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  1. Nashvilletwin
    I’d actually be pleased if three worked out. That would be WAY better than we’ve done for years.
  2. Nashvilletwin
    We can only hope! That would be awesome.
  3. Nashvilletwin
    2027 Post-Strike Starting Lineup: 1. Keaschall, 1B 2. Culpepper, 2B 3. Jenkins, CF 4. Buxton or FA/Trade acquisition, DH 5. Rodriguez, RF 6. Gonzalez, LF 7. Lebron, 3B 8. Tait, C 9. Houston, SS Power, average, speed, solid D, cheap, controllable, exciting to watch. Ready to go in ‘28. What’s not to like? Only one, possibly two players currently on ‘26 team breaking camp. The window would then be wide open. For years. Let’s see if Shelton can transition the youngsters successfully and if Falvey and T-Cubed don’t screw it up.
  4. Nashvilletwin
    Exactly. Yes, I’ve been writing on this for months. Four major leaguers on the team: Two starters who will pitch 5-6 innings every five games, but have no run support and no bullpen to protect any lead that might have when pulled. (To be fair, SWR and Ober are likely passable #4/5 type starters, but the lack of run support and BP help makes things only worse for them when they only last 4-5 innings and give up three or more runs), A stud CF who might only play 100 games if, let’s face it, we get lucky. A decent starting C who also will only likely play 100 games at most. So even our four definitive major leaguers are constrained in their likely contributions due to games played limitations and supporting roster construction.
  5. Nashvilletwin
    Yeah, I’m starting to get concerned that it was actually the “I’m way over my skis” original Nephew who favored the complete rebuild and now it’s his replacement T-Cubed who favors the “let’s ensure ongoing mediocrity at best” nibbling at the edges plan. Geez, I hope I’m wrong.
  6. Nashvilletwin
    Finally, the truth behind why we aren’t trading our all-time highly valued assets all of whom will undoubtedly not be on the team in two years: we are going all in on having a “hot month or two” in the strike shortened ‘27 to make the playoffs. 2028 and beyond be damned. It’s suddenly all so clear. Now that is what the baseball experts in the Twins’ ownership group and front office would call a sound strategy. BTW, we really could use a sarcasm font on the TD.
  7. Nashvilletwin
    100% 👍🏻. Throw Culpepper on that list too.
  8. Nashvilletwin
    Well, we will see about Bell. Hope he has a great season. But at this stage, I just can’t get that excited about a switch hitting 1B or DH who can’t field, hit lefties, cost $7MM (which might have been better spent on the BP), and will take ABs away from a couple of our younger players who definitely need them. He just doesn’t seem like a dial mover on a club which either desperately needs one or should be looking to the future.
  9. Nashvilletwin
    Good call
  10. Nashvilletwin
    1. St. Paul’s OF is looking like it will be hard to find ABs and innings to feed all those mouths. Something has to give. 2. Several posters are thinking Julien is the likely man out. That sentiment seems logical on its face. But I’m quite interested to see how he (and others, particularly Lewis) perform under a new manager and staff. I’m not willing to write him off just yet. He might just get things right between his ears now that Rocco is gone. 3. Josh Bell - I just can’t wait to buy a ticket to see him play (sarcasm). 4. Which opposing pitching staff is this lineup going to intimidate? Please feel free to list as many as you think. It’s certainly not reminiscent of the Twins of yore as described by Jim Bouton in Ball Four when the Seattle Pilots pitching staff was going through how to pitch to the Twins batting lineup (think Carew, Olivia, Killebrew, etc.) and they ended up with seven “pitch arounds”.
  11. Nashvilletwin
    Whatever. Rooker did not become a mlb regular under the Twins. Sure, some players take longer. But the Twins haven’t figured out that path as well Either Falvey has been a poor drafter or the Twins have been horrible at developing strong prospects. I guess it could be a combo of the two. But success has not been had to date. Any claim that Lee or Lewis contradict that statement just cannot be justified at this point in time Maybe the next crop upcoming will be better on both fronts. Let’s hope so.
