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This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

This offense has looked horrible given the talent it has for way too long. The only way I can think of to possibly make a difference is to shake things up in order to light a fire or make something click for some players. I cant see it happening with Rocco but a lineup such as this one may force some guys to have some better AB's and make adjustments, or keep dropping lower down in the order/ get replaced until they make the adjustments.
1 - Castro LF
2 - Kirilloff 1B
3 - Lewis 3B 
4 - Gallo RF
5 - Jeffers C
6 -  Correa SS
7 - Buxton DH
8 - Farmer/Solano 2B
9 - Taylor CF
Bench - Kepler, Farmer/Solano, Vazquez, Julien 
 

Correa is a leader, he has the intangibles that so many just do not have. I am writing this minutes after watching Palacios hit his first career HR in a blowout loss vs. the White Sox. As Palacios crossed home plate, Correa was the only one out of the dugout applauding his teammate in a meaningless game, blowout loss. Correa will be expensive, there is no doubt about it, but the Twins should do everything in their power to retain his services. Him and Buxton leading the team and molding the mindsets of our prospects coming up for years to come will pay huge dividends for this franchises future. It will create the winning culture in this organization, even if this year was not a good sample, largely in part to uncontrollable injuries.

Correa is a leader, he has the intangibles that so many just do not have. I am writing this minutes after watching Palacios hit his first career HR in a blowout loss vs. the White Sox. As Palacios crossed home plate, Correa was the only one out of the dugout applauding his teammate in a meaningless game, blowout loss. Correa will be expensive, there is no doubt about it, but the Twins should do everything in their power to retain his services. Him and Buxton leading the team and molding the mindsets of our prospects coming up for years to come will pay huge dividends for this franchises future. It will create the winning culture in this organization, even if this year was not a good sample, largely in part to uncontrollable injuries.

Correa is a leader, he has the intangibles that so many just do not have. I am writing this minutes after watching Palacios hit his first career HR in a blowout loss vs. the White Sox. As Palacios crossed home plate, Correa was the only one out of the dugout applauding his teammate in a meaningless game, blowout loss. Correa will be expensive, there is no doubt about it, but the Twins should do everything in their power to retain his services. Him and Buxton leading the team and molding the mindsets of our prospects coming up for years to come will pay huge dividends for this franchises future. It will create the winning culture in this organization, even if this year was not a good sample, largely in part to uncontrollable injuries.

Correa is a leader, he has the intangibles that so many just do not have. I am writing this minutes after watching Palacios hit his first career HR in a blowout loss vs. the White Sox. As Palacios crossed home plate, Correa was the only one out of the dugout applauding his teammate in a meaningless game, blowout loss. Correa will be expensive, there is no doubt about it, but the Twins should do everything in their power to retain his services. Him and Buxton leading the team and molding the mindsets of our prospects coming up for years to come will pay huge dividends for this franchises future. It will create the winning culture in this organization, even if this year was not a good sample, largely in part to uncontrollable injuries.

I had a thought during the game. If Correa does leave after this year, the Twins would likely be looking for a stopgap until Lewis is healthy. A common name that has been brought up is Palacios. I haven't heard anyone mention Nick Gordon. In his rookie year, he posted slightly above average defensive marks at SS, while this year he has been slightly below average, although he has only played there for about 75 innings each year. Obviously you probably won't want Gordon to be your long term solution at SS, but it could help with a roster crunch and be a solution to getting him everyday AB's.

I had a thought during the game. If Correa does leave after this year, the Twins would likely be looking for a stopgap until Lewis is healthy. A common name that has been brought up is Palacios. I haven't heard anyone mention Nick Gordon. In his rookie year, he posted slightly above average defensive marks at SS, while this year he has been slightly below average, although he has only played there for about 75 innings each year. Obviously you probably won't want Gordon to be your long term solution at SS, but it could help with a roster crunch and be a solution to getting him everyday AB's.

I had a thought during the game. If Correa does leave after this year, the Twins would likely be looking for a stopgap until Lewis is healthy. A common name that has been brought up is Palacios. I haven't heard anyone mention Nick Gordon. In his rookie year, he posted slightly above average defensive marks at SS, while this year he has been slightly below average, although he has only played there for about 75 innings each year. Obviously you probably won't want Gordon to be your long term solution at SS, but it could help with a roster crunch and be a solution to getting him everyday AB's.

