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  1. LambchoP
    If the twins are going to make a realistic playoff push, some moves need to be made. Farmer needs to go. We gave him half a season to figure it out. His replacement in Brooks Lee is playing too well right now to not make the move. Theilbar is done and gone too. Since we can't trust Okert or Funderburk in close games, we need to shop for a lefty reliever. If we get one, I think our bullpen will be fine. Especially if we get Stewart and Topa back and move Varland and maybe Paddack there too. We could use a playoff starting pitcher, but the price to pay St the deadline is going to be astronomical and I don't see it happening. Best we can hope for is the one or two internal moves and maybe getting a reliever or two from outside.
  2. LambchoP
    I think Miranda has a great chance to become an all-star in the next few years. He's forced his bat into the lineup everyday and if he can shore up his glove work he will probably be our starting first baseman next year. Lewis is at 3rd, Lee will be at 2nd and Miranda is too young to be dubbed a DH. I think s lineup with both Miranda and Larnach looks real good right now. Now we just need to finally dump Farmer and give his roster spot to the more deserving Brooks Lee. Why waste precious MLB development just to run out Farmer who is as automatic of an out as you can get, and will be gone next year anyways?
  3. LambchoP
    Better move would be to trade Farmer and Theilbar for anything at all. If nobody wants them, which is very likely then DFA them both. Then call up Brooks Lee to cover second base. He'd be a MASSIVE improvement over Farmer. Then trade for a solid lefty at the deadline to replace Theilbar. I think a reliever or two is all we're going to get this year. Hopefully we get Stewart and Topa back soon. Really wish Canterino would get healthy but he's looking more and more like a lost cause.
  4. LambchoP
    Hopefully Ryan can go deep into the game, our A list relievers probably aren't available other than Duran. Both Jax and Alcala have pitched back to back days. It would also be nice to see Correa, Buxton, Lewis and Miranda all in the lineup together today.
  5. LambchoP
    Keirsey sure looks like he's earned a call up. I think if twins trade Kepler at the deadline, Keirsey would be more than capable. He can play all three outfield spots, power speed combo. He'd also be an improvement over Margot as well. Severino has been smashing too. Not sure we have a position for him at the major league level, but I'm sure lots of other teams do. He's probably our best trade bait.
  6. LambchoP
    Both Buxton and Correa are on fire. Then we've got Miranda and Lewis looking like Mainstays in the lineup for a lot of years. Alcala hitting 101 mph was cool, but even more impressive is how well he's pitched. If Duran can figure things out and we get Stewart back we'll have a solid bullpen. I still say we need a solid high leverage lefty at the deadline. Theilbar can go... Still think Farmer should be DFAd and Brooks Lee called up to man second base.
  7. LambchoP
    I like Kepler but we're not going to give him a 20 million dollar qualifying offer, nor should we. Meaning he's gone at the end of the year. If management thinks they can replace his production with Wallner or Keirsey then they should get something back for Kepler. If they can get a solid, set up man type pitcher, maybe with another year of control then I say do it. Even better, maybe we can package Kepler with someone like the hot hitting Severino and top prospect Raya or Soto in exchange for a starting pitcher. If we can swing either of these, I say go for it. Keirsey could be a big spark plug type guy for the team, and I think E Rodriguez will be in the mix next year anyways.
  8. LambchoP
    Duran may need an IL stint, but hopefully he'll be back to form soon. Luckily both Alcala and Jax have pitched like all stars. Staumonts been good too. If we get Stewart back soon and pick up a leverage lefty at the deadline we should be ok. Duran, Jax, Stewart, Alcala, Staumonts, maybe Varland and a new lefty looks like a good bullpen. Theilbar needs to go, and wouldn't trust Funderburk in any close game.
  9. LambchoP
    Best moves for the Twins would be to immediately dump Vasquez and Farmer. We already have their replacements at AAA in Camargo and Brooks Lee. Trade Kepler for some minor league prospects. Try and trade for impact starters and relievers. Would love to get Crochet or Luzardo as starters. For relief help we need a leverage lefty to replace Theilbar who needs to be dumped as well.
  10. LambchoP
    Between Mathews and Morris we have some good looking pitchers in our system. I'd rank both these guys higher than Raya and Soto. Hopefully we pick up a major league starter at the trade deadline because I'd bet both these guys won't make their debut next year. Hopefully 2026. SWR, Festa, Mathews and Morris. Lots of cheap controllable pitchers if we can keep them healthy.
  11. LambchoP
    It sure looks like if we can find a trade partner for Kepler then Keirsey looks more than ready to replace him. On the pitching side I think we should look at packaging Raya or Soto as trade bait to get some starting pitching if we can. I'm not as high on them as the prospect rankings are ..
  12. LambchoP
    Castro and Miranda have improved and helped save this team in a big way. Also nice to see Buxton and Correa playing to their abilities. If this team is going to seriously make a playoff push, both Vasquez and Farmer need to go, ASAP. Vasquez is on the roster solely for his defense, but his defense just cost us a game. Offensively he's as automatic of an out as you can get. Any replacement at all would be better. And as far as Farmer goes, he's a wasted roster spot. Especially when you consider Brooks Lee is ready to take the everyday second base job. I really don't understand what they're waiting for...
