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  1. LambchoP
    I wouldn't mind seeing Castro as the starting 2b at least until Lee, Keaschal, Julien or Eeles forces their way into a job. Castro is also a solid 3b, and LF option as well. He can even cover SS and CF short term. I think our team is definitely better with him, but with the Bader signing and rumors that we're looking for a backup infielder, Castro may be gone. If they do trade him I just hope they get a good long term catcher, or even better, a starting caliber first baseman. I think MountCastle or Diaz would improve this lineup greatly.
  2. LambchoP
    I think they are trying to drum up interest in the team to get people to sign up for the new twins.tv subscription. I'm not sure Coulombe and Vader are enough. They need to sign an impact bat, that would increase subs for sure.
  3. LambchoP
    Castro at first doesn't sound like a solution to me. They need to make a trade for a true power hitting first baseman. If they can't swing that, I think Larnach should try a platoon with Miranda. I don't trust Julien until he proves he can hit again. I think the long-term solution will be Royce Lewis at first and Lee/Miranda at third, but I don't think they are ready to designate him a first baseman yet. Aside from Wallner and Larnach, I think Lewis profiles best as a power hitting 1b.
  4. LambchoP
    I hope he gets a chance to make the team out of ST. My guess is he competed with Lee for the second base job. I think he could be a great spark plug at the top of our lineup who can steal bases. Him, Bader and Castro start to make this team actually look like a team that can steal bases again:)
  5. LambchoP
    I didn't know we had Acuna's little brother:)
  6. LambchoP
    My guess is a trade of Paddack is coming. If the Twins really are looking at backup infielders, maybe that means Castro is on the block too. I hope we keep him, he's too valuable to such an injury prone team like the Twins. I am hoping for a trade to acquire an offensive first baseman or Dylan Cease. As long as the trade doesn't hurt our lineup too much.
  7. LambchoP
    Maybe he develops into a solid SS/3rd baseman that hits for high avg, 10-20 HR and steals bases. A lot of our top prospects are pitchers or outfielders. Other than Keaschal it'll be nice to see some infield prospects move through the ranks :)
  8. LambchoP
    I can't imagine we would get any kind of MLB talent other than bench players for Paddack. Maybe we acquire the backup SS that the Twins apparently want? I'd rather add another player or two with Paddack to get Cease or a 1b that can hit.
  9. LambchoP
    Big NO to either of these guys. They can't hit or play a solid SS. Why is Lee all of a sudden not an option for backup to Correa? He was drafted and played short in the minors. Even Castro would do in a pinch. I'm guessing they want Lee at 2nd and Castro in the OF. I understand wanting a solid SS to backup Correa, but there's got to be better options. Eeles? Helman would have been ok short term, I can't believe they let him go for cash considerations only... Hopefully a trade is coming for Cease or a first baseman.
  10. LambchoP
    I like the Coulombe signing, but Bader is just a depth move. Unless we make a trade to acquire a first baseman or Dylan Cease, I think anyone besides CHI could win this division.
  11. LambchoP
    I would have thought we could have gotten something for Helman. Can play multiple positions and hit really well this year. .270/.350, 14 HR and 17 SB in about 70 games in AAA. Those are good numbers, and he's right handed. Could he have been an OF option for us? I think he could have been better served as part of a trade package for Cease.
  12. LambchoP
    I think he would greatly improve our team. Could have him play first and let Miranda DH. Depends on what BAL wants in return. Maybe give them Paddack and a top 10 prospect? Maybe Mathews/Raya and prospect? Let's get it done, this lineup needs another bat!
  13. LambchoP
    Bader improves our athleticism, Speed and defense. He'll be a capable Buxton backup and decent platoon partner in the corners. He should hit a few bombs while stealing some bases. I like the signing. Now we need a big bat, most likely at first base. Cease would be great, but I think our offense needs more improvement than our pitching.
  14. LambchoP
    I would love it if we could get Cease. We'd have one of the best pitching staffs, rotation and bullpen, in the game. I think we need a big bat more than we need pitching though, and first base would be the best place to upgrade. Diaz, MountCastle, Casas.... There are options out there, let's get it done!
  15. LambchoP
    I like the signing. Buxton insurance and platoon partner in the corner OF. He may not have the best bat, but he'll run into an occasional HR. Most importantly, he'll give us good defense and speed on the bases. Him and Castro might be our only base stealers. We needed to improve the teams athleticism, defense and speed. Bader helps with all that. As long as we don't have to rely on him as an everyday OF for long stretches of time, this should improve the team. Now let's go get Cease and call it an off-season!
  16. LambchoP
    I hope Lee can find his bat this year, but until he does, Castro might be our best option at 2nd base. I also think adding Cease to our rotation would give us one of the better pitching staffs in baseball. Give SD SWR or Mathews, Paddack and Julien/Castro/Keirsey/Martin
  17. LambchoP
    So Keirsey won't see MLB again this year?
  18. LambchoP
    Dollar dog day!
  19. LambchoP
    I think we could do better. A 35 year old corner OF/1b with no power and below average hitting? Just because he's right handed and could play the two positions we need help at, doesn't mean he would upgrade who we already have. Numbers are similar to what Martin or Keirsey could probably put up in the OF. Miranda will surely put hit him and maybe even Julien too. I say pass. Should be someone better available in FA or in a trade.
  20. LambchoP
    Coulombe was a good move. Cheap contract that filled a major hole in our pen. If he's healthy, he'll be a major asset to our relief core. If we move one of Paddack or Vasquez next, we should have plenty of cash left to sign a RH OF bat. The question is whether or not any will be left in free agency by then, or will we have to go the trade route?
  21. LambchoP
    I'd be cool with Cease and maybe a prospect for SWR/Mathews, Larnach/Castro and Paddack.
  22. LambchoP
    I'm hoping Eeles makes the team as a second baseman/utility guy. He could be a poor man's Altuve :)
  23. LambchoP
    I think they might work out a trade with PHI for Castellano so they can send him to AA. Then maybe set up a trade for a bat. If not, I expect Headrick or Funderburk could be DFA'd and probably passed through waivers. I don't risk losing Canterino unless he's for sure hurt again as he might have some of the best stuff in our system. We should see some moves in the next week or so. Finally a bit of action 😆
  24. LambchoP
    I think Spring Training will sort out the abundance of pitchers. Castellano's was PHI minor league pitcher of the year in '24. If he looks good in Spring I expect they make a trade and send Castellano to AA or AAA. That's one spot. I think a trade could probably net us at least one bat for our lineup either a platoon at first or in the OF. We all know injuries happen too. I just do not believe the MN Twins will have TOO MANY healthy and effective pitchers all year, no way. Injuries and inefficiency happens. It will work itself out. Btw, this is a good problem to have. Look what CLE did with a great pen last year.
  25. LambchoP
    As good as they are, we need to keep them healthy which means not overusing them or misusing them. Duran does best in save situations. Jax should be used in late game situations in high leverage, not bulk innings in the middle of the game. Our relievers need clear cut roles and Rocco needs to use them as such. Alcala did great in one inning stints, yet Rocco kept throwing him out there for two or three innings? These kind of things and pitcher roles need to be worked out by the end of spring training. Oh, and Varland has no business trying to be a starter anymore. Let him let it fly in the pen.
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