farmerguychris

I'd prefer to keep him for the rest of this season, and then if they decide to go a different direction, trade him this winter. One thought however that gives me pause on this plan is that I don't know when a lockout would begin. If its in December, we wouldn't even really have a chance to trade him until labor negotiations are resolved, so that may be a hard time to get fair value for him if everyone is trying to conduct a full off-season in 2 weeks.

Wrong move based on what goal? As fans - our goal is to win games. As owners - thinking their goal is to make/save money.... We'll see which goal is the focus this trade deadline as the team has put themselves in position to justify spending some money.

I disagree.... I believe there won't be a 2027 season.... That reduces the return we'll get for him.

Other than being our top prospect, I don't see how he's done anything more than the others to deserve a call up yet.

One thing I hope they remember when evaluating trades - I don't believe having an extra year (2027) when either buying, or selling, will mean anything. So don't pay extra in terms of prospects when acquiring someone with an extra year beyond this year under contract, and don't expect to get anything extra when holding out for the best offer if we decide to sell someone like Ryan - who still has an option for next year..... zero confidence next season will happen, so no real value to it.

I don't think we're going to be real contenders this year. Since I'm of the opinion that next year may be completely cancelled due to a lock out, I'm very concerned about the possibility of him starting with us in 2028 already with 1.5 years of service time under his belt... So, to keep a talent like him in MN for as long as possible (since we won't likely resign him if he plays to his potential), keep him where he is for 2026, hope for a season in 2027, but save him for 2028.

I don't think its that hard. Baseball in MN has a lot more 'fair weather' fans than either the Wild or Vikings do. That should be a good thing, because they have so many more home games to fill. Thinking back to the crowds in 2023 - I'm sure a lot of those seats were filled with 'fair weather' fans who were thrilled to be at the park to see a winning team. Fast forward to today and the only people at games are those who are on sites like this - people who pay attention beyond just when things are going well. Fans show up when they win. When they don't compete - fair weather fans can find other things to do. The team is getting the attendance they deserve - if they want more people to care, they need to do a better job of putting a product on the field the 'average' fan cares about, and yes - that often involves spending more money on higher quality players. Its not required, but it won't hurt either if gaining fans is a goal.

Favorite spoof article so far.... Seems spot on and very predictive of what would likely happen.

Other than being our top prospect, what has Jenkins done to deserve a promotion over anyone else at AAA. Let him continue to develop and learn to stay healthy this season.

Love this idea, especially the part where he can possibly play elsewhere if the catcher role becomes a challenge physically. We need more talent in this role in the entire minor system.

And this.....this right here is why MLB needs a cap and floor. To have ANY team have their goal to simply be exciting is really pathetic. The only goal for ALL pro sports teams, and the measure of success from the fans, should be to win a championship.

I get that.... But what have Tampa and Milwaukee achieved by operating that way..... Neither have ever won a world series. Isn't that the goal? We have a known commodity in Ryan who can be a starter in the playoffs - if we trade him, we're hoping to get someone as good as Joe, but there is no guarantee the player we get in return ever even plays in the majors. Has this Front Office proven they can be trusted to get a good return for Joe - I think that is a valid question.

Tom says he's willing to spend money on the team when appropriate. This is the kind of guy we'd be wishing we had if he played elsewhere - spend the money to keep him. You don't let talent get away if you actually care about winning. Do we really want to go back to being a farm team for big market clubs?

Based on his history - he absolutely has 30 home run power. He just needs to get his mind to align with his physical skills (if he still has them). Do the Twins have a psychologist that can work with him?

I'd start by telling him he's getting a high inside fastball strike prior to throwing the pitches and see if he can get to it..... If he can't hit what he knows is coming (which he already should) - need to blow up his swing.