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I think the reason Lee is untouchable is because of when Polanco leaves. Either after this season or in a trade he would take over at second.

I never said any specific trade packages I just said that those players would be included in packages with other prospects. Sorry if I made it a little hard to understand.

After reading I definitely think that we should move Polanco and Kepler. Polanco could be used to acquire a controllable started along the likes of Freddie Peralta. Kepler I think should be moved for a more controllable outfielder with a very similar yet more consistent hitting profile in Lane Thomas. I would also be willing to move either Farmer or Larnach to get Alek Manoah and possibly sign someone like Whit Merrifield or Kevin Kiermaier. As for a Polanco replacement I think that it would be good to give Brooks Lee a legitimate shot at taking the starting job at second.

Yes it is. It would probably include Farmer instead of one of the prospects because of the Merrifield signing I also put on.

This how I would create the Twins roster. I would first sign Sonny Gray to a 4 year $72 million dollar contract. Then I would sign Eduardo Rodriguez to a 6 year $102 million dollar contract. I would also sign Whit Merrifield for two years $11 million and Will Smith to one year $2.5 million. My final move would be to trade Max Kepler, Jovani Moran, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Brent Headrick C: Ryan Jeffers ($2.30M) 1B: Alex Kirilloff ($1.70M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($10.50M) 3B: Royce Lewis ($0.77M) SS: Carlos Correa ($33.33M) LF: Matt Wallner ($0.77M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Lane Thomas ($7.30M) DH: Edouard Julien ($0.77M) 4th OF: Willi Castro ($3.20M) Utility: Trevor Larnach ($0.77M) Utility: Whit Merrifield ($5.5M) Backup C: Christian Vazquez ($10.00M) SP1: Pablo Lopez ($8.25M) SP2: Joe Ryan ($0.77M) SP3: Bailey Ober ($0.77M) SP4: Sonny Gray ($18M) SP5: Eduardo Rodriguez ($17M) RP: Jhoan Duran ($0.77M) RP: Brock Stewart ($0.77M) RP: Griffin Jax ($0.77M) RP: Chris Paddack ($2.53M) RP: Caleb Thielbar ($3M) RP: Louie Varland ($0.77M) RP: Will Smith ($2.5M) RP: Kody Funderburk ($0.77M) Payroll is 0.95% under budget

Here is my all time twins team (I have more memory of recent teams so there are more current players than former ones I am also making a full 26 man roster). Starting Lineup C: Joe Mauer 1B: Justin Morneau 2B: Jorge Polanco 3B: Harmon Killebrew SS: Carlos Correa LF: Torii Hunter CF: Byron Buxton RF: Kirby Puckett DH: Byron Buxton Rotation: Johan Santana, Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat, Pablo Lopez, Sonny Gray Bullpen: Joe Nathan, Jhoan Duran, Taylor Rogers, Glen Perkins, Eddie Guardado, Rick Aguilera, Caleb Thielbar, Al Worthington Bench: Royce Lewis, Kent Hrbek, Luis Arraez, Ryan Jeffers

Or what Arizona did with Corbin Carroll after playing like 10 games last season

Royce Lewis deserves an extension what are some of your proposals? Here is mine 8 years $96,000,000 with incentives.

I hate it. Worse than not trading Emilio Pagan

That is really interesting. I have always liked him since the trade and I have him on my fantasy team as well.

A challenge system for balls and strikes needs to at least be implemented this is an absolute joke

We need Edouard Julien. He was great during the WBC and showed that he can hit well at the majors so what is the hold up? Also bring back Larnach I can’t believe Willi Castro even made the roster in the first place, all he has been is a stinker at majors.

While I am bummed about Mahle I am also excited that Ober will be in the rotation for the rest of the year most likely. Now we need to get the bats to start hitting well.

Per MLB Trade Rumors, Tyler Mahle will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss all of this year and part of next year. Do the Twins re-sign him to an extension in hopes he'll take the free rehab facilities in trade for a year of pitching in 2025? https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/tyler-mahle-tommy-john-surgery-twins.html View full rumor

That just won the World Series

If I were the Twins right now I would have Edouard Julien start as DH/UT type roll and possibly stick with that all season.

Lee and Lewis but Lee first. I genuinely think that Lee by the end of the season could be the starting 3rd baseman for 2024 and then extend him and Lewis would be the perfect fit at second after Polanco leaves. If we are talking now I would would extend all four of Ryan, Ober, Duran, and Miranda.

Corbin Burnes is upset with Brewers per MLB Trade Rumors. A trade could be incoming, should the Twins jump in on the opportunity? Here is my proposal (it will probably take a lot to get a deal done) Brewers get: Lewis, Rodriguez, Winder, Julien, and Maeda Twins get: Corbin Burnes This trade was listed as a moderate overpay on BTV. However I feel like because of the high level hitting prospects that are being given up could get the deal done. We have a logjam in the infield and corner outfield spots so it makes sense and I would rather have Lee over Lewis or Julien. View full rumor

The only place he will contribute is Oakland. Would’ve traded him last offseason and had Miranda start opening day last year.

The Twins talked to the Marlins about Pablo Lopez. Some of the other names mentioned were Max Kepler and Luis Arraez, however the Twins do not want to part ways with Arraez. View full rumor

Well now that Correa has signed back. I would trade for Pablo Lopez and Edward Cabrera. Sending Kepler, Lewis, Pagan, Martin, and PTBNL. I would then sign Chafin, Knebel, Fulmer, and Mancini. Then trade Moran, Thielbar, and a PTBNL for David Bednar.