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  1. MTV
    I’m incredibly eager to see what the Twins do this deadline, because moves will be made. With Jeffers out until at least September the Twins should chase after a better catcher, I doubt they’ll get Willson Contreras but an Omar Narvaez or a Sean Murphy would be nice. Along with that try to fix the outfield, it’s been great defensively but kind of lackluster offensively. The Twins will need another starter and 2 more bullpen arms, and we have enough in the farm to acquire such feats. Let’s see Minnesota go far this year.
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    I’d put money on Montas joining the Twins. The Dodgers and Yankees have more interest in Castillo, and Oakland has great interest in Spencer Steer. Send a couple pitching prospects with Steer and the Twins have an Ace. As for Bell, hard no. Kirilloff, Miranda, and Arraez are already enough for 1B, and the Twins don’t really need that type of slugger. If the Twins chase any offensive player it should be an outfielder.
  3. MTV
    I think you can deal off both Celestino and either Larnach or Kepler and get an everyday outfielder that can play both Center and a corner well, like Adam Duvall or Ian Happ. It helps with lineup depth, plus once Larnach returns the Twins would need to option someone regardless. This way you get good production with less roster space and still have depth if Buxton gets injured.
  4. MTV
    I also feel like Noah Syndergaard and Kyle Hendricks (more of the former) could really finish off the rotation for a cheaper price than that of Montas or Castillo, the Padres would also be looking for outfield improvements and some depth starters so getting Luis Campusano as a future Catcher isn’t out of the picture.
  5. MTV
    Twins shouldn’t try for relievers with control out of 2024. Simple as that. They’d require too high of a prospect return and risk of decline is too high. Chase after relievers with limited years of control for a cheaper price, especially Veterans. The Twins have room to give up some mid-level prospects due for next year, like Drew Strotman, Blayne Enlow, Aaron Sabato, Ronny Henriquez, etc. without risking the future ahead.
  6. MTV
    The only person on the list i’d consider is Happ. The Twins don’t need any more infielders, and while Contreras would be an upgrade, you’d need to get rid of Sanchez or Jeffers; it would be hard to move Sanchez and if you trade Jeffers you have zero catchers for 2023. Happ brings more stability to the offense, as he doesn’t get injured and always puts up a 100 OPS+ or better, along with having defensive flexibility. Then the Twins could use Larnach as a high-end trade chip.
  7. MTV
    -Mahle just got put on the injured list, so he might not get traded. Also I don’t think the reds would want ONLY infielders -Kelly wouldn’t be a bad addition, however I doubt the D-Backs would want to depart with Mantiply when he has control until 2027 and isn’t even in arbitration yet, plus the Twins shouldn’t move Wallner. -Bard for Henriquez sounds like a good deal, no complaints -Robertson would be another good addition, but I think the Twins might need to give up just a little more -Bell shouldn’t be traded for, especially with that package. Kirilloff, Miranda, and Arraez are more than enough at 1B. If anything add a better outfielder (probably at the expense of one), also the Twins shouldn’t trade off Steer unless they’re hunting for some bigger trade candidates. Not everyone gets inducted to the Futures game.
  8. MTV
    I like the list of effective relievers, but outside of Bass, I don’t think the Twins should chase any of them. The Twins can save prospects by chasing after short-term options, plus relievers can change drastically in the matter of a singular season, dropping hefty 2-3 Prospects for Lopez, Bednar, or Effross would be very costly. Stick to consistency and role in some veterans.
  9. MTV
    Offer Correa his big contract, the Twins have the payroll. If not, either trade for a major league ready SS, sign Dansby Swanson, or trade for Amed Rosario. I don’t think Bogaerts or Turner would fit in Minnesota and Amed Rosario seems to be the only reliable SS with an acceptable trade value. if the Twins can trade off some of their veterans, this team is looking at $60-$80 million of Free Agency money, and could look spectacular next season.
  10. MTV
    The Twins are going to need 1-2 high-end starters and 2-3 better Bullpen options. I think lower-level prospects for Trevino would be a solid move that has a chance to seriously pan out. Guys like Jeff Hoffman and David Robertson also looks like relievers the Twins should target, just someone to replace Emilio Pagan as our closer.
  11. MTV
    Trevino’s a good option because of past success, and his failure this year could be because of the failing A’s. It’ll be easier to trade for him and if he does inevitably flounder then oh well, he won’t need a ludicrously expensive return and the chance is worth it. The Twins could have bigger plans for the deadline and with how our bullpen is built as of right now, he wouldn’t be such a bad option.
  12. MTV
    It depends on his success/health over the span of this year/next year (the Twins will almost certainly pickup his option). It would likely be a 3-4 year extension, and unless it’s in the $9-13m/year range the Twins might pass. Along with that, Gray might not even be needed. The Twins have Ryan and Ober for years, along with SWR, Canterino, Winder, Balazovic, Henriquez, and Varland all looking to have a future place in the rotation (and that’s just guys due up in the next 2 years)
  13. MTV
    Wallner, Varland—homegrown talents that shouldn’t be traded at all, especially with their recent success. Winder, Canterino, Balazovic—3 future stars of the rotation, shouldn’t be moved if the Twins want a good future. Austin Martin, Simeon Woods-Richardson—both have struggled at some point with the Twins and their futures look shaky, if teams see enough value in them for a trade, go ahead. Along with that, this may be their best time to trade them, who knows. Lewis, Steer, Rodriguez, Hajjar—have performed too well to be a smaller part of a trade. Will either be the front-runner of a trade or will stay in the system. Miller, Urbina, Medina—futures are far away and if they make enough trade value deal them. Henriquez, Sabato, Sands, Strotman, Enlow, Cavaco—not top-tier prospects and play at positions with more high-caliber talent currently either with the Twins or in the farm system, look disposable. Larnach, Ober, Kepler, Urshela—look movable if they make enough of a return. Miranda, Kirilloff, Arraez—too high-value offensive players to move, unless asking price is monumental.
