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  1. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I like Coulombe. Good move for the Twins. How many bullpen spots - I think we're looking at 8... Duran / Jax / Sands / Stewart / Alcala / Topa / Coulombe Last spot goes to: Varland, Funderburk, Tonkin, Castellano, Henriquez, Headrick?
  2. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Of course the Twins are interested in Cease. But that's likely the case for a lot of teams. I still don't put much stock into the rumor. Acquiring Cease would likely necessitate one, if not more, from the following group: Woods-Richardson, Festa, Keaschall, Rodriguez, Jenkins. If Cease came with a contract extension, then perhaps you consider it. But a one-year rental isn't enough to deplete your depth and prospect pool.
  3. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I thought the initial reports about Vazquez were more speculating about Cease as opposed to being rooted in fact. I'd be all for it. I just think this is a case of a speculative piece of journalism being aggregated. Vazquez to the Padres? Sure. More than feasible. But Cease's involvement? I'm not buying it.
  4. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I still have PTSD from Zebby's start against Toronto - IIRC, he gave up like 7 runs before he got the first out. Paddack at this current price point is more than reasonable to be in the bullpen and a spot starter. Unfortunately, I don't think the Twins feel the same way.
  5. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Paddack in the bullpen always seemed like the logical move, but at that salary, I can see the Twins having other ideas.
  6. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Are they 'active' the same way they were the alleged 'mystery' team that was closing in on Yu Darvish a few years back...
  7. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Ideally, the Twins wouldn't have to rely on Anderson if they signed him - let him provide depth in St. Paul.
  8. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I liked Do. Did a good job and interacted with fans on social media.
  9. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Doesn't it take catchers a while to develop? Dodgers seem to have given up him a little early. Not necessarily sure that this means Vazquez is gone. I think it's an example of taking a flier on a once elite prospect at a position that could use an infusion of talent throughout the minor league system.
  10. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I would be surprised if the Tigers traded him to the Twins...unless the Twins made an insane offer, and I don't think they would. All things being equal, trade him outside the division.
  11. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Nicely done. Hopefully this is the last off-season where the Twins have to worry about payroll constraints!
  12. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Fingers and toes crossed!
  13. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Bernardino makes a lot of sense for the Twins. Seems like his name has popped up quite a bit in recent off-season trade rumors.
  14. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Considering that Correa's contract starts to decrease in value, IIRC in 2026, unless the foot injuries end his career, and they could, he might be with the Twins for the rest of his contract - including the team option years.
  15. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Yup. Agreed. He's close with Buxton. Likes Rocco. He knew what he was getting when he re-signed with the Twins. He may not have anticipated payroll cuts but I think he understood that he wasn't going to be playing for a team with a top 5 payroll. Going to the Yankees opens a can of worms.
  16. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Are the Twins even listening? Sounds like teams are circling Correa because of the potential sale and the Pohlad's being notoriously cheap - doesn't mean the Twins are paying much attention or giving it any real thought.
  17. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    I don't think Correa's being traded. A lot of this smoke is coming from the N.Y. media that is presuming the Yankees are going to try and make a significant move in wake of Soto picking the Mets. They might indeed make a big move but it won't be Correa.
  18. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    The Twins just love this type of player so I fully expect either Canha or Santana at 1B next summer.
  19. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    If the Twins had their choice, they'd trade Correa. But, it's not their choice. It's Correa's. He got the no-trade clause for a reason. He's not going anywhere.
  20. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Best of luck to AK. Didn't see this one coming. Also, props to him. IYAM, the Twins would've tendered him a contract this winter and he could have sat on the 60-day IL while collecting a paycheck. Showed a lot of integrity with this decision.
  21. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    If Walker Jenkins is up with the Twins in 2025, something went horribly wrong. The Twins don't rush prospects, even if they're hitting well in the minors so if he's with the big club, injuries have ravaged the roster.
  22. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    They can avoid the landmines by NOT jumping right on top of them. Okert. Staumont. Richards. Jackson. Those guys pretty much had flashing neon signs on their forehead that said - DO NOT SIGN. Until the Twins treat the bullpen as something other than a necessary inconvenience, we'll see more of the same struggles.
  23. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    1. Pablo 2. Ober 3. Ryan 4. SWR 5. Festa SWR is going to make a jump in 2025. Fatigue got the best of him in 2024 but he had some moments for the Twins and kept them afloat when the rotation was a mess. Biggest ???, as it is with almost every team, is health and depth. Totally fine with those arms as the starting rotation but if someone goes down, it's white knuckle time. As for Paddack, I'd love to see him the bullpen. Twins are lacking there but $7M is an overpay and some team (Dodgers, Yankees, Mets) will take a flier on Paddack and send the Twins a low-level lottery ticket prospect in return.
  24. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    Too much boom or bust from the line-up. When they were 'on', they scored in bunches. When they weren't, the slumps became prolonged and affected the entire line-up.
  25. Twins_Fan_in_NJ
    No reason to concede anything in the AL Central. The Guardians, Tigers, and Royals have as many flaws as the Twins do. The primary difference in 2024 was health. If Correa doesn't miss 2 months, the Twins would have been in the post-season. Admittedly, there's no guarantees or even confidence that Correa can stay on the field in 2025...but even so, injuries sometimes have a way of evening out and the Guards especially had a pretty charmed life in that regard. I for one don't think Cleveland's bullpen is going to pitch at the same level in 2025 and that alone will bring them back to the pack. If Clase's post-season hiccups were a sign of the league adjusting to whatever made him unhittable, then the Guards are in trouble.
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