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  1. roger
    Maybe Seth or someone else knows the answer. What spot will the Twins be picking in this year's Rule 5 draft? I don't know if their adding Leguma makes it less likely or more that they will make a pick. Obviously, if they are picking early in the draft there may/should be some interesting prospects available. Heck, maybe even a solid catcher. But that may be a dumb comment as he wouldn't be experienced enough to be their 1A catcher and carrying 3 catchers for the entire year is tough.
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    Question, Dman. Are they going to a 27 man roster next year?
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    Canterino will also go on the 60 day IL at that time.
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    Like most I am surprised by Legumina. Fortunately, the Twins know a lot more about him than I. The roster is full. Should they want to pick someone in the Rule 5 they need to create a spot. They are also gonna have to create at least three spots for a catcher, shortstop and top reliever. And that would give them only two catchers on the roster. That seems unlikely. Will they begin the process Friday by non tendering someone? I look at their roster and see 8 outfielders, well 7 plus Gordon. Will there be some trades coming, hopefully soon.
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    Thanks so much for linking this, DJL44. Doubt the Twins have ever had two AFL all-stars, especially both middle infielders. I know the AFL isn't what it was awhile ago, but historically most of the stars of the league went on to have very good MLB careers.
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    Interesting, Seth. I like Contreras, a lot. I just don't know if the day you post this interview is the day he leaves the Twins. I expect they are going to need to manufacture at least one roster spot from their current outfielders. That decision for me would be easy, Garlick. So when I saw earlier today that he signed a one year contract, my thoughts turned to Contreras. I love his defense and believe he should remain with the team the next few years. If the Twins are going to add only two or three today before the Rule 5 deadline, they have those spots. But as soon as they need spots for that shortstop, a catcher or two and at least one bullpen guy, they are gonna have to open a couple spots.
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    That sure looks exciting. I would flip Miranda with Lee at third base. Have the Twins had a good catcher since Mauer?
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    Agreed. Note, I didn’t suggest he be a late inning guy. If memory serves, there were several outings were he came into nearly impossible situations and got the job done. Don’t recall what inning those were, doubt they were late in the game.
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    All this discussion and nobody even mentions Thielbar. How many times did he come into tha t Fireman’s role and get the job done. Heck, often better than anyone would have hoped. I like Rogers, a lot, but not certain he is the guy they should try to sign. I want them to get the best available, whomever that is. And based on last year that ain’t Rogers.
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    Great report, Seth. Thanks. The biggest shock to me is that the deadline is already tomorrow. Man, November is flying by. I see them taking Julien and Canterino, who I view as locks. Doubt they will take a lot more. Probably one more for a total of three, but I won't be shocked if is only two this year. After adding two you got to look at the 40-man and see who would need to be replaced. So when you are considering most of these other pitchers, are they viewed better than say Balazovic, Enlow, Pagan or Megill? Cause if you add more than two or three, someone else is going to have to go. Same goes for position players. That is why I am doubtful that Severino gets added. No question in my mind that Julien is both ahead of him and viewed by the Twins as a better prospect. With so many outfielders on the team, do they keep Urbina? If so, they need to part with Garlik or Contreras tomorrow. On the other hand, they are going to need to part with that duo sometime over the coming months to open spots for that shortstop and catcher. Subject to trades, there really isn't anyone else who could logically be moved to open spots.
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    Interesting write up, Seth. What’s not to like about this guy. If he continues his development, when do you see him making it to the Twins?
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    Thanks, Doc
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    Question, Nick. Shouldn’t the$4.5M spent on buy-outs be included innext year’s budget? Do you know how the Twins handle this? As for players leaving, will be shocked if they move on from Urshela. Seems that so many of you assume they will, yet I thought he was one of their best players.
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    Am looking forward to listening to this later today, Seth. Based on what you wrote, sounds like he could be a good prospect. I believe that the most important part of any catcher's game is his defense, blocking balls, throwing out runners and managing the pitching staff. Is he, or can he be, above average behind the plate? Provided he can hit a little, defense should be his ticket to the 'show.'
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    Has anyone else wondered if the Front Office and Manager talk about things such as pitcher use? Sure doesn't seem that way to me. A manager who takes his pitchers out of games by the 5th inning and a FO that doesn't invest in several experienced multi-inning pitchers to get those next couple innings seems to me to be an organization that is outta whack! As for help for next year's pen. I have said it several times in these past few days, I want QUALITY over QUANTITY. Go out and sign the best damn late inning reliever you can to go with Lopez and Duran. That just might give them what KC had back whenever. And if the manager is going to continue his 5 inning B.S., they had better make certain there are at least two multi-inning guys in that pen...whether signed as free agents or from within.
