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  1. Major League Ready
    I agree. It's just a matter of degree and my reaction was to those who say give him another game or two. That's poor asset management and just to reactionary to not be looked down upon by players and agents. How would any of us view an employer that treated employees as disposable. MLB is a unique context but there is still likely the expectation of a reasonable chance. Now, if he throws 3 or 4 more clunkers in a row or 4 of 6 games with something like 5 runs allowed and our other SPs are healthy, it becomes more palatable as well as more practical.
  2. Major League Ready
    The three guys most likely to replace him (Martin/Steer/Julian) are all at AA. The only way I see him being replaced this year is if he is part of a deadline trade. The more likely scenario is one or more of the three above get promoted to AAA mid season and play well enough to earn a promotion next year. Gordon becomes part of an off-season trade. Reminds me of the Wade Jr. situation. Let's hope they do better on this one. The good news is that Steer or Martin could be more impactful than Gordon! A future bench with Celestino / Martin / Steer and a a big bat DH sounds really good to me. Martin or Steer could be good enough to take 2B permanently when Polanco becomes a FA in 2025.
  3. Major League Ready
    Lewis is going back to St. Paul if Correa is able to come back relatively quickly.
  4. Major League Ready
    I agree with Dman that Gordon is fine for now but likely replaced in the not so distant future, especially if Martin ends up a utility guy. He can play both INF and OF. Celestino is looking like 1st option off the bench for the OF. Steer is looking like he will be the 1st option off the bench for the INF. That leaves one bench spot. Martin / Steer and Celestino can cover the defensive positions so I would think they would be looking for a big bat that can be a DH.
  5. Major League Ready
    It seems like there are a lot of pitching prospects this year that are improving their "prospect status". The mid-year prospect rankings are going to be very interesting.
  6. Major League Ready
    I don't think it's a good strategy to treat acquired free agents or any other player as disposal. Players and agents are quite aware of how a given organization treats players. It's not a good idea from an asset management standpoint or a reputation / relationship standpoint to just jettison a veteran player. It's hard enough to attract players to Minnesota as it is. The new regime has managed to sign Donaldson and Correa. We should not forget about the benefit of being seen as a good organization to play for while making this type of personnel decision.
  7. Major League Ready
    I share your concern and that he looks like a utility player (a good one) if his power does not improve. I simply don't agree that batting average is a good way to compare players. In this case it ignores that they have roughly the same OBP and OPS. It also ignores that Martin is a much better athlete that can steal bases or be a pinch runner. It also ignores that Martin is likely to be a better defender as a product of his superior athleticism. You are also assuming the Twins FO thought martin was the more valuable piece of the trade because he was higher on prospect lists. It is quite possible they believed SWR was the more valuable prospect. What if SWR turns out to be every bit as good as Berrios and Martin eventually produces the same OBP with a little more power than Arraez while providing bases stealing and better defensive value?
  8. Major League Ready
    Given Arraez has always had a very low slugging percentage it makes more sense to compare their Milb OPS which is about the same. Martin has additional value in speed / base running and defense. There is also still a chance Martin develops some power. He hit his 1st HR of the season today. I don't understand the Berrios for Martin comment. They also got SWR so they obviously did get much more than Martin for Berrios. Most of the national reporters seemed to suggest SWR and Martin was a very hefty return for Berrios. BTW ... Berrios has an ERA over 5 and a negative WAR. Of course, it's very early to make too much if these early results but we have six starters doing better than Berrios at this point of the year.
  9. Major League Ready
    I hated the Cavaco pick. I was watching the draft and was stoked Corbin Carroll was still available. He is a top 20 prospect at AA and that ranking is probably moving up the way he has been playing. He is a CFer with 70 grade speed but plenty of bat to play a corner OF. Of course, he could move over to CF when needed and can you imagine Buxton / Lewis and Carroll with that type of speed at the top of a lineup not to mention the defense. Cavaco was a terrible pick.
  10. Major League Ready
    It's early and hopefully things look as good or better a couple months from now but it's feeling real at this moment. I felt what we saw from Ryan last year was real and I have been believing in Ober for quite some time. He is not a front of the rotation guy but a solid piece going forward. The big potential in my mind was Duran / Winder & Paddack. At the moment they look like the pitching additions we have been awaiting. If these three are for real, the next several years should be a lot of fun. The As are not very good right now but Winder sure does look like a top of the rotation guy. His command looks better than I expected. He has left a few over the heart of the plate that have not been hit. I guess that's good and bad. His stuff is good enough to get away with those mistakes and most of the time he is hitting his spots. The other guy I am cautiously optimistic about is Jax. Obviously, this is off the topic of the rotation, but he looks like he could be another addition that solidifies our pitching. It's great to have a guy out there that can help save the staff by pitching multiple innings when called upon. Call me greedy but now I want Canterino or Balazovic or both to get up to the ML level and impress like Ryan and Winder have. It will feeling very real if that happens. I would like to end the season with a 6man rotation of Ryan / Winder / Gray / Paddack / Balazovic / Ober with Duran / Canterino / Alcala and Jax the back end of the BP. Plus, a LH reliever acquired by trading Bundy or Archer at the deadline.
  11. Major League Ready
    Why would the Saints lose Lewis? Is he injured or test positive for Covid? They also have Palacios.
  12. Major League Ready
    The fun is in the speculation. What will be the point in asking when we know the answer?
