mid-market team with a rational business plan. Because of how his contract will affect the longer term future, I will continue to believe they should take a pass on bringing him back.
  24. roger
    Expect our ranking is much different had Buxton been healthy. Even when on the field, he wasn't running in fear of further injury. Damn, it would be nice to have that young man healthy and playing like we know he can.
  25. roger
    I am happy for him now that he gets to play with his brother. The contract is another example of how ridiculous things are getting. Interesting that after reading this I have hope that the Twins may get a big year from Pagan. Wouldn’t that be something?
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