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  1. soyouresayingtheresachance
    You can over analyze any player and find stats to make them look bad. The truth is the guy can hit. Tony Gwynn lite. I would take Arraez over any free agent 1B this year not named Pete. Putting the ball in play makes things happen a lot more than striking out. In this time of homerun or bust, a player like Arraez is undervalued and under appreciated.
  2. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Another average bat that can't play defense. 🙄
  3. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I could be wrong, but I feel like this may be the 1st time Royce has ever had difficulty with baseball. He was always better than those around him. He was great when he came up. Then maybe the league figured him out? And now he's struggling to adjust? I hope the new coaching staff can unlock his greatness. We've seen it. He's the kind of player that can carry a team.
  4. soyouresayingtheresachance
    O'hearn would be acceptable. Lowe would be ok hoping for a bounce back season. The rest of the list is an absolute no. There are already too many players on the team that can't play defense. If a 1B with decent enough defense and some thump isn't in the price range, I'd like to see that high OBP guy with good defense and sign a DH with Power. We have a few guys on the team already that are supposed to have some thump, but not many with high BA or OBP.
  5. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Is the 2025 version of Clemens an ideal starting 1B? Probably not. As we saw last season, he'll win us some games, but I dont think he'll lose us games. Im fine with Clemens being the starting 1B at this time, simply because I believe there are other spots on the roster that need far more attention. There hasn't been any indication of payroll numbers but I can only assume it wont be a lot. Fixing the bullpen is a necessity. After that, upgrade SS and 1B. Clemens and Lee as utility
  6. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Goldschmidt has had a great career, but its not where the Twins should be spending money. He had a .731 OPS last season. As a Twin, Kody Clemens had a .725 OPS. Kody is younger and at this point plays better defense at 1B. If these 2 are the choices, I'd stick with Clemens.
  7. soyouresayingtheresachance
    If you trade one of Buxton/Ryan/Lopez, just trade them all and add in Larnach and Jeffers while you're at it. I dont want them to trade any of the top 3. But if they do, get back prospects with actual skill and hype. Last trade deadline was sad getting back Outman and players that already debuted and struggled.
  8. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Perada as a 3rd catcher is the only of these I can really find a real reason to keep on the 40 man. The rest, and possibly a couple others, will hopefully not be on the roster when the season starts. It almost gives me hope that there will be some moves made to make the team better.
  9. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I have to disagree for #2. Just not interested in him for the same reasons im not interested in Larnach staying on the team. Not enough offense for the position and not enough defense. Nathielle Lowe would better a better option, possibly in a similar price range. I would also propose addressing Ryan Jeffers and the catching situation. Either sign him long term or trade him and sign someone like Jonah Heim. Trading Jeffers could possibly bring in a better 1B option.
  10. soyouresayingtheresachance
    My bet is Kriedel was brought in to compete with Fitzgerald for that backup SS spot. With Eeles gone, I assume Culpepper will start at AAA. If he continues to perform well, he could find his name called up if Lee falters again. Also, I thought I read somewhere that Marek Houstons glove was MLBready, its his bat that isn't. If thats the case, no need to sign the worst hitter in baseball. Just bring him up for his glove and get help from MLB coaches.
  11. soyouresayingtheresachance
    My opinion, we have more than enough OFers. I truly believe atleast 3 of the OFers (probably more) on the roster can produce at an above average level. With Buxton, we are already 1/3 of the way there. I'd be interested in Lowe for a multi year deal to lock up 1B. Aside from his time in Washington, he has been a solid player. My other opinion for non tendered player. Jonah Heim. Now I could be wrong, but there is a lot of talk about cashing in on Jeffers. If he is traded, we'd have Heim and the recently acquired backup. Still a solid catching tandem and it brings back some sort of players, whether it be prospects or MLB ready talent.
  12. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Solid but unspectacular trade. Shipped out a player we weren't going to use for a position of need. Does nothing for excitement. Won't know if the trade was good until the games are played. A falvey special, really. A player that hasn't performed well in limited opportunities, hoping he breaks out in a Twins uniform.
  13. soyouresayingtheresachance
    The pitchers are intriguing for sure, so why not? Lowe is definitely better than Clemens, but I wouldn't want to sign him for just 1 year. A multi year deal to solidify 1st base for a while. The reason is, outside of the bullpen, I dont want to see any 1 year deals. If we're signing someone, make it count for this coming season and the future. I'd rather see someone already in the system play this year over any scrap heap signing.
