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  1. MGX
    This is based on what the Twins need, I think these are all more than reasonable deals for a team that considers itself a Buyer... • Padres get: LHP Robbie Ray • Giants get: RHP Miguel Mendez, IF Joniel Hernandez • Brewers get: RHP Dustin May, LHP JoJo Romero • Cardinals get: OF Alexander Frias, OF Carson Ragsdale • Cubs get: RHP Kevin Gausman • Blue Jays get: OF Brett Bateman, INF Ty Southisene • Rays get: RHP Freddy Peralta • Mets get: OF Aidan Smith, RHP Gary Gill Hill, 2B Émilien Pitre
  2. MGX
    A lot of players moving that could have helped the Twins & many at bargain prices & here we are with the most impactful player acquired being AJ Minter. At least there is still time to change that.
  3. MGX
    If Minter is the most impactful player we acquire this isn't really buying at the deadline. If that's the case maybe we should have sold expiring contracts. This team has clawed & scratched it's way to around .500, but they need a real boost to push for the playoffs IMO. There is still time to make a big move. The Angels have been the most active sellers as expected & now that they acquired a young SS, the Twins could still make a big move for Neto & Detmers. I know it's not going to happen, but that would make things interesting.
  4. MGX
    Point taken, but Greene is a risky player signed for - 15, 16 & 21 million per season. How much value do those years of control add? At any rate, I prefer other options out there.
  5. MGX
    If the Twins use a comp trade, why not use the Skubal trade since it just happened. Skubal is much more valuable than Greene, so based on that the Twins wouldn't need to offer as much for Greene since he carries a lot of risk with him. Even Crochet at the time he was traded would have carried more value than Greene. The bottom line is I hope the Twins make a difference making trade (I'm actually hoping for a bat), but the offer needs to match the value coming back in the trade.
  6. MGX
    I'm hoping for something more substantial. Pre-injury Minter was an effective reliever & he may get back to that, but the injury has limited him to 35 IP in the last two seasons. He came back in May & was effective with 14 consecutive scoreless outings, but since the start of July he's been hit hard. Hopefully, the Twins saw something that allows him to regain his pre-injury form. I'm cautiously optimistic for now.
  7. MGX
    I don't exactly disagree, but, if they did go "all in" as you say, they wouldn't be a .500 team any more. We have to assume going "all in" makes them better, right? For me this means a difference making bat (Abrams, Pena or Neto) to move Kreidler into a utility role. Then a difference making SP (Soriano or Detmers) to move Prielipp to the pen. Lastly, finding a reasonably priced reliever (Zeferjahn or one of many others) to add depth to the bullpen. While I don't see the Twins making these moves, they would be a much better team than the .500 team they are now if they did.
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    I've been more on the wait to see how this team does side of things. I agree completely with your thought, no half measures, if the team is good enough to be a buyer, get a couple of difference makers, not fringe players. One other thought for me is I'd rather see them go after a SP & move Prielipp to the bullpen than overpay for a reliever. If management is just going to add fringe players then they might as well trade Jeffers & Ryan. Tom said no half measures, let's see if he keeps his word.
  9. MGX
    If the Twins could get any of Pena, Abrams or Neto that would be great. Yes, the prospect cost would be high, as it should be, those are difference makers. Adding any of those three to an already productive lineup & then trading for a SP like Jose Soriano & moving Prielipp & suddenly this team looks dangerous. Someone else asked for three players to get at the deadline in another article. My response was one deal with the Angels for Soriano, Zeferjahn & Neto. I picked the Angels because they will be selling. The trade would cost a ton, especially for Neto, but this team would be a threat. Of course the odds of something like this happening are slim & none, but never hurts to dream.
  10. MGX
    The smartest way to add to our bullpen may not involve trading for relievers at all. I'd like to see the Twins add Jose Soriano from the Angels & move Prielipp to the pen for the rest of this season. Connor can always compete for a starting role next season.
  11. MGX
    Are you confusing Hancock with Kade Anderson? Hancock has been pitching in MLB since 2023.
  12. MGX
    Huh? Castillo has been awful in this his 33 year old this season. He is making roughly 25 million AAV through 2027 with a vesting option for 2028. How would this be good for the Twins in any way???
  13. MGX
    All in one deal with the Angels... 1. Jose Soriano 2. Zach Neto 3. Ryan Zeferjahn
  14. MGX
    The Twins need to set the bar, not a lowball offer from the Yankees.