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    There is one other aspect of both of these kids, Julien and Martin, games that isn't talked about enough. And that is speed. I want the Twins to begin running again. Put pressure on the other team's D and steal a lot of bases, especially with the bigger bags. Adding Lewis to this duo and I say bring the pirana's back. Loved watching those teams back whenever.
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    Disagree on one point, Doc. There is another glaring hole, the biggest IMO. That is a starting catcher who is better than Jeffers, both behind the plate and with the bat. That catcher may also make a difference with the success of our pitching staff.
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    I think I am in agreement with much of what you are saying. But this bullpen could be close to being one of the best. To get there they need to go out and sign the best damn late inning guy on the market. With Correa gone, they have a lot of money, use some of it for that guy. Get quality over quantity. With hopefully a healthy Alcala coming back along with improvement from Moran, a bullpen closed out by Signee X, Lopez and Duran could be like the KC bullpen that took them to the Series not so long ago. As for Canterino and Enlow, let them stay as starters while coming back from surgery. One other point is they are going to have to address the elephant in the room. That is how are they going to manage their starters in 2023? Are they all going to be limited to TTTO? If so, they need to have at least two relievers who pitch multiple innings every couple days.
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    Not interested in these three. I want to see the Twins get quality over quantity. They are gonna have an extra $35M from Correa alone, not counting all the dollars from the rest of the guys released. Go out and get the best damn reliever on the market. Added to Lopez and Duran at the back end of games, that would be the Royales from when they were champs. There are lots of other solid guys to fill out the earlier innings already in the organization, get a third stud to close out games.
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    Thanks for the heads up, Seth. Impressive young man. When I watch your interviews with Twins prospects, I hope that most of them make it. Watching this, I got a feeling I know this kid is going to be good...real good. Guess we will just have to tip our caps to the Brew Crew.
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    I don't expect the Twins to be competitive when it comes to signing Correa. And I am ok with that. I really don't want the Twins tying themselves to a big 8-10 year contract. Especially for a shortstop with three very good young prospects on the verge of making it. Yes, all three may not develop into better than average major leaguers. But odds are awfully good that one of Lewis, Lee or Miller will. So I put those dollars towards a few other holes and pray for better health. And should two of the above trio turn into something special, the Twins just may be awfully good. Those extra dollars will be needed to both add to future lineups and sign some of these young kids to extensions.
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    Recall your son is in Chattanooga, right? Perhaps the most memorable trip was one of their spring trips to Las Cruces, NM. Don't remember a lot about the games, but I will always remember going to Mesilla where we walked into this neat photography gallery. All the pictures were signed by Bob Lilly. We asked if it was 'the' Bob Lilly and was told yes. The gal went into the back room to get him and we talked for probably an hour. Was fun talking to one of the all-time greats who played for the Cowboys, me being from the Wisconsin Fox Valley (green bay area).
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    Very interesting young man, Seth. And thanks for bringing us something other than another article on getting that ACE pitcher followed by all the articles on catchers. Reading about him brought back lots of memories. Our son played for Denver U back in the 80's and I remember spending a wonderful long weekend in Grand Junction when they played Mesa State. The highlight for me, however, was spending some time away from the ballpark at several of the Peach groves in the area. Have always been a sucker for those fantastic Colorado peaches which grow along the Colorado River in the Mesa area. Must admit I knew nothing about this young man prior to watching this. Sounds like someone we just might get excited about next year and beyond.
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    Will second CRF’s comment. I remain hopeful that they get more games out of him next season as he really is capable of being a solid #1. Expect they would wait to extend him, if he is interested ?, until they see how healthy he is and how well Louie and SWR do in 2023.
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    To me, the only plan that matters is the one in the front office. And I suspect that plan has versions B, C, D and more. I hope like heck they don’t bring Correa back if it requires an 8 to 10 year deal. Also add me to the group who wants to see them strengthen the bullpen and find a real upgrade at catcher. As for shortstop, I am fine with a solid defender covering until Lewis or Lee is ready. I will also be surprised if the payroll exceeds last year. If Correa is gone, I see the payroll going down by at least $10M.
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