  12. Nashvilletwin
    I’m giving you Jeffers, ok? But he’s the last position player the Twins have developed into a consistent, every day average or better major leaguer. (Btw, how can you even mention Rooker with a straight face? Hahaha). There is no way you can make that claim about any of the other players you mentioned as of today. Looking at the numbers. There probably isn’t a single TDer who would claim that Lewis has had successful career to date. But that’s not to say he still doesn’t have a chance, And very few think Lee can be anymore than a utility player. Heck, maybe he turns it around and proves everyone wrong. Let’s hope so. So, sure, the jury is still out on several players, including Lewis, Lee and, yes, even Martin (who 100% has not to date demonstrated that he fits the definition of success). Throw in Wallner too - Mr. Up and Down the past couple of seasons. Again, the gist of this article was about four prospects who could become our “needed” RH thumper. My only point is that the recent history of this organization would not suggest that is likely, particularly for the three prospects not named Gonzalez. I’m as optimistic as the next guy. I love our prospect list. I hope Shelton will invest in them big time in 2026 and 2027. I’m cheering hard for Lewis and Lee and Martin and Wallner. It’s only my opinion, but I don’t think their careers have been particularly well managed by this organization. But I tend to deal in results and not hype.
  13. Nashvilletwin
    Jeffers is about an average major leaguer - at times a bit better, and at times a bit worse. Lewis, to date, is a way below average major leaguer. Let’s hope that changes, but his career to-date, for whatever reasons, has been a disappointment. He’ll get his (last?) chance this season. Lee has done nothing to date to suggest long-term he is anything but a utility player. Heck, Martin, funnily enough against all odds, might actually turn out to be the best example of a modicum of success. Everyone else you mention are all on the come. Sure, they might turn out. But we’ve had over a dozen of similar types of prospects that have turned into ZERO average or better, consistent major league starting position players. That’s the truth That’s keeping things real. The point wasn’t that we don’t have, as you correctly point out, some absolutely fine prospects. Instead, it’s that the recent history of this organization is that it has not successfully transitioned similar accoladed prospects into legitimate contributors. Thus, let’s not hold our collective breaths on GG or the other three (who absolutely are not as highly rated as many others who have failed in the past) to become the great RH bat saviour. Let’s hope the Twins somehow figure out improve dramatically in this area.
  14. Nashvilletwin
    All my fellow TDers referring to Rooker must keep in mind that Rooker developed into not only an above average major leaguer but also an All Star after he left the Twins organization. The sad truth is the Twins have not internally developed a position player of that calibre since Arraez and Jeffers - that’s a long time ago and essentially before Falvey and Rocco. Sure, the manager has been changed, but, until proven otherwise, there is little to suggest that any of the four prospects highlighted in this article have a strong probability of developing into an every day major leaguer. Hope that’s wrong, especially about Gonzalez. Hate to be Debbie Downer, but just keeping things real. The track record is what the track record is.
  15. Nashvilletwin
    Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and best wishes to all in the New Year. Would love to see a significant investment at the big league level this season in our three young top OF prospects: GG, Jenkins, and ERod. It would be wonderful if GG could develop into a true difference making RH bat by 2028. Prior to this year’s draft, he’s the only one internally who realistically could be that type of player. If we really want that difference making RH bat and it’s not GG, then next best option (and they are not mutually exclusive, btw) is to acquire that via a Ryan, Lopez or Buxton trade.
