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  1. Nashvilletwin
    Absolutely a nice win - the kind that are necessary this time of year. We needed to take care of business and we did last night. Just like we need to do today and tomorrow. But let’s not make more of it than we should. It looked like the Twins were playing an American Legion team in an American Legion park.
  2. Nashvilletwin
    Regardless of the no trade clause, the ship has sailed on trading Buxton. We had ample opportunity to press the issue when his value was high. Those days are gone. He will be a Twin for the next two years. If he can mostly maintain his health, he can be a reasonable, if not important, contributor both on the field and in the clubhouse. He can stay as fresh/available as possible by sharing primary LF and DH duties with Keaschall. But just like his other three legit major leaguer teammates entering 2026 - Lopez, Ryan and Jeffers - the ship has sailed and Twins will get zero trade value from Buxton.
  3. Nashvilletwin
    At this point, he is 100% a keeper who should be in the lineup every day based on his bat and energy. In ‘27, when he’s not starting in LF (ideally next to Jenkins and ERod), he’s starting at DH. Period. He should essentially share those two positions with Buxton for the next two years. Martin can be his late inning defensive replacement as needed. Keaschall as a starter every day is a no brainer - to think otherwise is ridiculous (especially for this small market team struggling to both win and draw fans).
  4. Nashvilletwin
    Keaschall, Lee and Culpepper look like promising graduates - keepers for the next core. Depending on the lockout, 2027 is the year to see what we have at the major league level in Jenkins, ERod, Mendez, and Houston. Ideally, Gonzalez rebounds and enters into that conversation sometime during the season. Jenkins and ERod need to break camp as the starting CF and RF (alongside Keaschall in LF) at a minimum. As multi year college guys, maybe Lackey and/or Tinney will be ready to debut in ‘28. ’28 could see a very strong young core if a) we can keep the current three keepers (Keaschall, Lee, and Culpepper) on some sort of upward trajectory; b) at least two of Jenkins, Houston and Lackey are who think they are (it will be disappointing if all three aren’t successful); c) we find one or two legit major leaguers out of the other four top candidates; and/or d) we get an additional surprise (i.e. Tait, Winokur or Diaw possibly). Add in a couple of vets (perhaps some subset of Buxton, Lewis, Clemens and Martin) and/or FAs (likely) and this could be the beginning of a very exciting and entertaining era for Twins baseball.
  5. Nashvilletwin
    Let’s get ‘em tomorrow
  6. Nashvilletwin
    The issue isn’t so much with the trades that were accomplished (although they certainly may prove to be quite costly in the future); rather, the most deleterious mistakes were the trades not effected - namely, Ryan, Jeffers, and, if JZ and TP has acted boldly instead of merely vainly, cowardly and asininely, Buxton. These actions and inactions were taken to either pursue a folly of delusion or to attain a few fleeting moments of adulation from the press and fan base. Neither reason is sufficient to be of acceptable merit. Of course, many will claim “hindsight” is perfect. Sadly, for this franchise “hindsight” is just a poor euphemism for lack of foresight and courage.
  7. Nashvilletwin
    ….look on the bright side, we are still one of seven teams battling for the last wild card spot (and they all stink). To paraphrase Farragut: Damn the opportunity to build a contender in ‘28 and beyond - the future is now! Full steam ahead! Hey, it worked out for him…..lol.
  8. Nashvilletwin
    Probably Falvey. But who knows. Doesn’t matter. Just a monumental mistake. Just like not trading Jeffers this year…..
  9. Nashvilletwin
    Wow, wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, Chief?
  10. Nashvilletwin
    So, we keep Jeffers for a month of utility, likely to be futility. The opportunity cost was probably Eyanson (RHP consensus top 50 prospect, now the Orioles #2 prospect, scheduled for ‘27 debut and possibly a mainstay as a solid #2-3 starter in the rotation for 5-6 years) and possibly Jackson if he gets claimed. Not entirely useless now, but certainly headed in that direction and costly.
