Patzky

There's our 2028 DH. If he can get over the Strike Three Looking thing.

The eyeball test says Buxton doesn't hit well when he's not playing in the field. The logic test say that if you have four you outfielders who you want to get maximum plate appearances from, you rotate them into the DH slot. Now you have either a DH who sits or Buck in the field (where he ostensibly is focused, that is, hits better.) So having the DH doesn't make sense to me. And I'm a Josh Bell fan. Now having a great number of role players who are good but not very good takes us back to the roster problem we have always had. You don't want another case of an Alex Jackson who takes up space. If you're going to do without the production of a Josh Bell you had best have a good plan to get at least similar production from a parade of backup outfielders and infielders. I'm thinking it's where a Keaschall or Winokur would come into play. Rather than a Larnach or backup catcher as simulated hitter.

If so, perhaps the shorter front loaded four year contract is the wise choice then. If as you say value cannot be recouped form a trade of Joe, generating our own value with a costly but shorter term relationship is something to consider. Shop him if you like but don't feel obligated to bite. Of course the terms and the player need to agree.

For that money, keep Minter.

That's a lot of bucks to play chicken with; one would hope the team offered the QO in hopes Jeffers would accept.

Building faith and fan goodwill as well as sound strategy.

I'd say trust but verify. Our experience has been that they will not succeed based on the experience with Wallner, Miranda, Julien, Kirilloff. But there is not actual connection between any of these players. I'm hopeful but these are the questions that we need to ask as Twins fans. What plan B will we have in place?

"Release Me"

Whatever we do it's finally time to start doing it. Athletics-Red Sox minor trade announced today. Let's go Pohlad.

I feel Walker Jenkins: agent makes a long term contract already out of our price range. That ship has sailed.

Positioning Board Challenge. Tap your cleats and hope the ump is watching.

There'$ alway$ a way.

So you're saying.. we could have someone like Steven Okert. 🙏

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Saying the final goodbye to our LH outfielders will more than guarantee a spot for Martin. We adore familiarity.