  16. Nashvilletwin
    Based on the lack of activity since last season’s trade deadline massacre and the recent comments from T3 and Falvey, none of the starting staff appear to be getting moved at least until it’s clear this roster is not going to compete this season. So they will roll the dice on risking current at or near peak term trade values for Lopez and Ryan to get the opportunity to see how the season develops. Is that a good bet? Not clear, but the odds seem to be against them. Let’s review each candidate anyway: Lopez - older, expensive, trade value at or near his peak, surely will not be a Twin post ‘27 even though he seems to like it here. Maybe his trade value goes up a bit once his form is reastablished during spring training and his first handful of starts and we see how starter injuries develop across the league early in the year. Conclusion: Trade. Ryan - a little younger (but age starting to be an issue post ‘27), trade value certainly at its peak. Not clear he wants to be here anyway. Ryan should be treated like Quinn Hughes: if he can’t be extended either before camp or early in the season, he has to be moved. Extending Ryan would be about the best PR move T3 could make right now even if not the best longer term baseball strategy move. Conclusion: trade or extend - its one or the other. Ober - absolutely no reason to trade him now as based on his ‘25 performance he does not have enough value to bring back anyone who reasonably could expect to contribute in ‘28. Way better to wait to see if he can reestablish his form and increase his value. He stays for now, particularly if we need innings post a Ryan or Lopez trade. Conclusion: no trade. SWR - cheap, young, controllable, limited current trade value and has upside - just what the Twins are seeking, He 100% could be a reliable #3-5 in ‘28. Conclusion: he stays. The Youngsters - they are all auditioning over the next season and likely ‘27 as well to be part of the core starting staff or maybe the bullpen, Since they all are cheap and controllable, we keep them all and see what shakes out. Conclusion: no trades.
  17. Nashvilletwin
    Thanks for keeping things real. Why in the world is betting on this position player lineup with the projected BP a good idea? Sure, lightning can strike, but how can T3 credibly claim that this lineup could compete for the division? He actually doesn’t understand his market. Minnesotans are incredibly provincial and noted fair weather fans. Promoting and investing in their prospects is a strategy that the fans would get behind even with losses. Adding more one and done retreads and losing is something the fans will despise and reject. Does anyone honestly think signing Bell sold a single additional ticket? If any thing, it’s turned me off even more from investing any more emotional fan capital in this team.
  18. Nashvilletwin
    So, we need one more season of the same approach to then have some true accountability? “We are going to develop our young prospects” says the brand new manager who has zero track record of doing so and took the opposite approach playing vets in his first (and dismal) managerial stint. And if that’s the new motto, why the ridiculous and not payroll effective Bell signing? And it sounds like Tough Talking Tom approved both. Actions will speak louder than fan pandering bromides. Another chance for Falvey while we squander the value in Ryan, Lopez and Buxton? Either extend Ryan or trade him. Period. Take a page from the Canucks gm and owner. If Ryan won’t sign, move him. Duh. Good leaders come in with a vision and implement. To this point over TTT’s first month or two it’s all hat and no cattle. These articles should be about demanding a strategy and action, not speculation about how long a proven failed regime can endure.
  19. Nashvilletwin
    Tough Talking Tom. He says what he thinks the fans want to hear (and those are good things), but he has yet to put any specifics behind a strategy that go beyond his bromides. Supposedly, he has been in charge for at least a month. That means the very uninspiring and business as usual additions of Shelton and Bell (as well as the refusal to trade our valuable but most likely to be deteriorating assets) are on his slate already. Based on these actions, his comments (i.e.“we owe the vets”, “we can compete this year”) and no commitment to expanded payroll, it very well appears that no significant change is on the way, certainly in the near term. Ok, we all get it. The Twins are going to roll out this team with a few marginal, low cost additions, possibly primarily in the bullpen, and see what happens. But if things go south, does Tough Talking Tom have the balls to make the tough calls on trades and the baseball leadership? Hmmm, perhaps. But the more he actually talks, the less confidence we fans should have. Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt for now. He deserves a honeymoon. But let’s also be realistic in that nothing he has said or actually done to date represents any sort of fundamental shift in the critical baseball strategy part of all this. In fact, it seems to support more of the same. Here is one idea to show that you are different and to demonstrate to the fans that there is commitment to building a winner: extend Ryan now. That would send a very clear message.