  14. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I may be in the minority here, but im all for this. He's never been given a real opportunity and last year he hit 19 home runs in about a half season worth of at bats. His defense is good enough and if he plays every day, he could reasonably improve there, as well. 2026 is a season I'm excited to finally see all this young talent waiting in the minors. See what we have. Shore up the bullpen. Get a few of these young guys to show they belong. We have talented starting pitchers. If a few things go right, this team is able to compete. It wouldn't be the first time a team has done this and won. Detroit did it recently.
  15. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I would add Keachall and Martin to the list. Luke had a great debut and it seems to be a trend now for young players in a Twins uniform to do well and then completely disappear. As for Martin, his production seems completely sustainable to me, but he hadn't shown the ability to play like that in the majors until this year when the results of the game no longer mattered. Im hoping both of these players can continue on recent success. I would love to see Martin continue with the high OBP, even if he doesn't develop the power, he'll still be a valuable player. For the 4 players mentioned, if Buxton stays healthy, he should continue to produce. Ryan is still young and I think he gets tired toward the end of the season. Hopefully pitching a full work load for a couple seasons will give him more stamina to finish out the season strong. If Clemens can continue to play at a roughly league average level, he'll probably stick around. If his production drops, I'd imagine he'll have a short leash. Woods Richardson seems to be the same every year. Hoping he can continue to pitch like around that 4 era or better.
  16. soyouresayingtheresachance
    If those are the options, I'd rather roll with what we have until Culpepper is ready. Lee is still young. Unless you can sign a GG shortstop, just stick with Lee.
  17. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Im a No for Hoskins. I see absolutely no reason to pay for someone that has similar stats to Clemens. Maybe on May. He missed all of 2024 and came back rusty this past season. He's still in his 20s. If we end up trading a starter, he might be worth a look. 🤷‍♂️ high risk high reward signing. I'd prefer to bring in Arraez for a similar price range to play 1st. Need guys to get on base.
  18. soyouresayingtheresachance
    If im making the decision, I bring back Luis Arraez to play 1st. The team needs guys who can get on base and he is one of the best in the league at it. He can fit nicely in that leadoff spot and allow Buck to move down in the order where his power can be better utilized. My everyday lineup has 1. Areaez 2. Keaschall 3. Buxton A couple on base guys. A high energy guy and a power guy. But back to reality. I'd imagine it'll be another 1 year $1-2 million signing or converting someone will Wallner or Larnach to 1st.
  19. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Another lefty option, my pick is Tielbar, and someone to be the closer as FA signings. The rest of the bullpen, I feel, can be filled decently from within and see who works out. There are so many internal options, but nobody to close out games. Funderburk showed something at the end of the season, but im not ready to trust him as the only LH option. Obviously some signings with Spring Training invites need to happen, as well. Depending on availability, might be able to find a decent arm in the Rule 5 draft, too. So many options.
  20. soyouresayingtheresachance
    In the scenario that a trade with the Giants happens, im looking for Bryce Eldridge and Landen Roupp to start. Fills Ryan's spot in the rotation and a possible starter at 1st base.
  21. soyouresayingtheresachance
    My opinion is if you keep any of these players, then you need to add to the roster to compete this year. If youre not trying to add to the roster to compete this year, then trade them all and bring back a haul of youth to fill out the roster with. Im anxious to see what happens either way. Its a very exciting time in Twins Territory!
  22. soyouresayingtheresachance
    At this point I'd rather see Perada as the backup unless we are somehow getting our new catcher for the next 5+ years. If the front office feels like dumpster diving, my preference would be a younger defensive catcher.
  23. soyouresayingtheresachance
    The team was filled with underperformance everywhere. His "down" year was still 2nd best on the team and 14% above league average. If this is his bad season, sign me up. Plug him in at DH and see how it goes. He had a higher home run rate than Ronald Acuna Jr. The Twins team is full of question marks and Matt Wallner is getting way too much attention. Im more excited to see what a new coaching staff may be able to unlock in him!
  24. soyouresayingtheresachance
    I just dont see it working out too well unless Wallner buys into it. And even then...I still dont see it. With all the "ready" outfielders in AAA, I'd prefer to see Wallner DH every day or atleast most days. Be an emergency outfielder. I worry that Trading him before giving him an opportunity to be the DH will end similarly to a certain former Twins player that is thriving as an Athletic DH.
  25. soyouresayingtheresachance
    Easy DFA imo. As has been said, types like him can be found at any given time. Minor league contract at most, which I'd welcome.
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