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  1. soyouresayingtheresachance
    My main target would be Aroldis Chapman. Hes signed through next season and would be the shutdown closer we need. Im not sure what it would take, but IMO, he would be the best place to start. BP guys can be volatile, but he has a proven track record of success. Then Gomez and Morris can handle the 7th and 8th. Just need another reliable arm or 2 and you have a much improved BP
  2. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Rough start for Prielipp, but he settled nicely after the HRs. Good in game adjustment. Good to see. Orze and Rogers were awful again. Bases loaded too many times for only 6 runs. Glad we got the W but man too many wasted opportunities. Won't be able to get away with that tomorrow against Clevelands Ace. Roden with the great AB to walk off! Clemens again with a good night at the plate.
  3. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Great Ace-Like start from Taj. Love to see it. Kody Clemens needs to keep playing everyday. Sign him to an extension. Really some sloppy play by Cleveland. Cant expect that to happen often. Offense is gonna have to step it up. 10 hits and only 3 runs needs to improve.
  4. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Its definitely a tough spot to be in. But here are my thoughts on the trade deadline. I am not trading Ryan. An extension needs to be figured out this off-season. Pay him like the star he is and show the rest of the league you're all in. Im not trading Clemens. He is one of those spark plug guys. He's a great team guy, brings tons of energy, he plays the game right. Versatile defender that can play all over and should be playing everyday. He is my starting 2B. Larnach and Bell are actually tough decisions. On the one hand, I cringe if they're ever playing defense. On the other hand, their bats are a big reason we are having a lot of success recently. Theres only 1 DH spot, so what do you do? There are a lot of outfielders waiting for an opportunity in AAA. Theres a chance I keep them both. I would need a fairly decent offer to part with them. My official answer is, it depends on the offer. And their performance heading into the deadline. If the bats die down, its easier to part with them. I would like to see the team part ways with Gray, but its tough to do when Kriedler has to fill it at CF. Jeffers. Im making a small push to extend him before the deadline. If we aren't even close (meaning a deal is unlikely), unfortunately you need to cash in. The play of Caratini and Jackson helps that decision. Lewis is available for the right offer, although to be honest, the right offer would probably be an overpay. Im still stuck on his potential. He's been better since he came back up. Wallner is hot at AAA. Im sending Fedko back down and calling up Wallner. His value is already extremely low. Even if he struggles, he cant really hurt that value. See if he can audition for higher trade value or possibly (in an unlikely scenario) he goes on a tear and brings back a legitimate player. Im targeting Aroldis Chapman. Im on the phone with Boston and trying to pry him away somehow. Overpay a little if I have to. He's under contract for next season and he's the shutdown closer this team needs. Also looking for another arm or 2 in addition to Chapman.
  5. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I was a big fan of Wallner. As with a lot of power hitters, he would have the highs and lows. Unfortunately for Wallner, his highs became shorter and the lows lasted far too long. To make matters worse, his defense became unplayable. His arm used to make up for a lack of range, but that is no longer the case. If he could find some consistency, he may be able to DH somewhere. He can still hit the ball a long ways when he gets ahold of one. But as things currently stand, our MLB team already has way too many DH only type guys, making it difficult for him to even get another chance here. Change of scenery may be best to see if someone can unlock some consistency from him. Its too bad it couldn't have been here.
  6. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Rough day at every level. Yikes. The pitching is terrible. So much for that pitching pipeline falvey was building. It seems the entire pipeline was at AAA and is now injured. 🙄 Amick with 18 HRs, but the .198 BA is not good. Can he win a GG and be Joey Gallo 2.0 😂
  7. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Caratinis turnaround has been awesome. He was playing so poorly that I was calling for him to be benched and have Alex starting. He sure proved me wrong. Good thing, too. We needed every bit of it. Its unfortunate 2 guys on this list have such poor defense and are possibly going to be traded. But the Larnach and Bell are so bad in the field and there's only 1 DH spot available.