  15. MGX
    I think someone mentioned this earlier - I wouldn't mind the Twins giving Volpe a chance, but he can't be the primary player coming back in a trade. If the deal is one of their top 6 prospects & they want to include Volpe or Doval or both then fine. If the return is just Volpe & Doval, move on to the next team.
  16. MGX
    Joseph Dzierwa & Luis De Leon would work for me.
  17. MGX
    I'm guessing this is unlikely, but here is a trade option for Joe Ryan that might work for everyone whether you think we should be buyers or sellers. Tom stated he wanted to be competitive... Assuming Baltimore ends up as sellers, which I think they will be. Trade Ryan for Trevor Rogers & a couple of good prospects. Why the Twins might do this 1. Joe Ryan isn't likely to sign a long term contract here 2. We're in the 2nd half of the season where Ryan has consistently faded 3. Trevor Rogers is on an expiring contract & I would guess viewed by most as less valuable than Ryan. This hopefully means we can still get a couple of valued prospects in the deal 4. Trevor Rogers is more likely to fit the Twins budget (thinking 4 years 60-70 million)should we want to offer an extension. 5. While Rogers stats look middling for 2026, he's been awesome in June & July & has been a better 2nd half pitcher during his career. Why the O's might do his 1. They could sign Ryan long term 2. Joe moves to the top of their rotation Alright let the unrealistic comments begin, lol
  18. MGX
    You do realize the Twins are where they are based on what they've done all season long. I'm pretty sure Buxton has been seen quite a bit in what the Twins have done this season.
  19. MGX
    It's always entertaining when they've done this. It wouldn't work as a regular broadcast team, but a few times per season is just right.
  20. MGX
    I'm curious as to how they arrived at that idea considering there have been comp picks that ended up in the top 100.
  21. MGX
    The Yankees system considered pretty weak currently & it's top heavy. After the top 6 prospects I'd rather have a comp pick. Do you think the Yankees would offer any of - Lombard Jr, Kilby, Rodriguez, Lagrange, Hess or Jones. If we can get one of those 6 then it may be worth it. Outside of that I think the Twins are better off keeping Jeffers for the reasons stated in my previous posts. The Rays have a better system overall than the Yankees so that offers more possibilities. It still always comes down to what do you get in return.
  22. MGX
    Do you have a way to show this?
  23. MGX
    If the return for Jeffers isn't going to be much, which seems to be the sentiment in this thread then how can it be a terrible decision to hang onto him. Even if they hang onto him & don't offer a QO all we've lost is a flyer on an A ball lottery ticket that hardly qualifies as a terrible decision. On the other hand if the Twins feel they can get some real value from the Rays, Yankees or anyone else who may be interested then I think they will move him. Of course we're on the outside so the only way we're likely to know about any offer is if he is traded. FWIW, I think he will be traded. On your point - micro VS macro I'd say it's more damaging to accept low ball offers on valued players like Jeffers than to miss out on another lottery ticket. Don't get me wrong I enjoy following prospects, but also understand they're just that, prospects, until they prove otherwise. Especially, prospects who haven't reached AA. Ryan Jeffers is a proven, very successful MLB player. In his career, including the good, bad & other he's averaged 3 WAR/162 at Catcher. That's a good player & the Twins should demand good value in return even in a season where he's on an expiring contract.
  24. MGX
    So if I'm understanding the sentiment in the comments here. People are saying it's a huge mistake not to trade Jeffers & yet we're not going to get anything valuable for him. That doesn't seem logical to me. If we're not going to get any real value for him, maybe the Twins should just let him play out his contract. Can't wait for the responses to the above. Of course I'd trade Jeffers if we can get some real value in return. On the other hand if the Yankees or any other team aren't willing to pay a premium price then move on. It's understandable people don't want to feel like we get nothing (which may not be the way it plays out) for Jeffers if he leaves. To me it's even worse to accept low ball offers on players of value just to say "at least we got something". I see people making comparisons to the Rays & the Brewers. Moving players when they have value has worked in some situations for both teams. The reason it's worked is because they've gotten real value in return. If the Yankees or any other team wants Jeffers then they need to meet the Twins price not the other way around.
  25. MGX
    Any team with 5 Josh Bell types on it would have little chance to sign any FA pitchers & have their own staff all asking for trades. lol
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