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  1. roger
    Don't you consider Moran or Stashak as potential 2022 contributors to the pen? If so, why not?
  2. roger
    There is another side to signings like this, it isn't all about the Twins. Players like this are more likely to spend the entire year in St. Paul. Getting the best players they can to supplement the prospects is a big plus for the Saints. Unrelated to future help for the Twins, it is important to put the best team they can on the field at CHS Field. Heck, it may be the only baseball we see next year.
  3. roger
    This staff looks bigger than what I recall, Nick. Have the number of big league coaches increased over the past few years? Or am I just imagining that? Thanks for the update, Nick. And if you aren't back next week, Merry Christmas to you and all the guys and gals at Twins Daily.
  4. roger
    If Kepler is one of the leagues most valuable trade assets, why does everyone constantly talk about trading him. Isn’t he also that valuable to the Twins?
  5. roger
    Someone can correct me if I am mistaken, but I believe Lewis' AFL team had three top prospects who were all shortstops. Lewis may have been the most suited to play center, thus, spent most of his time there.
  6. roger
    Thanks for these reports, Nash. Really excited to see SWR dominate this coming year. If he does, we could see him at Target Field by mid-late season. If Rodriguez was signed in 2019, did he play in the DSL that year? If not, this past summer would have been his first experience in professional ball. Very unusual for Latin kids to break-in in the GCL/FCL league, rather than beginning in the DSL.
  7. roger
    Interesting. Couldn't see the Twins this year on tv, so I can't speak from personal viewing. But most of the comments/articles I read here say AK is one of the better defensive first basemen in the league while being so-so in left field. They also indicate that Sano was well below average at first. With Sano at DH most of the time, you don't lose his 30+/- home runs, you just improve the overall team defense by having him on the bench. He would play first when AK needs a day off or is banged up.
  8. roger
    Tar Heel beat me to it. Eddie-Eddie-Eddie. And let’s keep AK ar first.
  9. roger
    On one hand, Nash, I would say Moran. Why? Because he should be a key part of the Twins 2022 pen. So he should be here now, not years away. On the other hand, would say Rosario. Why? Because the little we saw last summer suggests he could be special, really special.
  10. roger
    Kirilloff is one of the three best defensive first basemen in the league? Having not watched many games last year, is surprising for me...the good kind. If he is that good at first, average in the outfield and Sano is not good at first, easy decision. Add the potential of AK's bat and it seems logical that he is in the lineup at first every game except when injured or needing a day off. Does Sano get the nod on those days?
  11. roger
    Why is everyone assuming there will be a salary floor? Sure, it has been mentioned. But if there is a hard floor, you know the owners are going to insist on some type of cap other than the current tax. Do you really think the players will accept anything resembling a hard cap? Although I could be 100% wrong, I don't see that happening in this negotiation.
  12. roger
    Don't discount Rortvedt's bat, Cody. Yes, he is a defense first catcher because his D is very, very good. But he should have begun last year at AA, moving to AAA mid-season. Everyone, including the Twins, knew he wouldn't hit when forced up to the Twins. But it was a great experience and he had real nice stretches with the bat when finally moved back to St. Paul. Agree that he will/should begin 2022 at St. Paul and be ready to move back to the Twins when needed due to injury or a trade. Unlike most, I see this Verona, Wisconsin native as a future Twins catcher who will either share the job or be the #1 guy. Agree that there isn't a lot of recognizable prospects behind him, probably something they should be working on in this year's draft and International signings.
  13. roger
    They won't let me like this twice, Mike. Thanks!
  14. roger
    Will second TopGunn's comments and add one. I continue to hope/dream that Lewis will become the Twins version of Derek Jeter. Great person, leader, super athletic, great ballplayer and winner. It's all there, now he just needs the opportunity to get on the field and show us. Yes, his 2019 minor league season was a disappointment, a huge disappointment for a #1 prospect. But let's remember that he followed that up by earning the Arizona Fall League MVP. When you look at who the previous MVP's were, it is an impressive list. Add to that his reported excellent play in St. Paul during the messed up 2020 season and you have a run of impressive play covering parts of two years. I know, that's the positive way of looking at it as opposed to the negative 2019 stats. So be it, with everything else going on in baseball and the world, I choose to be postive.
