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  1. Seth Stohs
    Correct. I like Isola and I have tweeted several times that I think he'll play in the big leagues... but that's as a #2/3 catcher who can play 1B, maybe even DH at times because he's got a strong approach at the plate and some power to go with it. But yeah, he's no Ryan Jeffers, who should, when healthy, start 110-120 games behind the plate.
  2. Seth Stohs
    They've tried the OF with Julien. And they've kept him in the infield. Similar to Luis Arraez. Sure, we can try out the LF thing, but now let's keep him far from the outfield. Similar to Nick Gordon, who was tossed into the OF last year, having never really played it, and now that is his position. At this point, Julien is always going to be bat-first. I'd also add that the reason to play him other places is because Polanco and Arraez can play 2B. Julien is also another LH batter. Also, when healthy, LF should go to Larnach and/or Kirilloff (depending on 1B situation). They know that Martin can play CF. They want him capable of playing short, and he's been pretty solid since coming back from the IL. He can play 3B, 2B, LF, CF if needed.
  3. Seth Stohs
    I think that's fair... He's best at second base, probably. Has played some 3B. Just a few games in LF.
  4. Seth Stohs
    Well written. Good research. He's opting out.
  5. Seth Stohs
    It is worth basically nothing. That's the "proper" thing to say right now because he is with the Twins and the season is still going.
  6. Seth Stohs
    Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Of course.
  7. Seth Stohs
    Strawberry... playing for the Saints in the mid-to-late '90s... Has offers from the Twins (during their horrible years) and the Yankees (during their WS streak)... who do you think he's signing with? I'm sure they recognized his talent. Every team follows the independent league (Atlantic League, American Association, USPBL, all of them). Every team scouts every other organization's minor league affiliates.
  8. Seth Stohs
    More information about "Looking to Find a Diamond in the Rough, the Twins Have Claimed Jewell"
    The Guardians have announced the move. The Twins have not as of this moment. However, MLB Trade Rumors has run with it, crediting the Guardians with the announcement. Jake Jewell was the fifth-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels back in 2014 after playing at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He has spent parts of three seasons in the big leagues going back to 2018. He is able to be optioned through the rest of this season, so he likely just provides some depth to the organization and help for the St. Paul Saints down the stretch. He also has just over one year of service time, so if he would show something, they would have several years of team control. The Twins had an open spot on their 40-man roster, so they do not have to make a corresponding move to make room. Jewell made his debut with three games out of the Angels bullpen in 2018 when he was 25. The next season, he worked in 18 games in Anaheim. In 2021, he worked in 10 games for the Chicago Cubs before spending Triple-A time with both the Giants and Dodgers organizations. In 38 total big-league games and 38 1/3 innings, he has a 7.75 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP and 34 strikeouts. This season, Jewell has pitched in 36 games for the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. He has 48 strikeouts and 15 walks in 43 1/3 innings. He is 2-2 with four saves and a 2.49 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. Over most of his career, Jewell has averaged about 94-95 mph with his fastball. He also has thrown a significant percentage of sliders (nearly 30%) in the mid-80s. He also can throw a changeup, though it isn't his best pitch. Knowing the Twins, I think it's fair to assume that the Twins will have him increase his slider usage. He has been generally healthy, though he did miss time with an ankle injury in 2018. An organization never has enough pitching, and signing a pitcher like Jewell simply gives them another option if needed.
  9. Seth Stohs
    Teams never have enough pitching, and on Wednesday, the Guardians announced that the Twins have claimed right-handed pitcher Jake Jewell from the Cleveland Guardians. Find out more about the 29-year-old below. The Guardians have announced the move. The Twins have not as of this moment. However, MLB Trade Rumors has run with it, crediting the Guardians with the announcement. Jake Jewell was the fifth-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels back in 2014 after playing at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He has spent parts of three seasons in the big leagues going back to 2018. He is able to be optioned through the rest of this season, so he likely just provides some depth to the organization and help for the St. Paul Saints down the stretch. He also has just over one year of service time, so if he would show something, they would have several years of team control. The Twins had an open spot on their 40-man roster, so they do not have to make a corresponding move to make room. Jewell made his debut with three games out of the Angels bullpen in 2018 when he was 25. The next season, he worked in 18 games in Anaheim. In 2021, he worked in 10 games for the Chicago Cubs before spending Triple-A time with both the Giants and Dodgers organizations. In 38 total big-league games and 38 1/3 innings, he has a 7.75 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP and 34 strikeouts. This season, Jewell has pitched in 36 games for the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. He has 48 strikeouts and 15 walks in 43 1/3 innings. He is 2-2 with four saves and a 2.49 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. Over most of his career, Jewell has averaged about 94-95 mph with his fastball. He also has thrown a significant percentage of sliders (nearly 30%) in the mid-80s. He also can throw a changeup, though it isn't his best pitch. Knowing the Twins, I think it's fair to assume that the Twins will have him increase his slider usage. He has been generally healthy, though he did miss time with an ankle injury in 2018. An organization never has enough pitching, and signing a pitcher like Jewell simply gives them another option if needed. View full article
  10. Seth Stohs
    SWR hasn't had any injuries this year, has he? He missed 5-6 weeks with Covid, but I don't think he's been hurt.
