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  1. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    The Twins aren't going to win the AL Central and they may not even be an 80 win team. But...I still don't see Detroit as some type of juggernaut even with Valdez.
  2. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I might just be so jaded, but I can't put much stock into the whole 'pursuit' of Valdez. IIRC, a few years back, there were 2-3 consecutive off-seasons where the Twins were subsequently named as a 'mystery' team that was supposedly in on big name free agents. Yu Darvish instantly comes to mind. Too coincidental. Tom P. talks about contending. And suddenly, the Twins were going after Valdez and oh, they made an offer for Peralta. Not buying it.
  3. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    IMO, when you're saying a player is underrated, it means their production or contributions are undervalued - it doesn't necessarily mean that they're capable of taking that next step or that they have a higher ceiling to reach.
  4. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Is this what contention looks like?
  5. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Falvey was given marching orders - here's how much you spend, here's the players you trade, etc.. It will be no different with Zoll. Just hope he does a better job in executing those orders than Falvey did.
  6. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I'd go so far as to add that there isn't a GM or VP of ops across the four professional sports that would advocate for the type of tear down that the Twins had last summer. It's a nearly impossible job and even if you 'hit' on the return, by the time those prospects are playing in the big leagues, the GM is usually long gone. Simply put, the GM isn't spending his own money when he signs a free agent.
  7. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I don't think Zoll lead the charge with the tear down. I think that came from ownership and Zoll was tasked with finding trade partners. You can certainly argue he didn't get enough or get the right pieces back, but a sell off of that magnitude - it's not mandated from someone at Zoll's level or even Falvey's.
  8. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I'd like to think this marks a big shift or change in direction (in a good way) but I don't see Zoll doing anything differently - at least not enough to move the needle. Until the franchise (Tom Pohlad) develops a different philosophy, the Twins are kind of stuck in neutral.
  9. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Wow. I wonder if Falvey is out because he wanted to be - i.e., tired of the penny pinching - or if Tom Pohlad grew tired of the roster construction.
  10. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Whenever I read 'pipeline' in connection to the Twins' minor league talent, I instantly lose all hope.
  11. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Gargantuan sized ifs...Lewis, Lee, Keaschall, Wallner. Buck staying healthy. There's a path to a team that is over .500 but the Twins never catch a break so, under is more likely.
  12. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Julien seemed to develop the yips. It was like he was afraid to swing the bat. Miranda, and I could be wrong, seemed to have some focus or dedication issues and wasn't really locked in. I think the best part of this move is an open spot on the 40 man. Hopefully a relief pitcher is in coming.
  13. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    In 2023, I never would have thought Julien's career would have went the way it did. Also surprised on Ohl. I know his stuff may not play, but I felt like he settled in once the Twins started using him for one inning rather than multiple innings. Oh well. Hopefully the Twins aren't done addressing the bullpen.
  14. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Identify the right players / prospects... Get those players / prospects in the trade... Develop those players / prospects once you get in the farm system... A lot of things need to break right for the Twins to win a Joe Ryan trade and I'm not really confident in Falvey to pull it off, nor am I confident in the way the Twins develop their prospects.
  15. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    This front office has an uncanny ability to double down on mistakes.
  16. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    There was a time when a player like Lee would be viewed with optimism going into the upcoming season. He has one full major league season on his resume. Analytics have really changed the game, for better or worse. He certainly has work to do but I think it is too early to think he can't be better or that he didn't make strides in the off-season.
  17. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Yup. Two years of team control. Good news for sure.
  18. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Yeah, wondering the same.
  19. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    The Twins have upside - Lee, Keaschall, Lewis, Wallner - if those four could stay healthy and reach or come close to their respective ceilings, it will be a competitive team. Admittedly, it is a giant IF.
  20. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    In no particular order... Cole Sands Kody Funderburk Justin Topa Taylor Rogers Eric Orze That's five. Need to get to eight. Presuming Ohl is one of those.
  21. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Question for TD - what's the consensus on Pierson Ohl? Seems like he got better as he got more innings last season - could he potentially turn into a mid-to-high leverage reliever in 2026?
  22. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Solid move with little downside.
  23. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    For the love of all that is holy, will they address the bullpen anytime soon?!
  24. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I guess between Gray, Arcia, Brujan, Kreidler, if they all make it to spring training, they have covered themselves for the inevitable injuries to Lewis and Lee.
  25. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Maybe I'm being too short-sighted or pessimistic, but I don't understand why you sign Caratini when you have Jeffers / Jackson and arguably the worst, or at least one of the worst, bullpens in baseball. If payroll constraints still exist, and I suspect they do, having that much $$$ tied up in the catching position is rather strange to me.
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