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  1. SwainZag
    I went to Target field in April last year and wanted Arraez gear and the Twins store inside the stadium didn't have a single piece of gear...shirt, jersey, anything. Obviously his popularity grew as the season went on, but let's not act like he was a huge draw before the mid-way point for the average fan. Buxton was and still is the biggest draw on the Twins, when he's healthy he's one of the most exciting players to watch in baseball. Either way, winning puts fans at the ballpark.
  2. SwainZag
    Polanco seems like an easy choice against RHP. His average was a little down, but he drew a lot more walks than previously in his career. .374 OBP against righties last season. I imagine something like Polo-Buck-Correa. Against lefties, it's a little more muddled. I imagine Rocco goes with Buck in the leadoff spot, but where to go from there is probably anyone's guess.
  3. SwainZag
    I would argue they haven't traded their the best of their young controllable assets though. They have lost some talent, but held on to the elite guys. Adding talent and keeping your best guys IMO, is not painting themselves into a corner. I would much rather a team amass talent rather than hoard all their prospects. They lost: Graterol, Steer, Petty and CES as prospects and Arraez as a younger controllable asset, as well as 2 months of Cruz in a down year. They gained Maeda, Gray, Mahle, Ryan and Lopez. I really don't see a problem right now, especially when the team has guys such as Winder, Ober, Varland, SWR as well. Starting rotation depth is a much better thing to have IMO.
  4. SwainZag
    Curious....I see the term "ace" and "#3 starter" flung all over these boards. What makes a guy a #2?
  5. SwainZag
    How can your issue with the trade be that Lopez isn't an ace? Arraez should not bring back an ace. There are like 10-12 aces in all of baseball. I would agree I would love for the Twins to acquire one, but having issues with this trade because of that seems like an odd reason.
  6. SwainZag
    IF Lopez can pitch like the 1st half Lopez of last year this trade is a great one. He threw 180 innings last year, and it was his first year throwing more than the 111 he threw in 2019. The hope is he wore down throughout the season and he can continue to build on that 1st half. Luis was my favorite Twin, I really, really seeing him go.
  7. SwainZag
    70-75 IMO is a pretty low estimate. This roster right now is stronger than it was before they signed Correa last season and the general consensus then was the Twins were a .500 or so ballclub on paper. I know they only won 78 last year with Correa, but it took quite the build up of injuries to get there.
  8. SwainZag
    As far as total value is the 4th most lucrative contract in the big 4 major sports history. I'm not sure if it's cringey the Twins were short.... it's a pretty insane offer.
  9. SwainZag
    I mean....was there even ever a slim chance that Verlander ended up in MInnesota?
  10. SwainZag
    But why? They don't need Rortvedt with Vasquez/Jeffers on the roster. Donaldson was pretty awful at the plate last year, is 37 years old and will just take ABs away from Miranda. While I agree the Twins do need a RH bat, I feel this person should be able to play the OF.
  11. SwainZag
    Why wouldn't they just move Tatis to a corner OF position? He is a much better hitter than both Larnach and Kepler. I get the money owed is gigantic over the next 12 years, but the kid is only 23. He led the league in HR, finished 3rd in MVP voting. He definitely still has the superstar potential.
  12. SwainZag
    DId they take the big outfield sign down from the stadium?
  13. SwainZag
    It's not even Christmas yet. Can the "we only did this" takes wait until at least Spring Training? Vasquez is an excellent add at an area of need
  14. SwainZag
    Tell Surly to pony up some cash for naming right.
  15. SwainZag
    Condemning the front office before it's even announced what Atlanta gave up to bring him in. A little quick, no?
  16. SwainZag
    Even in that article he stated that the Twins are not shopping Kepler, but there had been interest elsewhere. I don't think there has ever been anything from the Twins saying they were actively looking to move him.
  17. SwainZag
    I doubt he is hinging his entire decision on the signing of one player. Could be a small factor, but I would think his camping is hoping a team adds on a 4th year, or an opt out. Not all FAs are in a hurry to sign.
  18. SwainZag
    I would much rather one of the younger guys get a full chance in the rotation than spending $12.5 per year on Manaea. He would slot in behind Gray, Ryan, Mahle and Maeda. Give Ober/Varland/SWR/Winder those innings.
  19. SwainZag
    The bases will be bigger. I've heard nothing about changing of the ball size.
  20. SwainZag
    Correa was hit by a pitch on May 5th and broke a finger in his hand, which kept him out until May 18th. I am guessing the games you referenced was during the Astros series of May 10-12. Complain about Rocco and the lineup all you want, but come on, he was hurt and on the IL. It sucks you and the grandson didn't get to see him play but that's not on "in-consistent lineups." The man was injured. Unless you bought you ticket last minute, you should have known good and well that he wouldn't be in the lineup that day.
  21. SwainZag
    His 2021 was gigantic, but took a pretty big step down last season. Which is the real Reynolds going forward? If it's the .262/.345/.461 version from last season some of these trade offers are way, way too much. If going forward he is closer to the .305/.390/.522 things are probably a little closer with trade values. Do I offer Lee AND Lewis for him? I'm thinking no.....
  22. SwainZag
    Like I said in a previous post, I would welcome the addition...but wouldn't like seeing Arraez going away to bring him here.
  23. SwainZag
    I wouldn't mind having Lopez, I just don't think he's THAT great of a get. Before this season his previous high in innings was 111, his overall numbers and K numbers dropped from his great 2021 season. If you take out his nearly unhittable 23 inning of April baseball last year, he was more or less average the rest of the year. I'm not saying I wouldn't like having him on the staff, but would hate to see Arraez and more go for him personally.
  24. SwainZag
    Polanco has proven to be subpar SS. Can he play there in a pinch? Yes, but other than that he's a liability.
  25. SwainZag
    A great hitting catcher is such a luxury. Yes it would have great to have one, but at his age and an educated guess that he will only catch ~110 games or so......it seems like a poor use of funds IMO. I'd rather see them just pony up the money for a SS and sign another catcher to share duties with Jeffers.
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