  11. Seth Stohs
    If he can throw strikes, he has a chance to be special!
  12. Seth Stohs
    The Twins have signed many, many players out of independent leagues. Caleb Thielbar for one. Nick Anderson was. Several minor leaguers have. Of course, most won't get to the big leagues. There aren't a lot of Strawberry's that sign into indy leagues. But there definitely are some guys who got big league time in them today. Most are there for a reason. But there are always exceptions.
  13. Seth Stohs
    Since coming back from missing a month with Covid. I think he's made one start and worked out of the bullpen a couple of times. They're monitoring him in his return from Tommy John and obviously just want to keep him healthy going into the offseason. As for Lee, keep him at SS as long as there is any chance he can play there. There aren't a lot who can, so if you can find one, even if it's unlikely long-term, let them keep working there. If he's legitimately worth considering at SS, then any transition to 3B will be no problem.
  14. Seth Stohs
    There really aren't any minor league moves after the season is over. Julien would seem to a be a lock to get added to the Twins 40-man roster. But, I agree with the rest of your paragraph. There is no rush to get him to St. Paul. He's unlikely to get called up to the Twins this season and he can go into next spring competing for a big-league utility role anyway. Most likely, he starts 2023 on the 40-man, in St. Paul, ready to be called up whenever he's needed. Last paragraph though... Polanco is signed through next season AND has two option years at reasonable dollars. He'll be around. Maybe you're thinking he'd be traded, and of course, that is always possible sometime in the future.
  15. Seth Stohs
    This is fascinating... Amazing what Pagan's splits are now... that's definitely not normal. Surprised on Fulmer too. Good to see Thielbar get his due. He's been terrific. And, it's nice to see that what I've seen from Megill appears to be shown in this chart as well. He's one to watch going forward. One to keep around at the end of the offseason!
  16. Seth Stohs
    Why are so many limiting Varland's potential to #4 starter? Yes, that's the likely high point for any pitching prospect... But when a guy sits 95-96 and touches 99, and has a wipe out slider, there's more potential. Yes, the changeup will obviously need to continue to develop for him to be a starter at all, but that can happen.
  17. Seth Stohs
    On Prielipp, I think he'll get some innings this season. I would keep him in Ft. Myers though. Maybe a couple of outings in the FCL and then finish out in Ft. Myers. Keep him where their facilities are and get him through this year. Nowlin is left-handed and has a mid-90s fastball. He's definitely one to watch.
  18. Seth Stohs
    What they do in that first season after signing is pretty meaningless. Much more important is where they start and end their first full season. Also, "top college hitters", in my opinion, are guys taken in the top 15 picks or so. Sabato was #30 overall. Rooker was #39 overall. Larnach was #21 or 22. And, they aren't all the same. Does anyone think that Sabato shouldn't have spent as much time in Low-A as he did? Rooker played 18 games in the rookie league and then jumped to High-A and started the next season in AA. Larnach signed later, got a couple of games in E-Town and then finished out that year with the Kernels in the playoffs. Same as Wallner the next year. Same as Jeffers. So while none of those guys were the top college hitters picked, they all advanced either quickly, or to how they were performing. Meaning, Sabato needed the Low-A time. Wallner missed 2+ months last year with the broken hamate bone and when he came back, he wasn't 100% When is the last time the Twins drafted a college hitter in the top 20 picks of the draft? Todd Walker, maybe?
  19. Seth Stohs
    I think I feel comfortable saying that Lee will have a career somewhere between that of Robin Yount and Levi Michael...
  20. Seth Stohs
    Not at all. The Twins LOVE Miller. In fact, after drafting Lee, Sean Johnson acknowledged that when they were scouting Miller, he reminded them so much of Lee, on the field and off. Obviously, the Twins had scouted Lee in preparation for the 2019 draft and Miller for the 2021 draft. I'm certain they are thrilled to have both of them!
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  22. Seth Stohs
    He hasn't played a AA game since June 1st. He's been on the IL. This was just his first rehab appearance.
  23. Seth Stohs
    Last year's draft has had impressive early returns. Festa in the 13th. Pierson Ohl has been solid. Paredes has been good. Jaylen Nowlin has been good. I do think that is an organizational strength right now... scouting department identifies something that then player development is able to bring more out of, velocity, spin, etc.
  24. Seth Stohs
    Yeah, I think with Funderburk, he's mostly pitched out of the bullpen this year. I'm sure there's a strategy there of trying to bump his "stuff" up and then move him to the rotation some, but I think he's ultimately going to be a lefty reliever, but also a guy who could give you 3-4 innings.
  25. Seth Stohs
    He's had a nice season at Ft. Myers. Has shown some power and stolen a lot of bases. He's a nice player. Nice little opportunity for him in St. Paul, but he'll probably head to CR at some point.
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