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  1. SteveLV
    I strongly suspect one of those Seattle starters are going to cost the Twins Lee. They probably ask for Lewis and the Twins decline. Lee plus Kepler should get them in the door. That would be a tough decision.
  2. SteveLV
    I would do this deal if the price was reasonable. I would not give up ERod, but would consider a package of other players. The reason I feel the Twins need to keep ERod is due to Buxton's health, or lack thereof.
  3. SteveLV
    All this discussion about Julien vs. Lee as long-term pieces, and which to trade, brings to mind the whole Buxton issue. Consider: If the Twins had the DH spot open, they could have 5 excellent IF's rostered with Lewis, Correa, Polanco, Julien and Kiriloff. They would have the flexibility to rotate one of them to DH every game to minimize work load and keep everyone fresh. This would benefit Correa's PF, Lewis' knee, Kiriloff's wrist/shoulder, etc. You still have Famer and Castro for injury backups. And Lee is waiting in the wings unless he forces the issue with Spring Training performance. But Buxton needs to either play CF or stay on IR for all this to work. Me, I would like to keep both Julien and Lee at this point and see what the Twins can find in FA pitching instead. Roster construction is so much fun to speculate about.....
  4. SteveLV
    Boy, on Woodruff, I cannot think of a more worrisome injury than the throwing shoulder of a MLB starting pitcher. The repetitive wear and tear on that joint while healthy is extreme; post-surgery it is a total cr*pshoot whether he can pitch again, effectively.
  5. SteveLV
    Trivino worth a shot if cheap. Don't want any LH former power hitters with no defensive position and high K rates.
  6. SteveLV
    Minimal trade value. More value--IMO--to go into Spring Training and let the chips fall as they will. Injuries, slumps, other trades could all impact his value to the Twins' roster in 2024. He may continue to blossom and make the roster at a very economical price.
  7. SteveLV
    If Lee's bat plays its way into the MLB lineup, IMO you slide him into 2B. The value is that he can play both SS and 3B, too, which many 2B cannot. Does anyone expect Correa and Lewis to play 162 games next year? I sure don't. I suspect--unless he tears it up in Spring Training--that Lee starts the year in AAA and is the first infielder called up. Whether the Twins deal from their IF depth to bolster the rest of the lineup is TBD.
  8. SteveLV
    Larnach needs to stay healthy and hit breaking balls more consistently. He also needs the opportunity to do so. Right now, he appears blocked, but we are months away from opening day; injuries/trades/signings can all change that. Can trade him now, likely trading at low value.
  9. SteveLV
    Of course I don't want the Twins to lose talent. I find it disappointing we don't have more pitchng talent to lose! :)
  10. SteveLV
    Sabato does not seemed destined to ever be a MLB caliber player, unfortunately. I would have been very surprised if they HAD added him to the 40 man. Prato is borderline. Hellman very borderline. Martin and ERod no brainers. Disappointing that we did not have more eligible players to protect.
  11. SteveLV
    No idea whether the FO was able to insure all or part of Buxton's contract. If he can't play, they can submit for reimbursement. The other option is to convert his contract into, effectively, an annuity to spread his income out over his remaining lifetime, decreasing his annual tax liability. Lots of creative options. The best thing for everyone would be to find out the plica really was the source of his discomfort, and he is healthy enough to play CF next year on a semi-regular basis. I put that at about 10-20% probability.
  12. SteveLV
    I like Farmer, and I wonder whether the Twins FO might approach him with a contract offer that is lower than his projected Arb result in lieu of cutting him loose.
  13. SteveLV
    The headline answers the question. Nothing new here. Love Buxton, but he is ALWAYS hurt. It cripples roster construction by taking up a roster spot, tying up salary, blocking the DH slot, and requiring contingencies for CF. Wonder if anyone would take a gamble on that contract if they put him on waivers????? Hope and pray, I guess. I sure would like to know if they were able to secure insurance on his contract. Not my money, but if they have to eat that thing they will not spend on other needs to be sure.....
  14. SteveLV
    Turner would be a great add, but not for more than 1 year and he likely will get a 2 year offer from someone with deep pockets. Miranda may not be able to hit MLB pitching at this point, hardly a reliable bat for a premium offensive slot. I would not hate a potential Kiriloff/Miranda platoon at 1B, but only if they upgrade the lineup in another position with some RH power. Having the huge uncertainty about Buxton's ability to play CF really hamstrings their roster construction, as they really can't use the DH slot like they should....
  15. SteveLV
    Why can't Lee play 2B? I like Polanco, but he is a logical piece to move. With so many teams starved for offense, there should be plenty of interest in his services. Packaged with Larnach (who does not appear to have a home) might fetch some pitching or, possibly, a RH outfield bat.
  16. SteveLV
    Gray and Turner and Maeda would be a SOLID off-season for the Twins. We know Gray and Maeda, and Turner is a solid RH bat who can play 3B, 1B and DH.
  17. SteveLV
    Re-sign Mr. Gray. 3 years $65M, or thereabouts. If he only wants to play 2 years, $45M. Git'R Done.
  18. SteveLV
    Why not replace Sonny Gray with.....Sonny Gray? He likes it here, he flourished here, and he publicly stated he is not chasing max dollars. Get a 3 year deal done and we have a rock-solid top of the rotation. I would explore bundling some of our AAAA type players to try and upgrade a corner outfield position with a strong RH bat. A collection of Larnach, Wallner, etc., for a 3-4 WAR type of stud. Clears 40-man space and fills a definite need.
  19. SteveLV
    Sano, goodness no. Odo, sure, on a minor league prove-it deal. Hicks, meh. Garver, absolutely. Gibson, sure.
  20. SteveLV
    Boston brought in the Lefty.
  21. SteveLV
    Woodruff is out in 2024 so I doubt the Brewers are trading another starting pitcher like Burnes. It would be waiving the white flag, and they just won their division.
  22. SteveLV
    If it were my call the QO is a no-brainer. I would offer 2 options: 3/$75M or 2/$60 with a mutual option for year 3. However, I think the Cardinals are going to make him a rich young man this winter, and the Twins will get a nice draft choice.
  23. SteveLV
    Offer Sonny 3/$75M. He might take it, since he was interviewed and indicated he loved playing for the Twins and is not just out for the max money. Otherwise, QO is obvious. I don't have a specific proposal, but the Twins have a nice bunch of useful pieces that it would nice to amalgamate in a trade for a smaller number, or single, very strong player. We have too many good but not great players, and we need fewer, better players if that makes sense. Paddack looks like a smart move if his arm holds up this time. Not sure if they want to offer a similar deal to Mahle or not. A strong right-handed bat in the middle of the order who can hit with RISP would certainly be a welcome addition.
  24. SteveLV
    On the curious play by Julien to throw to 1st instead of taking the lead runner, does anyone else think he thought there were two outs? The expression on his face after the play suggested to me that he hung his head because he realized there was only one out, not two. I wonder if anyone asked him about that play afterwards?
  25. SteveLV
    Small request: Can we ditch the green lineup sticky in tomorrow's game thread? I think most of us have seen the lineup by the time the game starts, and since Rocco will start pinch hitting in the 3rd inning it rapidly becomes irrelevant and innacurate. Thanks.
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