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  1. JD-TWINS
    I agree with your first paragraph and that neither is currently worthy of a spot in the Twin’s PEN. Adams has a chance, with refinement.
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    I’d be surprised if Adams is on the 26 Man past April 30th……he may just slot as the depth, 10th guy and start out in St Paul? IMO, Ohl had 2 pitches and one with real effectiveness, a change-up. Adams can trim his pitch count from 5 to 3 as a reliever. Re Adams: MeGill - Sands - Jax …… none of them were successful starters either - focus and experience in one inning roles may make him serviceable? The PEN was in a shambles after July 31 & Team was just trying to cover innings. Adams cannot throw more than an inning at a time in the SHOW with any expectancy of success. He got guys out last year but, generally, by pitch 35 he was getting knocked all around. One inning at a time with his 3 best pitches - Adams has a chance to be the 8th guy in somebody’s PEN.
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    Is this supposed to show up in Red Ink with “Sarcasm” in italics? Gotta be! Right?
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    Thought Eddie was a “find” as well until he lead baseball in backward K’s in ‘24 with the next guy having about 200 AB’s more. Last year was futile. Ohl, “….I know his stuff might not play….”…..that’s the bottom line. Any “upside potential” coming from these two is a win! Hope the kid’s elbow heals so he has a chance.
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    I don’t see the Orioles, who are not cash strapped, trading a guy they just extended a few months ago (can sign Valdez or others in FA market)………. this extension may make Adley Rutschman available from the O’s perspective, as his offense seems to have leveled off.
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    How does the 2026 Draft have anything to do with, what I assume you are referring to …… the potential 2027 lockout?
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    If Louie Varland wasn’t from Minnesota nobody would utter the “we have to be wowed to trade Varland” statement. Rojas, was the chip, Roden was along for the ride and since he’s older, he gets more focus than he should. Rojas is the starter (potentially) that Varland wasn’t going to be. A younger, cheaper guy that hasn’t washed out as a starter yet, as Jax had, is what they got in return, as well as cheaper with more control. Jax had just an OK ‘25 - certainly nothing special. Varland can throw a lot of innings with lots of upside. He also gives up a bunch of HR’s. Louie’s ERA in ‘23 was 4.63 and his ERA in ‘24 was 7.61 and his ERA for Twin’s in ‘25 was 2.02 ………in 23 outings in Toronto it was 4.94. He pitched a bunch in the Playoffs but his ERA was still 4.94, with a WHIP of 1.394 for August/September. He’s a decent reliever - because he’s from Minnesota, fans think he’s outstanding.
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    …….and Team has #3 pick this coming draft.
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    Agreed - I don’t think the owners, at the height of MLB’s REVENUES, will shut the game down for a season nor a significant portion of a season. They can negotiate salary issues just as well ahead of time (the deadline for contract). Players make too much money to worry about “lockout” ……. they won’t be suffering.
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    That’s the important part Cory 😉 ……. let’s just stick with the fact that he’s $15M less cost. Both have some injury issues that, if acquiring, need consideration.
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    Ryan is younger & cheaper with not much less of a performance capability level than Lopez…… seems pretty obvious he’s the most attractive. They are a draw on length of control. Lopez is a high, high quality individual that brings some serious intangible value to the Club. While I’d hate to trade him, he, to me is a big chip for any Club trying to win a Championship! Team probably has $10M left to spend at this point. Could get KFA for SS and another lower level FA relief arm & go for it in ‘26. OR could trade Lopez for Duran from Boston (not sure they would entertain another arm?)……… pick up about $14M more to spend for ‘26. With Duran in LF 85% of the time for 3 years, Rodriguez - Wallner - Larnach are all immediately available for trades (2of3) to add system depth……reliever help may be attainable? Go out and sign Zack Littell (2yrs/$10M per yr) to fill Lopez spot and still have a remaining $14M to get the KFA signing and a better reliever candidate or two, OK guys, like Coulombe. Duran(3yrs) & Littell (2yrs) for Lopez and gain $4-$5M to spend on KFA type guy at SS. I think the gain makes a bunch of sense if trying to compete and not just “dream about the future beyond the lockout.”
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    Outman as back up CF & guy that’s out of options ……if he hits much in Spring Training, seems he’s in OF mix. 2 Catchers. (no Jackson) Outman - Buxton - Martin - Wallner - Larnach Bell - Keaschall - Lee - Lewis Probably Clemens as alternative in LF & 1B Need a real SS, IMO, so Lee can float between 3 spots on the dirt. Jeffers is DH v. LH pitching often - he hits much better not catching & Team needs that production. (15-20% of games) …….. Caratini some at DH v. lefties …….. Bell hardly at all at DH v. lefties. Larnach as DH 90% of the time v. RH pitching.
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    Perhaps because any organization doesn’t want to lose 4-6 games in April/May because the bullpen is undermanned. Either compete, from the jump, or bail. Can’t “ease your way” into having a competitive staff. Nobody’s trading anyone for a bullpen candidate! There is no rush in January/February but Team can’t wait until May 15th (in season) to start making moves to be competitive.
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    I’ve seen a number of times, Kody Clemens at 1B with Josh Bell at DH. This combination, with Larnach in LF really lowers the defensive bar. To me, Bell only played 1B in 38 games in ‘25 because the Nationals had a former GG on the roster at 1B in Nathaniel Lowe. He can’t be significantly different than Clemens at 1B. Play Bell at 1B most of the time v. RH pitching and Larnach at DH. LF can be filled by whoever is rostered (Roden/Outman/Clemens) & the defense can now function with some normalcy. Do we really think Clemens is still the everyday guy at 1B v. RH pitching?