  14. MTV
    I’m not against the idea of shipping off Kepler or the Twins eating a contract of a high-end starter, I just doubt that the Padres would give all that up JUST for Kepler, maybe a mid-level prospect like Drew Strotman or Cole Sands and that could complete the deal. Along with that, I think it’s risky to eat a starter’s contract when the starter is struggling as oppose to losing prospects, Snell CAN be good, but do you want him for another year or two?
  15. MTV
    Starting pitching: Ryan and Gray look good enough to make postseason starts, Maeda might return as a starter (like Chris Sale for the Red Sox last year) but the Twins undeniably need either Luis Castillo or Frankie Montas. Relief Pitching: The Twins have Duran, Pagan, maybe Smith, you might be able to turn Moran into a high-leverage pitcher, and you have Jorge Alcala back sometime in the next 1-2 months. The Twins will need 1-2 high-end relievers (David Robertson, Jeff Hoffman, Jorge Lopez) for good success Shaky Offense: this is hard to fix with the bats the Twins have. Maybe get a guy like Trey Mancini to balance out the lineup, but not much besides that.
  16. MTV
    Honestly I doubt Correa will opt out of his contract, unless he can really start clicking in the last 100 Games of the season he’ll return to his short-term contract. If he does move however I think the Twins should sign a more short-term SS, as I do think Lewis will be able to play there for a while. I see Didi Gregorious, Dansby Swanson, and Miguel Rojas as 3 solid options. Gregorious is the least likely, as his lackluster defense and decent offense isn’t enough. Dansby offers a lot of power with a low OBP and very good defense, he’ll be cheaper but not free by any means. He’s consistent and the Twins could use a player like him. As for Rojas, he’s got a year of control and wouldn’t be hard to acquire, with a higher Average and ability to play 3rd/1st. If the Twins somehow to want to offer a Mega Contract, I see them chasing Turner or Correa for the long-haul.
  17. MTV
    The Twins just need to look for who stands out and could be a trade chip. Martin and Balazovic could be high-end pieces, Noah Miller, Misael Urbina, and Brayan Medina have more uncertain futures and could compliment a trade well, and I honestly think the Twins should pass on 3-True outcome players like Matt Wallner and Aaron Sabato. Other players like Drew Strotman, Keoni Cavaco, Alerick Soularie, and Marco Raya could be the back-end of a trade and not lose much. The Twins have a lot prospects to trade with, and I can’t wait to see what they do.
  18. MTV
    I agree the Twins should trade for Montas, but don’t throw away players you need. I think the Twins HAVE to hold on to Lewis, Miranda, Kirilloff, Moran, and Arraez. I think inevitably Austin Martin is the true top trade chip, try and trade off him and 3 other top prospects (I like Brayan Medina, Blayne Enlow, and Keoni Cavaco) to make the deal complete. The Twins should be in the market for 1 more back-end starter who will put up better numbers than Archer and Bundy but not break the budget (Drew Smyly, Wade Miley, Jordan Lyles, and Jake Odorizzi fit the mold) and then bolster up the Bullpen with 2-3 Relievers, probably 1 closer and 1-2 backup arms (Jorge Lopez, David Bednar, David Robertson, and Lou Trevino would close, while guys like Mychal Givens or Chris Stratton would be low-leverage fits)
  19. MTV
    Kyle Hendricks isn’t necessarily a bad option, but has struggled the past couple years, and I doubt the Twins want to eat 2 years and $28 million plus a $16 million buy-out of his contract
  20. MTV
    The Twins should still look to get some quality relievers, and soon. Jorge Alcala might be back by the All-Star game, but that’s about it. Just add maybe 1 high end and then a few decent relievers and the Twins will be fine
  21. MTV
    If the Twins should trade for any former-Twins starter, it should be Jake Odorizzi. He’s still a consistent starter and is a FA after this year (plus a mutual option) and would be fairly cheap to acquire from the Astros, especially because he’s on the 15-Day IL. Once he gets back the Twins should try to make a move.
  22. MTV
    If you DFA him now you’re shortening up an already shaky bullpen, and his trade value will be down the drain. He’s at least a veteran leader for the new, inexperienced arms and should be put in low-leverage situations.
  23. MTV
    Send him off in a trade package with Gio Urshela to either the Rays, Brewers, or Giants. All 3 of those teams could see an improvement/another 3B and could help turn Duffey around, while offering some solid players in return. I think the Twins should trade Urshela for a 1B/3B, because Miranda, Arraez, and Lewis should all be getting consistent playing time and he’ll have value with a solid bat/glove and 2 years of control
  24. MTV
    You’re right. The Twins should look to trade for some stronger starting pitching and another 2-3 relievers. Look for teams willing to off-load pitching for prospects, like the Cubs, Reds, and Athletics. The Twins can let up a couple prospects for short-end success, and should address these needs now rather than later. Maybe trade for a high-end starter later in the year but smaller moves should happen now.
  25. MTV
    If the Twins want to seriously compete in 2022, they’ll need probably 1-2 more starters (1 very high-quality one at least), 2-3 more consistent relievers, and possibly another first-baseman. This team looks like they can definitely make those moves by diving into the prospect pool, and should make at least a few small moves now instead of later.
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