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  1.    glunn reacted to a post in a topic: Twins Promote Ben Ross, Garrett Acton As Rosters Expand
  2.    MeleMouth reacted to a post in a topic: Who Deserves the Blame for Another Second-Half Collapse by the Twins?
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  4. Major League Ready
    Zoll does not make strategic decisions. He implements Tom Pohlad's decisions. Should we believe execution was the problem or was it strategic direction? Opinions vary but I think starting a sell-off and doing a 180 is pure incompetence. We don't really know what strategy Zoll believed supported building a contender. We do know that he would have joined Falvey in the unemployment line if he did not get on board with Tom Pohlad so I am not blaming Zoll.
  5.    Major League Ready reacted to a post in a topic: Who Deserves the Blame for Another Second-Half Collapse by the Twins?
  6.    Andy MacPhail reacted to a post in a topic: Austin Martin Doesn’t Fit the Current Twins Roster
  7.    IndianaTwin reacted to a post in a topic: There’s a Real Path for Vahn Lackey to Reach the Twins Next Season
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  11. Major League Ready
    Culpepper has been the 2nd best hitter on the team since coming up. Ryan Jeffers has been the only tenured player to be slightly above average. The problem is the tenured players have been mediocre or bad in the case of Buxton / Larnach.
  12.    Peter reacted to a post in a topic: There’s a Real Path for Vahn Lackey to Reach the Twins Next Season
  13.    Mike Sixel reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Have the Pieces for a Dominant Starting Rotation in 2027
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    I am not sure why anyone thinks Jeffers is signing a short deal which I would consider to be two years or less. Just not happening unless the Twins want to pay him very close to what he would get on a 4-year deal. Anyone think that will happen? Diaw and Lackey in 2028 should be a great Tandem. 2027 will probably not be great at the C position.
  15.    Major League Ready reacted to a post in a topic: There’s a Real Path for Vahn Lackey to Reach the Twins Next Season
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    Bradley / Matthews / Abel have to be there IMO because they offer something beyond 2027 and Matthews is earning it. I doubt they could get anything for Lopez so he stays even if he is not ready on opening day. I would trade Ryan if the return is an impact prospect but it's quite possible they managed turning what could have been Tolle / Arias into nothing of real consequence in which case they should keep him and see where things stand at the deadline. It they keep Ryan there are zero spots in the rotation to start the season. So what do they do with Ober and Kramer in that situation? Does one go to the BP and the other traded? That leaves Prielipp, Rojas, and Parades in AAA. Pretty fair depth I guess. IDK what to think for Festa . I have watched Quick quite a bit and he has not looked as good lately. He is not part of 2027. They should have targeted another AA/AAA arm for Jeffers.
  17. Major League Ready
    I heard that same basic theme a lot last year. Didn't work out too well.
  18.    Major League Ready reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Have the Pieces for a Dominant Starting Rotation in 2027
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    Funny how that works!
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    This IMO is the difference between Tampa / Cleveland / Milwaukee and the Twins. They understand that everyone gets 20 draft picks and they can't buy an advantage. Therefore, they must turn short-term assets into long-term assets if they are to amass enough impact talent to contend. If the report of Tolle / Arias for Ryan is true, that's the type of trade that elevates a team from a mid 80-win team to 90-win team. They also failed to cash in on Jeffers and to a lesser degree Larnach. This failure is one of the reasons we have perpetual mediocrity. It really rubs me the wrong way this time around because they well-positioned to rebuild very quickly. I think they will still be decent as soon as next year but they blew a chance to elevate the organization for several years based on the delusion this team was a contender.
  21.    Major League Ready reacted to a post in a topic: Who Deserves the Blame for Another Second-Half Collapse by the Twins?
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    I will say this for him. His throws are very accurate. He makes it pretty stress free on the 1B. The power is ramping up too so I could see him being a 3 WAR player as he hits his prime.
  24. Major League Ready
    Put me down for Zebby too. Sure would be nice if this becomes his new normal!
  25.    Major League Ready reacted to a post in a topic: Minnesota Twins Pitcher of the Month: August 2026
  26. Major League Ready
    I have been keeping an eye on Ross for a couple years now. Good athlete and can play a lot of positions pretty well. I don't think the bat will play but it would be great if he surprised us all.
  27. Major League Ready
    They need to consider Lopez, Ryan, and Ober are free agents after next year. Sure, pitchers get injured and the other guys will get a chance but they need to start managing the roster long-term. Matthews was their best SP in August. I would not leave him off the opening day roster. Lopez is not bringing much in trade. I would move Ryan if they can still get an impact player or Ober if the return is not high on Ryan. Lopez / Bradley / Abel / Matthews and either Ryan or Ober still leaves Prielipp and Rojas in MILB. Kramer to long relief. They can use him as a starter when needed. They should also have Parades back for depth. IDK what to expect from Festa. One of Ryan or Ober needs to go and you could make a case for two of the three. If they are to become a contender, they need to develop Matthews, Abel, Rojas, and Prielipp into playoff caliber SPs.
  28.    Major League Ready reacted to a post in a topic: Dean Kremer Has Pitched Better For Minnesota Than Baltimore—That Doesn’t Mean He’s Good
  29. Major League Ready
    Maybe I was not following but I thought the discussion was that he is below average throwing out runners. No doubt it is a weakness. My only point was, and this is true of every player, we should look at both aspects of the game.
  30. Major League Ready
    I didn't know we were discussing what he might get paid in the future.
  31. Major League Ready
    The part being ignored is that Jeffer's wRC+ equates to roughly 15 runs above average. The net of those two numbers is a good player.
  32. Major League Ready
    Are you suggesting that two additional runs over the course of the season are important or are you suggesting the measure of 2 additional runs is a matter of opinion.
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