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  1. roger
    Interesting Ted. Would you put him in the same/level or group as Pineda for the Twins? If they sign one, wouldn't go after the other? Or could they go after both and have them lead the staff in 2022, assuming there is a season? Add a cheaper veteran to hold down a third spot until Maeda returns and let all the kids battle it out for the last two.
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    Thanks for bringing us this report, Seth. Find it interesting that there is a real chance that all three of the outfielders could be out of the Twins system within the next five weeks, Contreras in the Rule 5 and the other two as MiLB free agents. After Miranda, the position player I am most excited to watch the next few years is Julien. Kid sure as heck stood up and made us take notice with his play in his first professional season. He sure could end up being special. The biggest surprise to me was that Winder wasn't a unanimous choice for one of the four starting pitchers. Watched several of his starts at Wichita and no one was pitching any better than this young man before he wore down late in the year.
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    Miranda's season was flat out unbelievable. When talking about who to expect to have that type of move next year, my question is that it may be more likely the answer is no one. Who was the last player to have a break-out year similar to what Miranda had last year? I don't remember anyone, but then my memory ain't what it used to be. Have a feeling Miranda's type of break-out are few, very few. If there is going to be one, my bet would be that jmlease may have hit the best candidate, Cavaco. He's someone who has all the tools in the world and hasn't gotten it done on the field, yet. Another similar candidate could be Javier, should he still be in the Twins organization next year.
  4. roger
    Assume he was a college player, but that is fast. I always think back to Robin Yount of the Brewers. He was a high school kid who I believe played for them a year after being drafted. Keep hoping the Twins will get someone like that one year. Maybe Noah Miller???
  5. roger
    Very interesting. Yet, the only real advantage was 2015 when they took Bregman and the Twins dropped the ball by taking Jay. What is surprising to me is: 1) Bregman was taken that recent? Seems like he has been a star in the middle of their lineup for that long; and 2) Considering they made nearly as many mistakes as the Twins, the fact they are in the World Series indicates there is a lot more to baseball than doing well in the first round or two of the draft....much, much more.
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    Baseball has probably the lowest level of success for players drafted in any/all positions, thus, huge failures of even the highest picks are common. The good news is that, 1) he was a college player, not high school who are much younger and a greater risk; 2) he came out of the toughest conference (SEC) in which to be successful; and 3) he wasn't drafted by the Twins, who admittedly have made some blunders with their high picks the last decade or two or three. But getting someone who was #5 overall is a huge get as I see it. Throw in SWR who was playing in AA ball as a 20-year old and the trade looks awfully good, in my ole eyes. Granted, neither may ever play an inning for the Twins, but considering both are already successful at AA one making it as a solid regular has a higher likelihood of happening.
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    Thanks for the report, Steve. And isn't it great that there still is some baseball for a handful of Twins to be playing. Of the group in the AFL this year, Wallner is the only one who most consider a top prospect. So it is great that he is having some success. As for the others, it is a chance to get noticed. Maybe another coach/scout will see something they like and one will get picked in the Rule 5 draft. In other cases, maybe one will take a step forward and use it as a stepping stone to a bigger 2022. In any case, Steve, it is great reading about actual baseball...thanks.
  8. roger
    I'll go one better, Nick. I foresee Rortvedt as the Twins starting catcher beginning in 2023. His bat will improve and be ok, while his defense is so much better than either of the other two he will become the #1 guy. Biggest question is which of the two he shares the catcher spot with? Will also second those comments who want Kepler to stay in right, which is automatic after they extend Buxton. As for pitching, signing Pineda as the free agent and another trade like the Odorizzi or Maeda trades works for me.
  9. roger
    Very interesting. I guess it all starts with what happens to Buxton. So in the meantime, we wait.
  10. roger
    We have to assume, and yes I know that can be dangerous, that the Twins believed that: 1) Berrios was not signing an extension and would test free agency after 2022; and 2) They will have the same chance of signing him then whether he was a Twin or Blue Jay. With that assumption and the fact this year was 100% in the crapper, trading Jose made sense. So then the question is whether or not they got the best return they could expect. Considering the griping I read from Toronto, sounds like they did. Whenever anyone discusses both prospects, we must remember that Martin was drafted (was it #5 overall?), sat on his butt last summer, then began his professional career in AA. And SWR is only 20 years old and also at AA, something unheard of in the Twins organization. Add that prior to joining the Twins, SWR had not appeared in a game for what, two months, it makes sense that they were very careful with his usage the last month of Wichita's season.