I had a thought during the game. If Correa does leave after this year, the Twins would likely be looking for a stopgap until Lewis is healthy. A common name that has been brought up is Palacios. I haven't heard anyone mention Nick Gordon. In his rookie year, he posted slightly above average defensive marks at SS, while this year he has been slightly below average, although he has only played there for about 75 innings each year. Obviously you probably won't want Gordon to be your long term solution at SS, but it could help with a roster crunch and be a solution to getting him everyday AB's.

I had a thought during the game. If Correa does leave after this year, the Twins would likely be looking for a stopgap until Lewis is healthy. A common name that has been brought up is Palacios. I haven't heard anyone mention Nick Gordon. In his rookie year, he posted slightly above average defensive marks at SS, while this year he has been slightly below average, although he has only played there for about 75 innings each year. Obviously you probably won't want Gordon to be your long term solution at SS, but it could help with a roster crunch and be a solution to getting him everyday AB's.

One thing that caught my eye was when Nick Gordon hit his home run to tie the game late, the dugout didn't really seem to care. There was hardly anyone on the top step, and they just looked lifeless and like they didn't care. However, when Cleveland was posing a threat in extra innings, they had multiple guys up on the top step (including Ramirez) cheering on their team. I know it's not little league baseball, but when your guys are noticeably rooting for you, it makes a big difference. Just shows who really wants it, considering it was a must win game for Minnesota and Cleveland has some wiggle room.

One thing that caught my eye was when Nick Gordon hit his home run to tie the game late, the dugout didn't really seem to care. There was hardly anyone on the top step, and they just looked lifeless and like they didn't care. However, when Cleveland was posing a threat in extra innings, they had multiple guys up on the top step (including Ramirez) cheering on their team. I know it's not little league baseball, but when your guys are noticeably rooting for you, it makes a big difference. Just shows who really wants it, considering it was a must win game for Minnesota and Cleveland has some wiggle room.

One thing that caught my eye was when Nick Gordon hit his home run to tie the game late, the dugout didn't really seem to care. There was hardly anyone on the top step, and they just looked lifeless and like they didn't care. However, when Cleveland was posing a threat in extra innings, they had multiple guys up on the top step (including Ramirez) cheering on their team. I know it's not little league baseball, but when your guys are noticeably rooting for you, it makes a big difference. Just shows who really wants it, considering it was a must win game for Minnesota and Cleveland has some wiggle room.

One thing that caught my eye was when Nick Gordon hit his home run to tie the game late, the dugout didn't really seem to care. There was hardly anyone on the top step, and they just looked lifeless and like they didn't care. However, when Cleveland was posing a threat in extra innings, they had multiple guys up on the top step (including Ramirez) cheering on their team. I know it's not little league baseball, but when your guys are noticeably rooting for you, it makes a big difference. Just shows who really wants it, considering it was a must win game for Minnesota and Cleveland has some wiggle room.

One thing that caught my eye was when Nick Gordon hit his home run to tie the game late, the dugout didn't really seem to care. There was hardly anyone on the top step, and they just looked lifeless and like they didn't care. However, when Cleveland was posing a threat in extra innings, they had multiple guys up on the top step (including Ramirez) cheering on their team. I know it's not little league baseball, but when your guys are noticeably rooting for you, it makes a big difference. Just shows who really wants it, considering it was a must win game for Minnesota and Cleveland has some wiggle room.

One thing that caught my eye was when Nick Gordon hit his home run to tie the game late, the dugout didn't really seem to care. There was hardly anyone on the top step, and they just looked lifeless and like they didn't care. However, when Cleveland was posing a threat in extra innings, they had multiple guys up on the top step (including Ramirez) cheering on their team. I know it's not little league baseball, but when your guys are noticeably rooting for you, it makes a big difference. Just shows who really wants it, considering it was a must win game for Minnesota and Cleveland has some wiggle room.

It came out that the Marlins are now at least willing to entertain trades for Pablo Lopez. They also said they are looking for a good left handed bat in return to help their 2023 lineup. Immediately I thought of Kepler or Larnach. I would assume they would have much more interest in Larnach. We could send them Larnach and maybe a mid-level prospect. I have a hard time thinking that they would say no or that it would be far off at least.

Now you're backtracking on your original claim the Twins benefitted by waiting to trade Cruz.
There's no reason to believe the Reds would turn down a deal today that they'll accept Tuesday.

It came out that the Marlins are now at least willing to entertain trades for Pablo Lopez. They also said they are looking for a good left handed bat in return to help their 2023 lineup. Immediately I thought of Kepler or Larnach. I would assume they would have much more interest in Larnach. We could send them Larnach and maybe a mid-level prospect. I have a hard time thinking that they would say no or that it would be far off at least.