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  • Birthday 07/11/1955

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    I have been a Twins fan since my grandfather taught me how to compute a batting average while watching a Twins game in early April of 1965. (It was easy because there were so few at bats that early in the season.) I was hooked when Bob Allison hit a 3 run home run late in the game. Since the Twins made it all the way to the World Series that year, I was saddled with high expectations for my new favorite team, which had to be reined in during the lean years. I am generally an optimistic person and I expect that my comments will mostly be in that vein.
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  1.    Clear Lake Twinsfan reacted to a post in a topic: Out of Patience: Emmanuel Rodriguez's Lack of Remaining Options Is a Problem
  2.    Jeff K reacted to a post in a topic: Twins Prospect Hot Sheet: Walker Jenkins’ Imminent MLB Debut
  3.    TopGunn#22 reacted to a post in a topic: Twins Prospect Hot Sheet: Walker Jenkins’ Imminent MLB Debut
  4.    Thumbs Down Guy reacted to a post in a topic: Twins Prospect Hot Sheet: Walker Jenkins’ Imminent MLB Debut
  5. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    My prediction: Jenkins in a Twins uniform this coming Saturday, August 15th.
  6. Clear Lake Twinsfan
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  10. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    This is another one of many articles that have reported Jeff Hoffman's salary for this year and next as $11 million. While it is true that Hoffman signed a 3 year $33 million contract with the Blue Jays which produces an $11 million AAV, according to Baseball Reference the salary was not distributed evenly by year. They are showing his salaries as: 2025 $ 7,666,667 2026 $12,666,666 2027 $12,666,667 If this is correct, taking into account the $3.75 million to be received from the Blue Jays next year, the Twins will be on the hook for almost $9 million next year rather that $7.25 million.
  11.    Clear Lake Twinsfan reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Need to Make Room for Walker Jenkins Before the Trade Deadline
  12.    Clear Lake Twinsfan reacted to a post in a topic: Tom Pohlad Said "Go Big or Go Home." Now He Needs to Actually Choose.
  13. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    Walker JenkinsKaelen CulpepperEmmanuel RodriguezEduardo TaitMarek HoustonGabriel GonzalezRiley QuickKendry RojasCharlee SotoHendry MendezDasan HillBrandon WinokurKhadim DiawQuentin YoungJames EllwangerCJ CulpepperEnrique JimenezMarco RayaJhomnardo ReyesYasser Mercedes
  14. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    Walker JenkinsKaelen CulpepperEmmanuel RodriguezConnor PrielippEduardo TaitKendry RojasMarek HoustonGabriel GonzalezDasan HillRiley QuickCharlee SotoAndrew MorrisHendry MendezKhadim DiawJames EllwangerQuentin YoungBrandon WinokurBilly AmickAdrian BohorquezRyan Gallagher
  15. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    could you add Yasser Mercedes
  16.    Clear Lake Twinsfan reacted to a post in a topic: Twins Should Look to Baltimore for First Base Help
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  21.    TopGunn#22 reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Free-Agent Fits For Minnesota Twins In The Bullpen
  22. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    Another name that I'd add for consideration is Hunter Harvey. Soon to be 31 years old, he pitched well for Washington in 2022 and 2023, took a step back in 2024, and then only appeared in 12 games last year due to injuries. He made $3.7 million last year with the Royals, but will likely have to accept less on a one year deal this year. If healthy, he has experience pitching in the late innings that could be valuable for the Twins.
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  27. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    Thanks for doing the research and sharing with us. I'd expect to see some of these 23 year olds get some playing time in August.
  28. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    Walker JenkinsLuke KeaschallKaelen CulpepperEmmanuel RodriguezConnor PrielippDasan HillCharlee SotoMarek HoustonGabriel GonzalezMarco RayaBrandon WinokurKyle DeBargeAndrew MorrisRiley QuickKhadim DiawCJ CulpepperDanny De AndradeBilly AmickRicardo OlivarQuentin Young
  29.    glunn reacted to a post in a topic: Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies Could Line Up on Harrison Bader Trade
  30. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    I like Otto Kemp as a target from the Phillies. He had a great run in the Arizona Fall League last year, and as Dman pointed out, he followed that up with impressive numbers at AAA this year, especially against LHP. I wonder though, with Alec Bohm going on the IL for the Phillies, how willing they will be to trade Kemp.
  31. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    I agree with TopGunn#22. I think that we can be sellers and still compete for the Wild Card this year and set us up for 2026. I'd trade Castro, Paddack, Bader, France and Coulombe for the best offers that I could find. Some of those will be nothing more than taking a flier on a low level prospect, but some of these guys should bring back guys who might help the Twins sooner. I'd send Julien and Miranda to the Rockies, Marlins or Pirates for whatever I could get. I'd be much more targeted with Duran. If the Dodgers would be interested in him I'd want their #1 prospect Dalton Rushing, a left handed hitting catcher, included in the deal. I think that he would pair well with Jeffers this year and in the future. Heck, after Will Smith and Rushing, the Dodgers don't have another catcher on their 40 man roster, so maybe they'd even take Vasquez in the deal.
  32. Clear Lake Twinsfan
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  33. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    Walker JenkinsLuke KeaschallEmmanuel RodriguezConnor PrielippCharlee SotoAndrew MorrisMarco RayaBrandon WinokurKaelen CulpepperDasan HillCory LewisKyle DeBargeEduardo BeltreCJ CulpepperYasser MercedesRicardo OlivarGabriel GonzalezBilly AmickTravis AdamsDanny De Andrade
  34. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    I also had been thinking that Duran would be an excellent fit for the Dodgers. However, I think that we need to aim higher in our asking price. I agree with TopGunn#22 that the deal needs to start with Dalton Rushing. I also like Andy Pages, mentioned by Cory Englehardt, as part of the deal. In 403 at bats with the Dodgers last year he had an OPS of .712, but his slash line against left handed pitching was .357/.396/.520. The Dodgers played him in center field in 87 games, but he seems better suited to a corner outfield spot with the ability to fill in in center. I think that both of these guys could contribute in 2025 and each have 6 years of team control left.
  35. Clear Lake Twinsfan
    That's an exciting list. Three thoughts: As Seth Stohs has reminded us for many years, prospect growth is not always linear. Unfortunately, there is always the chance that someone on your list is impacted by an injury or simply doesn't show the anticipated growth. I think that there is a good chance that one of the three prospects that you assume to graduate from the prospect ranks this year doesn't. That could be due to injury, under performance, or lack of opportunity at the major league level. With the 16th pick in next year's draft, there is a good chance that our first pick lands in the top 5 of next year's prospect list. I enjoyed the article.
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