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  1. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Stewart back to the IL?
  2. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Yup. It's what we're left with as Twins' fans :(
  3. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    The Twins are going to sit this one out. It is what it is. Hopefully... 1. Correa gets back soon. 2. Stewart works through the rust. 3. Topa can be effective. 4. Duran is more consistent. 5. SWR and Festa can handle the pressure.
  4. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Not sure if it was tongue in cheek media speculation, but didn't Correa tell the front office about pitchers they should look to acquire? And he definitely went on record about the Twins needing pitching. Star players can sometimes sway a front office, but not sure Correa's going to get the Pohlad's to open their check book.
  5. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Well, yes, it does happen all the time. That's true. The poster isn't wrong in theory - it isn't a credible take. But, how he arrived at that conclusion is faulty. It's not a credible take for this franchise at the current time.
  6. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I think we can all agree on the following: the Pohlad's leave a lot to be desired this season. And it sucks.
  7. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I wouldn't want the Twins to make this type of trade so I'm with you on that. And I do appreciate the content on TD. But, I just don't see how something can be called a 'more than credible take' when the outlined scenario has 0% chance of happening.
  8. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    If the Yankees pick up Flaherty, the Twins should see what the price is for Nestor Cortes. He's been inconsistent for the Yankees but he's not owed much money the rest of the season and the Twins can cut ties after the season if they're concerned about arbitration. He's pitched in high-leverage spots before and a change in scenery might do him some good.
  9. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    It is not 'more than a credible take'. The Twins have been pinching pennies for the last 6 months. How is it credible to suggest that they would suddenly do a complete 180 and trade their top prospect(s) for a pitcher that will command a huge raise in the off-season?
  10. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I wonder what the corresponding move is for Dobnak... With Festa starting, and after the pen's usage last night, Dobnak makes sense.
  11. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    When the discussion pivots to trading Jenkins and Rodriguez, its moving the goal posts completely out of the stadium. I don't think anyone condones that especially because there's no one available that would justify such a dramatic trade. However, teams are making moves and they're not trading their top prospects.
  12. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    They won't shed payroll but they will not add anyone. The front office, and by no means will I blame them for this because their hands are tied, will have to get in front of the cameras and talk about how Correa and Topa returning from the IL is better than any trade they could have made.
  13. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Additional context. I'm sure some will defend the Pohlad's but I can't bring myself to do it when literally every other team in baseball is doing something - whether its contenders shoring up their team for the stretch run or teams trying to rebuild for the future. As noted, Oakland is one of two teams in the league to do exactly nothing thus far. The other is Minnesota. The Twins have spent much of the season in comfortable playoff position and are said to be working with payroll limitations (just as they were in the offseason), but their complete silence on the trade front is nevertheless surprising. Minnesota has been eyeing rental arms for the back of the rotation and could look for another outfield bat or reliever, but thus far the reigning AL Central champs have simply stood pat. They’re 5.5 games back of the division lead — a closeable gap in theory, but so far they’ve watched the Central-leading Guardians add Lane Thomas in a trade with the Nationals and the third-place Royals make multiple veteran acquisitions without doing anything to improve their own club.
  14. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Two teams have yet to make a trade. The Twins and the A's. Staumont's going to turn into a pumpkin and Stewart should still be on the IL. The bullpen's a glaring weakness at this point - even with Topa nearing a return. SWR's got a bright future, but relying on him as the 4th starter and Festa / Paddack as the 5th starter in the middle of a pennant race is questionable at best. The Pohlad's aren't serious about winning. It is what it is. There was every opportunity this season for the Twins to build off the momentum in 2023 and legitimately compete in a year where the American League lacks a truly dominant team. Barring a miraculous run, the 2024 season will go down as one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory. The pennant was there for the taking and ownership was more concerned about pinching pennies. That's malpractice.
  15. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Disgusting...
  16. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Twins and New York don't mix.
  17. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I don't expect them to find someone better than Pablo, Ryan or Ober. But upgrades over SWR, Festa and Paddack. That should be the goal.
  18. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    All good.
  19. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    No, I didn't. What trades do you think I'm referring to? Make moves around the margins. It's what contenders try to do.
  20. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    The Twins might miss the playoffs entirely...
  21. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    We need to upgrade from the likes of Thielbar, Okert, Staumont, Festa, Paddack. You honestly think there are no better options than the those players?
  22. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    One of these days, the Twins are going to beat the Yankees. Admittedly, that day might not be until the 2030s but eventually it will happen.
  23. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Can't wait to hear about the internal reinforcements that are just as good as a trade.
  24. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Seemed to be one of the more realistic targets. Looks like the Twins will sit this deadline out.
  25. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Of note. Per Dan Hayes, Dodgers called the Twins to check on Duran. Twins were asking for 'too much'.
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