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  1. TL
    Agree with pretty much everything here. Jeffers is really the only guy you “have” to trade or you get nothing in return. Fine on waiting on Ryan until the offseason unless they are blown away with an offer. But I think you need to target highest upside you can for Jeffers and not water it down by insisting on an established reliever as a secondary piece that may net you a lesser headliner.
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    And Jenkins for Martin
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    Monitoring/managing Prellip’s status and workload must be keeping Zoll and Shelton up at night. He’s looking like a front line guy for several years and they’ll be kicking themselves in hindsight if he gets over ~140 and then gets injured (again). I’d be thinking long-term with him, which you can tell they are by pushing back starts here and there… just a tough situation but obviously super positive development.
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    They get Jeffers and Ober back in a few weeks and Culpepper should get promoted soon (and maybe Jenkins?). If Buxton can avoid a long term IL stint and the starting pitching continues to develop like it has been this team can stay in contention. Just maybe Rojas, Abel, CJ Culpepper and Preillip find themselves in the pen and it becomes a strength later in the year. (Both Preillip and Abel are still long term starters, but used out of pen to manage injury risk later this year). Too far fetched? Downside is Jeffers likely walks for nothing if you go for it this year so they may need to deal him anyway while still trying to contend.
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    Kreidler can take the utility spot, but I would not call it “super” if you include a productive bat in that equation. No utility man the Twins have gotten in my memory (including Escobar or Castro) have hit like Clemens has this year while being able to play what appears to be an above average CF along with the right side of the infield. I love having Kreidler for his SS play and ability to also play the OF, but not instead of Clemens. Those two make Martin and any other 4th outfield very expendable.
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    I think it’s fair to say Emerson has the consensus highest upside but also more risk given age and competition. I’ve read he is clearly ahead of where Roch was as a HS senior. That would be a helluva consolation prize. I’d take that swing if opportunity presented but doubt he gets by Rays.
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    I think we'd find the Twins are not any different than other teams in that regard. It's typically infielders who are questionable to stick up the middle that get moved around. By way of example, Marek Houston has only played SS while Jesus Made is being moved all over the infield to increase "flexibility" (i.e., he may not be a SS). Twins fans have also been complaining about management not trying their outfielders at first base. You'd think they would do that if their first priority was making everyone a utility player.
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    If they had someone who took hold of a position they would not be trying to increase their flexibility. That happens when it becomes clear a guys best chance to stick and contribute is by being able to move around. So no, their first priority is not making everyone a utility player.
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    Not having your utility infielders able to play outfield leads to Outman being carried on the roster. When they figured out they could play these two in center they moved on from him. Flexibility could allow them to carry a big bat that is limited to DH / PH duties.
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    Having Clemens as a lefty to cover utility man on the right side of infield + outfield, and Kreidler as a righty for left side of infield + outfield provides a ton of flexibility for this team. Clemens was a great find and let’s hope Kreidler keeps it up and we are saying the same about him this time next year.
  11. TL
    It would feel irresponsible to let him go more than 120 if they are not contending. If they are somehow still in it in September, maybe 10 to 15 more in the bullpen.
  12. TL
    Clemens is the perfect complement to Keaschall and Lewis. At least the right side of the infield is starting to make sense from a roster construction standpoint. And if the future looks like Culpepper/Houston up the middle then Clemens and Keaschall can both add value as 4th OFs + 1st and 2nd.
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    By mid-July the team could be very intriguing: Add Culpepper, Jenkins, Jeffers, Roden, Abel, Rojas, Ober Subract Gray, Fedko, Jackson, Bell, Lawyerson, Lawrence, Adams (or other bullpen rando)
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    Best paragraph of the yer so far , “A fraught day for pitchers indeed. Sullen-eyed and lethargic, any hurler who trudged to the mound looked; knowing their fate and the swollen ERAs that will soon follow with their entrance into the game. A rank curse. To see so clearly what awaits one yet to be helpless to stop the terribleness. At least they have a pile of money to cry into.
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    I don’t think that was overthinking anything. It demonstrates what the eye test seemed to indicate. He’s pitching as good as he was but having a bit of bad luck. If he can stay healthy, he looks like he’s a major piece for the foreseeable future. If the walk rate comes down a bit, he’s gonna be very good.
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    I’ve heard he could be a good CF as well. If the bat plays that could be a faster path. Our top prospects would be stretched in CF so could be a fit.
  17. TL
    Actually looks like Lewis was the right pick. Not that he’d necessarily be a star (though he has shown flashes), but I believe the injuries have clearly held him back and those are things you can’t predict unless you’re a pitcher or have prior injury history.
  18. TL
    Well said DocBauer, “I am ABSOLUTELY STUNNED by how tremendous all the young and rookie pitchers have done. Imagine the same a month or two from now when Gonzalez isn't the only position player, healthy, ready to debut. Despite injuries that have delayed debuts, I remain EXCITED for the 2nd half of the season with Rosario and Rodriguez and Jenkins in the OF.” Gonzalez also has a feather in his cap being right-handed. He can (eventually) spell Jenkins, or E-Rod against lefty’s in addition to being a DH, pinch hitter. I see a role carving out ~400-450 ABs a year with solid production.
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    I had to watch that Mercedes clip a few times. That bat speed looks legit.
  20. TL
    If they can get Bradley and Abel healthy then we could also very likely see Preillip in the bullpen to help limit his innings. I can’t imagine they want him throwing more than 120 this year even if they still (like I do) see him as a starter. SWR also needs a spot
  21. TL
    Had to be done. The division is too winnable to delay making this move (and a few more) any longer. Frankly, not fair to the other players who are producing at this point. Bullpen hopefully also on the verge of getting stronger as Bradley and Abel get healthy and push two of Zebby, Preillip, SWR to the pen.
  22. TL
    Of course injuries are part of the game, but on the bright side a lot of these guys have looked like Frontline starters when healthy. We know Lopez and Ryan are but also Bradley, Abel, and Preillip have shown high upside. Lopez is out but if those other 4 and Ober can get healthy at the same time we may have something. The rest to the bullpen to give it a chance.
  23. TL
    All of this
  24. TL
    They can’t lose him for nothing, so a trade, signing or qualifying offer are the scenarios here and all have some upside. Trade feels most likely assuming they are out of contention but I’d be very open to a contract in 15MM range for 3-4 years. A one year QO at 20MM is expensive but it’s only one year so not a bad consolation prize.
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