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  1. DJL44
    That’s why you spread the risk by acquiring two more players with upside.
  2. DJL44
    Do people here know that premium prospects can be traded for other players? Always maximize the upside talent potential in a vets for prospects trade.
  3. DJL44
    They need Bryce Eldridge in a trade with the Giants. San Francisco just traded for Rafael Devers to take 1B. Get Eldridge and two more prospects. The other two can be a later ETA.
  4. DJL44
    You think Funderburk will be better at 40 than he is now? I'll take that bet.
  5. DJL44
    I think Prielipp can be one of those rare relievers worth nearly as much as a starter (Aroldis Chapman, Josh Hader, Tanner Scott).
  6. DJL44
    Varland had zero experience with higher leverage roles and now he has the record for most appearances in a postseason.
  7. DJL44
    That explains a lot about the Angels organization.
  8. DJL44
    My plan would be Prielipp, Festa, Sands, Topa, Funderburk, Rule 5 pick, free agent starter to reliever conversion, spot for Ohl/Adams/Laweryson to rotate through
  9. DJL44
    The Twins should absolutely be looking to grab someone in the Rule 5 draft. I think they will have the #2 pick overall.
  10. DJL44
    Funderburk has likely peaked as a 6th inning guy. He's turning 29 this month.
  11. DJL44
    Festa is an obvious bullpen move.
  12. DJL44
    Potential FA for the Twins on that list Danny Jansen 1 year $8M Victor Caratini 1 year $6M Cody Ponce 3 years $24M
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    Many of the top teams have a solid catcher already. Here is the "demand" side of the ledger for free agent catchers. Biggest holes at C 1) Phillies - Realmuto is a free agent. The Phillies have not hesitated to pay the price to acquire talent from the Twins. 2) Boston - Carlos Narvaez is a good defender but they could use more offense. 3) Rangers - Jeffers for Heim + prospects could be an interesting swap. 4) LA Angels - Logan O'Hoppe is not going to get them to the playoffs Fangraphs just put out their top 50 free agents article. Their crowdsourced contract estimates are: JT Realmuto 2 years $30M Victor Caratini 1 year $6M Danny Jansen 1 year $8M I would still prefer giving Jeffers an extension to any of the free agent or trade options. They have the cash to make it happen.
  15. DJL44
    I don't see them paying both Caratini and Jeffers, but I could see them signing Caratini and trading Jeffers.
  16. DJL44
    Here's a list of players where the arbitration value is higher than perceived value. There may be someone in here that is unwanted by their current employer. Player Name - Team - Arb$ - age - years of control remaining Jonah Heim - Rangers - $6M - 31 - 1 Joey Bart - Pirates - $2.6M - 29 - 2 Jake Rogers - Tigers - $3.25M - 31 - 1 Logan O'Hoppe - Angels $2.75M - 26 - 3 Ben Rortvedt - Dodgers $1.25M - 28 - 3 Connor Wong - Red Sox $1.75M - 30 - 3
  17. DJL44
    It is delusional to think they can punt SS and C and be even a .500 team next season. Those are the positions that separate the contenders from the also-rans. If that's the plan, then I don't see a reason to keep Ryan or Lopez. Going with waiver wire talent or not-ready-yet rookies at those two positions means they're tanking.
  18. DJL44
    Movement, possibly tunneling. Zebby had great command but below average velocity. He upped his velocity over the last offseason and lost a little command. He doesn't need more velocity, now he needs more experience and repetition with his new stuff to control it. If he hits his spots, he's great.
  19. DJL44
    Pete Maki might be the best pitching coach in franchise history.
  20. DJL44
    There is a little depth in the rotation and trading one starting pitcher makes sense. There isn't any at catcher. The only way trading Jeffers makes sense is if they can acquire someone to replace him.
  21. DJL44
    There is also unclear information, which means the market often does not act efficiently.
  22. DJL44
    An article on contract extension candidates for the Twins would be interesting. Here's my list of potential extension candidates Ryan Jeffers Simeon Woods Richardson Taj Bradley Royce Lewis Luke Keaschall Walker Jenkins
  23. DJL44
    I disagree. I think catchers are often undervalued on the free agent and trade markets. I think they can make a big upgrade at a modest cost. They need to chase those upgrades at the margins. Plus, they aren't blocking anyone in the minors. The Twins don't have a catching prospect above A-ball.
  24. DJL44
    Danny Jansen left Toronto in 2024. He spent the last two seasons with Boston, Tampa and Milwaukee. He's from Wisconsin and could be convinced to sign with the Twins if they give him competitive offer.
  25. DJL44
    Toronto has the Gold Glove runner-up Vlad Jr. on the roster. After watching the World Series I think Vlad got robbed by France.
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