  15. roger
    Damn shame that there couldn't be more joy to go with how happy Buxton appeared at his signing press conference. Instead of happiness for all Twins fans, baseball shut down with the Twins having done very little to help him reach his #1 goal next year. Yes, they appear to have money to spend, just not certain what is left to spend it on.
  16. roger
    Finally! Congrats!
  17. roger
    I like to stay away from speculating about trading X for Y. Way beyond my pay grade. But you do pose an interesting question. As for an answer? I don't have a clue who, but expect the Twins will have a player playing shortstop come opening day. I do have one question that stuck out from your post, at least to me. Texas signed Seager to a 10-year $325M contract. Where do they get the revenue for such a move? Does their new stadium give that much more revenue than say the Twins and other similar non major market teams?
  18. roger
    It doesn't need to be a contract. The two sides could agree to one, reduce the bonus structure as part of the agreement; provided the owner's unilaterally increase minor league salaries by X, Y and Z at the various levels. Yes, the owner's could later change back, but there has to be some good faith or we ain't gonna see baseball for a long time.
  19. roger
    Could be great move. And it could be a bust, but if so it isn't that much money. Don't have a clue what Bundy's role will be come opening day, whenever that will be. Have a feeling, however, that the FO will be looking at their pitching needs much different than most of us would like. Wouldn't be surprised if they see three spots filled by the foursome with some experience, Dobnak, Ober, Ryan and Jax. If three of that four don't get it done, they can look to whomever is ready from Strotman, Winder, Duran, etc., with Maeda ready come August. Whenever this stoppage ends, have a feeling there isn't going to be as much done on the starting pitching front as most of us/you want. Maybe one more from either the FA market or a trade.
  20. roger
    I am surprised that the Twins didn't sign Pineda prior to the lockout. To be honest, don't know what it means that they didn't.
  21. roger
    I found Mr. Manfred's letter well written, as I would expect. Also agree that most of his points are legitimate. Expect the players could submit a similar letter with other points that would also have merit. I would say, however, that your response is both combative and not constructive. Glad you aren't at the table as I fear we would never again see baseball.
  22. roger
    Got a question, Ted, regarding your comment about a "a glut of corner outfield talent behind Kepler." My question is, who? Yes, Trevor Larnach is a good prospect, maybe great prospect, who is nearly ready. But with the likelihood that Kirilloff is their first baseman, there is also a need in left field for Larnach to fill. I guess some will include Austin Martin, but right now we don't have a clue where they think he will fit in or when he will be ready. By trading Kepler, you would be creating two open corner outfield spots with one good/great prospect who is almost ready. Who moves into that other spot? I keep seeing lots of people make this comment and for the life of me, I don't have a clue who those other great prospects are that are close to being ready to form that 'glut.'
  23. roger
    Very interesting that all of your lineup are presently in the Twins organization with only Sano needing to be extended to still be around in '25. Like Nashville, I would expect Rortvedt to split the catching duties or even be the main guy as his defense is much better. A few of the younger kids will need to continue improving towards their ceiling. Hopefully, one or two will max out and become a real star. What your presentation really says, however, is that any position players the Twins bring in should be on very short contracts, ie, next year's shortstop. Do you envision Arraez still being around as a utility guy and part-time DH?
  24. roger
    Agree with your logic and goal of competing in 2022. Heck, give a couple of the regulars their best years and who know what happens. Have always been someone fearful of giving up top prospects, yet knowing that probably over half never produce as expected/hoped for. If a trade does occur, I would expect that it could include Lewis Thorpe. Seems to have worn out his welcome with the Twins, yet, he must have some value or he would have been included in the recent purge. Not going to go into speculating who would be included for pitcher X, other than to believe that Thorpe could be included as a minor part of any trade.
  25. roger
    The one thing missing from your list, Cody, was a slick fielding shortstop. Maybe there is one and you didn't include him. Maybe they are in such demand that they stuck with their teams.
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