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  1. DJL44
    I see Caratini as the obvious pinch hitter for Larnach in late innings. There is a very small chance they have a catcher injury and they can still move Caratini to C but they lose the DH for maybe one at-bat. At that point you use your last position player to pinch hit for the pitcher.
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    I see another Max Kepler.
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    Bader was awesome last season.
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    Because of that option, he has $4M remaining at the trade deadline. Most contenders are looking for a better DH than Bell. He wasn’t traded last season and brought back very little the season before that.
  5. DJL44
    I avoid both terms command and control because they are so widely abused to make them useless.
  6. DJL44
    I agree, but they’re stuck with Bell this season. They backloaded his contract which makes him almost untradeable.
  7. DJL44
    I hope they trade Larnach so Bell can DH more. He has no range at first base.
  8. DJL44
    I am hopeful that Outman is playing himself onto the Phillies roster. The Phillies 4th outfielder was suspended half the season and they could use someone short term. Send him to Philly for any A ball player with a grade 40+ rating.
  9. DJL44
    Kopech has been quoted as wanting to pitch for a contender.
  10. DJL44
    The problem is that they don’t have a RH reliever who gets people out any better than these lefties.
  11. DJL44
    Can anyone name a contending team that punted the SS position? The Yankees punted defense at SS, but Jeter was a beast on offense.
  12. DJL44
    I would actually prefer he doesn't throw 100. 97 is plenty fast to get people out.
  13. DJL44
    Varland had a 4.53 ERA for the Blue Jays (including postseason). He's arbitration eligible in 2027. He's okay, but he's just a relief pitcher.
  14. DJL44
    Michael Cuddyer is another comp.
  15. DJL44
    I agree with your rotation. Even as the 6th starter, I'd bet Zebby Matthews gets 20 starts in the majors - assuming he stays healthy. With both Ryan and Ober looking like trade bait, the only pitcher I would convert to the bullpen is Festa.
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    Not sure if this is embarrassing or an honor.
  17. DJL44
    It is hard to think of good comps for this guy Naylor might be a best-case scenario for Gonzalez except he bats lefthanded. Austin Hays?
  18. DJL44
    The delay is annoying. I think some batters might be using it as an additional timeout. They could speed it up a little.
  19. DJL44
    Wagaman will make the team and start at 3B if Lewis is injured.
  20. DJL44
    If he continues to hit .150 in Cedar Rapids they’ll need to do something.
  21. DJL44
    Everyone should be thrilled if a batter has an OBP above .350. That's better than Byron Buxton did last season. Marek Houston could be another Taylor Walls. That's still a valuable player.
  22. DJL44
    If he had an elite glove, then maybe we could talk about MVP. He doesn't have an elite glove. Only 7 second basemen have won an MVP in the last 70 years. Jose Altuve 2017 Dustin Pedroia 2008 Jeff Kent 2000 Ryne Sandberg 1984 Joe Morgan 1975, 1976 Nellie Fox 1959 Keaschall looks more like a decent regular who could make an All-Star team at least once.
  23. DJL44
    What price is agreeable?
  24. DJL44
    As with any extension, the question is what dollar amount. The Twins already have his next competitive season - 2027 - under contract. They also have the right to extend a qualifying offer in 2028 (assuming no changes to the CBA). Would Lopez turn down $25M for 2028? A move to extend Lopez for 2028-29 would have to be cheap enough to guard against the downside that he is not effective at age 32 after two elbow surgeries. I'd say a 2 year $16M extension ($8M per season) is the right amount for me. I really doubt Lopez would have any interest in that. If he comes back healthy, he's looking at a $25M qualifying offer or a 3-year contract somewhere else.
  25. DJL44
    It's as fun to watch as the All-Star game when they get past pool play.
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