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  1. farmerguychris
    I don't like penciling him as our full time 1st because his ability to fill in at so many positions is his greatest asset. He has a pretty darn good bat for a utility guy, as a starter at 1st - his bat is not as much to write home about. Its OK, but only OK.
  2. farmerguychris
    I think the bad thing for the Twins about offering the QA is that now they've essentially told Jeffers they believe his is a $23M player.... Would he be open to taking a 2 year contract for only $15M per year after we just told him we value him at $23M?
  3. farmerguychris
    Nope- the Twins don't have the luxury of putting someone on their bench that can't field a position.
  4. farmerguychris
    Hey - Since you brought up Gallo - did his pitching career after the Twins ever go anywhere? I'd take Gallo as a pitcher before I considered bringing Pagan back. Vet minimum and if he's awful (likley) then let him go in spring training.
  5. farmerguychris
    Just no....sometimes its just best to leave the past in the past and leave it there....There are other options for the pen.
  6. farmerguychris
    You're right - his projections are all over the place! I was full speed ahead on offering him the QA until I saw the Athletic's projection, not I'm not so sure... I want him on the Twins for at least 1 more year - would probably be ok with 2 for Jeffers and Lackey to be our pair in 2028. But now, knowing how much the QA is, and knowing what projection systems are saying - I hope we can find a way to make it work. Caratini as our lead catcher is not a great solution.
  7. farmerguychris
    Another example about how the Twins keep telling the fans they want to win, but the off the field talent (such as scouting and analytics) required to allow them to win, are not invested in.
  8. farmerguychris
    I like him better as a set up man for the new stud closer we're going to sign this off season......fingers crossed.
  9. farmerguychris
    I agree....He may be the better option to get the majority of the starts compared to Caratini, despite the payroll figures. But, neither one is going to be someone who does anything more than keep the seat warm for the future.
  10. farmerguychris
    Agreed - we don't NEED him for 4-5 years..... One more to see if Lackey can be ready by then. Plus - I think we've learned that signing 30 year old catchers for more than a year isn't a great plan. Example of Caratini and Vazquez,,,,,,
  11. farmerguychris
    Have to offer the QA if they want to compete in 2027. Full Stop.
  12. farmerguychris
    Only way I'd want to trade him is if we can get 2 'just about ready' starting pitchers in return. Wouldn't mind to see Pohlad demonstrate his 'go big or go home' demonstrated by signing him to an extension instead.
  13. farmerguychris
    I want to add one - Victor Caratini. If we can't get Jeffers back for next year - we're going to have a hole consuming $10M behind home plate for 100 games next year. Based on his 2026 production, he's going to have to step up his game a LOT in 2027 to be close to his salary in value.
  14. farmerguychris
    I expect when the time eventually comes to trade Ryan, we'll need to get 1 or 2 almost ready for the major starters in return.
  15. farmerguychris
    Pretty sure I expect a worse pitching staff next season in regards to whats next.
  16. farmerguychris
    I think another way of saying it is that the Twins have the fans they deserve. They do things like try to contract a team, annually place profits over winning, and rarely field a competitive team that brings their customers (fans) joy - what kind of fans do they expect to have?
  17. farmerguychris
    Well - here's his chance. I know the last name says not to get my hopes up, but its too late for that. I'm worried the lock out will be too easy to blame if they do hold back and don't be as aggressive as I would prefer, but hopefully he recognizes this may be his family's last shot to keep fans that care about his product.
  18. farmerguychris
    Joining this thread late, so excuse me if already written - but I fully expect Maki to be signed as the pitching coach for a contender next year. Of all the problems this team has, I don't think he's one of the biggest ones.
  19. farmerguychris
    $165M - wasn't that where we were at the last time we had a successful season in 2023? Need to be at least there or we haven't met expectations. Jeffers (yes, I know unlikely), a starter, a reliever or 2, and a 1B/DH.
  20. farmerguychris
    Sure, why not - let him get some saves for his career trophy case and possibly get us a better draft pick.
  21. farmerguychris
    I think its really this simple - not exciting at all, but perhaps workable until Lackey is ready to come up.....Hope the youngster learns quickly. Oh - and try to sign Jeffers on the qualifying offer, then can let Jackson go.
  22. farmerguychris
    It would be foolish to not have him start 2027 on the major league club IF he's healthy. Others in the organization can be put on hold for a bit as we need to see what we've got with him. Pretty simple for me. Let go of Larnach, Gabby can still be in AAA, not sure if Rodon has options, but hopefully he will.
  23. farmerguychris
    Interesting to see such a varied assortment of suggestions here... To add my thoughts: Ober- let go (can't keep people missing with only slight of hand and no speed) Larnach - (fine, but too much young talent to pay his anticipated salary) Lewis - Sorry, I just can't let him go yet. Most streaky guy ever from a guy who claims he 'doesn't slump'....But - unless we actually spend for a better 1st base bat (that could change my opinion), I'd keep him one more year. Wallner - see if you can get anything for him. At all. Last thought - do we have any switch hitting OF in the system - would like to see them be our 4th OF next year (or a FA). Just seems to make too much sense.
  24. farmerguychris
    I appreciate how you put Jenkins in the Prove It Category - He'll be fine long term, but that doesn't mean he has to start the year in the majors -Pretty sure E Rod is going to be in the majors ready or not - we haven't held his hand due to injuries this long just to let him go for nothing.
  25. farmerguychris
    I see you point, but I needed to add something more..... Regardless of the first name of the ownership face Joe or Tom - their decision to say 'Go ahead and sign Correa', and then 2 years later tell Falvey 'you know what, I take that back' was irresponsible. Imagine your wife telling you to go ahead and buy the new Ferrari, and then 2 years later when the loan is upside down to say - you need to return that (ok bad analogy). But you can't tell someone its ok to spend, and then change your mind when you have long term contracts involved. So while Falvey didn't make the best decisions - to have the rug pulled out from under you when trying to layout a spending plan feels like an impossible way to do business. Once a contract is signed, you can't just 'change your mind' and expect no poor outcomes.
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