SteveLV

I like Ryan. But c'mon. Skubal >>>>> Ryan. Skubal can win a WS for your team. That is worth everything.

If Houston can be 90th percentile fielding and 25th percentile hitting, he is good to go. If Culpepper can be 50th percentile fielding and 40th percentile hitting, he is good to go. I am astonished the Twins were pursuing Neto. (And I think those percentiles are realistic, by the way.)

They gave up Hill plus 2 others. The only saving factor is Hoffman is not a rental, he is signed for 2027 too. I have no idea why they are doing this. I sense a meddlesome rookie owner.

I am almost glad the Twins have sat idle. Their last move was questionable, and I don't think they have a realistic chance of advancing in the playoffs so I hate the idea of trading prospects at this point. Personally, I would have traded Jeffers, but apparently, they prefer to ride out the season and hope for a pick after he (allegedly) turns down a QO.

How about just SIGNING him to an extension. There is still time to get it done if you hustle. He likes the Twins. Pay the man, He deserves it.

I wish the MLB Commissioner would stop the Skubal trade for competitive balance reasons. At least the Dodgers had to give up some prospect/player capital instead of just buying him, but I am sure they will extend him to try and beat the CBA negotiations which might cap their ability to buy all the best players going forward. The rich get richer.

Warren with 6 shutout innings tonight vs. the Cubs. He ain't going anywhere.

Great report. The Orioles apparently liked Reyes, too.

This is simple. No one minds trading good prospects if you get something good in return. This guy isn't.

Way too many GIDP.

Does 5/$75M get a deal done with Jeffers at this point, or will it take more? 4/$70m? That would be a strong move by Pohlad and the Twins FO, very good for morale of fan base.

Two thoughts, and the first is dead obvious: 1) It depends on the trade offer coming back. 2) I would hope and expect the Twins have had or will have a discussion with Jeffers and Boras about what they are looking for in the next contract. In a perfect world the market heats up and the Twins get excellent value for Jeffers, then open up the Pohlad wallet and sign him to an extension this off-season to, hopefully, complete his career with the Twins where it appears he is happy to play.

FWIW, Emerson and Cholowsky are 65 rated prospects. Lackey, Flora, Booth, Lonbard, Burress and Rojas are all 60 rated, although Lackey was the top "60" according to their rankings.

Lackey slots in immediately as the number 2 prospect in the Twins system, 60 rating like Jenkins.

Welcome to Minnesota Mr. Lackey!