  11. Nashvilletwin
    Disagree on the too early comments re these projections. After an approximate 1/2 year lockout in ‘27, the starting lineup in ‘28 should include: Culpepper (2B), Jenkins (CF), Rodriguez (RF), Houston (SS) and Lackey (C). Lee (3B), Lewis (1B) and Keaschall/Mendez/Gonzalez (LF). Buxton is primary DH (for his last year). The starters should include: Bradley, Prielipp, Abel, Quick, and Matthews. This lineup can be augmented by whomever we a) get back for Ryan and Lopez (which won’t be much, if anything) and b) can add via FAs in order to reach the new minimum floor (probably an additional starter or two - and not the overpriced and aging Ryan or Lopez). [Again, I know it’s water under under the bridge, but can you even imagine if we had Arias at 3B, Tolle as a stud LH starter, and Eyanson as a stud RH starter (all acquired from the Bosox if we had pulled the trigger on trading Ryan and Jeffers when we had the chance)? It boggles the mind the ineptitude of our FO/Ownership.]
  12. Nashvilletwin
    100% correct - we should’ve traded Jeffers (at his peak value, nonetheless) when we had the chance. On the other hand on a positive note, the 1961 uniforms were very sharp. The stirrups could be cut higher, but those unis are as good as it gets.
  13. Nashvilletwin
    Thank you for clearing that up. The choice is obvious then if they don’t want to lose him for nothing.
  14. Nashvilletwin
    Query: assuming the lockout, does ERod have to be on the roster before the lockout begins, or, can he continue to play in St.Paul until the lockout ends and then be placed on the roster? If the Twins can wait to promote him until the lockout ends, that’s probably the answer. There is no way in he@# that the Twins just let him walk out the door for nothing (his off season trade value is minimal) without ever seeing him in the bigs. That would be beyond idiotic. But, then again, they got zippo for Jeffers and will get close to zippo for Ryan and Lopez - so I guess it’s possible they could be that dumb.
  15. Nashvilletwin
    100% agree. The ship has sailed on Ryan, Lopez, Jeffers and Buxton (no trade clause not withstanding). After a truncated 2027, we will likely get no value (except for Buxton’s last year probably as a part time DH) from any of these players (please spare us the comp pick excuse). As a small market team that needs to create/build toward open windows, this result is ridiculous. Was it all to satisfy the short term PR support for the Pohlads? When willthey ever learn that their fan support is based solely on the Twins winning. If they truly want even a hint of lasting support from the fan base, they need to create a truly WS competitive contender - not these half baked delusions of ‘25 and ‘26. We will get zero for our four best assets - none of whom will contribute to our next big push. And that big push will be constrained by not moving them. If by some measure we end up resigning Ryan and/or Lopez, either will be a massive overpay. [It’s sickening to think we turned down Arias and Tolle from the Bosox for Ryan at last year’s deadline. What a mistake! We couldn’t get either one of them now for Ryan even if we threw in Houston or Tait. What a complete waste.]
  16. Nashvilletwin
    How about the 10th trade we rejected? Ryan to the Bosox for Franklin Arias and Peyton Tolle. Grade: F Tolle is already outperforming Ryan in the bigs and Arias is a consensus top #10 MLB (post draft, mind you) prospect mashing as a SS in AAA. Can you even imagine an infield of Culpepper, Houston and Arias with Lackey at C and Jenkins in CF as full time starters in ‘28 at the latest and beyond? Plus a stud, young, multi-year controllable LH starter? The biggest screw up by Falvey by far at last year’s deadline was the deal he didn’t do.
  17. Nashvilletwin
    Good for Martin. He’s played hard all season and was a huge factor helping to carry this team in April. He’s very much underrated by the fan base. He needed the bounce back after a rough day Sunday. He has those piranha type qualities very much valued by teams like the Twins.