  13. Major League Ready
    IDK if we should be thinking this rotation has a chance to make us a contender. IMO, the FO was looking to put a good team on the field while at the same time building a homegrown staff that would be the foundation of good teams for several years. The ceiling was a fringe contender that could beat most teams but not seriously contend with the Dodgers / Yankees / Jays / Mets. A few months ago, many here were panicking that we did not “have a ML pitching staff” and we were going to lose 90-100 games or we were on the verge of a 5 year rebuild, etc. The important perspective on where we stand now for me is that just 25 games in, we look to have the depth to support a very good season and the long-term is looking great. We have Gray for another season so next year is Gray / Ryan / Paddack / Winder / Ober plus whoever steps up over the next 137 games. Of course, there is also the emergence of Duran. I am not so sure they won’t give him a go as a SP, given he could be the true ace we have not had for a long time. We have Paddack through 2024 so if these guys can stay relatively healthy, we are not going to be using retreads anytime soon. Bottom line is I don’t have a high degree of confidence Bundy or Archer will be difference makers. They are here for a year to help transition to a homegrown staff. The key to this staff being “real” is the continued establishment of Ryan / Duran / Winder / Paddack / Ober and whoever comes behind them.
  14. Major League Ready
    That's a horrible idea. His value is by far the highest at SS and Miranda is better equipped for that position. Let's also not forget Lewis has been out for 2 seasons and finally showing the great promise at a premier position that we all hoped for. Let's also recognize the odds of Correa being here next year are probably 10%. Royce Lewis is exactly where he should be doing exactly what he should be doing.
  15. Major League Ready
    I am not sure how long the recovery is for a torn meniscus. However, I would assume he would be out a couple months and I would bet they send him to AAA for the full 20 days. Between the surgery recovery time and the rehab stint, he likely won't be back until after the trade deadline. I expect Miranda to get a shot to fill that spot. The best case scenario IMO is that we get a healthy / productive Kirilloff back at 1B in a month. Urshela is traded at the deadline making room permanently for Miranda at 3B.
  16. Major League Ready
    In terms of acquisition strategy or asset management they are basically the same in my mind. You see a big variance here in terms of that philosophy/strategy. Many fans want immediate results and are big advocates of trading prospects for established players. Trading for prospects is obviously philosophically and strategically the opposite side of that coin. It requires the same type of insight / projection and most of these players required additional development. If you look at how mid/small market teams have developed playoff teams. Trading for prospects has been as important as drafting where trading for established players plays a very small role. Deadline trades are looking like they are going to have a big impact on this team for the next several years. Ryan / Duran / Alcala / Celestino already here and Martin / SWR not far off.
  17. Major League Ready
    I was not aware of these quotes. My optimism for Kirilloff's return might well be misplaced. Larnach playing so well makes Kirilloff taking over 1B the ideal scenario. However, Miranda getting a chance is a nice consolation prize. This team is probably going to have a lot of exciting transition this year. Ryan / Duran / Winder and Larnach are looking good. Hopefully, Miranda extends this trend.
  18. Major League Ready
    The answer at 1B is not Urshela or Miranda. Kirilloff is the answer. Larnach playing so well has made this easy. Kirilloff will be back playing 1B very soon and Larnach starts in LF. They have Gordon / Garlick and Celestino as backup OFers. I am looking forward to Miranda / Lewis and Martin forcing their way on to the roster, but we are not there yet.
  19. Major League Ready
    Have to agree. It made me think about how and when Winder gets added. Obviously, injury creates opportunity, but I think they end up trading Archer / Bundy or even Gray at the deadline. If the SPs stay healthy a couple of these three could get traded leaving Ryan / Paddack / Ober / Winder and one of the veterans for the rest of the season with Smeltzer as depth. A good showing the next couple months from some of the next wave (Smeltzer / Balazovic / Henriguez / Sands / SWR / Canterinio) would likely make the FO more inclined to trade some of our veteran pitching at the deadline at which point Winder would take a permanent spot (hopefully) in the rotation.
  20. Major League Ready
    I would not be considering cutting him just yet. There are a lot of great players really slumping this year. Whit Merrifield who is normally steady has a wRC+ of 7. Franmill Reyes, 11, Bobby Dalbec is at 30, Joey Votto 42, Marcus Semien 42, and Randy Arozarena 55. Eddie Rosario has been the worst hitter in the league at -20 wRC+. Correa had been pretty bad too, but he sure looks like he is out of his funk. On the other hand, they just don't need him if Kirilloff can stay healthy and Trevor Larnach is for real. They are going to let this play out for another month at least so buckle your seat belts.
  21. Major League Ready
    Lewis has a 420 OBP. Let's hope he can maintain a high OBP at the ML level. Buxton and Lewis at the top of our lineup for the next several years will be fun to watch.
  22. Major League Ready
    They have scored 3 or less in all 9 losses. I would not be criticizing pitching at this point. The weakness has been the heart of the order (Correa / Polanco / Kirilloff / Sano)
  23. Major League Ready
    The number of great pitching performances is REALLY encouraging. I was very interested to follow Raya this year. He is kind of a Berrios clone with perhaps even more upside. Gibson-Long is the other guy that looks like he has a high ceiling. All of these other guys who are looking so good are making these weekly reports a real day brightener.
  24. Major League Ready
    IDK. It's just nice to have a player worthy of this question signed to play for our favorite team for the next 7 years.
  25. Major League Ready
    It would appear removing the big leg kick has Lewis on the ball and it has not reduced his power. This could be the development of the year. Man, I hope this version of Royce Lewis continues to show-up. Now, we need last year's Jose Miranda to return.
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