  11. roger
    Have a question for everyone. Does Atlanta beat Los Angeles in the NLCS if they don't have Rosario?
  12. roger
    Twins seemed to focus on college pitching throughout this draft. Makes sense seeing their current need. I know all drafts are a crap shoot, but wouldn’t it be great if two or three of this year’s class actually played up to their ceiling?
  13. roger
    Absolutely love this kid and envision him as the Twins lead off hitter for years. And if he were put at second and left there, his D will be ok. Unfortunately, Polanco is and should stay their second baseman. great article and discussion. I have joined the camp who believe a trade maybe best for him and the Twins, assuming they get a good return. if not, he will be the backup at second and third with lots of games as DH. He should never be seen again in the outfield,
  14. roger
    Assume the first two are Rule 5 eligible. What are the chances either is picked in the draft? How big of a surprise would it be if either was added to the 40-man?
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    Agreed!
  16. roger
    Would be interesting to see Baddoo's numbers against everyone excluding the Twins. Got a feeling it doesn't jump off the page. Would be real concerned the Twins would lose Enlow if he isn't protected. With his high ceiling, expect he may be the 5th player added later next month. He had his surgery early this year, right? If so, he could be back pitching by mid-summer?
  17. roger
    Assuming Kirilloff is healthy, your wish shall be granted.
  18. roger
    I keep wanting to find a method that will allow me to 'like' some comments more than once. Or have a 'really like' button to push. Loved your comments.
  19. roger
    Opposed to overspending, in both dollars and years, on any pitcher. When he goes on the IL with a major injury and is lost for X years, the team's chances of competing go down the crapper. Give me a team with three #2 starters and a #3 and it will compete with any staff out there. Don't know how they get those #2 guys, maybe one from free agency or a trade. Maeda is a #2, when healthy, and the third should be coming out of the system, although the only real candidate in 2022 would be Ryan. Then sign Pineda as your #3 with all the kids filling out the rotation in the #5 spot.
  20. roger
    With five nearly certain players needing to be added, will be surprised if any of the players you mentioned are added to the 40-man. Hopefully, Cabbage and most of the others can be signed to a minor league free agent contract and kept in the system. Especially interested in seeing them retain Whitefield, who I believe can become a very good player later in his career. When the two or three free agents depart, the 40-man will be down to either 39 or 40. All future reductions will be tied to opening spots for prospects to be added or free agent signings.
  21. roger
    Great piece, Nick. Think I will sit back and see what the FO actually does rather than speculate. Will you be maintaining the above as they make their moves?
  22. roger
    I will repeat what I have said 500 times on this site. When they let Eddie go they lost the heart and soul of this team. The result, the Twins played heartless baseball in 2021. And yes, Eddie lost his group and didn’t do anything special in Cleveland. with the added excitement of the playoffs, Eddie is having one of his hot streaks. On the other hand, I can’t disagree with anything written above except the comment about his defense. Yes, he will make the occasional head scratcher mistake, but he will make just as many plays that are exceptional.
  23. roger
    Wasn't a huge fan of their signing him three years ago as I thought age was catching up with him. Was I wrong! Lots of reasons to not bring him back, but if they do it has to be on a one year contract. But one reason to bring him back would be if the Twins are say a .500 team or under come late July, could they trade him to another contender for a HUGE return as this year? Guess it depends on the market and how he is hitting, but if the NL has a DH the market would double.
  24. roger
    Why would anyone consider trading Canterino right now? He potentially could be the best of all the arms coming thru the system. But he spent most of last year injured, and unlike TJ when you know what the recovery period will be, there isn't a clear answer of when/if Canterino will return at 100%. So the Twins would be selling LOW, not something to do with the lottery ticket he could become.
  25. roger
    Yes. By that I mean it is a plan to work into during the 2022 season with a 100% commitment to it in 2023. So no, it isn't what you would run out there on opening day 2022.
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