  18. Nashvilletwin
    Agree 100% - if it even had been possible. But Buxton would have exercised his no trade clause. The ship had sailed on Ryan - likely permanently in terms of getting any significant value back in return (this is a colossal mistake by Falvey (last deadline) and TP/JZ (this year)). Jeffers to the BoSox for Eyanson straight up should have been easily done.
  19. Nashvilletwin
    Nobody wants to hear this, but patience is needed. The most important thing this club can do for its future is to make sure it does all it can to maximize the likelihood of Jenkins, Lackey, ERod, Culpepper and Houston are in the starting lineup come opening day in ‘28 and are positioned to be as immediately successful as possible starting that day. If that means not risking Jenkins, et al not being able to play organized professional ball for some or most of ‘27, so be it.
  20. Nashvilletwin
    Great win! Such an important victory. Huge heart and fight from this team. Love it.
  21. Nashvilletwin
    …..good thing the schedule for the rest of August really lightens up. Btw, 8-10 since the All Star break.
  22. Nashvilletwin
    Luis Arraez is on fire for the Phillies since being acquired. Just saying…..of course, he’s a lefty batter.
  23. Nashvilletwin
    Thank you for the response. Truly. I’m as pleased and excited as anyone about the success the team has had this season. I watch every game and respect the effort and camaraderie exhibited by the players and coaches. I disagree that all the players we gave away in the traded would never be on the Twins. Think about how many times we could say that about current and former Twins who never looked like making it early in their minor league careers. Ryan (from last year’s deadline through this year’s ASG) has been at peak trade value. What we turned down for him last year from the Bosox (a LH starter currently outperforming Ryan and a consensus top 7 SS prospect) isn’t even in the same zip code as to what we might get now. Jeffers had to be at peak value this very week. Now we are looking at best at a comp pick for him. Just my opinion, but that is not good roster management for a small market franchise like the Twins who clearly are looking to create a true window (and justifiably so) in ‘28 post the impending lockout. Yes, I’m skeptical that this team can make the playoffs this year. I’m even more skeptical that they will win a series. Agree, not too much damage was done to our future from the trades (more damage was done by keeping Ryan and Jeffers). But it will be fun to watch how the rest of the season unfolds. I’m looking forward to it. Who knows given how well they have outperformed already, right? It’s just not the cost-benefit conclusion I would’ve thought prudent unless there were other considerations involved. Which leads to your very excellent point and the true crux of the matter. TP, et al, bought some excellent goodwill from the media and the fans with these manoeuvres. Surely that has some benefit to the overall franchise. A few more seats in chairs can’t hurt. It may certainly, from a PR perspective, keep the hounds at bay, particularly if the team can stay in the race into the fall. Those things undoubtedly have value. But at what expense? The moves (or lack thereof) were a calculated, but neither all-in or all-out risk. But it cannot be said that the team’s prospects post ‘27 are now improved. That is when the true opportunity to put a contender on the field begins. And for many of us fans, competing for a WS is really all that matters. If these trades or keeping Ryan and Jeffers prevent even one or two better starters from being on the team at that point, then the cost may not be worth it.
  24. Nashvilletwin
    Seriously, why doesn’t one of the authors on this site publish a well thought out post about how the decisions and actions of TP and JZ at the deadline have improved the chances of the Twins winning the World Series? Cody, Matthew, Nick, anybody? Expect crickets…..
  25. Nashvilletwin
    In what universe is losing the upside of Hill (and Klein for that matter) worth a 1/3rd of a year of Hoffman in ‘26 and who knows how much of a year given the lockout in ‘27 (also at $8.8MM scheduled for ‘27 based on a whole year)? Overall, would someone please explain how these trades, as well the lack of moving Jeffers and Ryan, improves the likelihood of this team legitimately competing for a World Series title? None of the three players we acquired, nor Jeffers and Ryan, will be on this team after ‘27. Please someone explain it - preferably cogently. And do not rely on the argument of “going for it this year”. That is a complete fallacy and pipe dream.
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