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  1. SteveLV
    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.
  2. SteveLV
    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.
  3. SteveLV
    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.
  4. SteveLV
    Lackey slots in immediately as the number 2 prospect in the Twins system, 60 rating like Jenkins.
  5. SteveLV
    Welcome to Minnesota Mr. Lackey!
  6. SteveLV
    Lackey is an awfully good player at 1.3. Twins were lucky to get this spot with the lottery system.
  7. SteveLV
    Yech. Like Sprock. This guy is average, which for this bullpen is, unfortunately, elite. At least he is cheap!
  8. SteveLV
    The only possibility to render this choice at 3 interesting is if Chicago or Tampa do NOT take one of the top 3 at their picks. If the Twins have to choose between Emerson and Lackey (or any other combination), then it becomes quite intriguing which way they go.
  9. SteveLV
    As soon as Culpepper returns from injury and proves he is back up to speed, I am afraid Mr. Gray will be departing.
  10. SteveLV
    OK, so you admit you are assuming and that there is ZERO reporting that the Twins and Ryan have EVER discussed an extension beyond arbitration. My point is that when teams and players ARE negotiating such an extension, it does get reported, even when they fail to reach agreement. You position is that the Twins and Ryan MAY have discussed an extension, which both sides kept completely silent about. I think my position is more likely accurate, but I am sure you disagree. So there we are.
  11. SteveLV
    Cruz at 36 y.o. even with a contract into 2027 doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I would consider Chivilli, who is 23, and has an electric arm, with middling results so far in MLB. Plus a prospect or 2 to be negotiated. The Yankees would look at it as an opportunity to get Jeffers not only for this season, but to extend as well and shore up their weakest position. Furthermore, if they give us a young RP they can always trade or promote for more bullpen help.
  12. SteveLV
    So you "assume". Again, if you actually have any reporting that the Twins and Ryan discussed an extension beyond arbitration, please let us know. Otherwise, you are assuming and speculating. We both agree Ryan has reportedly sought FA. That contradicts your assumptions as well. Ryan will not pitch for the Twins beyond 2027 in any scenario. so trade him now when his value is highest. We agree on that point.
  13. SteveLV
    The contract the Twins and Ryan signed was to avoid the last 2 years of arbitration at a compromise figure that roughly approximates the middle ground for his last 2 arbitration years. You jump to a startling conclusion that this means they discussed a post-arbitration, multi-year extension with zero proof, just speculation. Please point us to any reporting that this Twins FO has tried to extend Ryan beyond his arb years. Happy to be wrong, but I have never seen even a hint that this has been negotiated. (There are dozens of examples where there are reports that the teams and players have been negotiating a multi-year extension. Sometimes they come to terms, sometimes they do not. Nothing like that reported as happening for Ryan.) But your conclusion is dead accurate: Trade Ryan if you are satisfied with the return, Trade Jeffers unless it is a low-ball offer.
  14. SteveLV
    If the Yankees call I would be interested in Angel Chivilli coming back. 23 years old. cheap, electric arm, bolsters the bullpen. They also have some other interesting prospects but people asking about Lagrange, he is injured and out at least 6 weeks. Maybe get Henry Lalane for a long play as a big, power lefty?
  15. SteveLV
    The choice is simple: Either extend Ryan or explore his trade value. If the trade value is good/great, pull the trigger. I would prefer they extend him, but this FO hasn't even approached Ryan for that according to all reports. Sad, but true.
  16. SteveLV
    Incorrect.
  17. SteveLV
    Ryan: Only if it is a terrific offer. They don't have to move him. Jeffers: Yes. Ober, Larnach, Bell. Sure, if someone is buying. Clemens: Why? He is under control for years and is dirt cheap. If someone offers something good, sure, but no reason to shop him. Wallner: Maybe, if the offer is decent. Rental bullpen pieces: Sure, if anyone wants them.
  18. SteveLV
    I would want Culpepper moved up, Houston to AAA if he does well at AA, and get some of the freakin' outfielders healthy and up getting MLB experience. We MUST find out whether the OF's are players or pretenders at some point. And let the trading begin (again).
  19. SteveLV
    The better team won the games. We gave them a bit of a run on 2/3 games, but realistically they are likely to win the vast majority of games. They are just deeper and much more talented. Not complicated.
  20. SteveLV
    Ohtani does not appear to be ill. Man, his arm is so lively. 102 just comes off his hand seemingly effortlessly. He is throwing at least 5mph faster than Ryan. In a different class entirely.
  21. SteveLV
    Only one of these teams is actually good.......
  22. SteveLV
    Why isn't Fedko in the lineup vs. a lefty????
  23. SteveLV
    Notwithstanding his 2 GS's, I think Mr. Gray is on thin ice at this point. When Culpepper returns to health, that might be the end for him on the MLB roster.....
  24. SteveLV
    Looking at potential trade targets for the Twins at the deadline, and paging our resident C experts to solicit opinions of this player. Thanks.
  25. SteveLV
    Doc, I agree with 100% of what you wrote. But there has been zero reporting--at least that I have seen--suggesting the Twins FO has approached Jeffers or Ryan with extensions. So, based on that, it suggests they are not going to extend either player. In that case, trade Jeffers and listen on Ryan. Obviously you don't need to trade Joe Ryan, but if someone blows you away, you probably need to pull that trigger too if you are not going to extend him.
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