SE23

They sign the guy as an 18-year-old and bring him slowly through the system, where he's a top 5 prospect for most of 6 years. Then they unceremoniously cut ties with him without so much as a courtesy Cup of Coffee? Seems like an unorthodox approach. Even for the Twins.

He's a 45-rated fielder with a 60-rated arm. He's been working hard to improve his defense. Not a 'big liability.'

There's all the confirmation I need.

Phillies should have DFA'd Mike Schmidt when he hit .196 and struck out 136 times his rookie year.

Willie Mays went 1-for-26 over his first seven games.

I would avoid the bargain bin myself. I'm prepared to ride with Vic & Alex J, but if the FO is feeling adventurous, I say go after Kelly. Even if a multi-year contract is necessary!

How about we sign Carson Kelly to split catching duty with Vic in 2027-28. By mid-2028 Lackey or Diaw or Tait or Tinney (or Nunez) can take over.

Maybe we can trade Lewis, Larnach and Ryan to the A's for Langeliers.

I can live with Caratini as one of our catchers in the same way I can live with Josh Bell as our DH. Or Royce Lewis as our 1B. I'm not thrilled, but we can't upgrade every position every year.

Jeffers' career high for games at catcher was 88.

Oh I understand. I mean, I'd rather have Contreras or Langeliers, but if Vic stays healthy he can pull his weight just fine.

But is Alex "the Natural" Jackson an adequate backup?

But his OPS+ was over 100 in 2024 and 2025. He doesn't have to match Jeffers' offense to be useable next year. In other words, it's not a disaster if Victor is our primary catcher next season.

I'm a huge Keaschall fan. He makes baseball fun, which is saying something in this day and age.

Royce is at a turning point in his career. Either he learns to resist trying to pull the low outside slider, or he'll follow Miguel Sano's trajectory.