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  1. NYCTK
    Won't someone please think of the billionaires? You're largely right, that it's not REALLY the Pohlad's fault that the Twins couldn't add an ace at the trade deadline. But it is 100% their fault they couldn't retain Gray, or offer a contract for Snell or Montgomery, or any pitcher at all really. Yes, the Pohlads should sell the franchise if they view it only as an asset in their investment portfolio, which is absolutely the case.
  2. NYCTK
    Thank god, otherwise we wound't have witnessed the incredible careers of previous top 5 prospects like: Nick Gordon, Fernando Romero, Stephen Gonsalves, Alex Kirilloff, Trevor Larnach, Jordan Balazovic, and Tyler Jay. Can Kirilloff and Larnach still provide more value at the Major League club? Of course, but I'd argue they were more valuable as prospects than they are at this point in their career. Especially since Larnach is Arbitration eligible next season. The only top 5 prospect I see in the last decade they Twins traded was Brusdar Graterol who was actually quite good for the Dodgers last season, but returned in part Maeda who was about as valuable to the Twins.
  3. NYCTK
    That's partially true, but not quite. 2022 was a big increase in salary and they won 101 games that season. And when they struggled in '23, they aggressively sold off in order to put themselves in better position to win if future seasons. And the only reason they didn't spend like drunken sailors again this year is because they lost out to the Dodgers on both of the Japanese superstars. Cohen seems to be allowing his team to operate at a loss comparable to the increase in the valuation of the franchise. While they've lost 600 million since he bought the club, the value of the franchise has increased about that same amount. Imagine if the Twins operated in that way. Another 50 or 60 million in expenditures annually? A man can dream...
  4. NYCTK
    The Mets have supplanted the Twins as my primary team. Not only because I live in New York now, but because it's refreshing to follow a team that actually wants to win. Steve Cohen is obnoxious with his massive wealth, but it's refreshing to see an owner that does not view his team as an asset to increase his wealth but instead a sports franchise which he wants to help win games. An owner that's a fan of his team, how novel!
  5. NYCTK
    For the price, of course. But otherwise...
  6. NYCTK
    This is what you say about someone that should be on the major league roster. Not a massive question mark. He needs to prove himself because two decent starts in early April isn't enough to erase the 915 OPS major league hitters had off him last season. I actually am very thankful for the update, as I've been wondering about his health. But the framing of this article is just bonkers.
  7. NYCTK
    Non on'e really crapping on the players, the back end bullpen guys excluded. Most everyone is criticizing the management and ownership.
  8. NYCTK
    I think we're just being entirely unfair to ownership. Do we expect them not to be able to make 25 million dollars a year on top of the appreciation of the franchise itself, for an additional $100 million or so. We should just all be grateful our benevolent billionaire class has finally decided we should be allowed to watch the games at home.
  9. NYCTK
    Imagine being a player on the team. Carlos knew what was up. This was a pretty well constructed team that needs just a little bit of assistance. And instead the front office decided to thumb their nose at the on field staff. The vibes are way off these days. I would not be surprised at all to see them go 7-13 over their next 20.
  10. NYCTK
    Only four relievers in the majors with at least 30 IP have had worse Win Percentage Added than our new guy. 195th out of 199 pitchers.
  11. NYCTK
    Yeesh. What a sad state or affairs. We're so desperate we're left wishing on a dude that owns like a 4.50 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in high minors and hasn't pitched in 4 months.
  12. NYCTK
    What are smoking? Cause I want some. 4 maybe? Possibly 5.
  13. NYCTK
    Honesty I think they're more likely to fall out of the playoffs at this point than winning the Central.
  14. NYCTK
    Fun Fact our ownership might not know: Ober, Ryan, and Lopez can only start up to 60% of the remaining games in the season and they're only 2 games up in the Wild Card slots.
  15. NYCTK
    He's one rehab start from returning and has had a 3.80 ERA over 300 IP the last two seasons. I'd take him over any of Dobnak Festa or even Paddack, and possibly even SWR the remainder of the season if we're being completely honest.
  16. NYCTK
    He's upside. He's a lottery ticket. Twins got a nickel for 5 pennies.
  17. NYCTK
    Honestly, the ownership is one of the worst in professional sports. This self imposed salary penalty they've placed on themselves right when they're ready to make waves has completely hamstrung the team. I hope Carlos chews them out. To cope with my frustration I'm going to the Mets game tonight, in full Mets gear.
  18. NYCTK
    This idea that the Rangers are looking to sell Eovaldi is a three week old idea. They sit 4 games behind in the AL West and 7.5 from the 3rd WC. And they aren't in a rebuild phase, so why would they make their 2025 team weaker? They'd have to get blown away with an offer. We're talking Brooks Lee, minimum.
  19. NYCTK
    I was lucky enough to be able to travel up to Cooperstown from my home in NYC. It's hard to overstate just how important that childhood favorite player is. I couldn't miss the once in a lifetime opportunity.
  20. NYCTK
    Best roided up reliever outside of Gagne.
  21. NYCTK
    Not only would this be a terrible trade for the Twins, I doubt the Red Sox are really interested in adding an obstruction to the player they believe will be their 2B for 4+ years in Grissom.
  22. NYCTK
    26 isn't really young developing talent anymore. It's typically the start of peak.
  23. NYCTK
    That's fine. I'm not saying to give up on him. But no team is lining up to trade for him.
  24. NYCTK
    Nah, he's better than that. He's not quite a AAAA player. He isn't a true starter though. I think the Twins would be wise not to count on him as such long-term.
  25. NYCTK
    I know! I'm a fan of him in general. He was so good last year, and I hope he has found some fix to his swing and continues to produce at an 880 OPS for 2 or 3 years to come. But if we're being honest, he's not one of those players that profiles as a consistent staple in a roster. His two best comps with the bat might be Mark Reynolds and Miguel Sano. Those players combined for a total 1.2 WAR after their age 26 season. Another positive comp might be someone like Russell Branyan who stuck around the league for a while, hitting 230/330/490 fairly consistently, good enough to hold a major league job but never quite good enough with the bat or glove to hold down a starting spot on any good teams. A solid, 4th OF, DH/PH guy. All told, I feel like that's Wallner's best case scenario.
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