Byrdman

Just the fact they kept Larnach on the roster is the biggest loss. We should have Emmanuel starting in LF to get accustomed to MLB life. So he could have a AAA reset, if needed, as this is his last option year. It is a down year, there was no reason to keep Larnach.

I would like them to just part ways with both Larnach and Wallner. There are some better hitters and fielders hitting FA this year that we should go after. If they refuse to spend money just bring up the young guys and let them play every single day.

Oh i understand that, but more so on this economy. What is the first thing most people cut when they have less money than normal. Entertainment and sporting events. Average family goes to say 5-10 events a year? With the economy now, they can to maybe go to 1-2 a year. That is all I am trying to get to. This is not you or Phil down the street with season tickets. This is a family of 5 with dad/mom working everyday to provide to feed and house a family.

Honestly, no one can afford to go to the game. We cant anymore, sports and entertainment was the first thing cut with everything else getting so expensive. 20$ for parking, family of 5 for mid range tickets are 200$. Food for the kids and family another 150$. Why would I do that when we can go to a park or other things that are way cheaper. My kids will probably enjoy the cheaper option more than the game anyway.

I just don't want to lose Miranda because we kept France. If France falls on his face two months later we have someone that can play. I just rather have Miranda take 1B over and run with it. Hopefully he can at lease be middle of the road or better at the position.

They like infielders so maybe a straight up Castro for Mountcastle trade will work. We need to move the dollars for the player. I like the Paddock trade idea mentioned.

I know Twinsdaily readers hate Jeffers but he is part of the core of this team. This trade would leave a big giant hole at catcher for this year and after 2025 when Vazquez leaves. Jeffers will not get traded unless we some how find another catcher. I want the Twins to extend him for 4-5 years. You will not find a better catcher in the FA world for the cost.

5yr 40mil would be nice. Maybe make it back loaded like this. 4/4/12/10/10. That will free up some money for the next two years. We honestly wont find a better catcher in the FA world. Jeffers is a good catcher I don't understand the hate on him.

Jair Caramgo i still in our system. was he not a ok hitter and ok backstop? Just needs reps and time. I will trave Vazquez and roll with Caramgo and Jeffers. Jeffers is going to catch 110 games anyway. If we did get a catcher injury we could be in a world of hurt but we can always just sign a veteran catcher and stash them in AAA. Trading Jeffers is the wrong idea.

Tender him and keep him on the roster. He can be really good if he can stay healthy. Give him one last chance. If it was me, Miranda would be the starting 1B/DH going forward and tell him to train every single day to get better at it. If AK can stick around and stay healthy, great he can rotate with Miranda.

Miranda should be at 1B/DH going forward. They could move Lewis to 1B and it could help him stay healthy. But rotating him in at 2nd and 3rd will be needed. Lee can play 3B and Julian can play 2B. That is 5 infielders they can rotate around to give rest days as needed. Who ever is not in the field is the DH.

Well, the Twins need to do something to get a fire lit for this team. Fire the hitting coach and his awful philosophy. The Santana signing was a terrible signing and made me old man groan when it was announced. I would of rolled with Miranda and AK and picked up more pitching but what do i know.

Play Martian in RF everyday and see what he can do.

Lee needs time at AAA. I don't expect him to be with the team until the 2nd half of the year. Unless some injuries happen he will stay at AAA. There is honestly not a roster spot for him currently. Unless we move Farmer or Castro.

Royce will be the face of the team and multiple time all-star. I cant wait to see what he can do with a full season.