David Maro

All the talk about should he stay or should he go. Unless he is signed before the CBA expires he should be traded. They didn't trade Jeffers and now it's do they do a QO or let him walk for nothing. The only concern should be will Lopez be healthy and looking ready when the season starts. Looking at the SP's on the roster they are young except for Ober and Kremer so they may have to keep a vet in the rotation. That would mean Lopez if healthy or a Ober or Kremer. If Lopez is healthy and yes he will be in his last season of his contract,but he would probably be easier to sign then Ryan. Trading Ryan to a West coast team like the Giants who have some pieces would work for both. But its a big no for Devers for two reasons,the money he's owed and his personality the other. He has shown to have outbursts that harm the clubhouse. That was the problem the organization saw with Donaldson. If you're going to spend money the player has to fit.

Time to be honest they had 3 player's that did anything with the bat. They were Bell,Clemens and Lee. Some may say what about Buxton,Jeffers and Keaschall. Both Buxton and Jeffers were terrible in the second half. Keaschall was average at best until moving to leadoff. The time has come to move on from Wallner,Larnach and Lewis. Those who say Larnach could be DH,why he can't hit LH pitching. Keeping Wallner in AAA for what reason. With Lewis he has had 2 years to show he is the player he once was and failed. The new PC should be meeting with the staff as we speak to work on control and location. That may mean a change in velocity of a mile or two to help with location. That would help Bradley and Rojas who have good stuff,but walk themselves into trouble.

Who cares who they hired as PC,their job is in the title. Far too many pitchers are not pitching. Now it's all about throwing 100+and they have no idea where the ball is going. If you watch someone like the Mis he is just trying to throw 104 past hitters. And all you hear about hitters is that they are working to increase their bat speed. The other thing is teams don't care if an injury happens because they have a replacement ready. What happened to a pitcher fielding their position. They throw the pitch and are falling off the mound off balance and not in a position to protect themselves. What is it going to take to get this to change,a major injury that no one wants to see.

Jeffers will not take the QO for one more year with the Twins. Because he would be another year older and his value would be less. How many teams would offer a multi year contract for a 31 year old catcher. If he's looking for 3 years he will want that starting next year. Because the FO made the mistake of not trading him at the deadline they will have to offer him the QO to receive something for him. Next season will have to be a bridge season at catcher and hope that Tait or Lackey are ready in 28.

Just another money grab by a team that can't give the fans a winning season.

Let's hope he figures it out quicker than Lewis on pitches out over the zone. With the amount of at bats he's had versus Lewis he should be fine. With his fielding again he has limited time at SS and will probably settle in time. The one thing that could change the whole thing is moving him to the other side of the diamond mid season. It is a way different thing when you have to turn to throw to 1st versus facing 1st from SS.

The team will be sold after the CBA is finalized so all parties know about a cap and or a floor. Another thing was brought up today on Cowherd that the owners are talking about shortening the season to 154 and changing the playoff format. These are somethings that could bring a change to the sport. Looking back to Joe stepping down and Tom taking over that decision was probably the minority owners request for them to sign on the dotted line. They looked at some of the public statements that Joe made and wanted a more positive speaking person representing the organization.

Again this is a small market team that doesn't need to spend almost double a player's salary for poor offense. Time to move on from him wishing him well. He had his chances to get back to what he was in 23 and it is now 27 and hasn't gotten close. He has become the organization's new Sano,keep bringing him back thinking he will get it this year.

When I say coming back with the same roster is the definition of insanity I'm saying that I believe they have 10 if not more players on the 40 man that should be moved. By doing so would put a fire under some of the players remaining to improve their performance.

They changed manager and coaches and had the same results. Time to change the roster or will again have the same results. Shelton has aloud SP to go 100 pitches time and time again and Ober can only get thru the order the first time. He is not Greg Maddux and even if he was that was then and this is now. He is only one of the many on the roster that should be moved. Coming back with the same roster next season is the definition of insanity.

This team needs major roster moves for 27. If and that's a big if the season starts on time this roster isn't 14 games better next season. With the White Sox and Cleveland looking this good and the Tigers will be better it's going to take 90+ to win the division. And they just aren't good enough to win a WC series.

This organization needs to start thinking like the Brewers and Rays they are not the Yankees or Dodgers. Falvey tried bringing big money FA's in and how did that work out. Ryan will be a FA at the end of the 27 season and will not be interested in signing a team friendly deal. Why would you hold on to a player that will be gone. They just did that with Jeffers and hopefully they learned a lesson. With his history of fading in the second half his value could be less a the deadline.

Just read that they parted ways with Pete Maki which in my mind is a good thing. Hopefully this means that more changes are coming. I was looking at the 40 man and can think of 15 names to move on from there as well. If they really want to compete they can't keep bringing the same players back year after year. TP needs to decide if Zoll can do the job or move on. And Shelton should be going over the 40 man and deciding who should stay and who should go. I just read earlier today the Vikings traded JJ McCarthy for a 5th round pick in 27. Sometimes you need to bite the bullet and move on. Players like Wallner, Lewis and Ryan should be on the list to move. Shaking up this roster is the right thing to do for 27 and beyond.

This is 2026 going into 2027 throwing 87,88 doesn't play anymore. You may fool hitters the first time around,but not the 2nd time. Ober's offspeed is only 4 or 5 msp different and as you saw last night the Rangers were all over it. If going to the BP can change that then that's where he should be. Kremer has a little more velocity and a bigger difference in his offspeed,so he is #5. With the other arms developing it is time to move Ryan before he and his agent look for the big contract. This is a small market team that needs to think like the Brewers or Rays. It was said last night that Lopez left the team to ramp up his rehab. Hopefully that means he is looking to be ready for the start of the season when ever that is.

The 1st base position has been a black hole for years now and really needs a in house solution. They have signed numerous FAs and only thrown good money away. At this point Lewis is a fair glove but no bat. And people thinking Keaschall could play 1st are dreaming,he couldn't field 2nd and now you want him at 1st. He needs to remain in the OF, in LF because of his weak arm. You would then have ERod in RF with better defense and stronger arm. With Jenkins in CF which would be a far better OF. When and if Buxton can play you play him as your 4th OFer. You could package Lewis and Ryan for a catcher and yes that may be a price to pay but its time to move on.