Old fox

RC, I like your since of creativity for the future of the Twins.. I’m a little concerned about Arraez playing 2nd in “23” because of the larger range to cover and having shorter launch starting point. He maybe better at 1b. I would prefer to keep Polanco as he’s a switch hitter with some power. I would be willing to move Garlick and 1 of a glut of left handed young such as Larnach, Kirilloff, Kepler or Wallner, for starting pitcher Lopez of the Marlin’s. I would trade with the Blue Jays for a young catcher. Maybe sign FA right handed outfielder M. Haniger. Resign Correa and Fulmer & 1 more relief pitcher.

if the Twins want a #1 pitcher they’ll have to make a trade, unless Verlander is signed. The remaining free agent pitchers are #2 pitchers carry long histories of injuries. The Marlins possibility of a couple of young starters and the the Twins have couple of trade candidates to fill the needs of the Marlins.

Sanchez did hit 15 homers, and 4th best free agent catcher.

The Twins are off to a great start to the off season!

Let’s trade for Woodruff of the Brewers or Pablo of the Marlins and trade Larnach & Sands or Winder. Cabrera of the Marlins is and other pitcher I like as a 5-7 choice. Resign or extend Correa for 5 yrs. for @$38.1 per year followed by 2 yr. Mutual extension. That a need of 2 relief pitchers, a ,catcher, a right power hitter who could be a corner outfielder.

I wonder how much attendance would have dropped if the Twins had not signed Correa this year? I wonder if Mauer hadn’t signed an eight yr. Contract for $184m? To fill the stadium then sign players that fans want to see play. Fans will not pay good money to watch players that may lack skills, washed up or under perform.

How will the 2023 rules of the game change the needs of ss, 3b, 2b, 1b even pitchers? I assume they will have improve reflexes, speed, athletic ability. The changes will affect all 9 positions on the field.

After the deal,the season is over everyone has perfect solution to solve the problem. After reading the comments it seems like the Twins if they traded for Cole, signed Judge, Verlander, Buehler, Correa that the Twins would lose a 162 games in 2023. I don’t go to baseball games to count dollars. I go to baseball games to watch players perform well and as a team. I tend to forget there are 930 baseball players in the mlb and they are all completely different from one another. I will pay good dollars to watch a team with good players perform well but I refuse to pay or go to a game to watch poor players perform poorly because they lack ability or their riding off into the sunset. Let’s go Twins you can do it in2023.

I believe Buxton wants to play cf and he is great. But because of health &injuries concerns maybe moving him to lf, rf or dh would be a consideration. I understand this could effect his ego. I would consider a Kepler trade for Bellinger a good trade.

The feeling is mutual as to win. The Twins have too many pitchers whose ability depends which side of the bed they get out bed on. The Twins can ver easily clear $40m off of payroll by releasing Sano~, Pagan, Archer, Bundy, Megill, Columbe, Garlick, Stahek, A. Sanchez, Fulmer, Sanchez, Hamilton, Contrases. Rogers salary will stop on 12/31/22. And they resign Correa at $37m for 5 yrs. with a. 3 yr. mutual option. Then sign FA Contreras (c), Leclerc (rp), Gallo, (of). Then, I would be open to trading Kepler, or Kirilloff, or Larnach and a position prospect to the Marlins, for a starting pitcher. Just dreaming!

The feeling is mutual as to win. The Twins have too many pitchers whose ability depends which side of the bed they get out bed on. The Twins can ver easily clear $40m off of payroll by releasing Sano~, Pagan, Archer, Bundy, Megill, Columbe, Garlick, Stahek, A. Sanchez, Fulmer, Sanchez, Hamilton, Contrases. Rogers salary will stop on 12/31/22. And they resign Correa at $37m for 5 yrs. with a. 3 yr. mutual option. Then sign FA Contreras (c), Leclerc (rp), Gallo, (of). Then, I would be open to trading Kepler, or Kirilloff, or Larnach and a position prospect to the Marlins, or Rockies, for a starting pitcher. Just dreaming!

I am in on resigning Correa for adding a 3 year extension $37500,000 this would be 2025-26-27 with a mutual option in 2028. That would peg his salary at $36500000 for six years and Correa’s age about 33. I would release Sano~, Sanchez, Fulmer, release 7 more pitchers, salary will be off the books on 12/31/22., and with the 6 players already released has already saved $4,500,000. Total salary savings about $45,000,000. Then adding back FA signings for a catcher for $13,500,000, relief pitching for $16,000,000, then, a trade with the Rangers for relief pitcher such as Burke or LeClec or Martin.

Thanks for sharing your dreams. I would be a little hesitant on acquiring the starting pitchers because they’re past medical history. What happens if Correa doesn’t op out?.Which would be great. I would consider signing Leclerc, Burk, or Martin FA relief pitchers from the Rangers. Contreras a FA catcher from Cubs. Twins do need more of a right handed power hitter to come off the bench. A old pitching saying is; “a low quality starting pitching staff requires a strong bullpen. A good quality starting pitching staff can survive with a weaker bullpen.” I really enjoyed reading your article and sharing new ideas.