  20. Nashvilletwin
    This is the most depressing post I’ve read this year - and that’s saying a lot. If Tough Talking Tom were the driving force behind this unrealistic nibble strategy, the hiring of Shelton and the signing of Bell, this franchise is in even worse shape than we thought. What if, heaven forbid, it’s actually Tough Talking Tom who is under the spell of Falvey Rasputin and Joe actually was the smart one trying to make big changes? Good Lord.
  21. Nashvilletwin
    2nd derivative question from the takeover by Tough Talking Tom: how does this impact player morale and commitment? Specifically, how do Ryan (could he be enticed to sign an extension) and Buxton feel (willing to stay)? Too early to tell - there are no indications as to any change in direction yet.
  22. Nashvilletwin
    1. The Pohlads are basically no different than any other extremely wealthy family trying to navigate running their businesses post the death of the patriarch. They actually have done better than most as they essentially made it to the grandchildren generation before things really got ugly. Palace intrigue? Meh. Standard operating procedure. 2. The investors invested because of Tom taking the helm. They were never going to invest with Joe running the show. It’s very possible that Tom actually personally recruited these investors after earlier efforts with them or others failed with Joe leading the charge. 3. All the quotes are great. Really great. Let me reiterate: Really, really great. But they mean absolutely nothing without action. Zippo. It could be the Bell signing and the Shelton hiring were done before Tough Talking Tom (new nickname until change is apparent) was in charge. However, those moves, coupled with no trades of our valuable but eroding assets, indicate that there is no altering yet of the strategy that the original Nephew led. 4. Falvey has to go. Period. If Tough Talking Tom wants to both prove he’s not full of baloney as well as put the franchise on a new path, that has to be the one move he makes. Until that happens, Tough Talking Tom is just The Nephew Part Deux. 5. Tom in charge also sounds a lot better when the Twins’ views in the lockout negotiations commence. Better to have Tom in the corner with the other small/mid market revenue owners. 6. Building toward developing a true contender post the lockout feels way more likely this morning. 7. Go get ‘em Tough Talking Tom - make some decisive, major moves so you can lose the moniker and we can call you Tom or, better yet, Tom the Deliverer. The future looks much brighter this morning.
  23. Nashvilletwin
    I get that Leipold hasn’t done much with the Wild franchise since he’s be the owner. But at least he has a GM now that knows what he’s doing. Could the best part of this announcement is that we now have a new Nephew in charge? Seriously, could Nephew Part Deux be any worse than the original?
  24. Nashvilletwin
    1. Lewis is going to get every chance to prove he’s the 3B of the future or at least part of the future core (1B?) 2. Lee is going to have a similar opportunity this year to prove he too can be part of the future (more likely though at 2B or utility). 3. It’s possible we draft Lebron at #3 this June and our core future infield is Culpepper and Lebron handling 3B and 2B, Houston at SS and ideally Keaschall and Lewis at 1B and DH. 4. Flexibility is great (and the infield in point 3 with Lee in the utility role exemplifies that), but should not be the end all goal. Ideally the kids learn to play one position at an exceptional level and come to the park each day knowing that is where they are going to play. That alone will do wonders for their confidence and performance both in the field and at the plate.
  25. Nashvilletwin
    Let’s run through all the usual suspects: Lewis - he is in a prove it year from both sides’ perspectives. Wallner - the Twins think so much of him as a potential DH they signed a 33 year old to take a lot of those DH ABs, especially against righties. Lee - destined for a (easily replaceable) super utility role at the absolute best unless he somehow catches fire. Martin (let’s not forget him) - see Lee above. But it’s not clear who might be the more valuable of the two - it could prove to be Martin. Jeffers - given the hype surrounding Tait, he’d be too expensive to be a back up; besides, he’s only 10 months from free agency through which he’ll get paid way more than what we’d pay him. Ryan - would love to get him extended, but a) he’s too much moolah and b) he has no interest in staying here; he’d much rather be traded. So, in conclusion, no extensions make sense at this time.
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