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    His stats from last year were respectable, so his contribution has real upside. His experience can’t hurt when being around other young arms! Latrell Hawkins & Ryan Pressley have been hired to be part of the organization. They must have 25-30 years between them in MLB bullpens……….I think Hawkins is going to be on field in the PEN & not really sure of Pressley’s role? Rogers can generally just focus on pitching and these other two guys, along with Maki, can focus on the group’s and individual’s mind sets & approach.
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    Prielipp’s innings are easily monitored if he’s in the Pen - utilize him there in ‘26! Agreed. Festa & Matthews to at least start in the Pen well into May…… maybe Klein 5 Vets already positioned for PEN duty. This group can get the Relied job done! Bradley gets 7 starts and all is re-evaluated around May 10-15.
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    I get the desire to have Prielipp succeed as a starter! You say he hasn’t failed yet - sure. He hasn’t exactly lit it up though either. Solid potential to develop further. His history, prior to limited use in ‘25 is hurt, hurt, & hurt. If he/his arm would benefit developing under monitored innings, I’d suggest using him from the PEN in ‘26. Guys can pitch as a reliever and then revert back to starter (i.e. Johan Santana) with success. I think the desire to have a new “shiny toy lefty” is swaying many here. He’s maybe the 10th guy in line as a starter for depth/talent in the system, with fellow lefty, Rojas just in front or just behind him. TEAM needs effective innings in the PEN from available arms. If no more FA’s lessen the burden, it makes sense to me to use both Prielipp & Matthews & probably Festa in the PEN as organization sees fit.
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    Lopez needs to come with a full time psychologist……. Coulombe - yes! I think Liam is washed.
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    As the article states there are 5 guys now that are 5th inning - 8th inning pieces: Topa - Funderburk - Sands - Orze - Rogers …… nothing wrong with these 5. They cannot be viewed as how Team will close out games! Klein - Raya - Adams - Morris are all in the mix as alternatives or just depth. Someone above suggested some signing a FA starter to transition to reliever v. trying to sign what’s left in the Reilef FA Pool. I like Zack Littell for $11M/yr …….. to me, this brings absolute stability to the rotation, if left there, for the next 2 years (186 innings in ‘25) and allows to be aggressive with young arms shifting to the PEN in the short-term. Same guys as mentioned PLUS Matthews & Prielipp. Seems between them, there is a closer or potentially situational tandem closers. Potentially, if Bradley/Abel are pitching well it opens the door to move the arm(s) of choice for an established BAT at the deadline.
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    What’s the point of trading a Joe Ryan to hope to trade for someone that might evolve into a Joe Ryan in 3 years? Or even trading for somebody else’s 1st round pick (great “prospect”) that turns out to be Matt Wallner. Being consumed with trades for some higher long-term value seems senseless. The Team traded valuable guys with 2-5 years of control left at the Deadline in ‘25 - the improvement need to the “system” is over ………. they have 3-4 offensive (everyday) guys in AAA now (Gonzalez - Jenkins - Rodriguez - Culpepper) …….. Martin-Keaschall are on roster now with 4 more guys coming by next spring (‘27) worst case. Abel - Bradley - SWR - Rojas are guys they look to going forward in rotation ……. Morris, etc. as well. Matthews - Festa - Prielipp - Raya - Lewis - Adams - Klein are ALL in the mix to fill out the remaining 3 spots in the bullpen, IMO. Who were the proven/guaranteed stud relievers going INTO the ‘23 season? Can still sign another FA for the PEN that can contribute. What’s the Team spend now for ‘26 ….. maybe up to $108M?? Do we need to trade Ryan so we’re ready for the 2030 season??? Team already has the #3 pick in the draft next summer. Sign a durable Zack Littell (186 innings in ‘25) for 2 years and $11M/yr and then trade Ryan for a solid BAT that’s already performed at MLB level - all for that! Or sign Littell and keep Ryan and push a young, probable starter, into the PEN. No reason not to try and compete in ‘26.
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    It reads a bit like an article from “The Onion” ….. poor defensive catcher off a down offensive year and a struggling middle reliever……. who wouldn’t jump on that?
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    I agree on your probable offensive uptick with a number of guys just being Average. I too would think Caratini for Vazquez will be a nice shot in the arm ……….. remember Vazquez was a .270 plus career hitter when we signed him for $10M/yr.
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    To me, old school, he’s the definition of a “thumber” …….. a derogatory comment on him (any pitcher) trying to get hitters out with spinning slow stuff & then slower stuff. If he is one of our 8 relievers out of Spring Training things are not looking up! Traded for Orze - Signed Rogers - Topa - Funderburk - Sands …………. these 5 guys seem to be locks for me, with health. REALLY hoping the organization has one more, and maybe 2, FA reliever signing(s) of note before February 20. My head & history tells me that Prielipp & Festa need innings monitored, at least through 2026, so they are strong PEN candidates. MATTHEWS as a closer - RAYA in a first guy up role - MORRIS - ADAMS - LEWIS - KLEIN all seem to make more sense when searching for effectiveness with stuff!! That’s 14 -15 guys ahead of OHL at a minimum, IMO.
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    Good news is, “they are still working the market”!!!
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    Agreed, $2M seems almost “free” in today’s market. Coulombe & Thielbar are 2x this $$ amount. Hawkin’s presence in the PEN will certainly be helpful & I saw Ryan Presley signed on to help in the organization as well - one would think he would interface with relievers. If they can spend another $10M total between 1-2 more relievers, I’ll be happy.
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