Seth Stohs
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Contemplating how far the Twins are from contention and what that means in terms of how much they should trade in July.
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Last November my gut reaction was that the Twins needed to make some strategic changes in their philosophy. Defense and more contact with an emphasis on the bullpen were my thoughts at the time. The Twins doubled down on their style of play and now it feels like they will need a streak of some sort, say 15-5 or 25-8 to get back to the pack up front. Without a surge, doesn't it feel like major trades are coming?
How much? This is a question of money and how much the Pohlads feel can be invested in the next season. A budget of $150 million for 2022 would allow the Twins to hold on to some players this July unless the return is very attractive. A fiscal policy of maintaining the $120 million plus payroll might see all of the players in their final year and a few others jettisoned.
It's not late yet but it's getting there. The Tuesday night loss to the Orioles exposed every hole. The sun will come up tomorrow. I, too, have wondered about the distance and reactions to come in July.
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