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A lot of teams draft SS as they are often the most athletic player on teams and then move them around. I think one playoff team, not sure who, had 7 in their starting lineup last year that were drafted as SS's.
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I would like to see Fullmer and Hand added to the BP. Eovaldi would be nice, but price is a question mark. I am in the minority and like the Gallo signing IF Kepler is dealt. Both are winners with the shift going away - and I think Gallo is a better defender and maybe will be allowed to run when he walks. I would like to see us add Brandon Drury as he can play all over the INF and gives us some RH pop at DH
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Joey Gallo Is A Land of Contrasts
mickster replied to Lucas Seehafer PT's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
This signing must be paired with a trade of Kepler/Larnach/Austin/Arraez If not it makes no sense. The shift ban will help Gallo and his ability to walk will be a bonus. His K rate will annoy most like Sano did. Arraez is one I don't want to see go the most, but his knees will shorten his career no doubt - we will have to let someone go we like, but that is the price to pay for #1 or 2 to slot into our rotation -
Expect Kepler to be gone, so Wallner may be there.
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What’s Happening With Pablo Lopez
mickster replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Arreaz and Kepler for Lopez would hurt as both hitters will benefit from the shift ban, more so Kepler. However pitching is needed and it will hurt to acquire it.- 15 replies
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Andrew Heaney is the Best the Twins Can Do
mickster replied to Matt Braun's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I may be in the minority, but I don't think Sale fits the bill as an ACE. He is oft injured as well and the juice would not be worth the squeeze for the price we would pay. Now Glasnow - that is worth Kepler and Martin, or possibly Arraez. Arraez is amazing, but those Tony O knees will shorten his career- 34 replies
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The pitcher can go over a 3rd time, but an unsuccessful attempt results in a basically a balk as the runner gets bumped
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Do Any of the Top Free Agents Fit in Minnesota?
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I have hopes that Correa opts in to prove his "down" year was just that. Judge is a dream, as it would allow the Twins to deal Kepler for more pitching. Realistically, I am not sure if any of them sign -but then if you would have told me we would sign Correa last winter I might still be laughing, so anything is possible. We will need a C though as well. Sano we all know is gone, but Kepler, Palacios and Gordon - along with one top pitching prospect will need to be used to secure some arms and maybe a 1B with Kiriloff being a question mark now- 47 replies
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Tyler Mahle, Game One Starter
mickster replied to Andrew Mahlke's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I think we sign him up for 10 years and then we talk.................hopefully these moves get us into the postseason and Carlos sees the future that is her and those coming (Lewis will be utility, or dumped - sorry but his injury history bugs me so they need to move him around the IF, to RF or flip him) but we have some things building..............need to get a C in the off season though and another P- 28 replies
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I agree that Urshela is not part of the future, but has been needed this year. If we can get a RP for him, then dump him. The Kepler injury will make this decision easy if he is on the IL. If not, then Garlick will be sent down as he has options left IF Sano gets hot then a tough decision to make as he can carry a club - but would be then ripe to part with as he needs to go.
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We have to give to get - but we can't afford a rental and sacrifice the next 4-6 years. Austin Martin would have been a great chip to flip, but has regressed. Steer and maybe now Wallner has pushed into that category. Larnach or Kiriloff may need to be part of the package, and with Larnach now hurt his value is down. I am hoping Kiriloff stays. Kepler may draw some interest.
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Prospect Retrospective: Caleb Hamilton
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
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2018 Twins Trade Deadline Review: Long-Term Impact
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Agree about Lynn. The Pressley trade is one that wasn't popular at the time - but will prove to be a win for both teams which is good. No one wanted to see Dozier leave, but him leading off a WS for the Dodgers and then getting ring with the Nationals was good to see - and Smeltzer has a shot to provide the asset we needed from this deal- 9 replies
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4 Veteran Players the Twins Can Trade
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Prospects will be the way to an impact deal. Kepler/Urhela may get you a reliever rental. Martin and Miranda may get the A's or Reds talking- 62 replies
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Miranda or Gordon should be the casualty to get Kiriloff back to Target......
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I agree that Soto is up due to both Polanco and Gordon nursing injuries. When both are healthy Soto will be DFA 'd and Gordon should got to AAA. Don't need him in the OF and Arreaz can move around the infield if needed.............I like Nick, but he is expendable and might be a throw in for a deal for a SP/RP
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Is Austin Martin Minnesota’s Best Trade Chip?
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I do believe he is one that will need to be in a deal. Royce Lewis made himself almost untouchable, and without Correa secured beyond this year Lewis has to stay. We will need to overpay, but need to be careful as one SP won't get us to the end goal. However, a controllable top third of the order pitcher will come with a price of Martin+. -
Reviewing the José Berríos Trade
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
I liked the trade when it happened as it was becoming clear that Berrios was not going to sign. Now I am hoping we can use Martin as an asset to land us a top pitcher soon.- 29 replies
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So when Larnach comes back we know Miranda should go. What if Kiriloff builds on last night and needs to be back at 1B, who then goes? My guess is Garlick. Still no room for Lewis - unless an injury hits and we don't need that. I am torn on Lewis up or down. IF, and a huge IF Correa was going to sign a long term deal then we could start the move to 3B or OF, but for now Lewis needs to play SS if that is his future. Would like to see the team package either Martin or Miranda with lower prospects for a SP though
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3 Options for Royce Lewis When Carlos Correa Returns
mickster replied to Cody Christie's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Martin will be trade bait for a rental at the deadline if Lewis proves he can stay

