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  1. DJL44
    Did they finally release Sabato?
  2. DJL44
    No, they said it was because they didn't have a TV deal and then they got a TV deal and still didn't spend any of the money from the TV deal. This could have something to do with their management team consistently negotiating the worst local TV deal in MLB and their expectations that they will negotiate another bad TV deal next summer. They traded Polanco because they had a surplus of second basemen and he could bring back value in a trade. He didn't bring back as much as they hoped because DeSclafani never even threw a pitch for the Twins but they still got (a lot) more value than non-tendering him. I would have rather they reloaded like the Arizona Diamondbacks and tried for a championship. Instead, we got a change in management philosophy that wants them to generate more profit. I would not be surprised to see Kepler and Vazquez dealt at the deadline as they continue to shrink the payroll.
  3. DJL44
    The Twins have 6 picks in the top 100 of this summer's draft. Should they opt out and spend the money on the 2024 team instead? Your answer should be a resounding NO. It's always a good time to stock the minor leagues with talent. It is the most cost effective way to acquire talent.
  4. DJL44
    From who? The Blue Jays were the only other team rumored to have interest. Seattle was the only serious bidder. We can see why - they're so desperate for infielders they're playing Polanco at 3B.
  5. DJL44
    If there wasn't some risk they wouldn't be able to get him for just $5.25M. Consistently productive bullpen arms cost $8-10M a season (or higher). It's impossible for the Twins to create a competitive roster for $130M without taking on a bunch of risk.
  6. DJL44
    They still need Topa for the bullpen. If Topa performs as expected they still win the trade. He was worth more than $5.25M last year.
  7. DJL44
    If that's the case then Falvey needs to be fired. If you can't trust your baseball operations to sign free agents or make trades then what is the point?
  8. DJL44
    They paid $5.25M for a reliever and two prospects.
  9. DJL44
    Did they ever really start looking for alternatives?
  10. DJL44
    For a salary dump trade with one bidder that's actually a pretty impressive deal.
  11. DJL44
    The trade probably would have been Polanco for Topa and Bowen if you leave DeSclafani out of it. The Twins essentially bought Gonzalez for $4M because the Mariners needed to clear payroll to fit Polanco's salary in their budget. I am going to guess DeSclafani was the best 5th starter candidate they were offered for Polanco. Nobody is trading a good starting pitcher for an expensive second baseman. I don't think anyone except the Mariners really wanted Polanco.
  12. DJL44
    If it is a short-term move, yes. If someone has a serious injury they'll promote their best pitcher.
  13. DJL44
    I am much more entertained watching Bobby Witt Jr play baseball than I am watching Randy Dobnak. I would love a team full of players as talented and exciting as Witt Jr.
  14. DJL44
    There should be a ton of seniors and super seniors available since this is the last extra COVID eligibility season. That will save money and give teams the opportunity to go overslot on other picks.
  15. DJL44
    1) Woods-Richardson - he's on the 40 man roster, has the most upside, has already made his debut. They need to find out what they have. 2) Headrick - could flip-flop with Woods-Richardson if the callup is for one game and he's the guy scheduled to make the start. 3) Festa - I don't think they will have much trouble adding him to the 40-man roster if they need to do it 4) Dobnak - Twins Daily needs to quit trying to make Randy Dobnak a thing. The only good thing about Dobnak is they can immediately cut him from the 40 man roster and nobody will claim him on waivers.
  16. DJL44
    Randy Dobnak lives rent free at Twins Daily. He gets way more attention here than he deserves.
  17. DJL44
    Once he's warm they might as well use him. He was burned either way.
  18. DJL44
    Festa said?
  19. DJL44
    After promoting Martin the cupboard is completely bare at AAA for outfielders. You may want to retract that statement.
  20. DJL44
    With Martin up to the Twins I'm counting 7 non-catchers on the roster. Miranda will probably DH if he's having trouble throwing. That means 6 guys for 7 spots in the lineup. I expect Severino will be the 3B with one of the catchers playing 1B.
  21. DJL44
    There are too many relievers on the AAA roster for anyone to get regular innings. I wouldn't pitch Dobnak or Boushley very deep into games.
  22. DJL44
    Especially now with Austin Martin in the big leagues.
  23. DJL44
    I hope so. Martin will be competing with Margot for playing time in the outfield.
  24. DJL44
    The expected choice, no surprise. Against RHP I think I'd rather see him play LF with Wallner at DH and Kirilloff at 1B than see Wallner in LF, Kirilloff at DH and Santana at 1B. The defensive upgrade is about the same but I'd rather give playing time to the rookie and see what he can do.
  25. DJL44
    The radio team said he laid down a good bunt
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