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  1. SteveLV
    This would be a pathetic signing at that price point. I would rather start a rookie or convert someone else to 1B.
  2. SteveLV
    I think it is at best 50-50 that Larnach is with the Twins in Spring Training next year. He may be traded, and he may otherwise be non-tendered. I think he is a decent player, but does not elevate the team. Wallner had a poor year--like the rest of the roster besides Buxton. He should get another shot, but if he continues to struggle he may not be around in 2027.
  3. SteveLV
    Let's put it this way: There is only one Twin would be a starter on the Dodgers, and that is Buxton. They are so overwhelmingly talented that even with SSS in the Playoffs they are HEAVY favorites to win the WS. The Twins are utterly non-competitive no matter what "methodology" for roster construction you want to come up with. MLB needs a MASSIVE overhaul in the new CBA or the sport is doomed for the smaller market fans.
  4. SteveLV
    Why would the ChiSox want Ober or Jeffers? Just adding up numbers on BBTV is not enough, it isn't like playing Madden 2025 and pulling off trades in GM mode....
  5. SteveLV
    Whoever we hire, I want the Manager to pick his own coaching staff. These folks need to work closely together for many hours a day over a LONG, stressful season and have to work well together. If Falvey is going to dictate the staff, too, this could be a recipe for disappointment. People work better with people they know and trust.
  6. SteveLV
    The fact that people like Bochey and Maddon have not reportedly been contacted tells us they are going young(ish) and are looking for an ascending talent who will not break the bank. On paper, I prefer Vasquez. I can't get over the idea that being bilingual is so very important with the make up of rosters these days. Plus, I want an outsider, not someone already working in this system who might be beholden to Falvey's decisions on day-to-day management.
  7. SteveLV
    Maybe send Jeffers as well if they send Alvarez as part of a huge package. If they cough up all their top young pitchers too, this might be something the Twins should look at. McLeans' stuff looked nasty at the end of the year.
  8. SteveLV
    Just for whatever passes for a record around these parts: I would be highly skeptical of a team with the limited resources of the Twins extending a pitcher for his age 33+ seasons. That is something the rich teams do, because if that pitcher flames out or gets injured, they just sign another guy. I would trade him in the off season if I liked the return; otherwise, I would look to trade him next deadline.
  9. SteveLV
    The Twins are HIGHLY unlikely to get Ryan to sign an extension they are willing to pony up. So the analysis is: 1) 2 more years of Ryan for ~$18M plus a comp pick in 2028; OR 2) The value of trade assets he would return. I would submit that Door #2 would and should be a big pile of assets. Whether those assets outweigh Door #1 is the real question for the Twins' FO. Other than Buxton (should he agree to waive his NTC) Ryan is the Twins' most valuable trade asset. If they do trade him, they need to hit a home run.
  10. SteveLV
    This is silly to discuss any further. He can't hit. He does not advance the franchise's trajectory one iota. 'Nuff said.
  11. SteveLV
    WTF do they see in this guy? Seriously, what is the point? He can't hit.
  12. SteveLV
    Can Keaschall play 3B?
  13. SteveLV
    You could also use Prielipp as a pseudo-starter going say 3 innings and then turn over for an extended bullpen game to continue to build up his innings pitched. Twins have options for the bullpen.
  14. SteveLV
    Jacksson, are you suggesting that we are now forbidden from ever trading with the SFGiants again because we had bad luck before? Seems like a bizarre, illogical take. Many teams have had bad outcomes with the Rays, but the Twins have done well. Yet the Rays picked up the phone this past trading deadline.
  15. SteveLV
    I agree that this is an intriguing option. Certainly has paid his dues as player and coach in spades. Also bilingual, which makes so much sense with the demographics of modern players. I like him on paper and hope he is interested and interviews well.
  16. SteveLV
    Those numbers on runners advancing at a slightly reduced rate on Wallner. Do those numbers account for all the situations where runners had no need to risk advancing because their team was already thrashing the Twins? Kinda like defensive indifference in reverse? He does have a strong arm, but you need to catch the ball first. I think he is destined for DH and occasional OF starts if he cannot play 1B which is what everyone is saying. I still want to trade for Eldridge....
  17. SteveLV
    Quick thoughts: Naylor would not take calls from the Twins. He is going to get plenty of interest from contending teams. Alonso? Likelihood of Pohlad ownership paying him a FA deal is zero. Wallner to 1B. Give it a try in Spring Training and give him all winter to work on it. Might save his career. It would be so Twins to sign the Ghost of Paul Goldschmidt late in FA. He is done. My somewhat realistic dream is to trade Lopez to the Giants for Eldridge in some package and literally and figuratively swing for the fences.
  18. SteveLV
    That Mets trade would heavily favor the Twins, IMO. McLean has already demonstrated dominance in SSS at MLB level, Jetts is a very highly rated prospect, and why would they want Lee (even though I also advocate moving him if we can get a SS coming back...).
  19. SteveLV
    Parker, Counsel is coaching the Cubs. He HAD MLB managerial experience when he was hired by the Cubs. 7/8 with prior coaching. If he were still coaching Milwaukee, 6/8 would be correct, but he is not.
  20. SteveLV
    And Counsell did have experience with Milwaukee before the Cubs. But he did not when Milwaukee hired him. So 7/8 had MLB coaching experience. I agree that I want them to hire a coach who has proven coaching track record, please.
  21. SteveLV
    Abel and Tait. But you knew that.
  22. SteveLV
    We have so many weak players on our 40 man roster it is child's play to make room for guys with projectable talent. Youd could cut the 40 man to 27 or 28 with no loss of actual talent.
  23. SteveLV
    If you are trading Ryan to the Tigers, I want McGonigle for Ryan and Lee. They would never do it, but that is who they should get.
  24. SteveLV
    I strongly believe Ryan would fetch more trade capital than Duran. Am I way off base?
  25. SteveLV
    Next article will ask whether we should tender Joe Ryan or let him walk as a FA.......
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