  8. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I like Gomez and Morris. After that, it gets difficult. Adams needs to be strictly a 1 inning guy. Without looking it up, I feel like most of the runs he gives up is after hes sent back out for more than 1 inning of work. Laweryson and Funderburk gotta go. When Ober comes back, give Paredes a look in the pen. Analytics dont look great, but so far hes been getting it done. Having Rojas come up would help. Sands should be better if he can get healthy. If it was my choice, Id be on the phone with Boston and trying to pry away Aroldis Chapman. Shutdown closer and under contract for next season. I would overpay for him if I had the opportunity. He is incredibly effective, reliable, and consistent. It allows Gomez to have the 8th. Morris the 7th. Obviously more work than that would be needed, but IMO its a heck of a start. Acquire another upgrade or 2 and the BP looks a lot better. The terrible defense has a little to do with how bad the BP performs, too. For example yesterday's game against Houston. Laweryson would've got through that inning clean without the error being committed. Im hoping that the trade deadline will also clear out 1 or 2 of the poor defenders. Having Kriedler at SS everyday would help. Gray has been terrible. Keaschall to RF should help hide his poor defense a little, i hope. He made a nice catch yesterday. Lee at 3rd has been better than him at SS. Subtracting Larnach fron LF would help the defense too. Roden or any of the outfield waiting in AAA are all good on defense.
  9. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I commented on this site earlier in the season that he deserved everyday playing time. Over time, hes proven me wrong. Possibly still a valuable platoon guy and his outfield defense has actually been above average. Sure, a reset at AAA with everyday play might help but there are others Id send down before him. Starting with Gray. They're not giving Fedko a chance, so presumably him as well. For now, he seems like a solid platoon guy or 4th/5th outfielder on a decent team.
  10. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Nice series win on the road! Would really like to see Rojas up. And maybe get a look at CJ Culpepper in the pen. I understand theyre trying to stretch out Rojas for starting but we need effective innings for the BP. He gives us a better chance than most of the current BP guys. Keaschall with the HR! I was so confused, I didnt realize he still hit those 😂 Short but dominant start from Taj. I'll take it. Laweryson and the defense tried to get Houston back in the game. Luckily they failed. Paredes against Cole on friday. Young man has his work cut out for him against the Yankees. Let's get another series win!
  11. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Ready for a couple Culpepper sightings at Target Field
  12. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Ryan has been really good this year, but not an ace. This team needs an ace. Prielipp has some nasty pitches. Maybe he develops into one. IMO, Ryan is a decent #2 starter - high end #3 starter in a good playoff rotation. But we need him and I hope the team can keep him. Between Sims demotion/trade and the IL, there is currently a full MLB rotation missing. B is a fair grade. Given the insane amount of pitching injuries, that has also hurt the BP. Gomez has been great. Banda was doing very well until the injury. Morris has improved and I almost trust him now. Literally everyone else should be replaced. Theyre either not ready (Adams) or just not good. Defense is straight trash. A dumpster fire. Larnach is terrible but his bat has been needed. Bell is awful but has mostly been DH. Lee was unplayable at SS. Gray is unplayable at SS. Kriedler needs to be there everyday whether the bat stays hot or not until Culpepper is ready. Keaschall has been trash on defense and with the bat. Defense deserves the F
  13. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Rough start for Ryan. Let's get the W with Taj tonight!
  14. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Larnachs bat has been much improved. The only reason hes not the DH is because Bells defense is somehow even worse. This team has too many bat players. But when theyre the only ones hitting, they gotta play somewhere. I would be trading Larnach while his bat is this hot to make room for a more athletic and younger player, presumably with better defense and unknown bat. Maybe Bell, too? But who's gonna hit when they leave. Buck and Clemens cant do it alone. No guarantee the young guys will hit. Lee has been better but still has his droughts. Im all for trading the poor defenders on the team. That is my stance. But someone will need to step up and hit.
  15. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Its been roughly as I expected to begin the season. Young guys coming up showing flashes. Its been MUCH more fun watching the younger players develop instead of all the constant retreads and overcooked veterans stay for WAY too long as in recent seasons. I have a lot more patience for a guy like Keaschall, Prielipp, Paredes, etc than any washed up vet. Kody Clemens has been one of the top players on the team this year. Good to great defense anywhere you put him and the bat has come around. Career year or new norm? I dont know, but its been a heck of a good time watching the energy he brings every day. Buck has been great when on the field. The Rotation is performing about how youd expect with all the injuries. Ryan is showing why he is necessary to the team long term. My hope is the team can somehow keep him in a Twins uniform. The rest are all young and/or rookies. Offense has the most runs in the AL? Or near that. Keaschall has massively underperformed expectations. The move to RF should help his defensive numbers atleast. The BP is bad. Everyone knew that going in. Banda getting hurt after the great streak he was on makes it worse. Gomez has been great. I think if it were my decision, Id be talking to the Red Sox about Aroldis Chapman and trying him away. We'd have our closer. Gomez moves to 8th inning set up. Morris in the 7th. Maybe get another solid arm or 2 and you have yourself, theoretically, an acceptable BP. It would allow you to clear out guys like Funderburk, Rogers, Adams, maybe even Orze. Ober comes back, im hoping its one of them sent down and Paredes can stay up in the pen.