  13. LambchoP
    When you lose this many one run games you gotta ask why? Management. I put this one on Rocco. Vasquez is the WORST hitter in MLB. We play him for his defense, but his defense cost us a run. Why on earth would he hit in the 10th inning with a runner on rather than pinch hit with Jeffers. Also, why not let Buxton hit? Dudes been on a tear and Roccos response is to sit him in an important game. I don't get it, I'd love a real manager who wants to win...
  14. LambchoP
    I like the idea of grabbing a catcher with solid defensive skills AND can hit. After that, Twins need pitching, pitching, and more pitching.
  15. LambchoP
    I think there's really no need to rush his development with his young age and our starting pitching depth ahead of him on the pecking order. I think they slowly up his pitch counts throughout the year. He may eventually have to be a long reliever , bullpen guy, but until then starters are much more valuable. I think if the Twins target a starter at the deadline this year Raya would be a pitcher to deal, along with Severino who's positionally blocked at the major league level but is absolutely smashing at St Paul. Severino, Raya and some other AA prospect might get us some much needed pitching help I'd throw Kepler in that mix too since we're losing him at the end of the year anyways. Wallner can take his spot easily.
  16. LambchoP
    Glad to see Festa get a W and get that first start out of the way. Correa avoiding serious injury is probably the best news today. Farmer needs to go. He was the ONL twin that didn't reach base. They've given him half a season to work it out, what are they waiting for? Especially with Lee raking in St Paul the time is now. Dump Farmer and give Lee second base. Will help our lineup incredibly. After Farmer, Theilbar is next. If they would have done that in the off-season they could have saved 10-11 million and used it somewhere else. Too late for that though, fix the mistake now though and don't continue running guys out there that will cost us games.
  17. LambchoP
    Glad to see Festa get a W and get that first start out of the way. Correa avoiding serious injury is probably the best news today. Farmer needs to go. He was the ONL twin that didn't reach base. They've given him half a season to work it out, what are they waiting for? Especially with Lee raking in St Paul the time is now. Dump Farmer and give Lee second base. Will help our lineup incredibly. After Farmer, Theilbar is next. If they would have done that in the off-season they could have saved 10-11 million and used it somewhere else. Too late for that though, fix the mistake now though and don't continue running guys out there that will cost us games.
  18. LambchoP
    Why waste anymore time? It's long past due to dump Farmer, especially after last night when he was the only twin not to get on base. Get Lee up here and let him run with the second base job. Keaschal can take his place in St Paul. Both Wallner and Severino are smashing this month and look like legit HR champions. I know Severino doesn't really have a position on the twins right now, but it'd be nice to see if his power plays in the bigs. I also think he's probably our best trade bait.
  19. LambchoP
    Twins don't need anymore utility bats they need pitching. Starters and relievers. Would love to get Rodgers in our bullpen. Think we need a lefty a bit more though. I know we've got three right now but I don't trust any of them in close games, especially Theilbar and Funderburk.
  20. LambchoP
    Too early in his career to be talking about an extension. We've got him for what, 5 more years already? See if he can stay healthy, then get something done when he's a year or two from free agency. Having Buxton and Lewis both signed to long term expensive contracts could go wrong in a big way with their injury histories. That being said, Royce is our best player and would love to see him play here his whole career. Just not sure we can afford another big contract.
  21. LambchoP
    I just about had a heart attack when I saw Correa get plunked last night. Dodged a bullet there. Was nice to see Funderburk get the team some revenge after they hit Buxton and almost ended Correas season...
  22. LambchoP
    I think we should dangle Farmer Margot and Santana and get whatever we can for them. Try and use Kepler to get some pitching, maybe throw in someone like Severino or Helman who's hitting real well but positionally blocked at the MLB level. We need both SP and bullpen help. And not depth type guys but actual impact guys. Should see what CWS and Mia wants for Crochet and Luzardo. Luzardo especially should come cheap now that he's hurt. As long as it isn't tommy John it would be a move to improve the rotation next year. Crochet would help now and next year but his price tags gonna be sky high. I say pay it, we need an ace.
  23. LambchoP
    Good question. Severino sure looks like a prototypical power hitting first baseman. He's already on the 40 man. Miranda at 1. Lee at 2. Correa at SS with Lewis at 3. Severino could backup first and 3rd with Keaschal on his way as well. That puts Castro in the outfield with Buxton, Larnach, Martin and Keirsey Jr and E Rodriguez.
  24. LambchoP
    Morris and Zebby are definitely two pitchers to watch going forward. Lee just keeps on hitting like he wants that second base job. How about Severino? He sure seems to have figured things out. Is he our best trade bait I wonder? Switch hitting, home run hitting infielder who's been on a tear lately. Twins just don't have an opening anywhere in our infield for him. Package him with Kiriloff or Wallner and another A ball prospect maybe gets us some pitching. Maybe work Kepler into that package since we're losing him anyways this year...
  25. LambchoP
    If he can continue to hit like he has this year then the 15 million per year will be well worth it. Look at this last off-season. We have glove first defensive specialist center fielders getting 10 million per year...of course it remains to be seen how often Buck can stay on the field as he ages...
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