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Castro, Solano and Gordon should be gone by the All-Star break. Castro or Solano are gone when Farmer is back. Lewis will make the other expendable and Gordon takes on the Castro bench role until an injury and then Castro comes up from AAA. We are a better team with Farmer, Lee, and insert another prospect here over Castro, Solano and Gordon
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Twins Forced Into Glimpse of Future Rotation
mickster replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I would also expect a veteran added to this mix at some point. The log jam in the infield with Miranda, Polanco and with, Lewis, Lee, Julien and Martin coming, along with the Larnach, Kepler, Wallner pile up should produce a trade. I would expect Martin, Kepler and possible Miranda or Wallner to be flipped with Lewis or Julien moving to RF at some point.- 33 replies
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You're Wrong to Not Like Max Kepler
mickster replied to Greggory Masterson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Rosario had the one shining moment in the postseason. We are better off with our current rotation of Larnach and Kiriloff -
Is Ryan Jeffers for Real?
mickster replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Overpaid? Not sure, as this tandem is an upgrade over last year. I am inclined to think some of the pitching improvements need to be credited to Vasquez as well. We are getting what we paid for, just hoping for a little moew.- 13 replies
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Twins 7, Royals 1: Big Arms Bring Back Bombas
mickster replied to Sherry Cerny's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Duran is unavailable today due to an immigration issue to clear up - so used him instead of others- 32 replies
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Twins-Royals Preview: Let's Get Some Wins
mickster replied to Sherry Cerny's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Don't need a sweep - just win series as that is the key to a successful season- 34 replies
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Tough Decisions Are On Deck for the Twins
mickster replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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Tough Decisions Are On Deck for the Twins
mickster replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Keeping Kepler was a huge mistake, and made even bigger with the signing of Gallo. Gordon teased with the 2nd half last year, but that looks to be his ceiling. We need Kiriloff and Farmer more over those two and Castro is next in line, but we can't have Wallner just sitting on the bench not playing, Then you have Julien, Lee, Lewis knocking on the door with Martin hoping to rebound and more tough decisions. They may need to package some young talent with Kepler at some point Maeda needs to go to the pen and Ober needs to stick in rotation. -
Kepler and Gordon are not part of the future plan. Gordon has Lewis, Julien,Lee and Martin coming behind him. Julien most likely will need to move to RF/1B/DH. Kepler should have been traded in the off season
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No way Larnach goes down. They need him. Kepler is the man on the outside and they may try and sneak Gordon through waivers and deal him to a claiming team
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Reinforcements Are Coming, Who Loses Out?
mickster replied to Cody Pirkl's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
If they reinstate Gallo, then I think you see Garlick head down. I would love to cut ties with the overrated Gordon, but right now someone would claim him. Gallo will then see time in LF as well as 1b, with Larnach going RF/LF. When Polanco comes up then we will see who survives between Gordon and Castro. Hopefully we can trade Gordon for a low level prospect as by mid season we have see both Lewis and Lee and then Castro is gone as well. Donny bats needs to stay.- 65 replies
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The Twins Found a Diamond in the Rough
mickster replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Gordon needs to go. We missed on trading him and Kepler in the offseason. Now, we may not have been offered much so maybe a trade wasn't to be had. Gordon will be passed over by many and I don't think has much value. If given the choice not many would pick Gordon to be your 2B over any of Polanco, Julien, Lewis- 18 replies
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Hoping it was 1st game jitters with Julien, but his D at second was not good - needs to look at RF
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The lineup was not good today. Even without Buxton and Correa. NO WAY should Gordon be hitting 4th. I am not a fan of Gordon and was hoping we would trade him before the season. Farmer, Wallner, anyone would have been a better option at cleanup. The boys battled and Kenta and the pen threw well. Gordon and Castro need to go away soon. Hurry back Jorge
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Here are Five Options If Alex Kirilloff Misses Time
mickster replied to Adam Friedman's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Although I have had my fill of Sano, I would agree with this one. sign him to a minor league deal and when he gets in a hot streak you bring him back to the bigs. Low risk, high reward potential.- 50 replies
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Polanco needs to play and then the plan should be to trade him to open up 2B
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Gilberto Celestino Needs To Catch A Break
mickster replied to Cody Pirkl's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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Twins Daily 2023 Top Prospects: #2 Royce Lewis, SS
mickster replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Minor League Talk
I disagree on Gordon - we will be gone either this year or next as well as Martin. I believe both will end up traded -
Can Nick Gordon Handle Third Base?
mickster replied to Ted Wiedmann's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I see a good chance that Gordon is a trade chip in spring training with the addition of Taylor and some prospects that aren't far away over in St. Paul -
One "Moore" Bullpen Piece for Minnesota
mickster replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I believe they are taking a gamble that some of these will remain for a few more weeks when they can move Paddock and Lewis to the 60 day IL and create room on the 40 man. Just a hunch- 40 replies
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Luis will be missed by the fans. However, give to get. I am still thinking Kepler will be tied with Austin for a RH OF. This puts Miranda in play for 1B and Farmer at 3B until Royce comes back and slots in most likely at 3B. Kiroloff, Polanco, Miranda and Correa around the IN. With Lewis looking to move in at 3B and Lee could be 2B. 1B/DH will be Kirolff, Miranda, Gallo, with Correa taking a breather from the field at times along with Buxton. the other piece is that 3/5 of the rotation is a FA after 2022. Lopez and Paddack are locked in longer so there is some future stability projected
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The Outfield Help is Already Here?
mickster replied to Cody Pirkl's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Wasn't Garlick DFA'd? He would have to be added back to the 40 man if he makes the roster or did I miss this. -
Trade Target: Twins Should Say "Hello" to Adell
mickster replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Great option. If the price is a Single A or AA prospect that won't hurt this is a low risk-high reward move that could pay big dividends. -
I agree that he is fun to watch. However if we want pitching we have to give. His skill set is a gap to gap slap hitter and needs to hit .310-.320 to keep his OBS up there. He is limited on defense and thus is expendaple. His knees are a concern, but if we could get a Lopez for a package with Arraez as the lead we need to do this. The Cruz trade was a very good one for the Twins. We all loved Cruz, but the package we received in return was very good and we gave him a shot to pursue a title. I would love to see a Blockbuster where we send Arraez, Kepler and Martin to the Marlins for Lopez and Luzardo