  16. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Great start from Zebby! Adams is a 1 inning guy. If they start using him properly, I expect his results would improve. Bell, Caratini, Lewis with HRs. All 3 are performing better than earlier in the season. With even an average BP, this team would be in MUCH better shape.
  17. soyouresayingtheresachance
    He's earned a longer look for sure. Atleast long enough to see if the questionable peripherals catch up to him or not. BP needs all the help it can get.
  18. soyouresayingtheresachance
    For Chapmans upside and ability, absolutely. Hes still a shutdown closer. He would move Gomez to the 8th inning. Morris for the 7th.
  19. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Kriedler and Clemens need to be playing every day. Hope Banda is ok. Don't like seeing players get hurt. He had been pitching very well after his rough start and was one of MAYBE 3 guys in the BP you can trust with Morris and Gomez.
  20. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Im not suggesting at a discount. I mean extend him to a fair offer. The team has investors now. Tom says hes trying compete. Prove it. Joe Ryan is a proven commodity and consistent. We need more players like him. Personally, I give Tom this season to make his analysis and then its time to put his money where his mouth is.
  21. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Yes he does. Which is another reason I target him. But obviously can only get him if hes made available. I would definitely try though.
  22. soyouresayingtheresachance
    My opinion, I think the team should have a mix of buying and selling. Mostly based on control remaining or future fit/current logjams. Also, based on ownership comments of not rebuilding. For Ryan, I am making extending him a priority. He is the kind of pitcher you need towards the top of your rotation to be successful. But what about Pablo? There is no guarantee Pablo comes back and performs at a high level. Ryan stays on my team unless I am just completely blown away by an offer. I dont mean Able and Tait "blown away", either. That was underwhelming for me at the time and even more now. Legitimate franchise altering talent. Jesus Made Type Top 10 talent and more. Aim high. He's that good. Jeffers is one of the best overall catchers in baseball this year. Again, I'd really like to keep him, but its unlikely to happen before the trade deadline given his representation. Historically, Catcher hasn't been worth a qualifying offer and that number is expected to be around 8 million higher than the highest paid catcher. Unfortunately, it might be best to trade him. He could potentially bring back a pretty good haul. Larnach is tough. He has done quite well as a Platoon bat this year. But there is a big log jam in the outfield. If you can get requisite value, he should probably go to clear space for our top prospects. Im keeping Clemens. Affordable. High energy. Good to great defense anywhere you put him. I believe controllable for more years? Great clubhouse guy. What you'd get would not replace what he provides. A month ago, Bell was an easy trade. Now? If his bat stays hot, he might be worth keeping around in that DH role. However, if he is traded, Im not heartbroken. Im keeping Gomez. Best arm in the pen and controllable for a while yet. Rogers can be traded. Im good either way with him. On the buying side, I am trying to get Aroldis Chapman. Still a top closer and throwing heat. If we make the playoffs this season, he would absolutely move the needle. Its also a good PR move to acquire for this season to help be competitive. And then also looking for controllable bullpen arms that are actually good. Unless the team is suddenly willing to pay for decent arms in free agency.
  23. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Rough series, but today and Monday were 1 run games and we had chances in both. The LA All Stars are highly paid for a reason. I think their players on the IL might have a higher payroll than out entire team 🤣 It was fun to watch 2 of these games. Short memory. Rest up tomorrow and hopefully the bats wake up again against the Rockies.
  24. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Excited for Raya. Met him at Twins Fest. Very nice kid. Why does Tait not catch every day? Or most days atleast? Figured he'd need work behind the plate. Hopefully hit bat finally woke up. Been on a small heater since Diaw got moved up to AA.
  25. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Keaschall questionable on defense again. Rojas pitched well off an injury. His command was so so before he got hurt. He was rusty but still effective. The run he gave up shouldn't have scored if the defense played better. Voth should've never been on the team. What an awful appearance. And Rogers...just a couple days after I compliment him, he does this 🤦‍♂️ Dodgers field an all star team and we are a ways away from that. Ryan and Ohtani today. Should be a fun game. Maybe our All Stars will get a W today.
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