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  1. Jocko87
    Going to see him tonight, he looked good the last time I saw him. Let me know if you want me to keep an eye on something specific. I sit close.
  2. Jocko87
    That feels like a good situation for the Twins. We are best off trimming from the 40 man somewhere and we have the product the market seems to be wanting. Win win.
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    Attended the turbo tubs game last night and a few observations. Firs and foremost, I've now lived about 16 years in Wichita and still don't know what a turbo tub is. I do know it's an abomination. Yuniors home run was certainly wind aided, it carried hard on everyone. Didn't sound well struck but still nice to see lift the opposite way. Brooks Lee still looks like Brooks Lee. One beautiful play on defense where Severino cut in front of him. It's was obviously the shortstops ball, dunno what Yunior was doing. Schoebel looks like a baseball player. Hit a couple of balls hard but his error at 2nd was a stone boot on a slow roller. Kierseys double was a can of corn lost in the lights by the Rangers #1 prospect Evan Carter. I do think kiersey is in play to be traded shortly. Heading back out tonight to see Raya pitch.
  4. Jocko87
    I feel like John has been holding the with Arraez in the infield joke for about 3 months.
  5. Jocko87
    Right, but there’s another year of win now with Gray. So far, still above .500 and making the playoffs. 🤞 Check with me in 3 years on Petty.
  6. Jocko87
    Left handed corner outfielders that can’t hit righties? Anyone? Bueller? We don’t need big moves to not be boring. The first trade was simple but kinda stunning, odd none of insiders sniffed it out. It’s not a boring move.
  7. Jocko87
    I’m just glad this will add clarity to the market for everyone. If Ohtani was hanging over everything nothing else would happen. As a baseball fan I’d love to see the Angels make the playoffs.
  8. Jocko87
    I've been using the Alex Bregman comp myself.
  9. Jocko87
    Its not all that deflating in context of the week. Bullpen on fumes and it finally caught up with them. Why the bullpen is on fumes is the real question. Sands having no pitches on the usage chart is baffling. I'd probably have used him instead of Moran. He's fresh and should be able to close out a 4 run game. If not why is he here? I didn't care if it's the top of the order. If he struggles then try to put out the fire with Pagan or Moran. Bring up Headrick or something tomorrow. Without looking I bet there was a good spot to use him earlier in the week too. Inexcusable to have an exhausted group with one guy not pitching. It's like the old rule 5 days.
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    Depends on how you look at it. To me it's either 7.2m or 7.4m vs zero dollars now and the risk of something higher later or still zero. He ain't getting that kind of NIL money. To argue over 300k at the risk of everything is like crying about the drapes when you buy a house. It's couch cushion money for Jenkins too.
  11. Jocko87
    Exactly, that's only one couch cushion.
  12. Jocko87
    I feel like something is missing in our understanding of these deals. I understand the slot system but can't believe something like this is being held up over a couple hundred thousand bucks somewhere. Its couch cushion money in the grand scheme of things. Leverage smeverage both ways. It's tripping over a dollar to pick up a dime, it has to be over other details. Hopefully we will get some of them when it all comes out.
  13. Jocko87
    Went and listened to the whole interview, was interesting on a couple other fronts. Polanco to third "he brought it up as much as we brought it up" very open to playing third. Buxton in the outfield is a "week by week evaluation" but "focus is on getting the bat going as DH" Outfield is not imminent, sounded more like getting time shagging fly balls as a mental exercise to me. Mentioned ML to ML trade for need fits several times.
  14. Jocko87
    I'm very happy to see they seem to be attacking that situation this year. I've been so frustrated with the swing hard just in case plan in Manfred man innings.
  15. Jocko87
    I saw the same thing and its not up on Fangraphs anymore. Here's the baseball savant chart, looks about right for this roller coaster ride.
  16. Jocko87
    Those two would cost something valuable. I think we can fill the need without getting crazy.
  17. Jocko87
    I don't think the price is similar but would agree that if it was Carlson would be the clear choice. The Cards do love O'Neill but they may also be showcasing him for the deadline by benching Carlson. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of faith in the Twins fixing O'Neill at this point either.
  18. Jocko87
    Agreed, the RH bat has to be able to play outfield and that's a real stretch for Moundcastle. I like the idea of keeping in touch with the Orioles though. They will have to be active to find spots for all the prospects coming. Santandar or Austin Hays would be appealing and both have options left.
  19. Jocko87
    Buxton rushed off after the game yesterday to have a baby. Or watch a baby. Something like that. I haven't seen anything but would assume a paternity leave is coming. It also may have been in his head recently which would explain alot. He seems like a guy who would worry.
  20. Jocko87
    I think it comes down to what they can get the best value for. They are comfortable with Kepler if its one of the youngsters. I would assume the value would be Wallner, Larnach, Kepler then Gallo but other orgs might have it different. I'm positive our hitters are being scouted hard. Between the LH OF logjam, there is the IF jam as well. When I look from the outside I see a ton of talent that has torn up the minors but struggled in the majors. Considering the entire big club has struggled I would assume there is a coaching, scouting, or talent unlocking problem. Prime acquisition targets as I can buy low with an easy rehab. 25-27 really isn't young for someone to break out in the bigs. Its the age for a slower developing college player to get it together and it happens fairly often. A quick recent scan of debut ages, Jeff McNeil was 26, Jake Crownenworth-26, Luke Raley-26, Bailey Ober-25, Griffen Jax- 26, Brent Rooker-25, Jake Burger-25, Joe Ryan-25, James Outman-25 etc. Its not the glamorous 20yo trading market but significant values can be found. Mostly I would be shopping for solid 2 WAR contributors but you can occasionally hit a McNeil and control his value for most of their career. My asking price for Wallner and Larnach would be high.
  21. Jocko87
    Three guys for two spots should work itself out. On lefty, one switch and one righty. Rocco will be in heaven. I would guess Castro loses most in the playing time but he may have to play more outfield if its Wallner going down. Solano and Farmer spot in, maybe Farmer stands in the outfield a bit? They said it was part of his package coming in but hasn't happened. I personally don't expect them to move Lewis until the offeseason at soonest.
  22. Jocko87
    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/07/cardinals-trade-rumors-dylan-carlson-tyler-oneill.html Then there’s this. I lived in Cardinals country for most of O’Neills time there and they do really like him. If they are more keen to trade Carlson I’d be curious what it would cost.
  23. Jocko87
    I think the auto post schedule thingy is broken.
  24. Jocko87
    Especially this one.
  25. Jocko87
    1300 ML at bats over 6 years at a .776 OPS including a full season at .912. He's on a pension track already. At the prices for each I'd give O'Neill a swing.
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