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  1. terrydactyls
    If, as you say, Lane Thomas is worth a haul by himself, this group won't be enough. Are you willing to add Lee and Lewis? I'm not.
  2. terrydactyls
    Step up and tell us who you are willing to trade for two high end relievers and Lane Thomas.
  3. terrydactyls
    Two points. 1. The Twins haven't had "of" and on all year. Players A, B, and C have missed significant time. Therefore, it's like getting a new player. 2. If you want to add better talent, then which prospects are you willing to lose and does anyone else want them?
  4. terrydactyls
    Mortgage the future in hopes of winning one playoff game? Ridiculous. And I totally agree wity LukeDuke1980. There are tons of suggestions about who to acquire, but very little discussion of what it would cost to get them. The Twins' farm is pretty sparse after last year's debacle and no one wants to trade for Gallo, Garlick, Kepler, etc.
  5. terrydactyls
    Like when he went 8 for 8 last month and got sent down?
  6. terrydactyls
    The thing that bothers me is that the Twins openly announce players' weaknesses but never give them a chance to get better. For example, Larnach and Wallner can't hit MLB pitching. So let's keep them in the minors so they will never learn how. Or, Kirilloff can't hit left handers so let's pinch hit for him whenever he has to face one. And this happens while they have a permanent DH who is hitting below .200. Give these guys extended opportunities to develop.
  7. terrydactyls
    It was just a day or two ago people were proclaiming that Buxton had broken out of his slump.
  8. terrydactyls
    Buxton goes 0-30, has a game with two hits, and "Buxton is heating up" comments start popping up. Then he goes on another hitless streak and it's rinse, wash, repeat. If Buck goes 8-10 games getting a hit or two in each, then I would call it heating up.
  9. terrydactyls
    It's a sound business model that makes everyone in their organization available for trade. Making someone available doesn't mean you have to trade him. All you are doing by not making everyone available is limiting your chances to improve.
  10. terrydactyls
    I don't think there are any factors to consider. The point of this thread is that Gray should be available for trade to anyone - IF THE OFFER JUSTIFIES IT! Making someone available at the trade deadline is good business. Buyers tend to overpay if they feel they can add the one piece missing that might help them win a World Series. If no offer comes in that meets the Twins' acceptance level, then Gray remains a Twin for the rest of the year, gets a QO, turns it down and the Twins get an extra draft pick.
  11. terrydactyls
    True Dat!
  12. terrydactyls
    I'll add once again - complete the trade only if the return is better than what you lose. Sellers are in the driver's seat at the deadline.
  13. terrydactyls
    That's true but other also play well against good teams. The Twins are 9 wins under a 50/50 record against all other teams. Not really playoff material to my mind.
  14. terrydactyls
    I just did a quick look at MLB.com for players hitting .275 or higher. I found less than 15 regulars that are on teams that I think will be sellers. Four are 2B, one is DH only, and two were young players who are not likely to be traded. That leaves between six and eight players who might be available in a trade. What do the Twins have in assets to go up against the other 15 or 16 buyers in a bidding war?
  15. terrydactyls
    I cannot think of any constructive move that can salvage 2022 (and I'm not being snarky). You mentioned that the Twins need two elite hitters. That would be great. But what non-contender has even one that they would be willing to trade? And if you could find these two unicorns, what do the Twins have to offer in trade? Ergo (my high school Latin finally gets used), make every Twin available for trade, see what offers are made, haggle a little, and then decide whether or not to complete the trade.
  16. terrydactyls
    The front office bowed to the enormous pressure put on them by the people of Twins Daily.
  17. terrydactyls
    Between now and September 30th, the Twins have 3 games against both Kansas City and Oakland. Nine games over .500 against those two teams and nine games under against major league teams. That's not much to pin your hopes on.
  18. terrydactyls
    Three of the wins were against Kansas City.
  19. terrydactyls
    And a miracle happened. Highly unlikely to happen twice.
  20. terrydactyls
    Nonsense. The Twins should give up on the idea that, if only they can sneak into the playoffs, a miracle might happen. They thought that last year, made several deadline trades that accomplished nothing, and in the process blew up the prospect list. So, let's do it again and hope it works this time. Nonsense. This team is multiple players away from being a World Series contender. Put every player that doesn't fit in the 2024 plan up for adoption by any other team, see what offers come in (if any), and make all the trades you can that might upgrade the 2024 Twins.
  21. terrydactyls
    Then he should retire and save his health for his golden years (which for Buxton, starts at age 30).
  22. terrydactyls
    The question should be who provide an upgrade to the offense than Michael A Taylor. Buxton remains in the lineup and Taylor sits. Wallner, Julien, Larnach can all upgrade the offense.
  23. terrydactyls
    I'm reading a lot of prognosticating about Wallner's and Larnach's abilities as major leaguers - both positive and negative. But right now, I don't believe anyone can speculate. It's time (actually long past time) to bring them and let them play themselves into a permanent spot on the roster or fail and be sent back to AAA next spring. And I would add Williams and Stevenson to the list also.
  24. terrydactyls
    My opinion is that regardless of whether you think Gray will retire, sign an extension, or opt for free agency, the Twins need to inform the other 29 teams that they are willing to listen to any offer for him. The Twins can always say "No Thanks" to any offer they don't like.
  25. terrydactyls
    Just out of curiosity - by making a career shift, did you leave behind a $20M a year job?
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