I remember my grandpa telling me as a youngster and I quote, “if you live by the numbers then you will dye by the numbers”. Baldy seems to have harder time winning against well managed teams. Because they have the book on him and his tendencies and they’re prepared to a contra move to his move before he makes his move.

There are very few teams that play above the level of expectations of the manager! Rocco needs to get above the level of ho-hum expectations. His post game interviews are atrocious bad “Rocco reports only on things about past events of games” and never about leadership expectations or changes for future games.

The only way I would consider trading Sano~ for Bell strait up. Then, trade Bell for pitching. This could also accomplish by a 3 team trade.

I am not a fan of Snell at this time. I would prefer Clevinger over Snell because I feel his utility is better suited to the Twins than Snell. My 1st choice is with Marlins for Lopez, 2nd choice with the Reds for Costillio or “A”s for Montas. Reliefers are my primary desire such as (1)Marlins for Bass (2) D- Backs for Multipy (3) Pirates for Bednar (4) Cubs for Givens. If you sign good proven relief pitchers, then, you may not need any starting pitchers.

A sweep of the Rangers, a split with the Brewers an 3 of 4 from theCWS. Twins will make 2 trades for relievers with Marlins, Pirates or D-Backs. There’s a long shot trade with the Marlins, “A’s”, or Reds for established starting pitcher as key. #1-My Marlin trade for Lopez or Cabrera & Bass rrp and Twins give up either Celestinio &/or Urbana & Sabato & Cavaco & Canterino. #2-My Pirates trade for Bednar and Twins give up Canterino & Strotsman. #3-My “A”s trade for Montas, Blackburn & Piscotty and the Twins give up Martin, Canterino, Sabato & Strotsman. Piscotty as enticement for the “A”s to lessen payroll. Piscotty’s option can be turned down by the team. . #4- My D-Backs trade for Multiple rrp and Twins give Strotman & Cavaco/or player to be named later. #5-My trade with the Reds would be for Costillio or Mahle and would cost a combination of above prospects. The prices of these trades aren’t cheap but worth it . It may take a little more from the Twins to complete a couple these trades The Twins in relief pitchers are weak and short in numbers and may be the later part of 2023 until mlb ready. if the Twins win 7 & lose 2 games the record will 54-40 with 68 games to play. If the Twins go 5wins & 4 loses there record will be 52-42. So the remaining schedule of games favors the Twins. The magic number will go down proportionally too. The availability of FA players this fall will not change much from players who may be available now. The Twins quality of relief pitching needs will be no more valuable then as it is now without trades. But the chance for the Twins to play in post season play may decrease or be eliminated without improving relief pitching now.

A sweep of the Rangers, a split with the Brewers an 3 of 4 from theCWS. Twins will make 2 trades for relievers with Marlins, Pirates or D-Backs. There’s a long shot trade with the Marlins, “A’s”, or Reds for established starting pitcher as key. #1-My Marlin trade for Lopez or Cabrera & Bass rrp and Twins give up either Celestinio &/or Urbana & Sabato & Cavaco & Canterino. #2-My Pirates trade for Bednar and Twins give up Canterino & Strotsman. #3-My “A”s trade for Montas, Blackburn & Piscotty and the Twins give up Martin, Canterino, Sabato & Strotsman. Piscotty as enticement for the “A”s to lessen payroll. Piscotty’s option can be turned down by the team. . #4- My D-Backs trade for Multiple rrp and Twins give Strotman & Cavaco/or player to be named later. #5-My trade with the Reds would be for Costillio or Mahle and would cost a combination of above prospects. The prices of these trades aren’t cheap but worth it . It may take a little more from the Twins to complete a couple these trades The Twins in relief pitchers are weak and short in numbers and may be the later part of 2023 until mlb ready.

I like Bass & Bednar and they may cost what there worth. That’s ok. The Marlins are looking for position players especially out field. Celestino or Urbina. Pittsburgh (Bednar) may take more pitching and position prospects. Sabato, Canterino & Strotsman. When I look at the Twins current roster promotions and the prospects list I see the named prospects as extendable. I also see Martin & maybe Wallner extendable for a starting pitcher such as Lopez (Marlins), Costillio (Reds), Montas (A’s), Mahle (Reds). Another Marlin pitching prospect who is on the ten day injury list Cabrera is very intriguing to me.

I am glad the Twins are where they are and they find a way to get it done. There are 11 other ALC teams that would gladly change places with theTwins. That’s why we play the game.

Celestino has always been lite with the bat but strong glove. If you don’t want him in the outfield in the mlb and not atAAA. Then maybe it’s time to find out much he worth and trade him for relief or starting pitcher. I have become a fan of Gordon the switch blade and value him over Celestino.

If & when a player is sent down and never makes it back to the mlb because the player called up as a fill in player takes hold and does very well. No 2 players are alike and may react differently to a stimulus and timelines may very a great of the time.

Sano~ is a damn if you do and damn if you don’t situation. The current situation about Sano~ is very stressful. How many miles of rope do give a guy like Sano~ to make improvements with no results. Maybe the Sano~ situation is one that will never improve within the Twins organization. Maybe the Twins need to cut their frustration and the frustration for Sano~ too by letting him go.